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Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. The first of this three-part sermon series explores that first realm of the Afterlife - Hades.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Crime Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 26, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this lesson we examine what the Bible says about crime.

Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid at the rate of $1 per week. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Down To Go Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2016

Find the highest honor in the lowest places.

John Ortberg, in his book Love Beyond Reason, talks about the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, who pulled into a service station to get gas. He went inside to pay, and when he came out he noticed his wife engaged in a deep discussion with the service station attendant. It turned out that she knew him. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When The Chickens Come Home To Roost

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 15, 2014

This sermon tells us what happens when we allow sin to flourish in our lives

"WHEN THE CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST" 2 Samuel 12:9-14 Introduction: By the show of hands, has anyone in here ever done anything wrong or wronged someone??.... By doing so you didnt want anyone to know, so you kept quiet about it ... thinking if I just keep my mouth shut no one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019

When an opportunity for revenge arrived on Joseph's doorstep, we see in him a level of faith and confidence in the sovereignty of God that can inspire us all to greater faith in God.

We have been studying the life of an Old Testament character by the name of Joseph. Joseph’s story is filled with such emotion. He encountered all kinds of turmoil. And yet, Joseph navigated every situation with absolute faith in God. Joseph’s story reminds us that… Sometimes God may seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:55-57, Genesis 42:5-8, Genesis 42:38, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 11, 2019

Paul is headed toward Rome but that doesn't mean there will not be issues. While sailing they shipwreck but because of Paul and his trust in God, along with God's promise for him to preach in Rome, they all survive.

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands A two-part sermon series concluding the book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett OUTLINE Acts 27:1-44 (ESV) And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. And embarking in ...read more

Denomination: Other

"who Was That Masked Man?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2019

Jesus came to earth as "God incognito" and many never recognized him.

We all probably at one time or another have seen the old TV show “The Lone Ranger.” He always rode in on that great white steed “Silver” accompanied by his faithful sidekick “Tonto.” He’d ride into town ready to deal with the “Do-Badders.” Of course his identity was perfectly camouflaged by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Forgiven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2024

Psalm 32:1-11 teaches us fundamental truths about sin that causes believers to give thanks to God for the forgiveness of their sins.

Introduction Psalm 32 is one of eight Thanksgiving Psalms. A Psalm of Thanksgiving may be defined as “a song offering gratitude to God because he has counteracted suffering, oppression, sin, or another threat. Thanksgiving hymns typically speak of God’s ongoing love and faithfulness” (David Seal, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Memories Of England – With Applications Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 27, 2022

A new culture always means new experiences. Here are some thoughts developed from some places I saw in England, with Christian applications. The Church age hastens to an end. Be real for the Lord, because the Lord is real with us. God hates shams.

LESSONS FROM THE MEMORIES OF ENGLAND – WITH APPLICATIONS This is a message/talk that best needs photos or data projector material, but you have to imagine the scenes and a few of them you can look up on line for the photos. When you are in another country so many things can be different. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5, Ecclesiastes 1:15, Isaiah 40:3, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:2, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:10-11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jeremiah 18:15-16, Revelation 21:3-4, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 52:14, Ephesians 2:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Deliverance

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 14, 2005

God forgives and can deliver us from chastisement if we will repent.

I praise God for His blessing us beyond measure. We as a church are very blessed and enjoy a peace and calm that many churches never experience. Last night was a wonderful experience where we were blessed by a great group of young people and young adults at our Valentine Banquet. Tonight’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sons Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

ALL who trust in JESUS are SONS of GOD!

SONS OF GOD TEXT: Galatians 3:26-4:7 I. ALL WHO TRUST IN JESUS ARE SONS OF GOD 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, (NIV) A. SONS THROUGH CREATION –VS- REDEMPTION 1. God is the Father of all men PHYSICALLY through creation 2. God is NOT the Father of all men ...read more

Because Serving Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

CELEBRATE A WONDERFUL LIFE AT CHRISTMAS KNOWING THAT SERVING MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

It's a Wonderful Life Rediscovering it this Advent Season Because Serving Makes a Difference 2nd Sunday of Advent 12/7/08 INTRODUCTION What do you think of when you hear the word service? Military? Waitress? Tennis? Tea Service? Car Service? Church Service? This Christmas I want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN

YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN JONAH 1:17 - 2:10 I. Because God Provides a Place of Separation. 1:17 A. SEPARATION BY GOD'S APPOINTMENT. v 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Tomorrow’s Forecast Uncertain

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 6, 2013

Looking back on 2012. 2013 brings fear. The command to "fear not"

- Gen. 6:5-6,11-13; Mt. 24:37-39 - Note Mt 6:52 - Do you have any doubt that we are officially in the "days of Noah?" - Our days of grief & violence in 2012 Jan - Italy Costa Concordia runs aground – 32 Die Feb - Florida George Zimmerman allegedly shoots and kills Trayvon Martin, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist