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Only Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

Many claim to have the truth, but Paul proclaims that there is only one “gospel—good news” and that is God’s love and grace in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Galatians 1:1-12 “Only Grace” INTRODUCTION One of the greatest movies of all time—at least for the critics—is “The Wizard of Oz.” We all know the story of Dorothy and Todo, her dog, who want to get home to Kansas. They are joined by a scarecrow who wants a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost And Found

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2013

Three parables carrying one message: the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the Prodigal son.

LOST AND FOUND. Luke 15. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. In fact, whilst there are three parables, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don`t Take Christ Out Of Your Christmas

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SEEN A SIGN THAT SAYS MERRY XMAS AND I`M CERTAIN THAT THEY MEANT WELL BUT IT`S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS WAS TRULY MISS IN A BAD WAY

Luke 1:39-44 (KJV) 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Not In Princes Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2020

The Scriptures enjoin us not to trust in princes, because God’s word is very clear about human minds and wills. We are weak, and so we sin.

Tuesday of 5th Week in Course 2020 Our Lady of Lourdes This is a grand tableau from the First Book of Kings: Solomon has spent years constructing the Temple of the Lord, and here he is dedicating it to the worship of the God of Israel. But even he knew that the God who had called Moses, used signs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:3-5, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

“holiness Doesn’t Mean Isolation!”

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Oct 7, 2014

STOP HIDING IN CHURCH!!! Go outside and share Jesus!

One problem with man’s denominational teaching is that HOLINESS in many churches and groups means stay away from them sinners! The only way sinners can see Jesus Christ is through the Church (The Body of Christ). The local church is a part of the larger body of blood washed believers. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Important Part Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ty Silva on Apr 4, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

Introduction 1. MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! 2. It’s great having the children here with us today! 3. When you think about Christmas: There are so many parts of Christmas – a. music b. parties, food c. decorations, lights d. nativity scenes, gifts 4. They are all wonderful parts of Christmas, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Dance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 25, 2003

There is joy in losing things because ultimately you find them! We, like the elder brother, do not even know what we are missing by not experiencing conversionsn, nor are we in touch with everyday grace. Celebrate! (Congregation invited to sing, severa

The older I get, the more I lose things. I leave a file on that ridiculous garbage heap I call my desk, and two minutes later it has buried itself three layers down. I set my keys on the table to free my hands for something else, and when I turn my back, those keys take flight. It’s amazing. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Brother Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how the older brother was unable to grab hold of his Father’s love and how we, like him, need to find our way back into the Father’s house.

The Prodigal Brother October 14, 2001 Last week we started our series on the Father Heart of God, focusing on what we’ve called Fatherless Living. - And what we said was that each and every one of us has been created, at our very core, with a fundamental need for the Father’s love. - Fatherless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Covenant Relationship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2005

The church covenant is important: not the sign on the wall, but the relationships involved.

God’s Glorious Church The Covenant Relationship 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction “Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonicans which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Jackpot

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 6, 2006

People are looking for the big jackpot in life when in reality, there is only one real jackpot.

INTRO.- The big jackpot. What does that sound like? You guessed it. ILL.- $365 Million Powerball Jackpot Beckoned, Saturday, February 18, 2006. The chances of winning the jackpot by matching all six numbers were 1 in 146 million. Powerball is played in 28 states plus the District of Columbia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Past The Labels Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

We tend to think that the whole goal is to “get saved.” But God wasn‟t interested in just saving us a future eternity. Jesus came to start a revolution in the here and now! Jesus came to turn the world right side up and inside out.

1. Overview and Review a. We have been learning what it means to be turned inside out, both on a personal level and on a church wide level. b. God finds every one of us inside centered, self-focused, self-absorbed, self-interested, and selfish. But that doesn‟t stop Him does it? He found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

In Covenant With God

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Pastor Jon continues his study through Hebrews, looking at ways in which the New Covenant in Jesus fulfills the Old Covenant.

If you were with us last week, you remember hearing about how Abram (later called Abraham) chased after the kings and their armies after they defeated Sodom and captured Lot. Lot was blessed by the King of Salem—Melchizedek. We learned that Melchizedek was superior to Abram because the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Filled With Good Things Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010

We need to fill our spiritual lives with good things that bring life, the presence of God, and offer opportunities for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in us.

Filled With Good Things: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 5 March 21, 2010 Intro: I hope this morning that I am not going to confuse those of you who have been following closely on our journey through this Lenten season, our time of preparation for Easter. While my main point this morning may seem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

How do you know if you are inching away from a relationship with God? The story of the Prodigal Son features two sons - this is the one who don’t often hear about. Yet he usually bears the closest resemblance to those in the church.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ