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Born To Holiness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

only the errors are original, heavily relied upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

Born to Holiness James 1:18 Here we find more evidence for the arguments of James that God does not cause and is not responsible for temptation or sin. His proof this morning is regeneration. The new birth creates new life. This life is to be Godly, holy, righteous, and Christ like. The new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Security For The Future

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD THE FATHER ASSURES OUR ETERNAL SALVATION THROUGH GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR HIS OWN GLORY THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD I.

GOD THE FATHER ASSURES OUR ETERNAL SALVATION THROUGH GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR HIS OWN GLORY THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD I. AS A SEAL FROM GOD II. AS A DOWNPAYMENT FROM GOD 1. As a Seal from God (:13) a. Whom is Paul addressing here? Note the change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goodbye Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This is a goodbye sermon with a challenge to be the church and fulfill its purpose

1 Thess 5: 1-8, 12-28 sermon outline Spencer South Dakota was devastated by a tornado. Among the
many losses, including six victims, was St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Thanks giving verse 1 God and Jesus Christ are the primary agents. It is God to be thanked Verse 2-8 Work produced by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Contentment Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

The unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord with contentment.

A. This is the fourth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time and therefore, we must learn to wait on the Lord. In this installment, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectation Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open But Not At Both Ends Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024

In a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having it open at both ends."

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open but Not at Both Ends Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we are addressing a critical topic for Christians in a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Much Luggage

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 11, 2001

What do we do, what do we have that keeps distance between us and God

What do we do that keeps us from getting as close to God as could be. I. God wants us to be close to Him 1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not parish, but have eternal life.” 2. As He did with many characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

We Kiss The Son's Feet (Psalm 2:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

God has placed all nations under Jesus' feet, and under ours in Christ. We serve him in reverence.

This morning we're going to work through Psalm 2. OT scholars call Psalm 2 a royal psalm. And what they mean by that, is that it's one of the psalms that centers around some aspect of the Davidic kingship. This is a psalm that's really important to the NT. It's read as being ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:26-28, 2 Kings 11:1-12, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 7:36-50, Psalm 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Pure Praise Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2021

David gives us the who, what, where, and when of praise in Psalm 150.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 150: Pure Praise Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-12-2021 Manna Media - Psalm 150 Earworm Have you ever got a song stuck in your head? There’s a name for that - it’s an “earworm.” You hear it for the first time and you immediately love it. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Constant Safeguards Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 15, 2005

In the acronym of GRACE the C is constant safequards. Safeguards are meant to be devices to protect us from ourselves and others.

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. ¡§Constant Safeguards¡¨ September 18, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd¡¦s Covenant over the last few weeks. This is a covenant that has been established by Focus on the Family and their Pastoral Ministry department. It is meant to give a guideline for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Watfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter- Part 11- " Wives" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 15, 2018

Part 11 of our 1 Peter study

Thanks to Jeff Strite for thje illustration and Bill Glass for the outline Wayfaring Strangers a study of 1 Peter part 11 and “In the same way, you wives” Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6 1 Peter 3:1-6 Let me read you a letter to a wife sent to tech support Dear Tech Support, last year I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Love

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

A Christ Followers involvement in the world is to be salt and light. What happens to a culture when the light is dimmed and the salt looses its saltiness?

Authentic Christian love John 13:31-36 Beginning: The church is moment by moment becoming more and more like the world around it. Instead of changing the world we are being changed by the world. We have bought in to a deformed love that has a defective and inauthentic DNA. We have weakened our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism Message (Adult)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-16, Acts 22:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed