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God's Grace For Our Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

This message is the second in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

GOD’S GRACE FOR OUR ILLNESS Philippians 2:25-30 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: In May 1983, the “Chicago Tribune” ran a story about a young father from North Manchester, Indiana. His name was David Gilmore. He told about the illness of his fifteen-month-old son, Dustin Graham Gilmore, that began ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Dedicated To God

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 20, 2022

Dedicating our lives to God is the key to be used for His glory

Title: A Life dedicated to God Scripture: Romans 6:13 By: Antonius Fu 13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Worship

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 29, 2010

A description of New Testament Worship in the 1st Century Church

FUNCTIONS OF THE CHURCH: WORSHIP INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we looked at the nature of worship in the early church. We saw from John 4:23-24 that their worship was in spirit and truth and from I Corinthians 14:40 that it was to be done decently and in order. Today we will examine the acts of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sent Ones Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the idea of the church acting as a 'trailer' for Christianity, aiming to live in such a way that it entices others to want to learn more about the faith.

Are you the kind of person who enjoys watching the trailers for upcoming movies? Maybe you get to the theater early especially to see those trailers on the big screen. Trailers are tasters, short film versions of the soon-to-be-released feature, and they usually include the best special effects or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Movie Metaphors, Church Influence, Spiritual Impact

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

Victory

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

Jesus Christ we have been delivered from the dominion of sin.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The strength for our conquering and our victory is drawn continually from Christ. The Bible teaches that whosoever is born of God does not practice sin. It is like the story of the little girl who said that when the devil came knocking with a temptation , she just sent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

New Songs Of Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Friday

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Apr 6, 2023

How can one describe such a day? The wrongdoing of all humanity putting to and end An innocent man the son of God

Good Friday! Jesus in my place or Jesus took our place How can one describe such a day? The wrongdoing of all humanity putting to and end An innocent man the son of God Jesus had a restless time the whole night! 1. The Last supper (its an intimate time) Mark 14:22-23 2. Garden of gethsemane ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost - Promise, Purity And Power

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2015

When we celebrate Pentecost we are: 1. Celebrating the Father's Promise 2. Celebrating Realized Purity 3. Celebrating the Possession of the Power of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4; Ezekiel 36:22-27 Pentecost: 1. A Promise Fulfilled 2. A Purity Realized 3. A Power Possessed Pentecost speaks of a Promise Fulfilled - the coming of the Holy Spirit Pentecost speaks of a Purity to be Realized - the forgiveness of all sin (non-intentional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Explores our Position, our Provision, and our Practice IN Christ.

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1–14 Introduction I. So far Paul has concluded: A. All have sinned. B. All can be justified through faith in Christ. C. Where sin abounded, Grace abounded all the more. II. Paul anticipates the question: A. If sin increases God’s grace, shouldn’t we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is That In Thine Hand?

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

We all have been blessed with opportunities and abilities. Will you use yours for God’s glory?

As we think of Moses, there are many events that come to mind. We recall his standing before God in the burning bush maybe as often as any other event. It was when he stood there that God took a very common item - the tool of a shepherd - and made it an extraordiary instrument with which to lead ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

Knowledge Of Ourselves.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 31, 2015

Understanding yourself as you move to a more understanding of who God is. Freedom without love can cause weaker Christians to fall.

To understand the Scripture we have to understand what was going on within it. In those days the pagan religions sacrificed to their gods similar to what the Jews did. After the religious ceremony was over they would sell the meat to local food establishments. They would then sell it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul, like his Lord, used the examples of the world to teach Christians. He is saying that they need to stop and consider what your favorite runner goes through in terms of self-denial in order to win a perishable crown.

You don’t have to be an expert on racing to know that you don’t get a prize just for signing up, but many feel that is all that is needed to be a winner in the Christian life. They think that you do not have to budge from the starting line as long as your name is on the list of contestants. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

A Call To Christian Maturity.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon is taken from 1Cor 3.1-15. Which looks at the divisions in the Church. With a call to Christian Maturity.

1Cor 3.1-15. Divisions in the Church. A call for Christian Maturity We live in a world full of divisions, class, race, politics, morality, leadership etc, so often division spills into the Church. What is needed in the Church today more than ever is Christian maturity. We all need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

If One, All Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

spiritual gifts - used as a whole

If One, All Epiphany 3rd - Jan 21 1 Cor. 12:12-31a † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, is given to you all, His People. Members of one choir..one symphony One of my favorite novels, tells of a series of contests, where the winner of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Entertainment Verses Worship

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 2, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 25: 1 - 31

1 Chronicles 25: 1 - 31 Entertainment verses worship 25 Moreover David and the captains of the army separated for the service some of the sons of Asaph, of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals. And the number of the skilled men performing their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel