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Mary: Who She Was (And Who She Wasn't)

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 15, 2020

There is quite a bit of confusion among some as to the Mother of Jesus. Who she was and who she was not. Some church traditions erroneously lend into that confusion. Today we look briefly at Mary in a manner of separating biblical fact from unscriptural tradition

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/lEeSaAcwtWs Introduction As we come to this portion of the Birth Narrative in Luke, I think it is important to point out a couple of things. First, this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Revelation 22:8-9, Luke 1:46-55, Romans 1:3, Galatians 4:4, Luke 11:27-28, Matthew 13:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020

God can see in you what others can't.

The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Are The Ordinances For Today

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 4, 2020

An Evaluation of Ultra-dispensationalism And Dispensationalism Views on Ordinances.

Ultra-dispensationalists are divided into two groups. There are the extreme ultra-dispensationalists and the moderate ultra-dispensationalists. These two differ on the exact time that the Church started but both are in agreement that the Church did not start on Pentecost. Some feel that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Acts 3:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Acts 18:8, John 4:1-2, Matthew 23:37-39, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, 1 Corinthians 10:2-4, 1 Peter 3:21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Exodus 12:47-49, Galatians 3:27-28, Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:24-27, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Acts 13:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Christians Should View The Old Testament

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2020

In the following sermon we are going to examine Galatians 3:23-29 to show that believers being no longer under the law but under grace means they have been freed to follow the spirit of God’s commands to be holy as outlined in both the OT and NT.

Law and our Union with Christ Galatians 3:23-29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Now that Christ has come and fulfilled the Law is there any value in knowing and/or obeying the 613 laws of the Old Testament (OT)? The Old Testament with its heavy emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015

In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Leader And The Work Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Nehemiah has got them to agree to rebuild but now it needs to be organised. They get all the people involved in groups according to their ability though there are a few who refuse to get involved.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings When I was growing up, I spent my weekends and holidays working on our family farm. I’d come home from boarding school and straight away be put to work. There’d be a long list of jobs to do, like mowing the acre that was our front yard, or weeding the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

A rude person who is not courteous and polite is a liability in every area of life. But one who has these qualities is always an asset.

The ship Tecumseh was engaged in a battle with the ship Tennessee. A torpedo struck the Tecumseh and it began to sink immediately. Out of a crew of 114 men, 93 went down with the ship because it sank so fast. Tunis Craven was the Commander and at the time the torpedo struck he was in the tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

The Man Who Was Not Born Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

How did man begin? Verse 7 makes it clear that he was not born, but was formed. He was molded as clay in the potter's hand. He was a product of what already existed.

An old preacher from the back woods was teaching a class of children about how God created man. He said, "In the beginning there was just nothin at all. One day God was fooling around with some mud, and before you knew it he had a man. He put that man up against a fence to dry there in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Love's Response To Hate Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Thank God for the cross and the record we have of it, for not only is our salvation dependent upon it, but the reality of all Jesus taught is dependent upon what we see and hear at the cross.

One of the most diabolical criminals of his day, and the first big time American gangster, was also a very impressive pulpit orator. John Murrell as a youth was caught for horse stealing, and after a public whipping he was sent to prison. He declared eternal vengeance upon society for this, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

From Death To Life

Contributed by Gnana Raj on Sep 4, 2021

Genesis 5 contains a genealogy. As Christians, how can we understand and preach this passage christologically? If Jesus said the Scripture speaks of Him, and this stands as part of the inspired scripture, how can we discern its Christological significance?

INTRODUCTION Greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. It’s a blessing to worship with you and share from God’s word. Few weeks ago, the chaplain contacted me to sign me for preaching. Since he called me, I’ve been thinking about what to preach. It’s around the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

The Rapture allies with hope and the hope of the Christian is looked at. This part will examine the crown of righteousness, and exactly what the "APOSTASY" of 2 Thessalonians really is. The Holy Spirit is the Restrainer and the Lord delivers His Church from the wrath to come

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 2 OF 4 Greetings everyone. We are going to continue today with the second part of the examination of the Rapture, having done PART 1 last time, and we might start with just one verse that contains a beautiful expression. It is this one – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8, Galatians 5:5, Titus 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I See You

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Society is busy doing their own thing but God see you and desires to be a part of your life

Introduction- Good Morning Church! Bless His name as we come together to hear His word and respond to His calling. Prayer- Our church leadership has been in a time of fasting and prayer as a church with the sole purpose of wanting the Lord to intervene in one specific area of our life in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Preach The Word

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 1, 2021

Paul gives Timothy one of the most solemn injunctions in scripture: 'preach the word'. He is talking about preaching God's word to God's people rather than sharing the gospel with people outside the church. It's a solemn message to us too, to hold fast to God's word.

INTRODUCTION (EARLIER IN THE SERVICE) Today is our last week on 2 Timothy. Over the past three weeks we’ve looked at chapters 1 to 3. Today, we move on to chapter 4 – the last chapter in 2 Timothy. I’m going to do a short recap on what we’ve looked at so far before we turn to chapter 4 later in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Our Story In God’s Story

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2021

The following sermon is going to refer to many biblical stories to help you locate your identity in the Biblical narrative of God’s word so that we might draw nearer, become more like, and yearn to personify Christ’s holiness!

Finding the Our Story in God’s Story Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Who doesn’t like a really good story? If done well they masterfully invite us to “live” the life of others and often provoke a rainbow of intense feelings such as happiness, joy, exhilaration, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist