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Goodness Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A look at the fruit of the Spirit, goodness

Gal. 5.22 The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness 1. [Read text]. As we continue to look at these attributes of the Spirit-filled life we come to the next one, goodness. Now a quick look at this attribute as it is used in the scriptures is again very revealing. In the Old Testament, this was a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 5:22

Denomination: Holiness

Summer Disappointments

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2008

When we feel disappointment in life, we blame our own expectations, we blame those who love us, and ultimately we blame God. Repentance and acceptance of grace takes us away from self and toward contentment.

Those of you who attempt to grow gardens know that it takes infinite patience and infinite hope to be a gardener. It takes infinite patience because it can be a great deal of work and a lot of expense and much waiting to get any kind of results. Incidentally, I dispute the notion that you can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

If You Don't Forgive Neither Will My Father Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016

If we have not understood the forgiveness which God has shown us, we will not be able to forgive others and we will be ineffective in our spiritual relationship with God and others.

Message The Hard Sayings of Jesus - Matthew 6:14-15 If You Don’t Forgive Neither Will My Father About four years ago I jumped off a garage roof carrying a chainsaw that was still running. Those who were here will remember I was on crutches for a few weeks … and hobbling for a long while after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Approval Of Humans Or Of God Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

A look at Paul's passion for truth and grace.

APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017

Galatians is all about grace and is the antidote to legalism. For Paul, it was about Christ crucified and his becoming a slave to Christ and not the Law.

APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 30 in our exposition of Revelation continuing a discussion of the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” Part 2 INTRODUCTION Last week we focused on the “WHAT” of the rapture or what I like to call the transfer and transformation of the church. Most all biblical scholars agree there are two phases to the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Must I Do? Obey God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2013

Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God.

WHAT MUST I DO? OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN ACTS 5:17-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!”(Acts 5:29) Big Idea: Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God. ACTS 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Nazarene

Laying The Groundwork Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Biblical faith is always based on facts, and is supported by evidence. If we would keep this in mind, we would avoid many of the foolish mistakes Christians have made.

One of the most novel debates in the history of Christianity was that over the question of whether or not Adam and Eve had a navel. The man in the street could hide his conviction, but the artist had to face the issue squarely and choose a side. His works made it clear whether he was pro or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5-11

Not A Heretic Hunter

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 12, 2022

These days you do not have to hunt heresy as it comes right out of the darkness and parades itself in the open field.

We live in an age where no one likes to be challenged or corrected. I do not like to be wrong, but I have told congregations to go home and study the Word after a sermon to be sure I know what I am talking about. If I do not, do not leave me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:17, Philippians 3:17-19, Romans 16:17-18, Titus 3:10-11, Titus 1:10-11, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Ephesians 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Divorce Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 27, 2023

Jesus sets the liberal view on divorce by the Pharisees straight.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I realize that this morning, we are approaching a culturally sensitive topic of divorce. There are some here this morning that have endured the pain of a failed marriage. I grew up in a home without a dad because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Brethren

Perfect Family

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 15, 2024

Imagine a home where love, respect, and faith intertwine seamlessly. Today, we’ll explore God’s blueprint for the perfect family, rooted in Joshua 24:15: "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

Perfect Family Joshua 24:15 Introduction Beloved, we gather today under the divine grace of our Lord to explore a profound and beautiful topic: the "Perfect Family." Our journey is anchored in the powerful declaration of Joshua 24:15, where Joshua proclaims, "But as for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21, 2 Timothy 1:5, John 13:34-35, Matthew 25:40, Ephesians 4:32, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 127:1, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twister Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 2 - Twister I. Introduction Back in 1965, Reyn Guyer was running a sales promotion firm he had founded with his father and came up with a concept to sale shoes but then it occurred to him that what he had come up with might work better as a game. He called on one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-13, Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Through Prayer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 11, 2024

Keep your prayer armour on in season and out of season. In good times and bad times, no matter the circumstance or situation, stay alert and prayerful, and great victories will come to you if you refuse to give up in the place of prayer

There is mighty working power in prayer. Prayer avails much; prayer can do great things in us and for us, prayer can give us victory! The message version of James 5:16 says ‘The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.’ Prayer is something worth taking ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's All About Love Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

This is the first of several messages from a verse by verse series through the Old Testament book of Malachi

It’s All About Love Malachi 1:1-5 I. God Declares His Perfect Love to His People (v. 1-2) A. God loves because it is His nature I. God’s love is shown in Creation II. God’s love is shown in His grace B. God’s love is sovereign I. He chose Israel in spite of them II. He reveals His love to all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Ways Of God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2011

IN THIS PSALM WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH THE DESIRE OF DAVID TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM GOD CONCERNING HIS (GOD’S) WAYS. WHAT A WONDERFUL THOUGHT FOR US TO PONDER THIS EVENING – HOW DO WE RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM GOD? OR, PERHAPS MORE APTLY, WHAT DO I NEED

KNOWING THE WAYS OF GOD PSALM 25 IN THIS PSALM WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH THE DESIRE OF DAVID TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM GOD CONCERNING HIS (GOD’S) WAYS. WHAT A WONDERFUL THOUGHT FOR US TO PONDER THIS EVENING – HOW DO WE RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM GOD? OR, PERHAPS MORE APTLY, WHAT DO I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist