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Community-Membership Has It's Privileges

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 5, 2007

being part of the community of faith has it’s built in privileges

Intro: years ago a credit card company had as it’s motto, membership has it’s privileges. If you used this card, you were in for some special privileges. Becoming a member of Christ’s community, gives us privileges, or blessings. It is so exciting to think that our church, this community, by being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Its A Wonderful Life The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2013

1. The Wonder of It All 2. Wonder Of God’s Coming 3. Wonder of Jesus 4. Wonder of The Message 5. Wonder of Assurance

Luke 2:18 - George is rescued by the people of Bedford Falls - Brother calls him the richest man in town - Note - George is filled with Wonder 1. The Wonder of It All - Jesus life is bracketed by two impossibilities A virgin's womb and an empty tomb. - Jesus entered our world through a door ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 19, 2015

The devil is part of earthly wisdom, and James contrasts earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. People’s lives reflect the source of their wisdom.

I want to take you (especially those of you who are among the older members of this congregation) on a trip down memory lane for a minute. Some of you may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a TV show in the 1970s, and on this show he had such famous characters as Geraldine Jones ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Devil And Its Demons Are Working Relentlessly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 18, 2024

Devil and its demons are working relentlessly to corrupt & to deceive others. But people often forget that devil also goes for church to create confusion and division...

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to remind you of a sobering reality: the Devil and its demons are working tirelessly to corrupt and deceive others, and they don't spare even those who gather in God's house. Yes, the Devil goes to church, too! The enemy's strategy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

When God Is In It, He Will Be Glorified.

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

All that we do must be guided by and done according to God’s will.

I. God is still working in people’s lives. (vs.33, 36) A. God had a plan for Aeneas’ life. 1. That plan was that he would be healed. 2. That plan was that he would bring glory to God. 3. That plan was that his life testimony would help people believe. B. God had a plan for Dorcas’ life. 1. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Power: Its Source And How To Obtain It

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 23, 2017

The great need in Christian work is power.

POWER: ITS SOURCE AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT “God has spoken once…power belongs to God.” Psalm 62:11. The great need in Christian work is power. What power? God’s power, at work within us and through us is the catalyst that changes the world around us. God is the SOURCE of power. He calls us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And It's Challenges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. The chaotic situation in the City of Ephesus put the missionaries team out of control. What lesson did we learn from this passage on the providence of God?

Acts 19:23-41 Revival challenged by Persecutors 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius 19:28-34 Riot at Ephesus 19:35-41 Wisdom of City Clerk Acts 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. Earlier passages explained to us that the preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Methodist

When God Leaves The Table Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2019

When God hides His face from a society, that society becomes more and more degraded.

When God Leaves the Table (Romans 1:24-32) 1. Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum velocity. The idea is to simulate the frequent incidents of collisions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With All Your...

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We must not limited or love of God, our worship and faith to only our intellect, service or emotions.

Introductory Considerations 1. The christian church is being fragmented in many ways - liberal vs. conservative, charismatic vs. non-charismatic, contemporary vs. traditional. 2. Differences can be some significant matters as to whether church or people are real thing or can be in how we as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Yours Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 15, 2021

The scripture references listed are for Ascension Day (May 13, 2021) and can be used for worship on May 16. These notes are based on the Gospel reading for Sunday, May 16: John 17:6-19.

This prayer that John record is a prayer that Jesus prayed for his disciples. The part that includes us happens just after our text for this week. But we can be included anyway. Jesus is praying for us! What an amazing thing. Set this thought alongside the idea of Ascension. Jesus is leaving, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Identification

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2011

Are you SURE you have the correct Christian identification?

PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY IS BIG BUSINESS AND OF PRIME IMPORTANCE, ESPECIALLY ALL OF US WHO SERVE IN UNIFORM. PHISHING SCAMS, COMPUTER HACKING AS WELL AS ALL FORMS OF TECHNOLOGY WILL BE USED TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 8.1 MILLION PEOPLE THIS PAST YEAR WERE VICTIMS OF IDENTITY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

When You’re Falsely Accused

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 2, 2019

We've all been accused of something we didn't do. What should we do about it? Paul and Silas show us we can worship and wait, refrain from revenge, and give glory to God.

When You’re Falsely Accused Acts 16:23-34 Have you ever been falsely accused? I’m pretty sure we all have at some point in time. It really feels bad. If you’re like me, your first impulse is to justify yourself, to assert your innocence, and if at all possible...to get revenge! But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-34, 1 Peter 3:15, Psalm 121:1, Job 2:10, Job 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Sing The Lord's Song?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Discouragement is one the Satan’s most powerful tools and has stolen the Lord’s song from the lips of many Christians. Some thoughts on how to face this problem that is common to us all at one time or another in our life.

HOW CAN WE SING THE LORD’S SONG? "How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?" Psalm 137:4 I. THE CHILD OF GOD HAS A SONG TO SING! "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:4, Psalm 137:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Turn When The Bottom Falls Out?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

What do you do when the bottom drops out? When you are facing failure and nobody seems to care.

Where do you turn when the bottom falls out? 1 Samuel 25:1-25 Illustration JUST CAN’T QUIT Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Words From The Cross: "today Paradise Is Yours"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 1, 2023

Friday afternoon. It’s another hot day in Jerusalem. You could never call crucifixion ordinary. But the Romans did it all the time. Two Thieves, three crosses. Who is the man in the middle who offers paradise?

In Jesus Holy Name March 5, 2023 Lent II Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Today you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran