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Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

Shows the fallacies about temptation that often cause believers to succumb to it, demonstrating the total victory that we can find in Jesus Christ.

Temptation is a fact of life for all of us. As we know, even Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. So, the question arises, why are some people able to withstand the temptations while others are not? Why do some people come through temptation unscathed while others are completely ruined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Path To Blessing And Happiness (Psalm 1:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

If you lack joy, and happiness, and prosperity in life, look at your feet.

What are the first things you should teach new Christians? What is it, that they most need to know, now? Maybe, we'd answer this question by turning to Hebrews 6:1-2: 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2, Galatians 6:8-9, Romans 8:12-13, Psalm 1:1-6

The Success Of Failure Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2023

Failure is a common experience and with God's help we can keep failure from being final. Jesus left a great example of how to handle failure when He was rejected in His own hometown.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever failed at something? We all have experienced failure, right? 1. Bob Hope, when asked about his early failures in stand-up comedy, said, “I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn’t for the stuff the audience threw at me.” 2. Do you consider Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Hebrews 10:35-39, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Woman Of Grace

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

The intent of my message is not to elevate the story of Mary to the point of glorifying her in any way. We try not to glorify people around here much. Mary was highly favored , not highly exalted. We are here to glorify Jesus.

MARY - WOMAN OF GRACE We have begun our holiday season. Thanksgiving through Christmas is a time when we get with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the holidays. During this time we are more conscious of the more meaningful things in life. This is the time when we are more thankful of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What They Saw That Day

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

It’s easy to miss him, but we need to see Jesus SO: I want people to envision what it would have been like to see Jesus, and understand that while Jesus’ is not a plastic polyanna, he is hope and glory.

Title: What They Saw That Day Text: Luke 2:25 – 35 FCF: It’s easy to miss him, but we need to see Jesus SO: I want people to envision what it would have been like to see Jesus, and understand that while Jesus’ is not a plastic polyanna, he is hope and glory. Outline: I. What Everybody Else Saw (A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Guest Room Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Simeon had waited all his life for this moment. And there are 3 things we need to notice about it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - The Cries Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

It’s Christmas time, & all kinds of sounds remind us of that - bells ringing, choirs singing, & music filling the air. But in the midst of all the joyous sounds there are other sounds - sounds of anguish & grief.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) THE CRIES OF CHRISTMAS or DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? TEXT: Matthew 2:13 18 PP #194BW A. This month has been filled with the sounds of Christmas - bells ringing, choirs singing, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Celebrate Easter

Contributed by David Azbell on May 5, 2007

The two most important holidays that are celebrated each year are Christmas and Easter. They both are celebrated due to one Man and his effect on all mankind.

Why we Celebrate Easter By David Azbell The two most important holidays that are celebrated each year are Christmas and Easter. They both are celebrated due to one Man and his effect on all mankind. This man is Jesus Christ who was born an earthly birth and as such had an earthly death. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In Your Hand?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007

The third of a three part series, ‘Do You Believe?

(Slide 1) We are going to play a couple of rounds of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors,’ okay? Here are the rules, paper takes rock, scissors takes paper, and rock takes scissors. Find a partner or couple of partners, Ready? (Three to five rounds are played.) Now, I have to ask, why does paper take rock, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Your Daddy?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010

We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“a Woman’s Love” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. Mary loved her husband, her son and God.

I.The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. A.I am truly aghast at the fact that the Christmas story is being total forgotten this year. 1.There was a time when NBC showed Amal and the Night Visitors every year on TV. a.It was a tradition. b.Today the TV ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 6. The Elect And The Persecuted. (Ch 7) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 17, 2015

The Jewish elect and the persecuted church are shown in Tribulation era "close-ups".

Close-up : The Jewish elect in the wilderness (7:1-8, 14:1-5, 12:6, 12:13-16) I’ll say it again: We have already covered most of the entire scope of the Book of Revelation, that is, the Scroll in the hand of the Lamb, in one short chapter. By chapter 7, we have come to the end of human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For The Savior To Appear

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

Simeon lived his life looking for the appearing of the Savior... Are you doing the same?

LOOKING FOR THE SAVIOR TO APPEAR Luke 2:22-36 When Jesus was born many people claimed to be expecting His arrival. But when surveying the scriptures it becomes clear that many people missed Him. While it is certain that many did see Him, many more rejected Him. The Apostle John said - "He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas, A Line In Time, Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2013

This was the conclusion of our series Christmas a Line in Time, and it was preached on Christmas Eve

A line in Time Christmas Eve It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. Because of that event we are all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan