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The Importance Of Winning Souls

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

The greatest concern of hell is soul winning; the greatest joy of heaven is soul winning; the greatest responsibility of Christians on earth beyond our personal relationship before God and our families is soul winning.

TEXT: Luke 16:27-31; Luke 15:1-7, 10; Mark 5:18-20 TITLE: SOUL WINNING Luke 16:27-31 – The greatest concern of hell Luke 15:1-7, 10 – The greatest joy of heaven Mark 5:18-20 – The greatest responsibility of earth These three things are really one and the same. The greatest concern of hell is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will Your Work Stand In God's Judgment?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

What motivates our work will determine whether it will stand before God’s judgment. Christians are encouraged to examine their own work now rather than experience embarrassmnet at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

WILL YOUR WORK STAND GOD’S JUDGMENT? “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether it be good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 I. THE PHARISEE WORKED TO BE SEEN AND PRAISED BY MEN. “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitude Shapes Your Resolve (Resolution)

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 28, 2005

Every story, every life in the Bible deals with attitude, man’s attitude before God. The great men and women of the Bible allowed God to shape their attitude, which, in turn, shaped their resolve.

Title: Your Attitude shapes Your Resolve Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17 Psalm 90:1 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

United In Faith And Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

Once we are firmly established in God’s powerful, life giving grace, we are then able to walk before others--as brothers and sisters in Christ united in our faith and in our mission.

Ephesians 4:1-16 “United in Faith and Mission” INTRODUCTION Some people have described the Christian life as not difficult, but impossible. I think we can agree that without the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we would not be able to live in faithful obedience to God and experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Yet Once More

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

There is a choice before you. Remain unshakably true to God so that when our universe is shaken into destruction, you may stand safe and secure. For truly, nothing matters; only loyalty to God.

Yet Once More – Hebrews 12: 18-29 Intro: This passage is about contrasts between old and new / old and new covenants. – So much material here that we will concentrate on only 2 verses. Read Verses 28 & 29 I. The writer contrasts the experience at Mt. Sinai with the giving of the new covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005

Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Angels Unaware..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 24, 2005

An obstinate man does not hold opinions - they hold him. One doesn’t have to look far before they realize God at work in their lives through Angels. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction I believe Angels are hard at work in everday life. I believe not because someone says so or has a credible encounter to prove their existence, I believe because the Word of God records their every activity. The Word of God says they are real and active. All of us whether we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

On The Third Day

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 17, 2006

Did you know that the third day was a significant day long before Jesus rose from the dead? Take a look at how what happened on the third day can inspire your congregation.

On the Third Day WHATEVER IS LEFT WILL BE CONTAMINATED Leviticus 7:18 If any of the meat from this peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted by the LORD. It will have no value as a sacrifice, and you will receive no credit for bringing it as an offering. By then, the meat ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promises And Excuses

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Aug 15, 2006

God’s promise for eternal life and neverending joy is before us but we can’t seem to just stop coming up with excuses for why we shouldn’t enter into it.

Our Bible passage for this morning opens with a promise. It wasn’t a new promise that the people had never heard before but instead, a promise that had been carried down generation by generation. Parents took time to pass the stories of this promise on to their children. The entire community of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007

What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation Unknowingly In Crisis Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series paralleling ancient Israel & America. Without consideration Israel had rebelled & deserted the Lord & were unconscious of its consequences. They did not realize the seriousness of their situation before God.

ISAIAH 1:2-9 A NATION UNKNOWINGLY IN CRISIS (Deuteronomy 30:15-20) Isaiah began his book (& ends his book- 66:24) by recounting, very realistically, the response of Judah to Yahweh’s favor and purpose. We will encounter God’s reaction to the human refusal to response to His favor and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-9, Isaiah 52:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Dirty Altar

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 12, 2009

(Various objects on the altar). Our church altar is dirty with unresolved anger, put-downs, and prejudicial outreach. These things must be cleaned away before God accepts what we bring here.

Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? The pastor not accepting the offering! Lots of folks think that raising money is about all we ever do in church. Wish they could have seen that! But, you see, the problem is there isn’t any room up here on the altar. We have a dirty altar today. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God In Community Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

The great thing about God is that He is communal. Even before time began He existed in three persons. God is not just a creator to us, He is a Father who seeks a relationships with us.

Glory of God SERIES May 11, 2008 The Glory of God in Relationships The Roman orator Cicero once said: “We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.” Community is a part of who we are. There is a base need in the human condition for a certain degree ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: *other

The Rock Crumbles Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 14, 2009

Note the depth of honesty in the Gospels. There is no cover-up here: Peter blew it! But Before we condemn Peter, given the circumstances, would we have shown up in Caiaphas’ courtyard that evening?

Sermon Notes “The Rock Crumbles” Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Introduction: Did you know that Las Vegas has opened a call-in phone service called “Connection Confession?” It is a service where people can call and confess their sins to a recording – a confession hot-line. Here is how it works – for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ