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The Danger Of A "Good Enough" Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

This message focuses on the abundance that Christ wants to do through His servants and the "good enough" mentality of many people claiming faith. It focuses on the verse speaking of "everyone who has will be given more."

What This Is NOT Saying: “Jesus is a reverse Robin Hood” – because this is not about our money, but our responsibilities. - Luke 19:13, 16, 18, 24. - v. 24 makes the master (i.e. Jesus) sound like a reverse Robin Hood, taking from the poor and giving to the rich. - vv. 13, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011

In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Prepared People"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 1, 2011

God has prepared a place for us, prepared a work for us to do and we are to prepare ourselves

“A Prepared People” Luke 1:11-17 “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him (Zechariah), standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Christ Is My Defender

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011

None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of Levi

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Many of you know I have been taking school assemblies all week • At Perin’s School in Alresford, Hants UK. • It’s been great to have between 200 and 300 young people in the sports hall; • And to give them a Christian perspective on a particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

How We Got Our English Bible - A Simplified Version Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

How we got our English Bible - A Simplified Version (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• 2011 is the 400’th anniversary of the Kings James version of the Bible. • We want to use this anniversary to encourage people to one again read the Bible. • We are not promoting the KJB as such; • But rather the reading of the Bible in a translation that is suitable for you! ‘Biblefresh’ is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Living Beyond Your Imagination Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 11, 2011

It is possible to plan and live beyond our wildest imaginations.

“Xtreme Faith: Living Beyond Your Imagination” Eph. 3:14-21 On October 30, 2005 I preached my first sermon as your pastor. I felt God wanted me to use the moment to cast a challenge to dream great dreams because we believe in a great God. To do so I preached on one of my favorite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom From The Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 13, 2011

In today's less we are told that the gospel is a very special kind of wisdom that can only be discerned by those who are spiritually mature, that is, by Christians.

Scripture “That’s not fair! Why can’t I do it?” If you are a parent, you recall hearing these words at one point or another from one or more of your children. You try to explain your decision to your child. “It’s for your own good,” you say. “No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dear Gaius Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

2nd in the sermon series Letters from John. This sermon studies 3rd John. In it, John urges us that if we really believe what we really believe is really true, then we should walk in truth.

TEXT: 3rd John vs. 1-13 TITLE: Dear Gaius “Can you handle the truth?” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: TRUTH OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 14, 2010 PROP.: If we really believe in Jesus Christ, it should impact the way we live our lives…we should WALK in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freely Redeemed And Forgiven Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

4th in series dealing with forgivenes and redemption.

Friday we took the time to contemplate what Jesus lost. • He lost the adoration and devotion of the crowds. • He lost the support and loyalty of His closest friends. • He lost His legal rights and freedoms. • He lost His perfect innocence. • He lost His intimate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Open Our Eyes Lord: Prayer For Enlightenment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

11th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer that God enlighten the Epheisians concerning the blessing that has been accomplished for them.

I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s Inheritance 1:11-12 6. Securely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Of Elijah

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in his life in such extraordinary ways that sometimes makes one wonder why such responses from God are not so common today. What was

GOD OF ELIJAH Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the intent and purpose of our message this week is to appreciate our Lord God from the view point of that great prophet, Elijah. You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2011

This series focuses on becoming a true disciple. Part one focuses on our need to understand the costs involved in becoming a disciple.

Discipleship Part 1: Pupil and Followers Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Luke 14:25-33 Introduction: This morning I will start a series I’ve titled “Discipleship.” In our adult bible study class, we have been discussing our simple church process. A large part of our discussions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2011

The Corinthian believers had powerful and impressive spiritual gifts, but Paul is essentially telling them those gifts don’t really impress God as much as three others that they seemed to have forgotten. What were those 3 gifts, and why were they better?

Kids learn quickly. But they see life and love from their own point of view. Asked what the thought about “falling in love” several children gave these answers: · Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. · Glenn, 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Altitude Of Our Attitude Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at Naomi's attitude after returning from Moab. There is application from God's word to help believer in Christ not come bitter when life is rough.

The Altitude of our Attitude Ruth 1:19 -Book of Ruth written during the time of Judges in Israel before there were kings. The message of the book focuses on Gods redemption through Christ even though it was written 1000 years before the birth of Christ -The main character is Ruth who is a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22