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Philippians-Grumbling

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 15, 2017

We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing.

Title: Philippians 2-Grumbling Place: BLCC Date: 7/16/17 Text: Philippians 2.12-18 CT: We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing. [Screen 1] FAS: New research shows that many of us really do believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Researchers for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Endure

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2015

We can neither escape experiencing the evils of this world nor can we avoid God’s testing the quality of our devotion by letting us experience reality. It is important, however, that we do not let the hard times damage our faith and service to Christ.

Endurance Illustration: The Battered Bastards of Bastogne Most people recognize endurance to be our not quitting an endeavor; especially when we are experiencing an unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. A perfect illustration of endurance was demonstrated by the 101st airborne division, in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015

This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beauty Of Repentance

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 3, 2016

We can never maintain a right relationship with Jesus without a repentance that comes from Godly grief.

Beauty of Repentance Illustration – Affluenza Under almost all circumstances, if a person receives a conviction for vehicular manslaughter, due to drunk driving, that person will receive a lengthy prison sentence. This was not the case, however, for 16 year old Ethan Couch, who is a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Parting Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 9, 2016

The 10th message. This parting of the red sea shows how God often brings us into hard situation to strengthen us for life's battles and to teach us to look to Him. It also shows how the lost and the saved will by separated when Jesus comes in Judgment.

Moses 10 THE PARTING OF THE SEA (Ex. 14:1-15:21) From Sinai to Canaan C. The Salvation 1 5. The Crisis At The Sea 1) The Preparation 14:1-4 2) The Pursuit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Swat Team

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013

In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Road To Glory Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2013

"Groaning" and suffering are inevitable characteristics for the Christian on the Road to Glory because we are being transformed into the image of Christ.

On the Road to Glory Romans 8:18-28 OUTLINE Intro: Who suffers? SINNERS SUFFER, BUT SO DO SAINTS. I. Groaning as we Grow (vs. 19-23) 1. The Creation suffers and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. Saul was saved instantly, but his journey to becoming the Apostle Paul took some time.This is a passage about Saul going back to school.

Back to School August 12, 2012 Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. a This is a passage about Saul going back to school. b Just like many of us or our kids, grandkids, people we love. B Saul was saved instantly, but his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Three Fundamental Truths About Missions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2013

This sermon's three main points: Missions is 1) the heart of Christ, 2) the hope of the lost and 3) the health of the church.

Three Fundamental Truths about Missions Missions Series Chuck Sligh March 10, 2013 Adapted from a skeletal outline by Jimmy Chapman titled “Three Simple Truths about Missions” found on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Neighboring

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 14, 2013

A sermon on Biblical Neighboring. Your christian home is still one of the best tools for spreading the gospel.

Biblical Neighboring "The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."" Galatians 5:14 (NIV) Intro: There is a true story about a 28 year old woman…, who had just got off from work. It was a little after 3:00 a.m. in the morning as she drove home to her ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013

Some Christians have a similar problem—spiritual gambling. It’s a way of living that involves taking chances by seeing how far we can stretch God’s patience. There’s not one chance in five that God won’t keep His word. There’s not even one chance in a tho

Opening illustration: The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Moves Mountains Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 6, 2012

Faith without works is dead faith.

October 7, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 2:14-26 Subject: Faith Title; James Part 4 – Faith That Moves Mountains Today we continue in our series from the book of James. I want to begin by turning over to Mark 11. James instruction to us today is about faith. It’s the same thing that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evidence Of The Resurrection - Paul's Testimony Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013

A sermon examining how Paul's testimony serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION: PAUL’S PERSONAL TESTIMONY I Corinthians 15:8-11 Second hand information is defined as “information received from others, rather than personally experienced or witnessed”. There are times when we receive secondary information and the account is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 9, 2013

What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our Lord – our Guide? To whom or what do we show our loyalty?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Who are we as a congregation? What is our purpose? What are we trying to do? When we come together to worship, who are we worshiping? Why do we believe what we believe? Who is our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ