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Earmarks Of The Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Earmarks or distinguishing marks of the Christian.

INTRO.- The apostle Paul bore the marks of Jesus on his body. What did he mean? Many commentators suggest that those “marks” were scars from being beaten as a Christian. Do you have any distinguishing marks that you are a Christian? ILL. - I heard it said years ago that if you were sent to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17, 2 Chronicles 6:17, Galatians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of The Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 2, 2012

Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.

The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Pigs Can't Swim Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 22, 2011

Just as demon-possessed pigs can't swim, neither can some of the pigs of sin we allow in our lives.

Mark 5:1-20 ILL. I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ministry. I met with Chairman of the Disenchanted, Bro Tepid. He described his church; First Lukewarm Church of the Apathetic. “Nothing too boring, nothing too exciting. We want it to fit into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013

Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Firmly Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 27, 2013

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Frying Pan

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

When the going gets tough, do you go with the flow or stand firm with confidence in God?

I thought about calling this sermon “Denial is a river in Egypt” but decided after considerable struggle that it was just a little bit TOO clever. Just because you forgive most of my puns doesn’t mean that I have a permanent free pass. But denial is a big part of what this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Comparison Game Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 10, 2013

Paul vs.super-apostles, the Corinthians vs other churches, and us vs. the Corinthians

The Comparison Game Let's play the Comparison Game! Which is better? Coke? or Pepsie? I.U.? or U of L? Kentucky? or Duke? Our first contestant today is the Apostle Paul. Paul is a Hebrew of Hebrews, an Israelite, a descendent of Abraham. He has been in prison several times, beaten, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birthday Of The Church: Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016

The early church was born on this day and it fueled them to go out and conquer the world. It energized their Christian lives. It was a significant event that changed everyone. Let’s take a look at Pentecost Past, Pentecost Present, and Pentecost Future

“Birthday of the Church: Past, Present, and Future” Acts 2:1-13 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… Most Expensive Birthday Parties (http://www.lolwot.com/20-of-the-most-expensive-and-craziest-celebrity-birthday-parties-ever/) Birthdays are a time of celebration. For most of us birthdays ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coincidence Or Providence? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Providence is coincidence with a purpose-God's purpose. It is no longer a mere matter of chance, but is the fulfilling of God's plan in history.

Everyone experiences coincidence somewhere in life. Two people say the same thing at the same time. You go to call someone and the phone rings, and it is the person you were going to call. You flip open the hymnal, and it opens right to the number you were looking for. On and on we could go until ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-11

Going Down The Rabbit Hole Of Perceived Reality: What Is The Truth Beyond Tyranny And Consumerism?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question.

It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question. I broke free from the 9 to 5 life, from the television, the bars, the social media, and all of that, and came into a larger ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus supports all the medical efforts to heal all diseases, even those that are caused by sin.

People who survive great dangers and diseases are often creative people who do the unusual. Robert Muller, in his memoirs, Most Of All, They Taught Me Happiness, tells of how creative he became under pressure. In 1943 he was a member of the French Resistance. Using the name of Parizot, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Living Above The Bar (Updated)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 25, 2017

(Updated) This sermon is about living abundant lives and how we can live over the top lives. We also look at Mediocrity and Complacency can keep us under the bar. Then we look at being flexible to the Holy Spirit, Running on God's pathway, and then getting our lives Planted in Christ.

Living Above the Bar At the end of last week’s message on living intentionally knowing that our days are numbered, I ended with a story about a high jumper who finally cleared 6’8” and then related it to our lives and how important it is to identify God’s eternal values and invest our lives in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Ten Commandments Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 5, 2018

Part 10 reviews Coveting and illustrates the message through the story of David.

The Ten Commandments Part 10 Scriptures: Exodus 20:17, James 1:13, 14; Romans 13:10; 1 Corinthians 5:10 This is part ten of my series “The Ten Commandments.” This morning we will examine tenth commandment found in Exodus 20:17. It reads, “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Worship Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

message 13 from revelation discussing worship as described in chapter 4.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heavenly Worship” Review God told Jesus (1:1) what to reveal to His bondservant concerning end time events. He communicated it by His angel to John who in turn passed it on in writing to the seven churches of Asia and ultimately to us today. Jesus provided a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God’s Growing Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 1, 2017

This sermon deals with how we are to grow in God's grace through taking off the old and and putting on the new.

God’s Growing Grace Ephesians 4:22-24 An oxymoron is not someone who is foolish with a bad complexion. It’s a figure of speech using words that seemly contradict each other yet has a special meaning to create a special effect like, “A wise fool,” “Cruel Kindness,” “Thunderous silence,” or “Make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Foursquare