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"Life In The Heavenly City” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 19, 2006

# 6 in series on Eternity. To gain an appreciation for just how marvelous Heaven will be we must understand the city that will be its capital.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 6 “Life In The Heavenly City” Revelation 21:1-23 There is within every human heart a desire for home, this desire for home can only partially be fulfilled in the present. Someday we who have by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Give careful consideration to what Christ has said

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:1-4 Pay Attention Introduction Dr. Bruce Wilkinson was the Founder and President of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. When he was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Howard Hendricks was his favorite professor. Dr. Hendricks had an unquenchable desire to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aftershocks

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 22, 2011

The aftershocks in Japan have been intense. We need to learn how to respond after shock.

TITLE: AFTER SHOCK SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 24:4-8 / ST. LUKE 21:11-12 (This Sermon drew upon a few of the points in a sermon by Rev. Jerry Shirley, January 2010) I want to spend some time this morning addressing what the Word of God has to say about the great tragedy we have all been watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds In The Good Soil Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Growing a mature faith in Christ.

Seeds in the Good Soil (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 4th in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: “Four-year-old Jason was visiting his grandparents. Grandpa was in his study intently reading. Jason walked in carrying a peach, said something Grandpa didn’t catch, and handed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Changing Masters

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 6, 2014

Does it matter if we fight our sinful nature, or give up and give in? If faith is all that matters, why should we bother to live a godly life and listen to God’s commands? Paul’s question is one we also ought to ask ourselves: Who is your master?

Opening illustration: A pastor was teaching a Bible Information Class to a young couple who were brand new Christians. The first lesson was on law and gospel - the two basic messages in Scripture. The pastor explained the law: God desires us to be perfect, but we are sinful and can never reach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choices That We Make

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 28, 2014

Life is full of choices. Our choices will affect our future destiny. We must learn to make the right choices with regards to the people we associate and with our duties before God and family.

THE CHOICES WE MAKE We are now in Genesis 38. This is the story of Judah and Tamar. Not too many preachers talk about this chapter because this is like a parenthesis from the story of Joseph. One whole chapter devoted about the life and sin of Judah while Joseph was sold to Potiphar in Egypt. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Forget Finding Jesus Among Our Unwrapped Gifts. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 1, 2016

A sermon that suggests that we need to avail ourselves of all Jesus has given us to live a successful Christian life

Forget Finding Jesus among our Unwrapped gifts. And Romans 6- 23 says For the wages of sin are death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie finding Nemo we witness an incredible animated movie about a lost fish lured away to the dangerous mysteries of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 12) A Short Study On "the Creation” Or God, Satan, Angels And M Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

Sometimes science and religion clash. Galileo was under house arrest when he discovered that the Earth was not the middle of the universe, but it was a planet going around the sun. Pre-Adam studies can be the same way.

A STUDY ON “THE CREATION” or GOD, SATAN, ANGELS AND MEN INTRODUCTION: A. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. B. Two things to think about: 1. We must be careful when the Bible and Science cross paths. The Bible is accepted by and based on faith which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21, Ezekiel 28:14, Isaiah 14:13-15, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 9:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Woman At The Well - Mother's Day

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 11, 2018

A look at the deep longing this woman felt, and we experience as well. Will Jesus be able to break down our walls as well?

A thirsty heart! John 4:4-42 May 13, 2018 VIDEO - Scripture from youtube. I thought we would do something a little different so that we can experience a little of the scripture, instead of me just reading a long passage to you. As a disclaimer, this was a video version and not an exact quote of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning - Creation (Section 1 Overveiw Outline) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

A serious study of the Major Views on Creation

“IN THE BEGINNING” Views Of Creation INTRODUCTION: A. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. B. Two things to think about: 1. We must be careful when the Bible and Science cross paths. The Bible is accepted by and based on faith which can be supported by fact, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trumpets Of Chaos & Destruction Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

Trumpets sound to herald the coming judgement of God. All sorts of terrors are unleashed on the world. Yet people will continue to ignore these warnings. People will fight tooth and nail against anyone who stands up to defend their faith in God or to pro

Do you feel secure? What sort of thing shakes your sense of security? What do you think of when you see reports of disasters like the earthquakes we’ve just seen in New Zealand and Japan? Or the civil uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya? What does it make you think of? Do you worry about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Leave The Bait Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discusses how we must not take the bait which leads to sin.

Leave the Bait ALONE!!!!! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 Introduction I was riding in my car this past Monday on my way to Wichita when I happened to think about a situation that had happened to me. I had been in a meeting with some co-workers and my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Agreement Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discusses what can happen when two come into agreement.

The Power of Agreement Part 1 Scriptures: Genesis 11:1-9; Amos 3:3; Matthew 18:19-20 Introduction There is a law in place within the universe that cannot be changed. It is the Law of Cause and Effect. The Law of Cause and Effect says; "Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know – Key Factor Of Maturity Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

What do you know? Does this knowledge change the way you live?

Series: A Complete Christian Message # 3 Once again this morning, I want to direct your attention to the opening lines of Peter’s second letter. It’s a hope-filled passage, one packed with promise. Lord, I could use some hope today? How about you? Hasn’t life been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginning And The End Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2020

Jesus said He was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the 1st and the Last. What does that mean for us and how can that change our lives?

Back in 2008, there was a surprise best selling book entitled: “Not Quite What I Had Planned - 6-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure” Notice the first SIX words of the title. “Not Quite What I Had Planned.” The book essentially asked people to sum up their lives in 6 words. Amongst ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ