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Be Accepting Of The Sick Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

People can become so afraid of catching an illness that they will stay clear of anyone who is sick. Jesus challenged people to realize that caring for the spiritual needs of others far supersedes one’s desire for self-preservation

I wish to begin our message today with two quotes by Mother Teresa. Here is the first quote: “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”(1) In her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta, Mother Teresa observed much rejection and hopeless, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Your Fault Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 17, 2006

Don’t give in to sin; take authority over it in Jesus name

IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT Text: Gen. 4:1-7; James 1:13-18 Introduction A. Read Gen. 4:1-7 1. Have you ever said to God, "Forgive me, but I just couldn’t help myself!" 2. God’s response to that is "Fooey!" 3. If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Family Roles Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Family roles are defined for Parents, Grandparents, extended family and church family

Family Roles Family Series 1 The role of the Parents a. Protector Kings 1:5-6 (NIV) - Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, "I will be king." So he got chariots and horses ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him. [6] (His father had never interfered with him by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

Practical Christian Thanksgiving Applications Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Here are practical applications to showing appreciation to the Body of Christ

A Full Measure of Thanksgiving “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:23-24) 1 Corinthians 12:4 says, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Gave Himself Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When Jesus gave Himself to mankind, He gave it all.

Christmas: It’s All About Giving WHEN JESUS GAVE HIMSELF TO MAN Philippians 2:5 - 8 One of the joys of being a parent is the opportunity to reflect on how much my parents gave to me. As a child I really did not understand the sacrifices they made in order that my brother, sisters and me could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Like Him Than You Think

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus was not born on the "right side of the track." We can accomplish more than we ever thought. This sermon looks at the lineage and culture of the Birth of Christ.

We need to be prepared to tell people about Jesus as we go about our lives… Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What did do? What did say? What was His character? What was His nature? And can we truly be like Him? Can we really obtain the God given dreams, goals, and aspirations that we have? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Grace Part 1

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2011

Spiritual coldness, like an engine with no oil, is deadly if it isn't treated early because it will do so much damage before it becomes obvious.

The Dangers of Grace Part I Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: The most dangerous problem is the one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Delivered! Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 14, 2016

Christians should stay true to the Gospel because we have been rescued from sin.

September 11, 2001. 15 years ago today. It was a day we will all remember for the rest of our lives. I would like to focus on one of the many heroic events of that day. Two Port Authority Police officers, John McLoughlin and William Jimeno were with 3 other officers in the concourse of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Prognosis For Sinful Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 16, 2008

How can man be delivered from his desperate spiritual condition? Three important words provide the answer.

1. JUSTIFICATION "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus...that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus". It is the Greek word dikaioo, meaning ’to declare righteous. a) Justification is offered for free - "Being justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Keys To The Kingdom-Binding And Loosing

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 18, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS BINDING AND LOOSING.

KEYS TO THE KINGDOM-BINDING AND LOOSING PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES MATTHEW 16: 18-19 FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS BINDING AND LOOSING. EXPOSITION: MATTHEW 16: 19 YOU MUST UNDERSTAND SCRIPTURE IN CONTEXT YOU MUST ASK WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND WHY. SCRIPTURE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021

In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Christian Love?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2019

What is the sign that we are Jesus’ true disciples? Let’s look at what Jesus said distinguishes his disciples and see why this old command is new in Jesus. Let’s see what Jesus said about glory and love in John 13:31-35.

What is the sign that we are Jesus’ true disciples? Let’s look at what Jesus said distinguishes his disciples and see why this old command is new in Jesus. Let’s see what Jesus said about glory and love in John 13:31-35. John 13:31-32 Therefore when he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Be Loving To All Minorities Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Some pick and choose whom they feel is worthy of fellowship; basing their judgments on a person’s skin color, nationality, or gender. Jesus, however, was careful to give everyone a chance to believe in Him, no matter what their background.

The apostle Paul once said that “there is no partiality with God” (Romans 2:11); and he also declared, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal 3:28). James admonished, “My brethren, do not hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-15, John 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (V) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 3, 2021

Message examines weaknesses in the Pre-tribulation Rapture position. Previous message examined the strengths of that position. This series does not advocate for pre, mid, or post. Instead the series is an open pursuit of an answer to the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period.

Introduction Today we will resume our study of end times. We have been seeking the answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have had four session on this subject. The first session focused on hermeneutics, the method we would use to interpret Scripture. In ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14, Revelation 19:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 19:14, Daniel 9:24-27, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic