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Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

We serve such an incredible God who gives us good gifts. Paul explains in Ephesians 4 that one of God’s greatest gift to His people, are gifted and called men to lead them.

Live Out Loud – Our GIFTS June 3, 2007 Ephesians 4:7-16 Video: Church of One – www.sermonspice.com Trans: It is amazing how many people attend the church of one where they believe everything revolves around them. I could tell you stories of the shenanigans people have attempted to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For God's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007

Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Help Them Know The One True God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2007

Do you know God? If Jesus Christ is your Savior and Lord, the answer is “yes!” We know Him! And God wants us to help other people know Him.

Help them Know the One True God Acts 17:22-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 29, 2007 BACKGROUND *Paul is on his 2nd mission trip, and now is in Athens alone, sent there to keep him safe from a Christ-rejecting mob at Berea. While Paul was at Athens, he did what he always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Christmas Did Not Do

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 21, 2013

Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering.

Title: What Christmas Did Not Do Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Truth: Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering. Aim: hope and encouragement (Outline: lifeway.com, Jeff Griffis) INTRODUCTION Christmas Sunday the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012

Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Church’s Commitments Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011

The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Corinthians: Church Matters (2)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthian's mistakes. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul says the church should grow in three ways: spirituality, size, and service!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/16/2014 One Sunday morning a little girl sat on the bathroom counter watching her daddy shave in the mirror. After gazing intently at their reflections for some minutes, she said, “Daddy, did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 20, 2019

A sermon examining the value that God places on human life.

The Value Of A Life Psalm 139:13-18 Today we observe “Sanctity of Human Life Day”. This is a day that we reflect on the sacredness of human life. The child in the womb, the elderly, the weak, the mentally challenged, and those with physical limitations are all precious in God's sight. Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020

Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively within the body for God to use us as He would.

Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

Dwight L. Moody once stated, "I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord's people were divided." For God to bless the church, there must be unity.

The Call to Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Recently, I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. Frank Martin has written a book entitled War in The Pews that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2017

Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. God can only help the church to fulfill its design as each member functions effectively as a part

Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2022

1 Timothy 3:14-16 shows us the nature of the church.

Scripture In the third chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He described the qualifications for overseers, also known as elders, in verses 1-7 and then the qualifications for deacons in verses 8-13. Paul then turned his attention to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Props To Pops (Father's Day 2023) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 19, 2023

#24 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Props to Pops: Proverbs 4 Opening Video—Things Dads Say Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 4. Happy Father’s Day! We are celebrating dads today. Biological dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, new dads. Men who have been like a father to us even though they aren’t your actual dad. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Time Management Priorities Series

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015

You may not have all the time to do what you WANT to do, but you do have all the time to do what God NEEDS you to do.

Time Management Priorities Living on Borrowed Time Series NOTE: As people enter the Worship Center, each person is given a paper plate. In this message, we’re instructing everyone to write down what their life priorities are. Then when they are offered an opportunity to do something that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Condemnable Love! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 26, 2021

As Christians we are called to hate as well as love! There is a love that God condemns!

1 John 2 (KJV) 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17