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Sermon Of Woes

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 12, 2019

If Jesus stood in your pulpit today, what sermon would He preach?

Sermon of Woes Matthew 23:13-33 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 [Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Answering Difficult Bible Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word.

A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray When You Lose Your Job Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Steps to finding a job. Remember God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply.

A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to prayer: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks - Abraham Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 25, 2019

This sermon looks at Abraham's encounter with God when God spoke to him & instructed him to sacrifice his son, Isaac

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS – ABRAHAM” Genesis 22:1-19 CWBC – 2/3/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – E.F. Hutton commercial video Today, begin a series of message entitled, “When God Speaks.” We will be looking at some specific instances when God spoke to people in the OT. - Look at what He said to them - Look at what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Violence Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 12:17-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The World Becomes Too Enticing Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Some important reminders for those who are enticed to run with the world.

- This sermon handles the second vision (1:18-21) and the third vision (2:1-13). - It is tempting to spiritualize the truths contained in this passage, but I think there is a larger truth that is well worth our time in focusing on the straightforward, long-term truth shared here. - In some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Greater: Digging The Ditch Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019

We need to make practical small steps and be prepared to demonstrate our faith.

And Elisha said, “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you, nor see you. 15 But now bring me a musician.” Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scary Movie: Fear Of Shame #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

I will not allow my fears to stand in the way of what God has called me to do.

What is the one or two things you would do right now to serve the Lord if money, family, talent, friends or time weren’t an issue? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jtv: The Incredible Race #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

We all need to cleanse our temple to get back to the mission of Jesus Christ. How are you doing in cleaning yours?

This week we continue our message series entitled, “JTV” or Jesus Television. We established last week that the average American watches 29 hours of TV per week according to that source of all knowledge the Starbucks coffee cup. Almost a third of our waking lives are affected or infected vy the TV ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Wife Is She?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2019

when dealing with trick questions, one needs to attack the basis of the question rather than trying to answer the question.

Whose Wife is She? Luke 20:27-38 There is more to a question than the question itself. Sometimes they aren’t really looking for an answer. The classic question of this sort is “When did you stop beating your wife?” One immediately sees the trap in this question. No matter how one answers the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Crazy Mixed Family #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

God remains committed and faithful when things go from bad to worse. Restoration matters to God.

We put the fun in dysfunctional. We’re probably a lot like you in that we have struggled in coming to understand why God created us and then placed us in such crazy mixed up families. Can I get a witness? The good news this morning is that we are not alone. Throughout the ages, people have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2, Joshua 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To See The Lord Do Something Great In Your Church

Contributed by Mark Wooley on May 13, 2019

We all want or should want to see the Lord do something great in our church. So the question or questions are why do we not see it and what will it take

04-14-19 DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC MATTHEW 17:14-21 ISAIAH 58:6-8 Tonight I would like to start by asking you a question: DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC. 2ND Question – Are you willing to do what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Rest Day Is The Best Day”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 1, 2019

Worn out Washed out Withered out

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 17, 2019

What does it mean that God is Creator? What does it mean that we are in the image of God.

Outline: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Then, when everything else was ready, God created humankind. Imagine, if God had done it any other way. Picture the earth as it began, formless, shapeless. Then picture how God created it. As you picture it, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Review Of Classroom Literature Textbooks

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In years past, classroom literature textbooks used in American schools, both public and private, reinforced both Christian values of ethics and morality. In most public schools today, such things are no longer given to our children to read. This does not bode well for the future of democracy.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) After having conducted an exhaustive survey of Americans who identify themselves and Christians, George Barna reported the following results in his book, “The State of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist