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Loving God Through Worship Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Jan 24, 2016

To Love God Is To Love To Worship Him

Psalms 95:1-95:11 1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Disarming Our Fears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016

Fear has a way of consuming and controlling our lives as humans. Perfect love is the only thing that casts out fear. When we discover that we were chosen by God in Christ fear may be real in our lives but it will never rule our lives.

Intro: Fear has been a part of the human struggle since Adam and Eve first disobeyed God in the beginning. The first thing they did when God called them was to hide. Genesis 3:10 I hid because I was afraid! Everyone that is honest is afraid of something. Our fears may be reasonable or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

How Large Is Your Family?

Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016

A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Tangible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

G.U.T.S: Tangible- Let's talk about 5 tangible expressions of love from the one another's of the New Testament (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages)

HoHum: Needed: A Valentine Card Today is a special holioday, what is it?  That's right -- Valentine Day. It is a very special day because it is a time when we tell our friends, family, and sweethearts how much we love them. One way we do that is by sending Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Most of us want to have a vibrant relationship with God. But knowing God is one of the great and most difficult challenges. In this lesson we discuss, what it means to know God.

I've got to tell you, one of the things that I want to know more than anything else is actually to know God. It's one of those deep desires I have, and longings that I have in my own heart. And I'm hoping that men out there listening want the same. But how do we know God? I mean, how do we really ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018

The heart of worship is not an event, it is a relationship with God. At the heart of worship God can change our lives.

The heart of Worship Revelation chapter 4:8-10 Introduction- As we go to God’s Word this morning, I have been praying that God would get a hold of our hearts. I am not wanting to pray a generic prayer like teaching a young child a prayer before a meal. I am praying that we have an encounter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Headship Of Adam Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.

(18) Headship of Adam Romans 5:12-14 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Abraham's' faith on trial

What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Working Out Their Own Salvation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 19, 2018

Therefore “work out your own salvation” does not mean “devote yourselves energetically to the saving of your own souls,” but instead the meaning is “Co-operate with God in producing the fruits of the Christian life, which are love, joy peace and all the rest.”

Date: 8/12/18 Lesson #13 Title: By Working Out Their Own Salvation Scripture: (Philippians 2:12-13, NIV) 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear{12.4} and trembling, 13 for it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Guidance For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 21, 2018

As believers, we experience complete transformation in salvation, and yet our salvation experience is an on-going process. We are saved wholly of grace, but that does not absolve us from responsibility in our Christian walk.

The Guidance for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 9-11 Our text today is actually a continuation of the conversation we began to consider a few weeks ago. Clearly, Peter is writing to the church – to those saved by grace and added to the body of Christ. While we are not saved by works of the flesh, service ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Do You Consider Your Debt? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 22, 2018

Gratitude, Grace, Humility, Thankfulness

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - How Big Do You Consider Your Debt? October 28, 2018 Luke 7:36-50 (p. 721) Introduction: I’ve got three dogs…Buck, Tucker and Evie…Buck usually is in the side yard in a place we have fenced off for him when he’s not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Whatever Jesus Says

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 31, 2018

A sermon examining the importance of obeying the Saviour.

DOING WHATEVER JESUS SAYS John 2:1-5 Even though I am 36 years old I still go to my father for advice when I have a major decision to make. I have found that there is much benefit in seeking out wise counsel. I have 4 children of my own and I attempt to give them good advice... they rarely listen ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

29. Redeeming Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Christ assumed our sinful nature in order to redeem it

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 29 – REDEEMING SINFUL NATURE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Hebrews 5:7, Luke 4:13, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 3:17, Hebrews 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Are You So Fearful? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 8, 2018

If God be for us, who can be against us? If God Is for us, then why do we fear the world? We will examine the Disciple's fearfulness on the occasion of Jesus calming the storm.

Jesus asked the question, Why are you so fearful? That is a question many need to answer today. In spite of what they say, 90% of the chronic patients who see today's physicians have one common symptom. Their trouble did not start with cough or chest pain or hyperacidity. In 90% of the cases, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

Jesus safely commits Himself into the hands of God, knowing that all is complete. It is for this reason that our souls can be at peace.

Message Luke 23:44-49 Into Your Hands Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Talk about bed-time prayers The ritual of tucking children into bed … then pray … a popular prayer. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake. I pray the Lord my soul to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist