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Who Is Melchizedek? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 10, 2001

Melchizedek seems like a mysterious figure in Genesis as he makes a brief appearance and then disappears until the New Testament. This sermon looks at the communion of Christ foreshadowed in Genesis.

Who is Melchizedek? Genesis chapter 14 begins by detailing how the five cities of the plains rebelled against the king of Elam. We aren’t given the prior history except that these cities served this king and paid tribute to prevent being destroyed. It was not uncommon in those days for a defeated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-20, Hebrews 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In The Act Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Jan 22, 2018

Examining this event from Jesus' life and ministry in John 8, we can learn to live as he lived and love as he loved ... no condemnation, no compromise, full of compassion.

We’re glad you’re here as we continue our Summer teaching series entitled: LIVE-LIKE-THAT. Through this series, we’re examining different events in the life and ministry of Jesus as well as his teachings from the Gospels to get a glimpse into what is looks like to begin living out our faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Leading Like Jesus Part One Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

If we are going to make an impact on the world we must develop our lives around the leadership of Jesus

Leading like Jesus Part 1 Selected Passages October 28, 2007 Evening Message This message was birthed out of several sources The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus by John Maxwell The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner The Leadership Secrets of Jesus by Mike Murdock Jesus CEO by Laurie ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Godly - Looking Like Our Father Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

What does godly look like? Like our Father.

Godliness: Looking like our Father Are you godly? If your are about to say, “No, Pastor,” it may be that you base that answer on a mistaken notion about what it means to be godly. ● Many confuse godliness with being religious. ● Others believe that godliness is only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009

After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God, What's He Really Like?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture.

God, What’s He Really Like? Psalm 145:8-9, 18-21 Theme: Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture. “How do you know there is a God?” Because somebody told you there was one. A young man was asked if he ever thought about dying and what he expected to be doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21, Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

What Does Faithfulness Look Like

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at faithfulness as guarding the truth and looking after others

2 Tim 1:13-18 – What does Faithfulness Look Like? There is a story about a boat that was wrecked during a dark stormy winter’s night. As the dawn came, many were seen out in the icy waters, holding on to anything that would prevent them from sinking. Now Ed and Will Spencer came to the scene ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Would Like To See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores finding true joy in seeking Jesus, understanding His sacredness, and recognizing His sacrifice for our salvation.

Hello, beloved family of faith. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because I hold any wisdom of my own, but because we are here to seek the wisdom of the One who holds the universe in His hands. We are here to seek the Savior, to behold the sight of the Sacred, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Topics: Seeing, Jesus

Endure Hardship Like A Good Soldier PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

Explores enduring hardship, embodying a good soldier for Christ, and manifesting spiritual strength as key aspects of our Christian walk.

Good morning, family! It's a blessing to be here with you all today, sharing in the light of God's love. Today, we're going to take a long, hard look at a passage from 2 Timothy that's got a lot to say about our walk with Christ. But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Topics: Spiritual Strength

What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worldliness Is Against Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

Being humble and not worldly

Worldliness is against being like Jesus ALL I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There’s no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute little tail ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Smell Like Sinners?

Contributed by Ricky Cox on Aug 5, 2014

Do we spend all of our time inside the church walls, or do we spend so much time out in the community serving others that we start to smell less like sheep and a little more like sinners?

Do We Smell Like Sinners? I titled the lesson “Do We Smell Like Sinners?” There’s a book titled “Do They Smell Like Sheep” which was written for church leadership and you can probably figure out the gist of the book from the title. But, I want to challenge each of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Share The Gospel Like Paul And Luther SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Help my congregation see that they should proclaim the gospel like Paul and Martin Luther.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be challenged in our walk with Christ. Today, we are going to focus on a theme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Topics: Boldly And Humbly Share The Gospel

In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010

Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist