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At The Poverty Line Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Being financially secure, being well educated, having the respect and admiration of your neighbors, none of those get you credit in God’s kingdom. We’re all charity cases there.

Are you happy? If not, what would it take to make you happy? For most people, happiness seems to have something to do with our circumstances. In our youth-obsessed culture, perhaps we feel we have to look backward to imagine happiness. “What is happiness?” and “How can I get happiness?” are two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fault Lines Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To transform the world, the church must be united in love for Christ and each other.

You're a masterpiece. Own it. We gotta know our worth and treat others like the masterpieces they are. This love in action is like a magnet to the world. Together, we're a powerhouse. Each of us has unique skills and talents that can reflect Jesus. When we team up, we're unstoppable. You're a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Spiritual Unity, Church Community, Ecclesiastical Harmony, Faith Fellowship

Draw The Line PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To encourage believers to stand firm in their convictions, resist temptation, and trust in God's Word.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message drawn straight from the first chapter of the book of Daniel. Our topic? Knowing where to draw the line on temptation, staying true to your convictions, and placing unwavering trust in God's Word. As one poet, Oliver Wendell ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Topics: Convictions

Fault Lines Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the church community, centered around the love for Christ and each other, and the need to recognize and treat each other as God's masterpieces.

Good morning church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series, One. Through this series, we're looking at what it means to become a community of one… a community united around Jesus. As a brief recap: WEEK 1: You are a masterpiece. Act like it. If we're going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Unity, Community, Masterpiece Identity

Sermon Series: One

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Run To The Battle Line!

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

Preach this one with GUSTO! What is the proper response when faced with a battle? Run To The Battle line with Faith & Run to the Battle line with Action..

Run To The Battle line 1 Samuel 17:1-51 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Introduction … we are all in a battle! All throughout God’s word we see evidence that God knows we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Line Is It Anyway

Contributed by Susan Greene on Feb 23, 2003

We are built God tough. We are built on a firm foundation and Jesus is that foundation. Today if God were to hold the plumb line up to measure your life, how would you line up with the plumb line of the perfect life of Jesus Christ how would we hold up?

Whose Line is it Anyway? There are many times in our lives when we must make decisions/choices. We choose what type of friend we are going to hang around, and we choose the type of food we are going to eat. We make decisions about daycare and schools and jobs. We choose what to wear each day ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-9, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Sin God Won’t Forgive Mark 3:28-30 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

Parts of this message was adapted from a sermon by Pastor Jerry Shirley. Today I want to focus on the idea of “Have I crossed the line?” Have I committed the unforgivable sin? People often ask what is the “Unpardonable or the unforgivable sin”?

A pastor asked his congregation this question. “Is there anyone here who has never sinned? If there is, please stand up.” Well In the back of the room John stood up. The pastor said “John, are you telling me that you have never sinned?” “No” said John, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Tamar Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 1, 2017

The gentile ancestors of Jesus. The list of women in an all male genealogy of Jesus.

Buried in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew chapter one is a gospel treasure. That treasure is five women. The Gospels include two genealogies of Jesus - Luke 3:23–38 and Matthew 1:1–17. Luke’s version traces our Lord back to Adam, placing him over the family of mankind. Matthew’s list establishes ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Scandalous Women In Jesus Genealogy - Rahab Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 10, 2017

The female ancestors of Jesus. The women in the line of Jesus with a notorious past.

Matthew 1:1-17; Joshua 2:1, 3; 6:17-25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 We are still looking into the genealogy of Jesus as mentioned in Matthew chapter 1. Our emphasis in this study is Rahab. The genealogy of Jesus given in Matthew is in the Bible to let us know that He had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Scandalous Women In The Genealogy Of Jesus - Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 12, 2018

The description of the women in the genealogy of Jesus.

The scandalous women in the genealogy of Jesus - Bathsheba. Scripture References—2 Samuel 11:2, 3; 12:24; 1 Kings 1:11-31; 2:13-19; 1 Chronicles 3:5 ; Matthew 1:1-16. In Matt. 1:1-16 we find “the forgotten chapter of the Christmas story.” It is a genealogy—a list of names, most of them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Line Of Defense

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The Anointed people of God are the Last Line of Defense in the great spiritual warfare.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 – 15 Title: “The Last Line Of Defense” Subject: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit! Introduction: I believe the True Christians of God are under an all out attack by the power of darkness as never before. · It appears we are not winning the battle as we should and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Front Line Christians

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

We have made Christianity into a spectator sport. We just sit back in church and listen to the music, and the sermons and never really get involved in the game. We need some Christians today to get off the sidelines and get on the front lines.

Intro: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game.” One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hook, Line And Sinker

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 10, 2001

This sermon, based upon James 1:13-18 clearly sets forth how we can win over temptation.

James 1:13-18 "Hook, Line and Sinker" By Pastor Mark Hiehle There is almost nothing like it in the world. To see the eyes and expression on a little boy’s face the very first time he experiences it. Little boys dream about it. Old men still tell about it with great excitement ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Becoming Line Crossers

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002

Christians need to get out of their "comfort zones" and become line-crossers in order to reach those they know with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

BECOMING LINE CROSSERS! INTRODUCTION Ephesians 5:14-16 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. · God is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God