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The Blessing Paradox Part Ii: Persecution, Preservation, Illumination, Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Part II of the series

Last week, we started this two part "mini-series" of messages in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as The Beatitudes. To the unsaved, they would seem to be insane at first glance: you will be happy if you are poor, if you weep, if you are a 98 pound weakling, if you give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Art Of Remembering

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible encourages us to continue to make a difference in the world around us and to leave a lasting legacy behind.

The Art of Remembering Hebrews 12:1-4 Intro: Tomorrow we will be celebrating Memorial Day and many of you have made plans for the day. Maybe a picnic or going to a parade. Maybe a big party or just a quiet afternoon with family. Maybe you’re just going to enjoy that extra day off of work. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In The Intellect Or In The Re-Born Spirit/Heart Always Guided By God’

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

The written word of God or the word made alive to our spirits by the Holy Spirit?

Living in the intellect or in the re-born spirit/heart always guided by God’s Spirit? Eph 4:17-18 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind (that is, ruled by their human intellect,) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

Humility or hypocritical? What is our attitude when we give? Jesus tells us that the act of giving is an act of righteousness. But we must always check our motive.

We will be looking at Matthew 6 this morning as we continue in our series RED: Teachings From the Words of Christ. If you do not have a Bible this morning you can find the Scriptures printed on the insert inside your bulletin. (ME) WOW! We have covered a lot of ground in this sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2013

As we move into Chapter 6, Paul gives concrete examples of what it means to live as a Christian who is guided by the Spirit.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was looking for a job and noticed that there was a “help wanted” sign at the zoo. 1. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they needed to fill. 2. Apparently, their gorilla had died, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed To Following Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2013

Above all, being a Christian requires us to make discipleship our highest priority.

I must confess that not too many billboards catch my attention enough to want to read them. However, one finally did capture it and greatly warmed my heart. It was a recruiting poster for the Marine Corps. On the plaqured, it simply said, “We don’t take applications, only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Transcendence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

A sermon on the transcendence of God based on John 4:24. A lot of this is comparing God's spirituality to human spirituality (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 5)

HoHum: "Most middle class Americans tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship. As a result, their meanings and values are distorted. Their relationships disintegrate faster than they can keep them in repair and their lifestyles resemble a cast of characters in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benedictions

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 18, 2013

I am probably throwing a cat in among the Pidgeons. I am keen to share a few benedictions that I write for every sermon. No spot on the site to do it so I’ll put it here and see what happens. Here’s twenty.

Benedictions. I am probably throwing a cat in among the Pidgeons. I am keen to share a few benedictions that I write for every sermon. No spot on the site to do it so I’ll put it here and see what happens. Here’s twenty. Christmas 2009 May the grace of God, The Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Deacon’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2013

2 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Our new dog, Winslow(compared to him, even the Wind is Slow) A former racing Greyhound found by my son Sam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, emaciated & huddled in a snowbank. Anyway... unfortunately we ended up with Winslow. But Winslow is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Discipleship"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 21, 2014

Here is a sermon that focuses on building people - which is also known as good old fashioned "Discipleship"

"Building People" Nehemiah 1:1 Nehemiah was one of the greatest leaders of all time. He took a task that seemed impossible, mobilized a team of people, and accomplished the task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Today you and I have a task and that is to rebuild the lives of people. Since ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dare To Dream"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 25, 2014

Here is a sermon encouraging the believer to go after the dream that God has placed in your heart.

Daring to Dream Genesis 37:5 Today I would like to look at the process of a dreamer. Somebody say Process… I want to get you to dream, because someone is waiting to be blessed and healed on the other side of your dream. Josephs dream not only impacted him, but it also impacted his whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson Of Life

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 17, 2014

One week in the life of a home mission pastor

Lesson of Life May 18, 2014 Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Feast Of Pentecost

Contributed by Asiri Perera on May 18, 2008

The comming of the Holy Spirit up on the believer is to quench hs thirst

The Feast of Pentecost Pentecost as celebrated before the coming of the Holy Spirit It was a one day festival celebrated between two great festivals – Pass Over & Feast of Tabernacle. It was named Pentecost because it fell on the fiftieth day after the offering of the barley sheaf during the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Essential Parts Of A Godly Life

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on May 24, 2008

The patient to endure persecutions is the fruit that flow from divergent receptions, our profession of faith in Jesus Christ and the Scriptures supply the foundation for a godly life. Thus, this three-thought combination takes us from our basis in faith t

ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A GODLY LIFE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr INTRODUCTION When Paul wrote the book of 2 Timothy, he was anything but comfortable. He was in prison. Paul was actually put in prison two times. The first time in prison was much like a house arrest where he was being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diving Deeper Into Life Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Oct 18, 2011

We need to start living life as the precious gift from God it truly is. Deeper living from a deeper understanding!

This past Wednesday, Scott Evans Dekraai, got out of his car in Seal Beach (CA) shot a man who was sitting in his SUV talking on his cell phone then entered a beauty salon where his ex-wife worked and opened fire, shooting at point blank his ex-wife and eight other people. Six died immediately, two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist