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The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on how Jesus addresses some of the well known spiritual disciplines (e.g., giving, prayer, fasting) along with the right and wrong way to practice them.

If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Dear Editor: Someone Is Trying To Pull The Wool Over Your Eyes

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Oct 14, 2002

Abundant life comes through Jesus alone. Jesus’ way is the way of sacrifice and service.

John 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

He’s A Chain Breaker!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 7, 2018

God’s in the business of setting captives free. Throughout the Bible He's freeing prisoners. In Acts 12 we see God answer intense prayer to free Peter from Herod's clutches. He's a chain-breaker!

HE’S A CHAIN BREAKER! Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. 2. On its maiden voyage, the plane was filled with passengers. "Ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson--A Consecrated Nan

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2012

Samson is one of the most remarkable men that you will meet in the Bible. Even his birth was extraordinary, since only one other person in the Old Testament was privileged to have his birth foretold by an angel.

Samson—A Consecrated Man 20 Then she said, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” He woke up and thought, “I’ll leave as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. 21 Then the Philistines captured Samson and tore out his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Feet On The Earth - Head In The Sky Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2003

Paul tells the Colossians they need to keep their eyes on things above and kill off the things of this earth in their lives. How does that work?

OPEN: April 17, 1964 something unique and noteworthy took place in America… That event was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. On that day the following events took place: 1. A Mustang had been chosen as the pace car for a stock car race in Huntsville, Alabama. When it drove onto the track, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

This sermon springs forward out of the text of Ruth and encourages believers to go forward in their faith and relationship with Christ.

Sermon: I Will Go Ruth 1:16 We have often sang a familiar invitation hymn. entitled "Wherever He Leads I’ll Go" We sang it as part of the worship this morning. I wonder how much truth there really is in that statement. Would we follow Jesus anywhere and everywhere that he would lead us. If ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Least Likely

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 15, 2001

God can do some of the greatest things with the least likely packages.

LEAST LIKELY Introduction: I want to talk about “Least Likely” today. It is important that some of greatest things can come from the least likely places, from the least likely people, in the least likely package. This is illustrated by the story of a Boy Scout who showed up at his troop meeting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Controversy

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 of Dealing with Searies. Here we deal with controversy in life.

Dealing with Controversy. As we enter into this end time era, I feel that we all need to know how to deal with controversy. Jesus dealt with it; from the time He started His Ministry until the Day He was crucified. Have you ever dealt with areas of life that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refreshing The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 18, 2008

Noah refreshed the heart of God by trusting the Lord and taking Him at His word.

A. Read: Genesis 6:9-22 B. Song Intro: Part 1 – The Preparation 1. God promised and Noah prepared. One of the benefits of preaching books of the Bible rather than topical sermons is that God gives me “fresh eyes” to see His word. In the past my focus for this story was the flood itself. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Unfailing Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2011

We can celebrate God’s unfailing love for us. In Psalm 107 we can see four pictures the Psalmist paints for us that display God’s unfailing love!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • November is the month of Thanksgiving. In a few weeks we will celebrate Thanksgiving with family, friends, and football! • We are going to spend the month of November looking at some areas in which God touches our lives that should give us reason to celebrate! • There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:4-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Bride Looks Like A Whore

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 18, 2005

How does the Bride of Christ appear to the world today? Has she lost her beauty? The way to attract the world to her today is through glorious living.

THE BRIDE OF CHRIST THEME: THE IMAGE OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST IS PURE AND BEAUTIFUL. Here comes the bride, here comes the bride, the bride makes her way through the doors into the auditorium. Everyone is excited to see the beautiful bride make her entrance. But wait, what is this, what is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb. 11

Heroes of Faith Hebrews Chapter Eleven Scripture Reading 11:1-7 1. Our author finished chapter ten with the admonition not to “draw back unto perdition”. 2. In this chapter we see our author encouraging his readers to push on to the “saving of the soul”. Divine Spectacle During an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Have Elders Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The fifth key to revival is authentic worship in which individuals connect heart to heart with God. When this occurs a power is unleashed in the life of the individual which in turn affects the church and community they reside in

Series the seven keys to revival- Sermon 5 “Authentic Worship” Thesis: The fifth key to revival is authentic worship in which individuals connect heart to heart with God. When this occurs a power is unleashed in the life of the individual which in turn affects the church and community they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational