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Lesson 4: What Makes You Say The Things You Say?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 15, 2007

The things you say are powerful enough to do good or to do evil.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: What makes you say the things you say? October 14, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. For your destiny, change your heart, and your words will change. 2. For your character, change ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

What God Teaches About Time Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God has given the gift of time to every person, at every place, for each evolving time.

A. WHAT GOD TEACHES ABOUT TIME “There is a time for everything . . . a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Root Awakening

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 25, 2021

When we are rooted deeply in our faith we can survive and thrive. God grafts is into the roots of our faith back to Abraham.

1. Fanny Crosby I once read a story about a little girl who lived in the late 1800’s. At the age of six, a doctor was treating her inflamed eyes and accidentally blinded her. When she was eight years old, she wrote these words: “Oh, what a happy child I am, although I cannot see. I am resolved that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clothed In Humility - 1 Peter 5:5b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 16, 2025

Pride has a thousand faces. It's possible to think you do not struggle with pride because you don't have the kind someone else has. But you may have a different kind that flies under the radar.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003

Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

5 Lent, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 31, 2003

Once again, Jesus invites all would-be followers to join him in his way of the cross.

Sermon for 5 Lent Yr B, 6/04/2003 Based on Jn. 12:20-33 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The old adage has it that: “Curiosity kills the cat.” Well, in today’s gospel, we learn of some Greeks, who were likely curious alright about this Jesus. After ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 3: The Will Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 8, 2007

Our will is an essential aspect of our personhood and can be sharpened and hardened to use for God’s glory.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 3: The Will of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns 7 October 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Bullet Proof Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 8, 2008

Be Prepared! The devil is plotting against you right now; to steal from you, kill you, and destroy you. He never sleeps, never goes on vacation, and never takes a break scheming on how to end our prosperity.

WMD – Our Armor Many Christians walk around completely unprotected and that’s why we need the armor of God. When a knight in armour was killed in battle, what sign did they put on his grave? A: Rust in peace! (SURVEY) (SURVEY) For those of us that life is great… I believe it was Lincoln that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Firm In A World Of Threats - 1 Peter 5:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2024

We may not always think about the reality of spiritual warfare, but Scripture calls us to be vigilant, to resist, and to stand firm in our faith.

Standing Firm in a World of Threats 1 Peter 5:8-9 Introduction: Church, we live in a world that is constantly competing for our attention, drawing us into countless distractions. But 1 Peter 5:8-9 brings us a strong reminder of what’s at stake: our enemy, the devil, is prowling like a roaring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:11, James 4:7, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:16, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Global Enterprise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2001

Ephesians talks about "gifts" that Jesus gave to the church. This sermon looks at the peculiar nature of those "gifts."

OPEN: Several years ago, when Russell Blowers was the preaching minister at the East 91st St. Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, he gave an intriguing description of what he did for a living. At this particular meeting, it was customary for each member to give their name and tell what their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Your Invitation Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002

Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-8, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Happens

Contributed by Joe Stanley on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon about staying connected to Christ.

Fruit Happens Joe Stanley November 15, 2008 John 15:1-8 This morning we are in the book of John, chapter 15. Last week we were in chapter 1 and briefly discussed the historicity of the book of John, and John’s purpose of writing this book. We also briefly touched on science and scripture and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The God Of Second Chances"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 10, 2012

Lessons from Jonah

“The God of Second Chances” October 17, 2012 Jonah 3:1-10; 4:1-11 Tom Watson, Sr. founded IBM and guided Big Blue for over forty years. One of his most impressive moments in leadership occurred when a junior executive lost an enormous amount of money for the company. The promising ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Mirror

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 2, 2016

If we want to know who we really are, what mirror should we look in? We need, we must yield to God's Word to God's will and allow him to mold us into the image the reflection, the image of His son.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are 4 Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; and Luke 9:28-43. After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14, James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:4-5, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12

Denomination: Anglican