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If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 2: 13 -25

John 2: 13 -25 If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two 13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. 15 When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2012

No answer can completely answer this most difficult question of life. I this sermon we consider some things about God and the world He created, we consider the reasons for suffering, and we consider how to cope with suffering.

Introduction: A. There is a scene in a British movie where a young brother and sister had experienced the death of their beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Saved, Always Saved!

Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020

The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life.

Once Saved, Always Saved! I John 5.1-13 The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life. It would not be an exaggeration to say that a lack of real assurance of salvation is the basis ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

All You Could Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018

God gave some incredible, unmistakable signs about who would save, and how he would save. It's important not to miss the signs concerning the most important event in all of history, and the most important person in all of history--the signs that show us that God came to save us through Jesus!

The Divine Advent(ure) All You Could Want for Christmas Matthew 1:16; 18-25 After many failed attempts in November and December of 1803, Orville and Wilbur Wright finally got their flying machine off the ground. The airplane was born. In their excitement, they sent a quick telegraph to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25, John 14:6

Denomination: Bible Church

Everybody Should Worship The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 20, 2019

Everybody should worship the Lord... 1. For His eternity (vs. 53-58). 2. For His divinity (vs. 58-59). 3. For His humanity (vs. 57; 31-36).

Everybody Should Worship the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of John John 8:53-59; 31-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 1, 2017 (Revised September 20, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, Jesus was preaching to a crowd of people at the Temple in Jerusalem. Some of them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:53-59, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2018

In Galatians 1:10–12 the Apostle Paul shows presenting the Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People (Gal. 1:10); 2) A Human Centered Message (Gal.1:11); nor a 3) A Human Devised Message (Gal. 1:12a), but a 4) Christ Centered Message (Gal.1:12b).

Canada is presently in a fierce diplomatic fight with Saudi Arabia. The government’s confrontation over several human rights issues has resulted in Saudi Arabia, to cut off diplomatic ties, withdraw students and begin a trade war. Critics say that this conflict is over the issue of Saudi Arabia ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2017

8 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VIII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Attention: Out of Gas: The young woman sat in her stalled car, waiting for help. Finally three strapping young men walked up to her. "I'm out of gas," she purred. "Could you please push me to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 4: Things That Are, In Heaven. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 14, 2015

View of Heaven from one who was actually there, unlike some of the stories we hear in our day.

2b. The things which are (in heaven) (4-5) (4:1) Come up hither. Oh the strange work that popular theologians have done with chapter 4 , verse 1. In this simple passage, John is addressed by Jesus, and told to come up to heaven for further revelations. Incredible to me is the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundation Eight: Intimacy In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on intimacy in marriage

Foundation Eight: Intimacy in Marriage How should couples develop intimacy in marriage? Marriage should be the most intimate relationship anybody experiences in life. It should be more intimate than a friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, a father-son relationship, a boyfriend-girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7e Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2018

Part 7e addresses the functions of Evangelists, Preachers, and Ministers/Servants/Deacons and some variations between the New Testament church and modern practice in the way these functions are implemented.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-23, Acts 15:2-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-12, 1 Timothy 3:8-10, Ephesians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:7-31, Romans 10:14-18, Romans 12:4-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Planning And Praying Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2020

This sermon on the second half of Romans chapter 15 gives us insight into how to make plans to serve the Lord, and how to carry them out with prayer, like the apostle Paul did.

A. Once there was a young woman who brought her fiancé home to meet her parents. 1. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out more about the young man, so the father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk. 2. “So what are your plans?” the father asked the young ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gangrene: Necrosis Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020

Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible