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The Angle From Above

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Easter Sunday morning sermon about the angle we look down on the cross

Background to passage: There were a lot of things to clean up for the Apostle Paul in the Corinthian church. Evidently there were some within the church who were teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. Paul knows this is at the center of the Christian faith, for as he said, “But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul, like his Lord, used the examples of the world to teach Christians. He is saying that they need to stop and consider what your favorite runner goes through in terms of self-denial in order to win a perishable crown.

You don’t have to be an expert on racing to know that you don’t get a prize just for signing up, but many feel that is all that is needed to be a winner in the Christian life. They think that you do not have to budge from the starting line as long as your name is on the list of contestants. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Living By A Different Standard Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 19, 2022

Paul warns and urges the Corinthians to break away from their old lifestyle of visiting the prostitutes, counting their excuses with the truth of God's gift and design for sexual relations.

As Christians, knowing God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, we live by a different code of conduct. We live by God’s standards. • They are not standards we abide by to gain God’s favour; they are standards we live by because we have been saved from sin and changed by God. • We are redeemed, forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004

In Christ, we can have no fear!

INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Leah

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 18, 2002

By examining the experiences of Leah, the modern church need to learn three basic lessons in order to better minister to people needs.

Lessons from Leah Genesis 29:31-35 The best teacher is Experience. When nothing else can teach us some of life’s most important questions, Experience can. We should learn from our own experiences, Experience is the best teacher. The lessons we learn from experience we seldom forget. If a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Coaching From A Crook Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Adventist

Guardrails From Greed

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 17, 2017

God wants your heart not your money.

Title: Guardrail From Greed Place: BLCC Date: 10/22/17 Text: Matthew 6.24, 6.31-33 CT: God wants your heart not your money. [Screen 1] Zogby recently conducted a large benchmark poll in which respondents identified "greed/materialism" as the number one "most urgent problem in American culture." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2012

We can enjoy freedom from fear in a fearful fallen world.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. • She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Apr 4, 2020

Paul Recounts His Conversion to Agrippa and tells him that Jesus told Paul to turn people from darkness to light.

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Acts 26:12-18 Acts 26:12 (NKJV ) “While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Tears To Testimonies

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 26, 2019

We all go through tough times! Sometimes when we're in the thick of suffering and sorrow, it feels like it will never come to an end. But it will. Every problem has an expiry date.

FROM TEARS TO TESTIMONIES “Return and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord." 2 Kings 20:5. King Hezekiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5, 1 Samuel 30:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Truth Do We Want

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2012

This sermon is an African American Evangelical's response to President Barak Obama's announcement of support for Gay Marriage.

How Much Truth Do We Want May 20, 2012 Genesis 2:15-25 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 For those of you who have watched Star Trek or are sci-fi fans, every once in a while you will see an episode about an alternate universe. Something happens and a person is put in this alternate universe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 6 - The Household Stronghold Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 16, 2009

Summary of series on family...ends with marriage vow renewal service

9The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. 11Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion. Declare his deeds among the peoples. 12For he who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Lessons About Marriage" 1 Cor. 7 Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 4, 2008

Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and then, “Decide for yourself to marry or not to marry.”

“Lessons about Marriage” Opening Illustration: Blue Fishtv.com. - “Christian Marriage” thoughts by Les and Leslie Parrot on marriage Thesis: Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational