Sermons on Looting:

The Scarlet Thread

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 5, 2006

The Old and New Testament are one, single story, tied together throughout by the scarlet thread of redemption. Student Ministry PowerPoint format

This presentation was designed for a PowerPoint format and originally presented to a high-school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint itself, drop me an email at Robert.fox@alltel.com [The Scarlet Thread] Slide graphic: scarlet thread running from Eden, through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 20: Morality And The Present Life In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2018

To be a Christian means to be united to the risen and exalted Christ. We now share in the new creation of which He is the first fruits. As Christians we have put off the old man and have put on the new man. We no longer live as we once did because the

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/6/17 Lesson 20: Morality and the Present Life in Christ (Eph. 4:25-32) Ephesians 4:25-32 (KJV) 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Planet Earth Destroyed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 4: 1 – 31

Jeremiah 4: 1 – 31 Planet Earth Destroyed? 1 “If you will return, O Israel,” says the LORD, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your abominations out of My sight, then you shall not be moved. 2 And you shall swear, ‘The LORD lives,’ In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalm 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2021

If we have been tempted to give up, to run away from our problems, then this is the psalm for us. Most of us have been where David was in this psalm—hard pressed by circumstances that are partly our own making but which have gotten beyond our control.

Home Lessons October 9, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maskil, a Psalm of David.) Theme: A Cry of Faith in the Time of Antichrist Psalm 55 (KJV) 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Right Thing (Exodus 23:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 9, 2022

Instructions on being a witness, and judge/jury. A broader point, about doing the right thing for rich and poor, citizens and aliens.

It's hard to be a good neighbor (Exodus 23:1-9) I'd like to start today by taking a step back, and helping us remember where we are in the book of Exodus. Let's turn to Exodus 19:1-9 (NRSV updated no reason). This passage is one of the keys to understanding Exodus as a whole. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9, Exodus 19:1-9

Finding Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message God's truth will empower us to find freedom from FEAR.

Finding Freedom From FEAR OKAY… MGCC – let’s do this, let’s kick off our brand new series, UNDERSTAND – there are ‘many’ things in this world seeks to bind, control, enslave and imprison us, Things like… Guilt, shame, anxiety, religion, the opinions of other people, fear, anger, bitterness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 10:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not A God Of Confusion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2023

We must not imagine that the confusion roiling western culture is because of God. Having rejected the Lord, civilization is confused, and without hope of being set right without God's merciful intervention.

“God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” [1] We live in a world that is increasingly confused—confused about society, confused about the role of government, confused about the sexes, confused about God. And I could undoubtedly go on about the confusion that reigns in our world. Confusion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2020

1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14).

Ephesians 5:8-14 [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10]and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

God Is Big Enough To Conquer My Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 20, 2019

In Colossians 2:11-15, the Apostle Paul shows three ways how "God is Big Enough to Conquer our sin". In Christ, the debt of sin is fully paid, and we have: 1) Complete Salvation (Col. 2:11–12), 2) Complete Forgiveness (Col. 2:13-14), and 3) Complete Victory (Col. 2:15).

Colossian 2:11-15 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Other

Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Don't Be Ignorant" 1 Cor. Pt. 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2008

We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge sin as He did in the Old Testament and He will hold us responsible for the way we act as Christians. Christians are to glorify God in everything that they do!

“Don’t be Ignorant” 1 Cor. pt. 10 Opening Illustration: From Wingclips.com “Get Smart” Swordfish scene where he talks of being alert but ignorantly keeps running into things with the car he is driving. Thesis: We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divide And Conquer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 8, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35

Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35 Divide and Conquer 30 The next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down and set him before them. 23 Then Paul, looking ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Control Your Thoughts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 11: 1 – 27

2 Samuel 11: 1 – 27 Don’t let your thoughts control you 11 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Building A Life Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Growing in the area of commitment

Building a Life of Commitment 2 Chronicles 16:9 Scripture reading (9) "9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect (fully committed) toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Message Of Daniel, 3. Persia, Alexander, And The Successors Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 3, 2015

Here begins the predictions of the man of God via the Spirit of God, every one of which has, or will, come to pass. The Persian and Greek Empires are here seen, along with that which flowed from Greece's demise, which the Holy Spirit wants us to see!

2: Persia, Alexander and the Successors 11:2b– 11:4 11:2b “Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia” In fact seven kings will rule in Persia, but the angel is asking Daniel to focus on the next three kings so as to pay special attention to the fourth. In 530 [all dates ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God