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The Forerunner To The Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 16, 2016

John gives us three important lessons from his testimony: 1. We are not the focus of the witness; 2. We are not the light of the world; and, 3. We proclaim (for others) our own belief in Jesus. Before we can ever grow, we must realize these first!

The Forerunner to the Messiah John 1:14-28 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love like Jesus’, we can bring others to Him -- Re: We ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

World Communion Sunday: Defining Our Community

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2016

All over the world, Christians of various flavors and traditions are focusing on the Lord’s Supper as a central distinctive of our faith. I like that! We are going to focus on Communion today as well! Let’s read from Luke 22 and discover how Jesus inst

Defining Our Community Luke 22:13-23 #WorldCommunion INTRODUCTION… COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVES (p) Every group we are a part of has rules, traditions, meanings behind phrases, and reasons for doing what they do when they gather together. These traditions or words make the group unique and give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Not Ashamed?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2015

When most hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the declaration by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." In this study, we focus on two lesser known passages that speak of another person who has said they are “not ashamed”.

When most students of the New Testament hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the famous pronouncement by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first and also to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Witnesses, Part 3

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 20, 2014

This message sums up the Two Witnesses purpose as well as their message in three simple points; 1) There’s a resurrection of life; 2) There’s a focus on worship; and 3) There’s a promise to redeem. Do we live under the same hope today?

The Two Witnesses, Part 3 Revelation, Part 15, Revelation 11:11-18 Introduction (LOTS OF TEACHING AND SCRIPTURE IN THIS) We’ve seen the two witnesses killed for their testimony – but why? Because the truth which invades our space makes us uncomfortable Jesus taught on this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is With Us - Always Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

When we fall into a rut, or feel that our efforts are not worth God’s attention, God comes alongside as and reminds us that He is with us. Which means we shouldn’t get stuck in the moment and allow that to be the focus – we need to look beyond the moment to what God is doing.

Jexit - Judah Comes Home God is With Us - Always Haggai The last time we focussed on the returned exiles we discovered that they were in a bit of a rut in their spiritual lives. The sacrifices had started to happen as the alter was in place. But there was no temple building as the temple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2019

This sermon is going to focus on the life of Judas and in doing so encourage us to never take our spiritual blessings for granite but instead out of thankfulness examine our hearts and confess our sins so that we might keep our eyes fixed on the perfecter of our faith, Jesus Christ!

Judas Iscariot Matthew 27:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to finish the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Judas Iscariot. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10, John 12:1-11, Matthew 6:19-22, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unsearchable Purposes, Unspeakable Glory Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 14, 2019

This is the 27th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we discuss Jesus healing the man who was born blind, and how that displays the glory of God. We look at some misconceptions people might have about illness, and focus on God's sovereignty and purposes in all things.

Unsearchable Purposes, Unspeakable Glory! (John Part 27) Text: John 9:1-3 I don’t know about you, but to me it doesn’t seem like it was that long ago when we started this series on John. It was the first Sunday of the year I think… and here we are now in the month of September, and we’ve come all ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3, Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan’s Limitations: Satan Is Not Omnipresent Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 12, 2022

Job 1-2 reveals Satan’s limitations. Satan is not God’s equal opposite. Satan isn’t omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing). This session’s focus - Satan isn’t God’s Equal, Satan isn’t Omnipresent.

**************** Job 1-2 gives us some remarkable information about Satan. Job reminds me of Revelation in that the scenes go back and forth between spiritual and physical. In both books of the Bible, we see scenes in the spiritual realm in Heaven and the resulting physical ramifications on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Esther 4:10-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Ezekiel 28:14, Proverbs 15:3, Job 34:21, Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 18:20, Acts 17:27-28, Isaiah 57:15, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Limitations: Satan Is Not Omniscient, Satan Is Not Eternal Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 12, 2022

Job 1-2 reveals Satan’s limitations. Satan is not God’s equal opposite. Unlike God, Satan isn’t omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing). This session’s focus: Satan isn’t omniscient, Satan isn’t eternal.

*********************** Satan Is Not OMNISCIENT (All-Knowing) Remember at the opening of the first scene, God asked Satan, “From where have you come?” Job 1:7 Since God is omniscient (all-knowing), He doesn’t need to ask this question. He already knew where Satan had been. Satan had been where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 147:5, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 2:23, Psalm 7:9, Psalm 139:1-4, Psalm 139:13, Psalm 139:17, Isaiah 55:9, Revelation 2:19, Ezekiel 28:13-15, Psalm 90:1-2, Psalm 90:4, Ephesians 3:10-11, Isaiah 57:15, Revelation 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2024

Praise is central to our worship of God and it is our praise that makes Him known to the world. When we Praise the Lord, we acknowledge our desperate need for Him and honor His greatness. When we Praise the Lord, our focus is diverted from our circumstances to His awesomeness.

Praise the Lord Psalm 150 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTION: - What does it mean to Praise the Lord? The churchy traditional statement has been watered down to a simple statement and greeting. When you see a fellow Christian mainly of the same denomination, we greet each other shake ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Spirit Of Worship - Garments Of Praise

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 3, 2023

As believers in CHRIST, we have HOLY SPIRIT in us. We are also to PRAISE and WORSHIP in THAT SAME SPIRIT. Given a "Garment of Praise", Clothed in HIS Righteousness, by HOLY SPIRIT within. PRAISE and WORSHIP set our focus on the LORD WHO is Above all of our problems in life.

2023.02.05.Sermon Notes: SPIRIT of Worship & the Garment of Praise William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: As believers in CHRIST, we have HOLY SPIRIT in us. We cry out, but we are also to PRAISE and WORSHIP in THAT SAME SPIRIT. We have been given a "Garment of Praise" being clothed in HIS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, Acts 2:38-39, Romans 8:14-16, John 4:22-24, Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 8:26-28, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 3:19, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Romans 15:13, Isaiah 61:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring And Sharing: Four Key Steps To Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 24, 2024

Are you telling the world the reasons why you have hope in the Lord? Are you living a good and holy life so that those you meet might focus not on your hypocrisy but on the life-saving Gospel message you bring? Are you willing to place the interests of others above that or your own?

Caring and Sharing: Four Key Elements to Effective Evangelism 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we follow Christ’s command to go and make disciples of all nations, we do so with the glorious hope that our planting seeds of righteousness might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Important!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2007

Society promises us wonderful things, but many times only gives us feelings of inadequacy. This is a sermon to remind you that you are important because you are a child of the Most-High God! Text & audio will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

Years ago, there was a TV show called Kojak. It starred Telly Savalas as a lollipop-sucking detective who always went around saying, “Who loves ya, Baby?” I think that is the one thing all humans need more than anything else; to know we are loved. Without love, we feel worthless and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16, Isaiah 49:8-21

Denomination: *other

Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019

God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Believer so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, John 14:21, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12, Ezekiel 36:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now Is Not The End Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 15, 2011

Part two focuses on Joseph's experiences in Potiphar's house.

Now Is Not The End Part 2 Scriptures: Genesis 39: 1-23; 40:1-23; Deuteronomy 28 1-14 Introduction: This morning I will continue with part two of my series titled “Now Is Not The End”. Last week I began the series with an introduction on how we often allow what we are going through ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational