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Loving God Through Worship Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 17, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 3. This message spells out seven principles on how to W.O.R.S.H.I.P. God.

LOVING GOD THROUGH WORSHIP Living a Life of Love – 3 Psalm 95 March 19, 2006 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing in our series titled “Living a Life of Love.” In week one our theme was love your spouse. Last week our theme was love each other and this week our theme is love God. How do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Recapturing The Church's First Love

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 10, 2008

The church has fallen out of love with Jesus and we must recapture that first love by falling in Love with Him all over again.

“Recapturing the Church’s First Love” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: Revelation 2:1-7 “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2022

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular promises that Christians love. And yet there are theologians who reject the idea that Christians have any hope from that promise. Why do these theologians believe that, and are they right?

Down through the years, baseball has had some exciting players. One of the most colorful, was a St. Louis Cardinal pitcher by the name of Dizzy Dean. One teammate noted that "When ole Diz was out there pitching … it was a regular three-ring circus. Everybody was wide awake and enjoying being ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Love Dad!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 23, 2004

I love Dad because he has taught us what to do and what not to do.

Sermon: Why I love Dad? Introduction: The Story of Father’s Day: from Father’s Day on the net Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father’s day" was first proposed there were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministers Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2024

Trustworthiness is more important than either success or popularity. Ministers are accountable to God.

MINISTERS OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1. a). “Let a man so account of us.” Of whom? Of Paul and Apollos (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:6). b). “as ministers (attendants) of Christ.” Not lords over the Church (cf. 1 Peter 5:3), but servants of the Lord of the Church. Servants, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Plain

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2019

Have you noticed that Jesus often says the exact opposite of popular ideas? Christianity is for thinking people. Jesus did not establish a Church where people just check their brains at the entry door and blindly follow men. We worship God also with our minds. Jesus challenges us to think.

Have you noticed that Jesus often says the exact opposite of popular ideas? Christianity is for thinking people. Jesus did not establish a Church where people just check their brains at the entry door and blindly follow men. We worship God also with our minds. Jesus challenges us to think. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Look Hopeless Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025

We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Invitation Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon five in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We have spoken in this series about how God calls us to develop an intimate and growing love relationship with Him. How is this done? Well, it is all possible because of God’s initiative. God took the initiative in this relationship by giving His Son for us at Calvary. “But God showed how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008

A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

“THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Look To Jesus Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon one in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” - John 17:3 Jesus defined eternal life in terms of knowing Him. "Eternal" not only describes life in terms of quantity, but in terms of quality; not just in terms of length, but in terms ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why There Are Tears In Heaven

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 22, 2004

This sermon looks at the popular (but biblically inaccurate) idea that there are no tears in heaven right now.

Often at funerals you will hear the pastor say: “There are no tears in heaven.” - This is one of those statements we make without any biblical justification because we are not careful with biblical promises. - This takes a biblical promise out of its historical context and applies it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Issues: Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When the popular view conflicts with the Bible view, which view should we accept?

INTRO: Homosexuality is not a new way of living. So why has it come to the forefront of cultural issues in the past generation? Is it true that those who oppose homosexuality are prudes, homophobes, gay-bashers, and self-righteous bigots? I suppose that depends on who you ask. What would you call ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Speaks Through Circumstances Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon ten in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

The Father loved the Son and showed Him everything He was doing. Jesus did not have to guess what to do. He did not have to dream up what He could do for the Father. He watched to see what the Father was doing around Him and Jesus put His life there. The Father could then accomplish His purposes ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-20, John 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Book Keeping

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007

Jesus was not a candidate for the most popular award in his class. No wonder they nailed him to a tree.

Sermon for Luke 14:7-14 September 2nd 2007 Last week I mentioned one of the greatest privileges of being a pastor is the opportunity to preside over Word and Sacrament. The Sacraments are the easy part, because I really do nothing. After all, its God’s work, not mine. But the Word, the Word on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Ten Commandments For Teens

Contributed by David Parks on May 3, 2021

Since Moses came down off the mountain, lists of ten have been popular

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR TEENAGERS Text: 1 Tim 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: 1. Since Moses came down from the mountain with the 10 Commandments, groupings of 10 have been popular 2. For years David Letterman’s nightly feature was a Top Ten List. 3. Today we are going to talk about (Title). 4. Before you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ