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You Gotta Have Faith In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014

This is a series through the book of Colossians. A letter of Paul to encouraging the church to take a stand on one key truth, Christ is all we need to put our faith, trust, and hope in. He is enough, there is no room for any gospel.

Background: (1:1-2) • Author: Clearly, this letter is written by Paul, while in prison (4:18), around 60-62 AD • City: The city of Colosse was an ancient city, in Asia Minor (present day Turkey), around 100 miles east of Ephesus. At one time it was the crossroads for east and west ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rises From The Dead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

The most-shocking action of Jesus was his resurrection from the dead. This message examines the implications of his resurrection, and the impact he can have in our lives today.

INTRODUCTION * Series, “A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions” / previous actions: reaches out to sinners; offers forgiveness to sinners; dies for sinners * A dead Savior doesn’t do anyone any good; for Christ’s death to be powerful today, he must do something that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Demons

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2013

Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me!

They are no comical chaps! Mark 6:7”And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.” Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me! May be because of the fun they get out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"New Journey"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 5, 2016

The sermon is my first sermon at a new appointment and we shared about taking a new journey with Christ.

“New Journey” Hebrews 12: 18-29 1. Today's text tells us of the journey of a people with a choice set before them. On one side is fear and death, but on the other side is to desire His Presence, To be Caught Up with God, To Encounter a Passion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

Sing Along

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 19, 2018

This sermon is divided into four shorter parts and interspersed with songs to make the point of how God sings to, with, and through us.

1. Singing is a form of worship. It is throughout the bible and a big deal within Christianity and in Churches of Christ particularly with our a cappella outlook. a. Jewish Tradition says that God sang the world into existence b. There is an entire book of the bible devoted as a songbook – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Love Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 16, 2023

Keeping the commandments of Jesus is the way in which we show God's love to the world.

If You Love Me - John 14:15-21 Intro: I have a story to share with you this morning. The phone rang. Jill picked it up to hear a feeble voice say, “Is this St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church?” Jill thought, “I don’t have time for this.” The lady conditioned, “I live alone and am confined to a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning To The Worthless - Matthew 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 8, 2024

Salt had a lot of uses in the ancient world. Which one of them did Jesus have in mind when he used the analogy of salt and light? This message will give you both insight and motivation on how to be a good witness at work and in the world.

Matthew 5:13-19 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

The Power Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort My People

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

The Lord is the everlasting God who will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom as He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak and offers salvation to all.

Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyB COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:21-31 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Anglican

Blinded Minds

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

The devil uses everything he can to blind our minds. This message deals with some of the things that he will work with.

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 KJV Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; [2] But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 10, 2007

Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God.

JOY TO THE WORLD Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #2 Psalm 98:4-8 Sermon Objective: Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God. This is our second week of Advent. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Story and Song.” We will use a different Christmas Hymn/Carol each week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Reluctant Missionary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2025

Because God sends us to those we’d rather avoid, we must choose compassion over comfort.

God’s Reluctant Missionary Jonah 1-4 Rev. Brian Bill September 20-21, 2025 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales when her teacher stated, “It’s scientifically impossible for a whale to swallow a person.” The girl replied, “But Jonah was swallowed by a whale.” Annoyed, the teacher ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Intimate Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2002

God wants an intimate relationship with us in worship

Intimate Worship March 17, 2002 Psalm 42:1-2,4 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-4

Denomination: *other

Hope For The Family In Crisis Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 6, 2007

The believer family’s greatest hope is found when they are walking with God.

Hope For the Family In Crisis (Key thoughts from George W. Truett’s sermon "The Spiritual Recovery of the Home." Genesis 35:1-4 April 15, 2007 Part 1 of 2 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Two small kids 4-9, talked their mother into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-4

Denomination: Baptist