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Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians confront issues of the day without feeling compelled to qualify their responses but by forthrightly facing the issues and taking a stand for truth even though it sometimes hurts.

MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS PRESENT A DISTINCT CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIANS “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Close Encounters Of The Holy Kind Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2014

Isaiah encountered the living God and responded with a sense of awe and service.

1. Peter Marshall once prayed before the U.S. Senate: "Lord, we thank you that we can come to you just as we are. But remind us that we dare not leave as we came." (Senate Chaplain, '47-48) 2. What are some purposes of worship? a. Respect God; Love God; Honor God b. Dying in Service Little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master's Final Words

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

A look at the last things said by Jesus before His resurrection.

The Master’s Final Words 1. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.  Jesus has always wanted His servants to understand that He has the power to accomplish all things.  If we would gain a better understanding of the authority of the one we serve, we would then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Questions To Ask

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2010

How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Whenever it comes to making a decision there are three questions we must ask and answer for ourselves. Is it moral? Is it legal? Is it ethical?

THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction: How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Daily you and I are faced with choices that we have to make as believers; choices that will impact our lives, our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

House Party Series

Contributed by Brian Keith on Jun 17, 2013

Impact City is a siren to today's church, encouraging both the new and mature Believer to consider being multi-task oriented when engaging with lost people who feel disconnected from the local church. A focus on the Great Commision and Mission is the key.

Scripture Reading: John 2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14, John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Home Work - Pt. 1 - Working Dads Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 12, 2011

Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

Home Work Pt. 1 – Working Dads I know very few people who ever enjoyed home work. I am sure that many of you, like me, did everything you could do to avoid homework! Make up lame excuses like my dog ate it! It wasn’t something that was fun. If you didn’t do it you got in trouble ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inviting Jesus

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 2, 2018

If you are going to sail in a dangerous sea or travel in a risky mountain, who will you invite to go with you? One couple invited Jesus from the very start of their journey and they never regret it.

INVITING JESUS: AN APPOINMENT THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE John 2: 1-11 If you are going to sail in a dangerous sea or travel in a risky mountain, who will you invite to go with you? One couple invited Jesus from the very start of their journey and they never regret it. Joh 2:1 On the third day a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Lessons From Jonah; Or, What Happens When You Run Away From God’s Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 10, 2018

1 Turning away from God’s will is always a step down. 2 turn your back on God’s will & everyone around all around you is negatively impacted 3 God can still use you to accomplish His purposes because 4 He is the God of 2nd chances 5 We Are Called 2 go

5 Lessons from Jonah What happens when you run away from your calling? More than ½ of UK now claims to have no religion. An entire nation that only a generation past claimed to be more than 90% Christian now largely has left the Faith. In the US, ½ of all catholics have left the church at some ...read more

Denomination: *other

Major Life Decisions

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 22, 2019

We all face major life decisions, and making those decisions are never easy. So how do we go about making them?

2nd Week of Lent Genesis 15:1-18 It seems that the older I get the more life decisions I am faced with making. When I was younger my life decisions included what was I going to be when I grew up? Or, what college would I attend in order to pursue my chosen career path. At that time those decisions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Learn At Cana Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2018

When the wedding planner–maybe you’ve dealt with one sometime–tasted it, he pronounced it καλὸν, beautiful.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2018 Extraordinary Form It’s been almost thirteen years since Carolyn and I spent nearly two weeks in the Holy Land on pilgrimage, but many of the memories continue to enrich my study, prayer and preaching. The visit to Cana figures large in those recollections, and every ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

A Contrast In Heart Attitudes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2018

Dealing with people means adjusting to a variety of responses. Some are just nasty, bitter, agitators; others more open-minded/gracious. Some are open to the Gospel, others become adversaries, while others do not embrace the Gospel but are not hostile.

A Contrast in Heart Attitudes (Acts 17:1-15) 1. “On a highway in Indiana, about 20 cars were trailing behind a slow driver in the passing lane who wouldn’t change lanes. When Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Stephen Wheeles noticed the line of traffic, he decided to do something about it. “Wheeles, … in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Am I Creating A Frankenstein?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

A young mother asked me if there were an ANGER MANGEMENT CLASS for her 4 year old? I wanted to say yes! You take the class the child will improve? It is all about choices?

TAKE A GOOD LOOK --- ARE WE CREATING A FRANKENSTEIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Joy And Crown Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 13, 2015

People, Disciple Making, The Word of God

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Our Joy and Crown 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (pg. 824) August 16, 2015 Introduction: There is an industry that’s grown by over 300% in the last decade...it’s not internet related or high tech...It’s the trophy industry SHOW VIDEO (Real Sports ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Makers

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 13, 2015

God doesn’t have to step down from heaven to bring about change. He uses people like you and I if we are available.

Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 When God wants to bring about a change in a situation, family, or nation, God doesn’t step down from heaven to bring about this change. He uses people. MOSES AS A CHANGE MAKER When God wanted to bring about a change in the situation of the Israelites and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal