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Billboards And Contract Law Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 17, 2011

If we're not supposed to follow the law to please God, then what is its purpose? Do we ignore it altogether? Paul wants the Galatians to understand the two main purposes of the law.

Driving down the freeway there are two types of signs we encounter: billboards and direction signs. Direction signs tell us of upcoming exits and towns. Billboards advertise products and services to us. It’s important that billboards use a graphic that grabs the attention and no more than ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Out Of The Ark And Into A New World - Noah As A Type Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 30, 2011

The steps that Noah took at the end of the flood teach us about our new beginning in the Christian life.

Illustrations explain complex things in simple ways. Like putting together a bicycle or piece of unassembled furniture. Or setting up a computer or electronics. If you want to learn how to tie a knot, or learn a new crochet stitch, the best way is to look at a picture. The Old Testament is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Learning Curve

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

What we learn from the story of Jethro and Moses

The learning curve Exodus 18 What we learn from the story of Jethro and Moses Jethro is Moses’ father-in-law. And he makes a visit to Moses with the intent of giving his son-in-law some advice. Now, I don’t know about you, but, sometimes I have difficulty receiving advice from my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2014

Jesus did not celebrate the seventh day Sabbath according to the traditions of men but according to the "Spirit of the Law" and to fulfill the Mosaic Covenant.

Sabbath: Jesus and the Sabbath Here is the previous CONTEXT for today’s message: Genesis 2:1: The Sabbath was a Holy Day for man to Delight in God as The Creator. Ex. 20:8-11: Remember God as Creator. Deut. 5:12-15: Observe God as Redeemer. 2 Cor. 3: The Letter of the Law kills, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Law And The Christian, Part 1 Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2014

Jesus gave the ultimate commentary on the Old Testament law, yet it is not very well understood in the Christian community. In this the first of several sermons, we will explore the law and the Christian.

Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifices animals, be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

“small Acts Can Make A Big Splash” Series

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 25, 2014

This is the third sermon in a series, "Loving People Into the Kingdom", "Don't Just Go To Church Be the Church"

SERMON III SERMON SERIES: “Loving People into the Kingdom” “Don’t Just Go To Church Be the Church” SERMON TITLE: “Small Acts Can Make a Big Splash” OPENING COMMENTS AND REVIEW We have been preaching this month on the subject, “Loving People ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Second Sunday Of Advent Series

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Dec 19, 2013

John's message of repentance is still as true for us today as it was 2000 years ago!

Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. We have entered into a time when rational thinking, reasonableness, honesty, truth, and even humility is considered substandard; considered to be the enemy of progressiveness, seen as distasteful even. We live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop Making Excuses, It’s Time To Do God’s Work

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on May 20, 2013

The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, how God enabled him and to remind us of the one assignment our Lord Jesus Christ gave us to do and how we can do it without excuses.

Introduction: Often times, when the Lord ask us to do something, we give excuses why we cannot do it. We sometimes forget that whenever He gives us an assignment, he always provide the enablement. The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Single Parents

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This is a message about and for single parents

Single Parents Genesis 21:8-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Book of Genesis and the beginning of families. Families are not what they used to be. They come in all different kinds of configurations. Today we’re going to look at the fastest growing type of family in the US: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Hadassah: Sin, Salvation, & Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jan 18, 2015

Lessons of Faith from the faithful

HADASSAH: SIN, SALVATION & SATISFACTION Suffering from Selfishness, or Favors from Faithfulness Esther 5-10 God, quite often, makes any experience a learning experience. The Book of Esther is full of such lessons. God's name is not used, yet it is full of God. In the original Hebrew, the author ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope For The Church Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013

Paul encouraged the church at Galatia not to forsake the power of the Spirit for the works of the flesh. Nothing can take the place of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of the church (no sermon, song, program, choir, ministry)

Hope For The Church Pt. 2 A There is a call to the Church 1 Paul encouraged the church at Galatia not to forsake the power of the Spirit for the works of the flesh. 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?2 This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is Social Justice

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we have a biblical imperative to work for social justice

According to the New Oxford American Dictionary social justice is "justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society". Aristotle, in The Politics, said ‘justice’ ensured that individuals both fulfilled their societal roles and received what was their due ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Psalm 68:4-5, Matthew 6:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal

Twenty-First Century Demons Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we must fight the demons of the 21st century

Mark 1:21-28 Dear Lord, may we listen with our ears, hear with our hearts, and be willing to carry out your mission. Amen. In the passage from Mark that was read today, Jesus was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum. It was the first time his newly chosen disciples had heard Jesus teach, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 25:35-46

Denomination: Episcopal

The Promise Of Understanding Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2013

Jesus promises that when we pay attention, understand, and obey what we have been taught He will give us the keys to unlock the secrets of the Kingdom.

Two kingdoms are at war with each other, the kingdom of sin that leads to death and the Kingdom of Jesus that leads to life. Two kingdoms in an epic battle for each of us. Last week I declared that the battle has begun against the illegal actions that sin has taken toward the will of God. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Understanding The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, a

UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic