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Pentecost - The Lord’s Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2002

Two very different churches, aren’t they? Both are very busy in what they are trying to do. But one is dying. Why? What is the church supposed to be? And what is the church supposed to do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. In one of my sermons 2 years ago I told you about the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Upper Manhattan, New York. Their story was reported in the January 26, 2002, issue of World Magazine. That article said that in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sabiduría De Navidad: La Historia De Los Reyes Magos.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Dec 13, 2012

Los Magos son ejemplo de sabiduría que no es otra cosa que dar el mejor uso al conocimiento, es hacer la mejor elección y para mí la mejor elección ha sido el seguir a Cristo.

Sabiduría de Navidad: La Historia de los Reyes Magos. Mateo 2:01-2:12 (NVI). 1 Después de que Jesús nació en Belén de Judea en tiempos del rey Herodes, llegaron a Jerusalén unos sabios[a] procedentes del Oriente. 2 —¿Dónde está el que ha nacido rey de los judíos? —preguntaron—. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 31, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS VERSE, THE CAUSE OF SALVATION, THE COST OF SALVATION, THE CONDITION OF SALVATION, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF SALVAITON.

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN JOHN 3:16 The greatest sentence ever written is not found in some magazine, or in some book in a library, but is found in God’s Word, The Holy Bible. When Sir Walter Scott was dying, he told his son-in law to bring him the Book. What book he replied. Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004

1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ’s Real Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2013

If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.

For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Providence In The World Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

We see it so clearly in Esther, how God used pagans for His purpose, but it was not new. God has always worked outside of Israel, for His providence is universal.

Time magazine covered the extravagance of the Shaw Of Iran back in 1971. It was the 2500th year anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. Nine kings and five queens were there, along with princes and princesses, and 16 presidents. It was a high class elegant affair ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Thomas The Disciple – The Hidden Gem Of Thought Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Thomas is responsible for some of the greatest facts the Lord gave on earth. We owe much to Thomas. Here his life is examined and those wonderful pillars of our faith that proceed from what Thomas asked and said. Is “doubting Thomas” really justified?

THOMAS THE DISCIPLE – THE HIDDEN GEM OF THOUGHT CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – Message on Thomas PART 1: Not a great deal is known about the disciple Thomas. In Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1 he is mentioned in the list of the disciples Jesus called. We do not know under what ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-16, John 14:5-6, John 20:24-29, 1 Peter 1:7-8, John 21:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 19, 2006

If God has a proper name by which men can call Him, it is Jehovah.

Open Who is God? That is the question we began looking at last week. All of Scripture tells us about God - what He is like, what He wants, how we can know Him and please Him. Yet, in all the Bible, there is not more eloquent answer to our question than what we find revealed in the names God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Commitment... The Paradox Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2012

Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Title: The Cross of Commitment… the Paradox of Following Christ. Text: John 12:20-33 Thesis: Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Introduction It is always an interesting question: If you could ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005

Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

(The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020

Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, John 16:33, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Aborto ¿qué Conocimientos Podemos Obtener De La Palabra De Dios?”

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 2, 2022

Este sermón analiza el aborto desde un marco bíblico de lo que sucede en el útero y cómo ir más allá de la retórica.

“Aborto ¿Qué conocimientos podemos obtener de la Palabra de Dios?” Salmo 139:13-18 Jeremías 1:4-10 9/2/2022 En cada generación, surgen problemas en la sociedad que causan divisiones entre las personas. Ambos lados asumen que su lado es el lado derecho, y no solo es el ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-45, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

El Odre Nuevo Y El Viejo

Contributed by Fatima Gutierres on Dec 9, 2016

Y nadie echa vino nuevo en odres viejos, de otra manera el vino nuevo rompe los odres, y el vino nuevo se derrama y se pierde, por eso el vino nuevo en odres nuevos se ha de echar”. San Marcos 2.22

Jesús está enseñando aquí una de las verdades que debemos entender; un odre de alguna manera representa nuestra vida. Los odres eran los recipientes donde se depositaba normalmente el vino, el aceite, el agua, y evidentemente esos odres, cuando pasaba el tiempo, se endurecían y se les echaba vino ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

The Disciple’s Marching Orders: The Great Commission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 20, 2021

Final sermon in the "Being a Disciple" Sermon Series. We all, even a new believer, are called to go out and "make Disciples." All Scriptures quotes are from the NASB.

Opening Illustration: The Missed Opportunity in Mongolian History: A 13-year-old Mongolian inherited land from his father. Through great strategy and awesome fighting ability, he formed fighting bands that conquered village after village. Eventually he became known as Genghis Khan and ruled over 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Post-Covid Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022

Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist