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Life Happens Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved Nineveh

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 29, 2017

Title: For God So Loved Nineveh or Jonah's Mulligan Jonah's story reveals to us 1. God's Amazing Mercy and 2. The Awesome Power of True Repentance!

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10; Mark 1:14-20 and Psalm 62:5-12 Theme: Mercy/Repentance/New Life Title: For God So Loved Nineveh or Jonah's Mulligan Jonah's story reveals to us 1. God's Amazing Mercy and 2. The Awesome Power of True Repentance! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Evolutionist Is A Fool Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2014

Those holding to evolutionary doctrine display a tragic lack of moral or ethical character.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." In years gone by I frequently addressed students enrolled in provincial and state colleges. Because of my training in the sciences, I was often asked to speak on the issue of origins. Especially along the West Coast of the United States ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Transformed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 13, 2014

1) Service in Love (Romans 12:9-10), 2) Service in the Lord (Romans 12:11), 3) Service in Loyalty (Romans 12:12), and finally 4) Service in Lack (Romans 12:13)

In the latest summer installment of the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction: A mechanic and his family join the transforming Autobots as they are targeted by a bounty hunter from another world. Following the plot of the three previous transformers movies, vehicles transform to fight evil. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Other

Laboring For The Lord

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 5, 2015

Unless our labor is for the Lord our lives will be empty.

Laboring for the Lord Psalm 127 Rev. Brian Bill September 5-6, 2015 With six NBA titles, five MVPs, ten scoring titles, 14 All-Star appearances, and many stellar last-second shots, Michael Jordan’s legacy on the basketball court is unmatched. According to a post by Matt Smethurst called Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 20, 2015

1) The Preparation (Ephesians 6:10), 2) Armor (Ephesians 6:11a), 3) Enemy (Ephesians 6:11b), 4) Battle (Ephesians 6:12), and 5) The Victory of the Believer’s Warfare (Ephesians 6:13).

Major-General Sir Ernest Swinton, used to speak on the radio once each week as a military commentator from September 1939 onwards. Nothing seemed to be happening, no guns were being fired, there had been no clash of arms, no air-raids had taken place, the war seemed dead. But Sir Ernest Swinton ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Other

Powerful Short Prayers Part 5 Jabez Prayer Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon on the power of short prayers

Powerful Short Prayers I Chron 4:9-10 Different introductions What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Vineyard

Election In The Gospels And Acts Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 16, 2015

There is no question that Jesus taught on the foreknowledge and election of the Father. We trace this teaching now throughout the history books of the New Testament.

Matthew Fittingly in the New Testament, our first encounter with God's sovereignty is in regards to Jesus Himself. 1:21 gives us the words of the angel that His name will be Jesus. A small point, you say. Yet, here God intervenes in the process of childbirth and imposes His own will on a mother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Election In The Epistles And Revelation Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 17, 2015

There is no question about the teachings of Paul the apostle in regard to election. Peter, John and the rest are all in agreement. He does what He wills!

Romans Romans is the heartland of Sovereignty teaching. Here are the Bible's most troubling verses on the subject, at least for those who are still in the other camp. Many have heard these verses. Most have come up with an interpretation that allows them to move on un-touched. But I suggest that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bear Witness Boldly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

The theme of this section of Revelation is that we, the church, are called to witness boldly for Christ no matter what is going on around us.

Series: Victorious! “Bear Witness Boldly” Revelation 8-11 Open Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 8-11. We’ve got a lot to cover this morning and I want to get right to it. I wish I could spend a lot more time in this section of Revelation to give you more details ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Help For Hurting Hearts Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013

1. God will give us fellowship (vs. 1-7). 2. God will give us forgiveness (vs. 8-9). 3. God will give us a fresh start (vs. 9).

God's Help for Hurting Hearts 1 John 1:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - November 3, 2013 (Revised October 29, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Apostle John's first epistle. And as we get started, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

7 Great Lies In The Church Today

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

We are entering into perilous times as believers and need to be aware of the season & dangers that are clear and present.

7 Great Lies in the Church Today Nov. 17, 2013 Introduction A Video from Youtube on Atheist Mega-Churches. 1 On Sunday, gathering like this happened in San Diego, Nashville, NY, & other US cities. a Trying to raise $800,000 to start congregations all over the world. b 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

From the day we are born, life is filled with troubles. How could a God of love allow tragedy, pain, and suffering?

I heard a story of a man who was on his deathbed. He was slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his wife faithfully stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014

1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

I Am Rescued Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

I Am Rescued Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) January 26, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro My mother-in-law...has become immersed in the whole process of rescuing dogs. She works night and day to identify dogs in shelters and then to find owners before they face another fate. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational