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How Will God Judge The Wicked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011

Since God will judge the wicked, how will He judge?

“Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. ‘ Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom's Noble Call Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 1, 2011

Wisdom leaves no doubt about the importance and meaning of her call. She comes near to mankind & seeks to win them by her noble & uplifting gifts. May we heed the call & follow heavenly wisdom's guidance.

PROVERBS 8: 1-11 WISDOM'S NOBLE CALL Speaking without wisdom is of little value and wisdom without a voice is of little use. So here we have wisdom taking voice and speaking. The Word of God and wisdom go hand-in-hand crying out to be heard. Wisdom's inviting call here in chapter eight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is...teacher Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011

Jesus the Teacher. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: He knew the value of teaching He spoke plainly He spoke appropriately He never avoided controversy His material was practical Ill: • Did you hear the story about the teacher; • Who was helping one of her nursery pupils put on his boots? • She pulled while he pushed and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Brethren

The Evil Tongue Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011

The idiom of the Evil Tongue reminds us of the deadly nature of gossip!

1. Words are important. A high School senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In A Kingdom Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 1, 2007

Why doesn’t the church look anything like the Kingdom Jesus spoke about? Here are a few things that need to change.

Dakota Community Church July 1, 2007 Kingdom of God IV In A Kingdom Church This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on the local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Meals With Jesus - Clean Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Christianity is an inside job - Jesus deals with the Pharisees who are obsessed with externals.

Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross, rise again and ascend to the Father so the Spirit can come! Along the way, there’s a series of meals with Jesus where we learn much about the gospel and the Christian life 1) Levi - the traitor to Israel has repented and joined the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Pretenders Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016

"The Great Pretenders" sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series talking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how they were acting out the part in their giving of alms, prayer and fasting.

Sermon on the Mount “The Great Pretenders” Matthew 6:1-6 A father complained about the amount of time his family spent in front of the television set. His children watched cartoons and neglected their schoolwork. His wife preferred soap operas to doing housework. His solution was that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

4 Essentials Of An Effective Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016

A sermon examining 4 things that are necessary for a church to be effective.

4 Essentials Of An Effective Church Acts 16:6-10 Effectiveness is "the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result". You can have a business and not have an effective business... Just ask the owners of Radio Shack. You can have a sports team and not have an effective ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Two Cents Worth

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 10, 2015

Using the story of the widow's mite, we learn just how much "two cents" is worth.

I find it interesting identifying the origin of popular words and phrases. No less so that the phrase many of us have often used, “But, that’s just my two cents.” Where did that phrase come from? Depending upon where one searches for the answer, we would discover that the English ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Generous With Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Generosity is at the core of a disciple's life. Jesus calls us to generous living, and generosity begins with our money.

Do we believe it’s possible to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s important to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s necessary to live a generous life? We’ve spent the last four weeks reflecting on how to live generously in every respect of discipleship as United Methodists—our prayers, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 21, 2016

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem for His last Passover day on earth is recorded in all four Gospels. This sermon is based on the account found in Luke 19. The main point of the sermon is that Jesus wept over the city and what it means to us.

Luke 19:28-44 Leading up to the Passover When Jesus is entering into Jerusalem it is the time leading up to the annual Passover festival, the most important event in the Jewish year. Journey like Rush Hour Have you ever driven into a large city at rush hour in the morning? When you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Peter's Big Fish Story

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 15, 2012

This is one fish story that's true! It shows how we shouldn't limit God's meeting our needs. It affirms our special place as Sons of God and Jesus Himself models how to avoid offending people when unnecessary. Obedience brings blessings!

PETER’S BIG FISH STORY Mt. 17:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tax Jokes from Reader’s Digest 1. “It’s time to pay my income tax. And, brother, that’s no joke. For after paying IRS, I find that I R broke!” —Jerry Henderson in the Lubbock, Texas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth The Exuberant Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 16, 2012

Elizabeth's humble faith inspires us to rejoice loudly at Jesus' coming.

Every crowd has one. He or she is the one who works the room pumping the hands of strangers and slapping the backs of old friends. If you ever lose sight of this person, you usually can still hear him or her above the din of conversation. Some would say they’re loud but they’re just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:23-45

Denomination: Lutheran