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God's Calling To Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 16, 2011

God warns the people that their holiness is not based on them or what they can do, but it comes directly from Him.God calls them to a submission and obedience which He blesses... but will not bless if that obedience is not sustained.

10On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 11"Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask the priests about the law: 12'If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment and touches with his fold bread or stew or wine or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013

Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Long View - Perspective Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

Sometimes it is difficult to see what God is doing because we are too close to the situation; it is helpful to remember and place our hope in God's long-view perspective.

When I was a kid, I used to get a magazine in the mail every month, I think it was Canadian Geographic for kids or something similar, and one of my favorite parts was on the second to last page. It was about 9 pictures, super close up, and the game was to see how many of those objects you could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Judge Or Not To Judge - That Is The Question

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

One of the most popular verse fragments recited by unbelievers or folks who claim to be believers but who are living in sin is, "Judge not, lest you be judged." Holy proof-texting! What does this teaching really mean to those who are called to be holy?

Love, love, love. The world is infatuated with love! We who are called to be Christ's ambassadors need to be able to differentiate between what the world calls love and what the Bible describes as Christ-like love. Proper judgment is an integral part of Christ's love. What is love? (show video ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Benefits Of Good Ground Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower – 11 “Benefits of Good Ground” Mark 4:20 “But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” This morning we talked about what it takes to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is It Good For?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2010

All Scripture is God-given and useful!

Title: What Is It Good For? Text: II Timothy 3:14-17 Thesis: All Scripture is God-given and useful! Introduction In 1969 I was a divinity student preparing for the ministry and had a very high draft lottery number so, despite having taken my physical; I was ultimately exempted from the draft to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord, How Great Your Blessing Is!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 25, 2009

Jacob must soon face Esau. Let’s see what his prayer teaches about the Lord’s blessing and thanksgiving. Parts: A. I confess my total unworthiness. B. I cling only to your promises.

Text: Genesis 32:9-12 Theme: O Lord, How Great Your Blessing Is! A. I confess my total unworthiness B. I cling only to your promises Season: Thanksgiving Eve Date: November 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/O-Lord,-How-Great-Your-Blessing-Is_-Genesis32_9-12.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

United In His Love

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Sep 30, 2017

The Church can overcome any division, conflict, or challenge when we: 1. Humbly submit ourselves to God 2. Be rooted and established in his love 3. Allow God's overabundance of love to empower us to see and love others as he sees and loves them.

INTRODUCTION It has been an interesting month. Just in the last month we have had multiple natural disasters and other national and world related issues/events: Earthquake – hit Mexico City Hurricane Harvey – Hit Texas Hurricane Irma – Hit Florida Hurricane Maria – Hit Puerto Rico Escalating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

What does it mean to be happy? What does Jesus intend for us to do and be according to His Sermon on the Mount?

This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5:1-12. If you do not have a Bible you can look inside your bulletin and the Scriptures are printed on the back of the insert. (ME) (INTRODUCTION) This morning we will begin a series of sermons focusing on the teaching of Christ found in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Tithing? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2018

This message deals with the concept of tithing.

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Have you ever heard that all the church is out for is your money? : " Well, hold on to your wallets today! JUST KIDDING! " Before we dig into the subject for today, I want to begin by first saying that FCC is one of the, if not the most generous giving congregations I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

Every year around Easter time, people typically focus/cross.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 March 2014 Gal. 6:11-16 The Centrality of the Cross Goal/message/Hope/Cross/Today • Learn how/make/cross central in our lives • we can experience/power, peace/mercy • Comes through a relationship with Christ. In football, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Money And Integrity

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

People with no morals in life lack integrity. People only respect those who have a sound belief. Dishonesty is characteristic of those who are not concerned about consequences. A spiritual leader’s integrity will always come under scrutiny such as dedi

Money And Integrity How we go about earning our money is more important than how much we earn. Earn it in such a way that you can sleep at night. Proverbs 13:11 - Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. Deuteronomy 25:13-16 - You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Charismatic

But God Knows Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 20, 2020

What matters more to us, what other people think of us or what God thanks of us? But God knows our hearts.

But God ... But God has a better idea, but God intervenes, but God knows better. But God knows our hearts. One of the marks of our modern culture is the belief if one will just follow their own heart they will be alright. Award winning Christian author Steven James comments in an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

God And Restoration.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2020

From Genesis 1, through Genesis 3, God is found creating. He spoke and it existed, All of creation was spoken into existence through the creative spoken words of God. From Genesis 4, through Revelation 22, the reader of God’s word, will find God restoring..

God And Restoration. Isaiah 42:22-23KJV From Genesis 1, through Genesis 3, God is found creating. He spoke and it existed, All of creation was spoken into existence through the creative spoken words of God. John 1, In the beginning John 1:1-5TM 1-2 The Word was first, the Word present to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal