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What Is Wrong With Our Gospel?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL, AND WE NEED TO FIX IT! ULTIMATELY WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL IS EITHER IGNORANCE – KNOWING WHAT TO DO, OR NEGLIGENCE – NOT DOING WHAT WE NEED TO DO.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL? MATTHEW 9:36-38 WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE HAD COMPASSION ON THEM, BECAUSE THEY WERE HARASSED AND HELPLESS, LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD. 37 THEN HE SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES, "THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW. 38 ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Our Citizenship In Heaven "Sermonette"

Contributed by Jeremy Moore on May 17, 2018

Given all of the persecution of the times, Paul gives hope to the Philippians by telling them that they have citizenship in heaven. We are called to stand firm in our faith in result.

In my sermon this morning I have three points that I would like to point out as we go through the passage of Philippians 3:20-4:1. These are Firstly, that we have citizenship in heaven. Second that we await the fulfilment of the promise that Jesus will return, and thirdly that we have another ...read more

The Example Of Christ Our Lord

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 1, 2025

Philippians 2

THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST OUR LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2) A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I’m a college graduate,” the young man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006

Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Use Of The Word "Our"

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This message examines the Apostle Paul’s use of the word "our."

The Apostle Paul’s Use of the Plural Possessive Pronoun OUR I Corinthians 15:3 Arminian Bible commentators teach that the plural possessive pronoun "our" is used in I Corinthians 15:3 in a universal, general, unlimited, unrestricted sense. They paraphrase the middle part of this verse in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hands And Eyes Have Not Shed Any Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that GOD's forgiveness can make our hands and eyes clean. In and with GOD, we have done no evil and we have seen no evil.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe that there is no greater sin than GOD's forgiveness? Yes. It is like when my sins are as big as titanic, GOD's forgiveness is as big as the pacific ocean. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's forgiveness can make our hands ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Confessing Our Sins

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Part of our weekly worship includes the corporate confession of our sins. This message considers the benefits of confession and the components of proper confession.

Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of person who felt need to confess terrible sin. (see illustrations at end). Teaching 1. Confessing sin to pastor or priest - isn’t that a Roman Catholic thing? Didn’t that go out with the Reformation? Perhaps but the felt need we have to confess our ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opposition And The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 12, 2001

Christians will meet opposition today justas they did in Jesus day. The Holy Spirit is given to help them meet that opposition.

There’s no doubt that for the early Christians, opposition and persecution were a fact of life. We only have to read a few chapters into the history of the early Church, as we find it in Acts and we discover Peter and John being arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin to explain why they’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Love, God’s Way!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 18, 2022

We ask God the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sins of not loving as we have been loved, and then lead us to follow God’s command to love others.

“What one word summarizes the Ten Commandments?” I think that the Bible’s answer to that question surprises many people. In the Scriptures God tells us that the one word that summarizes the Ten Commandments is “love.” But how can that be? Aren’t the Commandments a list of “dos” and “don’ts” or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Seasons In Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Feb 8, 2003

Defines a season and, describes what happens when we "miss" or "get ahead" of a season in our lives.

SEASONS IN OUR LIVES The book of Ecclesiastes points out that there is a time (or season) for everything . This morning let’s look at this scripture and examine the importance of what it’s saying about our lives. Today our subject for discussion is ... "Seasons of Our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: *other

Obey God's Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2014

To show how can we guard our life, heart and mind.

I. EXORDIUM: How can you guard your life, heart or mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how can we guard our life, heart and mind. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 19:16 (Amplified Bible) 19:16 He who keeps the commandment [of the Lord] keeps his own life, but he who despises ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Sees Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2017

Hagar was a woman who never thought God would take notice of her. She wasn't important or wealthy or full of faith. Her only claim to fame was that she ended up in the middle of a big, ugly, complicated, mess. Yet God knew who she was!

THE GOD WHO SEES ME Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus Clodfelter, Rotten Earp, Jinglebells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Came As Our Brother

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Chrismtas 1(C) -- Jesus Christ came as our brother and shared in our humanity so that we would share his glory.

CHRIST CAME AS OUR BROTHER (Outline) December 28, 2008 -- CHRISTMAS 1 -- Hebrews 2:10-18 INTRO: Every human being is born into this world outside of the kingdom of God. God’s divine desire is that all would be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. Because of man’s own denial, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Significance Of Our History And Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 18, 2009

Knowing what you inherited from your family roots and having a vision of your future will help you succeed in your present life!

How far can you go back with your family roots? How many of you can name 2 grandparents?? How many of you can name 4 grandparents?? How many of you can name a great grandparent?? Many of us know our ethnic backgrounds, but isn’t it interesting that most of us have not much interest beyond our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Joy Is Made Complete

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2008

Easter 6 (B) - Our joy is made complete because we are attached to the True Vine. As branches on the True Vine we live in love and love to obey.

OUR JOY IS MADE COMPLETE (Outline) April 27, 2008 – EASTER 6 - John 15:9-17 INTRO: Joy – one can truly have it here and now! Yes, today Jesus’ words speak to each of us to make our joy complete! Joy might seem improbable as we look around at our world today. Constantly we are bombarded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran