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What Makes A Saint?

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 31, 2013

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday.

Imagine with me for a moment what it would look like if we were to come up with a set of Beatitudes for the 21st century. What if we made a list of the kinds of people who seem to be well-off; who seem to have it made by today’s standards? It might go something like this: Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Into All The World

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2013

God wants us to do things His way

Into all the World Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction This morning’s passage is often called the “Great Commission”. All of the Gospels have a Commission although there is some variance of how it is worded. As a good teacher, Jesus would have repeated the Commission at various times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch Out For False Teachers Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

Hungry wolves and Healthy sheep.

1. Hungry Wolves & Healthy Sheep. They go together. 2. Wherever there are healthy sheep, there are hungry wolves. a. AND wherever the truth is taught, lies are pressing in. b. It’s true in the physical world, but it’s especially true in the spiritual realm, in the church. c. To put it another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under The Influence

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 1, 2010

"More filling--relate great!" When we have more filling of the Holy Spirit, we can relate great in our marriages, families, and workplaces.

INTRODUCTION: Tim Sanders—former chief solutions officer at Yahoo! and author of Love Is the Killer App—shares the following thought about establishing priorities: Take your life and all the things that you think are important, and put them in one of three categories. These three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Resilient Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2020

Resilience is one of the most important character traits we can develop as a church and as individual Christians.

HOW TO BUILD A RESILIENT FAITH Introduction As we move through the phases of recovery in Louisiana, there are many things that make us weary, there are so many questions, there are many unknowns. But for all of those mysteries there are some certainties. I want to encourage you today to have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On What Rock?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 1 - Highlight Real! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018

It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Pt. 1 - Highlight Real I. Introduction Stories are important. Stories are powerful. Stories often make the difference. It is why we follow and are loyal to particular authors. It is why we stand in line to watch moving pictures on a screen. “We are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2016

A message to emphasis the importance of time management.

"The Time of Our Lives" James 4:14 James 4:13 Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

New Heart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2017

Funeral Service for 66 year old faithful Christian lady who endured a heart transplant.

Song ________________ Family Enters Welcome We were all shocked to hear of the passing of Debbie. We knew she had been battling her condition for some time but she was home and seemed to be doing relatively well. We have gathered here, as is our custom, to conduct a service to remember Debbie; to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Strategy Series

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Sep 25, 2016

How Paul's mission in Athens is relevant to our life today and our community

My Gracious Master and My God, Assist me to Proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Amen Today is the third in our series of “Mission Shaped Church”, so far we have looked at “A Vision for Mission”; “Becoming a Mission Shaped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

Mission Strategy Series

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Sep 25, 2016

How Paul's mission in Athens is relevant to our life today and our community

My Gracious Master and My God, Assist me to Proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Amen Today is the third in our series of “Mission Shaped Church”, so far we have looked at “A Vision for Mission”; “Becoming a Mission Shaped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Anglican

Angels On Duty

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 4, 2024

With all the books, TV shows and movies featuring angels, and how they’re depicted in art, you’d think we knew a lot about them. Actually, we have a lot to unlearn from popular culture.

Billy Graham relayed an incident at New Hebrides, an island group in the South Pacific: One night, the headquarters of missionary John Paton was surrounded by a hostile indigenous tribe intent on violence. Paton and his wife prayed for deliverance. When daylight came, the would-be attackers were ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Redeeming The Years

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002

How is Your prayer life?

First Baptist Church Jellico, Tennessee. Sunday Morning January 27, 2002 Bro. Michael Blankenship: Pastor Joel 2:18-27 “Redeeming The Lost Years” In most lives there are periods, which, as far as productive labor, happiness in our hearts, or worth to the kingdom of God are lost years. Joel cries ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Viper's Venom

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Two important facts about alcohol

The Viper’s Venom - Proverbs 23:31-35 Introduction: A teacher was trying to show her class the dangers of alcohol by using a visual aid. She had a glass of water on the table and a glass of beer on the table. In between the two she had a bowl of live worms. She then told her class how she was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session Series

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Two warnings about Judgment Day.

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session - Revelation 20:11-15 Introduction: A man was arrested by a cop for being caught eating a Bald eagle. When he appeared in court the judged asked him why he ate the Bald eagle realizing it was an endangered species. The man replied saying, "Judge, I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist