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Letter To The Pergamum Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

Compromising in holiness is far more dangerous than severe persecution of a congregation and individual Christian.

Verse 12 - Jesus introduces Himself as having a two-edged sword. The significance of that will be plainly understood later in this letter. Verse 13 - Jesus first tells the congregation that He knows that one of the greatest challenges they must deal with is dwelling where they do - Pergamum - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Easter People

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2024

The Easter people are people who believe and follow Jesus' teachings.

John 20:1-18 Easter People Easter People Pope John Paul 11 said “We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!” • Christians believe they are Easter people because the resurrection of Jesus shows that suffering, disappointment, and death can be transformed into new life. 1. The Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

We Must See Jesus

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2001

Only personal, significant contact with our risen Lord brings about true faith and obedience. All else is only ritual, and religious rhetoric. We MUST see Jesus!

Although it seems in my own experience that the account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is primarily used when preaching during the Easter season, I am sure that through the years it has been a favorite passage for many preachers, as well as lay students of the scriptures. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Praying Before Marrying Is Crucial Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 19, 2024

In this sermon , we'll explore the significance of prayer in choosing a life partner and why it's essential to seek God's will before tying the knot.

Marriage is a sacred union between two individuals, and choosing the right partner is a decision that can impact one's life forever. In the midst of excitement and emotions, it's easy to overlook the importance of seeking divine guidance. Praying before marrying someone can be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Eternity Now

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 25, 2009

Eternity Now

Eternity Now Ecclesiastes 3:11 Good morning church. It is a thrill for me to be here this morning – Michele and I have been out of the pulpit for three weeks now – and had the privilege of ministering in a number of different situations in South Africa – and then in the Outer Banks last weekend. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Servanthood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 14, 2003

Being a servant of Christ is not to be taken lightly, and with the understanding that it involves more than a casual commitment.

Spiritual Servanthood Text: I Cor.7: 22-23; Deut.15: 17 Intro: Few, if any modern-day Americans, have experiential knowledge of what it means to be a slave—the servant of another, who has total control over one’s person. That’s one of the blessings of American society and culture. We may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:22-23, Deuteronomy 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Friends With One Another

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024

We need people who are friendly, but even more, we need true friends.

John 15:12-14: “Be True Friends to One Another” “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” Last year, a young woman from our area in California moved to Texas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

What Baptism Says-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

1 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-I—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Ralph goes to visit his grandmother & brings his friend , George with him. While Ralph talking to his grandmother, Jim starts eating the peanuts on the coffee table, & finishes them off. As they’re leaving, George says to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Geneology Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

Often we moan when we come to the geneologies, but they are more exciting then we might think.

Intro: 1. Back in 1988, a man selling costume Jewelry approached Tanya Tokevich, and she ended up buying a ring for $ 20 dollars. She said, "It didn't look like much, it was dull, but I just thought it was nice." Later she decided to get it appraised it turned out to be an antique ring with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Do Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2013

We don't need to fill another notebook, with more outlines, of powerful truths, and wonderful insights, we do not suffer from a lack of correct heads, but what we need is to have more of a consumed heart, and more of walking out what we already know.

Do the Do Today we are back in our series on James, and today probably more than any other message you will see why I chose for our series title, "James seeing things from the right perspective." Today we are going to talk about a subject that Jesus spoke on frequently, and in our text today James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Final Cry & Confession Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2014

The Word has established him, strengthen him & transformed him, but he is still in need of more of God, more of God's enabling & more of God's Word.The final meditation is from one who knows what it is like to to go astray & be brought back home again.

PSALM 119: 169–176 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE FINAL CRY AND CONFESSION The Psalmist has now come to his last stanza. Letter by letter he has sung and sobbed his way through the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Again and again tears have become rainbows as he turn his eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 5 And 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 11, 2017

These two Psalms give us two very specific challenges: What/who we worship is what we rejoice about … so do we worship God? For us, there is nothing more powerful or restorative than confession of sin, and we need to do that more and more.

A Study of Psalm 5 and 6 Psalm 5-6 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power For The Brothers Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 27, 2009

Sunday night sermons dedicated to Memory Verses. Goal of 48 or more vs memorized by Churh.

POWER FOR THE BROTHERS 7/26/09 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1. God’s People are to Be Powerful a. Called the Army of God b. Victorious Over comers c. More than Conquerors 2. First two vs. we memorized a. Philip. 4:13 Becoming Can Do Christians b. Col. 2:6-7 Growing Up In Christ c. 1 Cor. 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Each Other's Value Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

Nothing is more encouraging in a home than knowing how valuable you are. Nothing is more dicouraging than never being appreciated for who and what you are.

Family Security: Recognizing Each Other’s Value Proverbs--Various verses Six Characterisitics of Secure Families We continue our study based off this acrostic. In an article these six were discovered to be common factors in strong, successful families. S = Spiritual Bond E = Express Positively C = ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist