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Providence In Action Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

What should an understanding of God's providence lead us as Christians to do?

Introduction Two Sundays ago, we explored the doctrine of God’s providence. Basically we considered how Scripture would have us feel about the doctrine. Do you remember? We should feel humbled and have a desire to glorify God. It should comfort us and give us hope. Providence, furthermore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believer’s Freedom

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2016

The believer’s freedom - 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 21 to chapter 11 verse 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (A). Principles to Apply: Principle #1: Edification is more important than our personal gratification (vs 23): Principle #2: Freedom expresses itself in serving other people. (vs 24): Principle #3: Liberty will triumph over legalism (vs 25-27): Principle #4: Self-sacrifice wins ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Faith And Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2020

In these days of confusion, listen to your family and to the Lord most of all.

There is an old fable that tells the story of an old man who was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The villagers said the old man was a fool for not riding, so the old man climbed up on the animal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Proverbs 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

For Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 27, 2018

The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next to important shipping lanes running along the East Coast. Toward the end of the 1800s, sailing ships were in their heyday. Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day—all navigating without the advantages of modern technology. Treacherous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowing And Saving - Should Christians Do Either? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2015

In this lesson, we study what the Bible has to say about borrowing and saving.

Introduction: A. Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5 thousand. 1. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and asked what collateral he could offer. 2. “Well, here are the keys to my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life After Death: Heaven

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015

2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfill Your Calling Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2022

Fulfill your calling to go as God’s representative, because God calls you to go; to be God’s special, secure servant, because God calls you to be; and to come together as God’s people, because God calls you to share together in the fellowship provided by His Son, Jesus Christ.

A university football coach went out to practice one Monday with his first and third string quarterbacks out with injuries. The big game was coming up Saturday, and he had to “make do” with his second, fourth, and fifth string quarterbacks. In the first five minutes of practice, his second-string ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blind And Toothless Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2017

Why can't a Christian sue another Christian? And can a Christian take a non-Christian to court? And how should a lawyer who is Christian handle lawsuits?

In 1910, a man named Olaf Olavson was desperate for cash, so he sold his body to an institute in Sweden to be used for medical research after he died. But in 1911, he unexpectedly inherited a fortune and decided to "buy himself back." To his surprise, the institute wouldn't cooperate. Shocked by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Continues: Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 16, 2021

'The story continues:' Acts chapter 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A New Book (vs 1-2). (2). A New Experience (vs 3-8). (3). A New Assurance (vs 9-11). SERMON BODY: ill: • Christopher Columbus died in 1506, In Valladolid, Spain, where he passed away, • If you go, there today you will see a monument commemorating the great discoverer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Understanding Our Mission Statement

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is the importance of a mission statement and how do we apply it to our mission.

I have been in a reflective mood since seeing the doctor two weeks ago. He spoke to me concerning lifestyle changes I would need to make to ensure my health and longevity. I thought about change in relationship to the church, here at Ione Assembly, and I want to speak on this today, the changes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To Blessisngs Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Life is a journey and a process, we must chart our course wisely.

I ponder today, how life is a journey. Life is a process --- should be a progressive process. We are ever, gradually, changing. We must steer this process that life’s results leads us the way we want to go. Life is a series of choices and actions. We need an evaluation system to determine, am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-67, Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

E Pluribus Unum

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 27, 2005

FROM MANY,ONE IN CHRIST

E PLURIBUS UNUM "E Pluribus Unum" was the motto proposed for the first Great Seal of the United States by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776. A Latin phrase meaning "One from many," the phrase offered a strong statement of the American determination to form a single nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

the next sermon in the series on the seven churches of Asia

And so we come to the church at Thyatira. This is the longest of the seven letters, which, ironically, was written to the smallest and least important city. Unlike the other towns, we don’t know very much about Thyatira, so it’s not so easy to understand and interpret the contents of the letter. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, At Your Cross-Roads Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#5] JESUS, AT YOUR CROSS-ROADS Mark 14:32-52 Introduction: This year I did something that I have never done before, I went deer hunting. (Don’t worry the deer were not in any danger.) My dad decided this year he was going to hunt close to home instead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Soul Connection Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007

Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

Three weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God