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Fairy Tales Pt. 5 - 3 Little Pigs Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Today in honor of our graduates I want to examine a fairytale that isn't quite as well known. Once upon a time there was an old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guilt By Association

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 28, 2016

Guilt by association will not get it done for you! Only complete association with heart knowledge of God's grace will see you through to the peace that passes all understanding.

Guilt by association… John 14:27 NKJ Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. When you rely on the grace that God gives, the grace Jesus is talking about here. When it becomes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

2 Peter 2 deals with false teachers who's destiny is destruction, who's actions are depraved, and who's words are deceitful.

Standing Firm (2 Peter 2) CHCC – November 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known someone who was pulled into some sort of pseudo-Christian Cult? Most of us have, and we know how completely deceived … even brainwashed … people can be. It is a frightening fact that many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Model For Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

5 observations about God's marriage (title and material adapted from an article by Al Janssen in Focus on the Family February 2002)

HoHum: Al Janssen- A few years ago, my wife, Jo, and I were walking through our neighborhood on a warm summer evening. I talked on and on about my day. “So, how was your day?” I asked Jo. “Did you have a good time at brunch?” That morning, Jo had met in a home with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Struggle Of America: Authoritarian Secular Socialism Vs. Christian Free Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise.

We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise. We are the chosen of God in the world. Jesus lives in us. We have the power to shape the world. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Telltale Signs Of A Carnal Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

4 telltale signs of a carnal Christian from 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A famous sportscaster said that, for him, the start of the Indianapolis 500 was the most spectacular event in sports. To see those turbocharged automobiles roaring around Turn 4 and zooming across the starting line at 200 miles an hour to start the world’s most famous race is an incredible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Prejudice With Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 27, 2017

James dealt with partiality and prejudice in the early church, revealing such attitudes were sinful. The divide in our nation continues to grow, and we must check our attitudes with Scripture. Prejudice will not exist with genuine love.

Overcoming Prejudice with Love James 2: 1-10 There can be little doubt that our nation is facing the greatest division we have witnessed in decades. The level of turmoil we face today has not been experienced since the 1960’s. While the racial divide seems to be growing at an alarming rate, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 2)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 20, 2022

Satan seeks to do all he can to hinder and defeat the church. One of the tools he likes to use is deception. If he can distort the truth, causing people to believe a lie, then he has succeeded in his efforts.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 2) Matthew 7: 15-20 In our last study we began to consider Jesus’ teaching concerning false prophets, those who come in among the church in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. I remain convinced that this passage needs to be preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Sin is a corrosive to the mission of Christ because it ruins the person, the fellowship and the movement from the inside out.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Too Good To Be True

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 18, 2021

Many of the most attractive offers are just too good to be true.

We are bombarded by advertisements, commercials and infomercials. They come by way of mail, newspapers, text messages, email, radio and television. We’ve all heard some pretty fantastic claims made for everything from capsules for memory enhancement, to weight loss drinks, to antiwrinkle cream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Youth With Promise And Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's promise to pour His Spirit upon His people, emphasizing the potential of youth, the power of prophecy, and pursuing divine anointing.

Beloved, we gather here today in this space, a sanctuary of grace, a haven of hope, a refuge of redemption, to engage with the Word of God. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. The Almighty has drawn us together, in this place, at this time, for a purpose that is as profound as ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Topics: Youth, Purpose, Power

The Building Blocks Of A Happy Home

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 12, 2023

Solomon is not interested only in helping individuals construct a building to eat and sleep in, as important as that is. Instead, the word house is used to represent a happy home, a good family, a sweet life. Let's dare to build.

Sermon - The Building Blocks of A Happy Home Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4 “A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.” Introduction: With so much division in the world, you may wonder, can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 4:5, Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 7:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

I Saw Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Mar 15, 2023

I saw Jesus Christ full of grace {John 1:14}.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 2: Follow Me! {Edited 3/15/2023} How do we follow Jesus in this day & age? > In last weeks gosple Luke 12:1 taught us that “A crowd of thousands upon thousands had gathered so that they were crushing each other!” {Common English Study Bible} < The New English ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Fill Your Mouth With Life

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Mouth can Block everything

Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. • With the tongue Caesar sent armies to war, • Adolf Hitler incited mass genocide and cults like Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Mormons sprang up. • With the tongue Wesley preached to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To The Sent Vessels Of Mercy,dont Lose Your Definition Series

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Nov 8, 2024

Gods children today are surrounded with so much politics that they get drawn into defining their mandate on earth wrongly.

Our good is not necessarily Gods good. And above all things we should remember that our definition of everything about us should be that same definition found in Gods mind: Hence despite wanting good for the nations we live in remember that Jesus lived in Israel but identified himself with his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational