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"Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

“Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Saying Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 5, 2002

Saying "Jesus is Lord" has lost its potency with many American believers, but Paul’s audience in his epistle to the Romans certainly understood the cost of this statement!

Romans 10 9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. James 2 19You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as [1] make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Obedience: Key To Authority

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 5, 2002

God delegates authority to those who are faithful to his call. He also empowers those to whom he delegates authority to represent him.

OBEDIENCE: THE KEY TO AUTHORITY 8-4-02 I Samuel 8 & 17(Selected verses) Today, we want to look at David through his experiences with Saul… and through the eyes of God. Our purpose is to see… · What God looks for · What measure he uses, and · How he prepares us for what he wants us to do. We pick ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Name Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

Who are we as Christians?

Topical: A New Name March 1st, 2008 Identity in Christ Sometimes you meet someone who has a very special effect on you. For whatever reason there is just something about them that keeps you from remembering their name. I dont know what it is but I am terrible with names. Most people I meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: *other

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On This Rock (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016

The fourth and final sermon I preached on a short series about the Church

On This Rock (Part Four) Text: Acts 2:42 – 47 So… we’ve been looking at the Church that Jesus builds over the last few Sunday’s… and today will be our last sermon on that… next Sunday, Lord willing, we’ll be back to our study on Romans. Unless He leads ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Control Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 25, 2011

But for the Holy Spirit we are lost in our slavery to sin.

“Between the Lines: Taking Control of Your Life” Romans 8:1-17 It was a media heyday as thousands, if not millions, sat glued by their television sets watching a white Ford Bronco speeding down a California freeway with scores of the California Highway Patrol cautiously in pursuit. O. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

‘victory Over The World'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2001

Now in this chapter He talks about the “Saved” relationship to the world (v-2), the “Spirit” relationship to the wold (v-8), and the “Saviour” relationship to the world (v-33).

‘VICTORY OVER THE WORLD’ John 16:1-11, 33 It now almost midnight in Jerusalem, a time when most were in bed, but not Jesus and disciples. They were still making their way to the the garden of Olivet where Jesus would be betrayed by Judas and then be put on trail and crucified. Jesus knowing His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lot: The Man Who Compromised Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. Lot, the nephew of Abraham had a lot(!) of things going right for him in his life. But he ended up losing a lot(!) because of the compromises he made...

LOT: THE MAN WHO COMPROMISED Gen. 11-14; Genesis 19; 2 Peter 2:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 2 Peter 2:1-10 (NIV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of One

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2004

One person can work tremendous damage; can one person also create great positive change? She/he can if empowered by the One, who is teacher, forgiver, and conqueror of death.

The other day, my son was visiting his fiancee, and heard a noise outside. It sounded a bit like thunder. So he went out to investigate. There he found a mess. The fellow who lives across the parking lot from Jackie had come home after an evening of “celebrating”, and was driving, if you call ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Walking With?

Contributed by Stacey Lalor on Jun 19, 2004

A detailed look at Abraham and the lessons he teaches on the importance of walking with Almighty God

Introduction/Preamble As a classroom teacher for a number of years, I have always been fascinated by the behaviour patterns of my students. One of the things I have come to observe about students/young people is that they are just like us adults, just mini versions of us. They see and react to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This message continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount by taking an overall look at the Beatitudes, and their impact on the life of a Christ follower. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Sermon o

(Read Matthew 5:1-10) We are on week three of our study of the Sermon on the Mount. So far, we have just been establishing some groundwork. Looking at why we would dedicate such energy to this study, and what the overall structure of the sermon is. I hope you are getting engaged at a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Construction Of A Kingdom 2: King David - Character Footings For The Kingdom

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction There is a glorious kingdom which the Lord wants to construct in each of our lives; a kingdom of His purpose and His peace.

Introduction There is a glorious kingdom which the Lord wants to construct in each of our lives; a kingdom of His purpose and His peace. 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13-15

Loving As He Loved

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

We can love like Him only by abiding in Him.

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life.” (1 John 1:1) “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Word Made Flesh. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2017

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth (John 1:14).

THE WORD MADE FLESH. John 1:1-14. I. THE ETERNAL WORD. John 1:1-3. “In the beginning” (John 1:1) takes us back to a point before the creation of the heavens and the earth. The New English Bible goes some way towards capturing this dynamic with the expression: “When all things began, the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational