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Wings Of Eagles Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2018

Isaiah 40 declares that we will win the race because God says we will win - if we wait upon the Lord. That thought can change our lives... but it even has a greater power. Do you know what that is?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by reading the text and then singing a song I wrote back in Bible College that was inspired by the last two verses of the 40th chapter of Isaiah – See Footnote for the words) When I was about 8 years old, my dad decided to have a running contest between me and my brother ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Kingdom Central Despite Life’s Winding Paths Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2020

All believers are stewards of the Kingdom of God. As we meander through life, we need to face the realities about keeping the Kingdom a priority while doing what we can to improve its future impact.

Keeping Kingdom Central Despite Life’s Winding Paths (Acts 20:22-36) 1, Life can be filled with amazing coincidences. 2. Stephen and Helen Lee had just gotten engaged when they made a shocking family discovery. While looking through family photos during their engagement party in New York, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conflict Of Ages

Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002

About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Psalm 1 – This Way And That Way – Which Way Are You On? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2022

Psalm 1 is a most delightful Psalm absolutely full of teaching and instruction. We take apart this Psalm to see what God would say to us about The Two Ways, and what our lives must do, and be. This is PART 1.

PSALM 1 – THIS WAY AND THAT WAY – WHICH WAY ARE YOU ON? PART 1 PSALM 1 – THE TWO WAYS This glorious psalm sets the division for all the psalms that follow. In the bible there are only two ways defined. The right and the wrong. God’s way and the devil’s way. Trust and disobedience. Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 119:10-11, 2 Peter 3:3-4, Matthew 24:37-39, Revelation 6:16, Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 13:8-11, Genesis 13:11, Psalm 1:2, Jeremiah 21:8, Psalm 112:1, Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 40:8, Psalm 94:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Different Gospel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 17, 2021

Is it possible to believe something that’s not true? Are people teaching incorrect doctrine?

Galatians 1 A Different Gospel August 15, 2021 Is it possible to believe something that’s not true? Are people teaching incorrect doctrine? The Smiths were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

My creed is that which I love. The Apostle Peter tells us that our creed should affirm that God sent Jesus for our salvation.

Creed April 3, 2005 • Acts 2: 22-32 22 "You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know-- 23 this man, handed over to you according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Admonition 101

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus sets forth a basic condition. Before admonishing someone practice self examination. If we do not see our own sins, we can not offer admonition to a fellow Christian. Without self examination our admonition can only deteriorate into judgment.

September 4, 2011 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Year A Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The sermon text for today is Ezekiel 33:7-9. This encounter between God and Ezekiel takes place in the neo- Babylonian Empire during the captivity of Israel by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit Is The Strong, Silent Type Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 4, 2004

On Pentecost Sunday, we learn that the Holy Spirit is the Strong, Silent Type. He is sent by Jesus and God the Father, he is sent here to teach us, and he is sent to proclaim the Lord’s peace.

Pentecost Sunday John 14:25-27 One of the summer jobs that I had as I was going to school was being a stadium usher at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. I’d work some concerts, and at the end of the summer I might work a preseason football game or two, but for the most part I was there during ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

Find out how well the four gospels hold up against the so called "Gnostic Gospels". Learn just how unreliable the information in the "The Da Vinci Code" really is!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2 Galatians 1:6-9 Notice 5 Points About Paul’s Teaching: · The Formation of This Other Gospel. Vs. 6a “Soon” “Soon” = not much time after Paul had preached the gospel of Jesus to these Judaizers, the forsaking of Paul’s teaching. · The Diversion of This Other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Council Of Chalcedon Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 30, 2014

Considered by many to be the last Ecumenical Council, how did the Council of Chalcedon affect the history of the early church and begin the rift which would ultimately become the Great Schism in 1054.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Council of Chalcedon So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Influencer

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 24, 2019

The sermon share how the Holy Spirit is an influencer.

Luke 10 1-11. The Greatest Influencer 1. One amazing influencer is Ads commercials • 1970 Americans were exposed to somewhere between 500 add a day • In the 21st century, that number has soared to somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 • Notice today who does the ads commercials? It’s done with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Methodist