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God Speaks From The Storm: We Will Forget Why We Are Here? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 10, 2008

Many people today are wondering what is going on and why God allows trouble. The answer to our questions is not found in politics or protest, but in preaching the Gospel.

God Speaks From The Storm: Will we forget why we are here? 110908 A man was looking for his wallet in the wrong place. Has the Church looked for the answer in the wrong place? • The world is in turmoil, or nation is in crisis. • We are facing a storm: What will our response be? • Will we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Some Stop, Why Some Pass By

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 18, 2009

story of the good Samaritan and how it applies to our walk with Christ

Intro: there are stories in the Bible were we all cheer the hero of the story, go home rejoicing in what they had done, but then go back to our ordinary lives. One of those stories is the good Samaritan—the priest passes by, the Levite passes by, but the Samaritan stops, loves, heals, gives, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Beginning

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

Today we live in a world that is filled with over 7 billion human beings yet many of us feel alone and in need of being loved unconditionally. What we have found is that human love while it is a wonderful thing is not sufficient to address the deep longi

In the Beginning Genesis 1-2:3 Have you ever wondered about your family history your genealogy and your ancestors? Who are the people that you come from and what were they like, how did they live and where did they live? Well for most of us those are questions of self discovery. What we really ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vindication Of The Wise Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2013

No matter what the trend, God and truth prevail in the end!

Vindication of the Wise Believer Proverbs 21:28-31 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah's bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn't leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware Of Legalism Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism 3:1-8 David Taylor Legalism is deadly and it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation of heart; and it robs us of joy and intimacy with Christ. It is a tool of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Ways To Build God's House Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018

There are two ways to try build God's House, there is a right way, the Bethel Model, or the wrong way, the Babel Model.

TWO WAYS OF BUILDING GOD'S HOUSE. The Babel Model - the wrong way! Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there.3 Then they said to one another, “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Christ Redeems Us From The Curse Of T

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Christ Redeems Us From the Curse of the Law!

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Christ Redeems Us From the Curse of the Law! Galatians 3:10-14 This passage describes two ways of relating to God, one way by faith and one way by works, with two corresponding consequences – Gods blessing and Gods curse. Paul is warning the Galatian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of People? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 7, 2023

We must make the most of the time given to us by God to be good stewards of the Gospel. We must both live it and proclaim it.

I BELIEVE IT’S TRUE THAT WE DON’T LIKE TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND UNPREPARED. THE DOORBELL RINGS AND SUDDENLY YOU HAVE VISITORS. A STUDENT IS CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO ANSWER A QUESTION. A STRANGER STOPS YOU FOR DIRECTIONS. WE SIMPLY DON’T LIKE HAVING TO GO “OFF THE CUFF” WITHOUT ADEQUATE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Psalm 86:15, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Pursuing Holiness: The Path To Transformation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2024

2 Corinthians 7:1 calls us to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Pursuing Holiness: The Path to Transformation Introduction: We embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as outlined in 2 Corinthians 7:1. This passage calls us to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Promise To True Loving People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them.

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them. In a world filled with division and strife, it’s easy to lose hope for unity and reconciliation. But as believers, we have a powerful tool at our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Joseph: Faithful In Adversity Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph being faithful in adversity

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN ADVERSITY GENESIS 37:12-36 03/14/96 There was once a golfer who was having a perfectly horrible day on the gold course. When he didn’t hook the ball he sliced it, and when he didn’t slice the ball he hooked it. On each hole things got worst and worst. Finally on the 11th hole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Jonah - A Case Study In Anger And Suicide

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Oct 27, 2003

The Book of Jonah is the story of a man whose greatest struggles were not with a big fish or a pagan city - they were battles within his own heart.

We are first introduced to Jonah the prophet in the Book of Second Kings. "In the fifteenth year of Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel became king in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years. 24 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD and did not turn away from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3, 2 Kings 14:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing Communities

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

Here in these verses he calls those who follow Him to choose to be a godly influence on the society in which we live. Jesus calls us to change the world around us with our lives. He doesn’t just expect us to live in the world. He expects the world to be t

Influencing Communities Matthew 5:13-15 Robert Lewis writes, “In 1851, many of the most accomplished engineers in the country thought James Roebling was out of his mind. That year, he began to work on the unthinkable: building a bridge over the Niagara River Gorge. Disaster was nearly universally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Methodist

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

The prodigal son needed change! And as we look at his story, we can see how to help our children find the changes they need.

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Luke 15:11-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 25, 2006 *Change is hard! Mark Twain once said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) And that’s about right. *Nobody likes change, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist