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Responding To The Torah Series

Contributed by Craig Stevenson on Aug 25, 2010

Rediscovering how we are to respond to the Torah (Instructions) of Yahweh, lessons from Nehemiah 8

RESPONDING TO THE TORAH Nehemiah 8 Shabbat Shalom, YHWH bless you all. I hope that you all have enjoyed a joy-filled week and now we can come and rest and be refreshed in His presence by the washing of His Word, Amein! How we respond to the Word has a major impact on our lives; and we are able to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Sacrificial System Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

Looking at the sacrificial system in Leviticus chapters 1-10, we discover why God provided a way to deal with sin through animal sacrifices and why this system was replaced by Christ's once and for all sacrifice of himself at the cross.

Leviticus Series #2 The Sacrificial System Leviticus 1 - 10 CHCC: June 20, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at the first part of the Old Testament Book of Leviticus. This book outlines the details of the Laws that God’s Nation would follow. Last week we talked about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010

The Fourth message in the Leviticus series focuses on Leviticus 16-27 dealing with the various laws dealing with personal holiness and how Christ has provided what we need for life and holiness in himself.

Leviticus Series #4 Personal Holiness Leviticus 17-27 CHCC: July 4, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Well, today is July 4th, a national holiday which just happens to coincide with one of our days of worship. While we are celebrating Independence Day today, I will be taking the time to outline for you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Feasts Of The Lord Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010

The 5th message in the Leviticus series focuses on the 7 feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23 and how they all point to Jesus Christ for fulfillmemt

Leviticus #5 - Feasts of the Lord Leviticus 23 - Castle Hills Christian Ch.- July 11, 2010 This is the 5th in the Leviticus sermon series we’ve been having this summer. I’ve skimmed lightly over the book, but I want to give special attention to chapter 23. In this one chapter Moses ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ok To Have A Beer? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 12, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:12-14 regarding Christian liberty and purpose of the body.

Text: 1 Cor 6:12-14, Title: OK to Have a Beer? Date/Place: A. Opening illustration: tell about people offering me alcohol, cussing, and drinking with the preacher in ME B. Background to passage: not really all that sure about how this flows into the context of the entire letter, except that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith With Muscles

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 19, 2010

The 11th chapter of Hebrews is a moving account of faithful OT saints. Chapter 11 has been given the title “Heroes of faith.” They all attest to the value of living by faith. Now, these faith heroes compose “the cloud of witnesses of Hebrews 12, who give

Faith With Muscles Hebrews 11: 1-2, 35-40 1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. 35 Women received their loved ones back again from death. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

All In The Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010

If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Person Turns Away From God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter Kills But The Spirit Gives Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2010

In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but grac

The Letter kills but the Spirit gives Life! In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

The Great Commandment - A Love For God And Each Other

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Oct 4, 2009

The commandments of God are meaningless without love, but when they are rooted in love they spring to life.

“THE GREAT COMMANDMENT” “A Love for God and Each Other” Mt. 22: 34-46 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Last week we discussed God’s love for us, this week we will discuss our love for God. In our gospel reading today we come to the third of four separate attempts by the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Orthodox

Grace At Work 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 22, 2012

Having looked at “new men”, and a new “society”; Paul now turns his attention to new standards that will define this new order.

Dakota Community Church July 22, 2012 Grace at Work - 1 Ephesians 4-6 Closing thoughts on Paul’s Powerful Prayer: Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Is Legalism A Bad Word?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

This message deals with the fact that God’s law (from Moses to Christ) is good and that its continued presence in church and culture is right, not wrong.

Too many people today, even Christians, feel like the days of grace and spiritual liberty should erase the law of God. If any minister or church preaches or teaches the laws of God as good, they are labeled as old-fashioned, cult-like, or legalistic. Since when did ‘legalism’ (the idea of abiding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Judged By Whose Righteousness?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 7, 2015

The claim to innocence can be rightly made only by the Savior, but, instead of seeking to escape judgment, He submitted Himself to wrath for my sake.

If you're like me when you read Psalm 7, you may find your heart resonating with the opening verses: [1] O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, [2] lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed