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Paul Addresses Heresy, Explain Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 7, 2012

Here in this chapter Paul addresses the main reason for this letter, a heresy being taught in the church at Colossae, a heresy that cheapened Christ and His sacrifice for sin...

Colossians 2:1-23 [NLT] November 7, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s encouragement and teaching on heritical teaching: To this point, Paul has been very encouraging and uplifting to the church in Colossae, but here he broadens his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Know Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

Jesus Christ wants us to know Him: 1. Because He can give us an excellent life (vs. 7-8). 2. Because He can give us eternal life (vs. 9-11). 3. Because He can give us an energized life (vs. 12-14).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Press On Like Paul

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

1. Ask God to reveal the errors in our thinking (vs. 15). 2. Follow our Godly examples (vs. 16-17). 3. Mourn over the enemies of the cross (vs. 17-19). 4. Remember our God-given end (vs. 20-21).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deciphering Discipleship

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 17, 2011

We are all called to be floowers of Christ, but do you really know what it means to be a disciplke of Jesus?

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) DECIPHERING DISCIPLESHIP You and I are called to be Disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus. We are told throughout scripture that this is the way, the only way to get to heaven. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 1, 2012

Matthew 16

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Resurrection Means For You Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we live, as we shall see.

1 Corinthians 15:20-34 What the Resurrection Means for You 10/24/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Can Change Anyone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2015

Power, Salvation, The Gospel, Righteousness

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – The Gospel Can Change Anyone Romans 1:16-17 (p. 782) January 25, 2015 Introduction: Life generally has a way of changing the way we think about people when we were younger, more innocent, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cry Out

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 13, 2013

Laments are not just for the past, but we need to learn how to Lament and communicate with God.

At an Optometrist's office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." 2. In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." 3. On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?" 4. At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Is God's Favour Always Unfair?

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

God's favour is always unfair. Accept it or not, like it or dislike it, God does things the way that He wants them to be done. He gives to someone who is different to your expectation and left aside the one that you might think deserves something from Him

Ruth 2:10, “At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” For those who want to know the story of Ruth: Naomi and her husband and her two sons were living in Bethlehem and from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Cross

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoration Of Prodigal Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015

To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we reconciled and restored? Yes. Restored to perfection. Reconciled to GOD. Romans 5:11 Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 36 Series

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #36 Romans 13:8-14 By Rev. James May In our last lesson we talked about being citizens of two kingdoms; the Kingdom of Heaven is our eternal home and the land that we all will dwell forever with the Lord; and the “kingdom in which we live on this earth”, the USA. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work Hard For Profit, Talk To Get Poor

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 6, 2014

To show that blessing of the LORD that will make you rich is still preferable rather than just profit or gain.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker? Do you want profit or gain? Or do you want blessing of the LORD that will make you rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that blessing of the LORD that will make you rich is still preferable rather than just profit or gain. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murderer's Row! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012

Murder comes in many different forms. It is misunderstood in our culture. Some religions believe that stepping on a bug or ant is equivalent to murder. What does the Word of God say about it?

Exodus 20:13 Murderer’s Row! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Illustrations Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2010

In our lesson today, Jude compared false teachers to five natural phenomena.

Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 12-13 today, we will see how Jude compared false teachers to five natural phenomena in a message I have titled, “Illustrations of False ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed