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Lets Get Real Church About Community Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 8, 2012

God calls us to devote ourselves to authentic community

Let’s Get Real, Church About COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-44; 4:30-34 INTRODUCTION I am going to test your memory banks this morning. I will give you the first few words of a familiar TV show, and you tell me the shows name. They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friend Of The Shut Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009

We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Something God Doesn't Do And Neither Should We

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2014

When we love with the love of God our love is absolutely free of partiality.

Title: Something God Doesn’t Do and Neither Should We Text: Acts 10:34-44 Thesis: When we love with the love God our love is absolutely free of partiality. Introduction “Is there anything God cannot do?” is an age-old question. When I was a boy the biggie was, “Can God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship - Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 6, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP. Jesus tells us in verses 10 - 13 that True Worship is 1. INVITING and INCLUSIVE 2. It makes an IMPACT 3. Results in INEXTINGUISHABLE PRAISE

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (cf. verses 10 - 13) Theme: Worship - Jesus Style Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP - 1. True Worship is Inviting 2. True Worship Impacts Lives 3. True worship results in Inextinguishable Praise. INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Real Men Do Cry Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 4 verses 1 through 17

Ester 4: 1 – 17 Real Men Do Cry 1 When Mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry. 2 He went as far as the front of the king’s gate, for no one might enter ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom's Fruit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 8, 2017

Defeat the flesh by depending on the Spirit: live by the Spirit and so conquer the desires of the flesh; be led by the Spirit and so conquer the deeds of the flesh; and walk with the Spirit and so enjoy the death of the flesh.

Jo Guerrero’s five-year-old daughter, Barbara, had disobeyed her mother and had been sent to her room. After a few minutes, Jo (the mom) went in to talk with her about what she had done. Teary-eyed, the little girl asked, “Why do we do wrong things, Mommy?” Jo replied, “Sometimes the devil tells ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 28, 2015

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:12).

One of the most striking developments in middle eastern politics as of late is the statement by Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu, at the end of his reelection campaign. In the last gasp of the campaign, Netanyahu announced a change of mind. He was now opposed to a Palestinian state. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2015

In times of tribulation, worship God and be a witness for Christ.

A student in Bible School was confused when his theology professor began a series of lectures on Bible prophecy, or “eschatology” as he called it. The professor spoke about pre-millennialism, a-millennialism, and post-millennialism. Then he talked about the pre-trib, mid-trib, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Law Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The difference between salvation by faith in the law and salvation by the law of faith is the difference between “do” and “done”

In his book, Fully Alive, Christian comedian Ken Davis recounted an incident from his college days. His class had been asked to deliver a persuasive speech in which they would be graded on creativity, persuasiveness and the ability to drive home their point in a memorable way. The title of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013

True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2019

As Christians we need to practice righteousness and not sin.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian and a lay preacher; the other doctor made no profession of faith. One night a rather sick person, who was also a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Gatekeeper

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 2, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 26: 1 – 32

1 Chronicles 26: 1 – 32 Gatekeeper 26 Concerning the divisions of the gatekeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: ‘a United Church In A Divided World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 13, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: 'A united church in a divided world' - Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Before They/We Became Christians: • They were without Christ (vs 12a) • They were without citizenship (vs 12b) • They were without covenants (vs 12c) • They were without hope (vs 12d) • They were without God (vs 12e) (B). After ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Vs Religion

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 21, 2023

Religion cannot save, only Jesus can!

A wealthy business man died.At his funeral, many people came to his widow and the rest of his family to express their sympathies. Suddenly, a young man approached the widow with an unusual request. He said “Ma’am, I know you don’t know me, but I was wondering if I could get in on your husband’s ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic