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When God Changes A Bigot’s Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 9, 2015

God's plan was always to reach the world. Yet by Acts 10, the Gospel had gone no further than Jews & a few Samaritans. Why? racism & bigotry. In Acts 10, God changed all that in the story of Cornelius, leading to a dramatic salvation that changed history.

When God Changes a Bigot’s Heart Acts Series Chuck Sligh August 9, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Speaking of the saints and angels around the throne of God in heaven, Revelation 5:9-10 says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows You Personally Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

God knows each one of us personally. Not just the Saints but the sinners too. God knows every human being on the planet personally. Today we are at 7.2 Billion people in the world. Yet our God knows them all Personally

Message: Last week we looked into God’s word to discover He lives with in it. We identified God as FATHER, SON & HOLY SPIRIT. One God but Three persons called a TRINITY. We learned that GOD is HOLY and that GOD is the BEGINNING and the END. We discovered that the HOLY SPIRIT is alive in the OLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray For All Those In Need Of Salvation

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 11, 2019

There are people who know God but are still under the law. They need to be released from this bondage. Those who have not yet encountered Jesus also need to encounter Him to get salvation. We need to pray for all these people on a constant and continuous basis.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN NEED OF SALVATION* Romans 10:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 10 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2018

"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).

THE GRACE OF GIVING. 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. 1. The example of the Macedonians (2 Corinthians 8:1-5). (v1) By the grace of God, the Macedonian churches (Philippi and Thessalonica) had been particularly forward in giving. (v2) Their gift was given out of poverty: like that of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Barriers To Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 10, 2018

If prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective then why do so people go day after day asking, seeking and knocking and yet do not receive an answer to their prayers? Read this sermon to find out 7 barriers to prayer and how to overcome them

Seven Barriers to Effective Prayer James 4:3, 5:16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective then why do so people go day after day, month after month, year after year asking, seeking and knocking and yet do not receive an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sunny Side Sermon Iv: Where You Reside Makes A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians are "in the world" but supposed to be not of the world, yet more and more disciples seem to be "border-line" and therefore need to be reminded that living "in Christ" ought to make a real difference.

WHERE YOU RESIDE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD SPIRITUALLY Where do you reside . . . How many residences do you claim . . . Where do you live geographically? Where do you live psychologically? A lady asked me this week to recommend a vitamin that can work ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-6

When There Is Persecution Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 22, 2020

Persecution, and the emotions which come when we think about persecution, do not naturally cause us to feel blessed. Yet, when we stand firm in Jesus, we can hold on in strength to Jesus who is sovereign when we are persecuted.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 5:10-12 When There Is Persecution These past months of COVID-19 have initiated a whole range of conversations and topics – one of those topics has been persecution of Christians. A QB church this week noted with irony … and with a subtle reference to persecution … ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing God’s Encouragement When We Are Discouraged! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF PAUL AS HE ENTERS INTO THE TOWN OF CORINTH. HE COMES INTO THIS TOWN DISCOURAGED – AND SEEING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO COULD BLAME HIM. YET, WHAT PAUL DOES NOT INITIALLY SEE, AND WHAT GOD BRINGS TO HIS ATTENTION IS THAT THERE IS MUCH

SEEING GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN WE ARE DISCOURAGED! Acts 18:1-17 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2  There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Doesn't Win

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

If we want to please people then we'll tell people what they want to hear. We'll try to creatively interpret the Bible, so that they can do what they want in their bedrooms and with their sex life and yet still feel good about themselves.

You can summarize the first two chapters of Romans this way: In the first chapter Paul says that people who do bad things are sinners. A lot of Christians can read the first chapter of Romans and feel pretty good about themselves. We'll say something like, "well, at least I'm not a murderer." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 15, 2013

When Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth” He is speaking of our conduct and character while yet living in this sin-cursed world. He is saying we are different or we ought to be different and live different than the rest of the world.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV.) Introduction Salt is a very precious commodity, especially during ancient times. It was so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Women Who Were Following And Caring. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 11, 2020

There is a group of women who are witnesses to the death, burial and empty tomb. They have also faithfully followed and cared for Jesus. Yet they have a moment when they are silent and afraid. The “silent witness" of these Women is for us to think about how these moments define us.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:40-16:8 The Women Who Were Following and Caring. It’s Friday and Jesus is dead. Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Then what happens? Let’s read Mark 15:40-16:8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

"Amos: Justice And Righteousness Matter To God” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“The prophet Amos was sent by God to warn Israel of the coming judgment upon their idolatry and rampant injustice.“They had a form of self-satisfied religion where they actively wanted the blessing of God for themselves and their family yet had little concern for their neighbor. ”

“ I. What God Hates (5:21-23) A. Hypocritical & False Worship 1. Festivals 2. Assemblies B. Insincere Repentance & Giving 1. Burnt Offerings 2. Grain Offerings 3. Peace Offerings II. What God Approves (V.24) A. Justice ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 22:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 3:18

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is considered to be the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state when this Psalm was penned. His pleading with God seemed to be unanswered. Resurrection is considered.

SERIES - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 - PART 2 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 2 It is considered that Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in the whole bible. It could be said there are no positives in the Psalm. It is never or rarely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-19, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Psalm 88:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 3 With Conclusions Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state . Even by the end of the Psalm the conflict was not resolved. In Psalm 88, the writer was overcome by feelings and emotions.

SERIES - THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 PART 3 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 3 VERSE 13 Psalm 88:13 But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, and in the morning my prayer comes before You. The previous verses comprise four questions all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:13-18, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational