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The Beginning Point Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlling What Controls Us

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Part of preparing to celebrate Easter is examining ourselves, whether there is anything not of the new creation in us.

I’d like to talk to you this evening about humility. Humility has been much misunderstood and, frankly, is quite unpopular today. We can say, “Pride cometh before the fall,” but to really live that out requires radical commitment—a lifestyle that the world is unable to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

"Get Up And Look Again”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2018

Have you tried and failed? God says, “Get up and try again!” Have you prayed and received no answer? God says, “Get up and pray again!” Have you believed for a miracle and nothing happened? God says, “Get up and believe a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th time!

“GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN” 1 Kings 18:20-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: INCENTIVE TO LEARN MATH 1. A boy was having trouble in public school with MATH. His parents tried tutoring him. His grades stayed so low his parents decided to move him to a Catholic school where strict nuns taught and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proclaim The Goodnews Of Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 23, 2005

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, preaching the good news of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” Matt. 4:23.

Matt. 4:12-23 Theme: Proclaim the Goodnews of Christ Text: Is. 8:22-93; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17; Matt. 4:12-23 Introduction: In the providence of God the message and ministry of John the Baptist served two special purposes. Firstly it prepared the hearts of the Israelites for the advent and revelation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Four Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/21/2012 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. It’s great to see such a good crowd here this morning and you’re all awake, which is a plus. I heard about a mom who was talking to her kids ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Ready

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2010

We should strive to be ready for the coming of Christ Jesus by repenting of our sins daily.

Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Ready Intro: David Peterson, former pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA told about a time when he was preparing his sermon. His daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was very busy and in about an hour they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk Not In Darkness (Jesus Revealed) Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 6, 2017

We need revelation of Jesus in 4 key areas to live. Jesus as Man, God, Saviour and King

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WALK NOT IN DARKNESS (JESUS REVEALED) John 8:12King James Version (KJV) 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. We mentioned in the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Man's Greatest Possession

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 25, 2021

What would you say was your greatest possession?

What would you say was your greatest possession? 1. Wife wrecked the car; first reaction. 2. House catching on fire; what are the things you get out. 3. Right now, if you were to make a list, how would it read? a. Money, land, health, family b. Car, truck, guns, etc. 4. How many would say the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #11 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching of Romans chapter 4

Book of Romans Lesson # 11 Romans 4:6 - 25 By Rev. James May The Apostle Paul continues his discourse pertaining to justification by faith and not by works, making a strong argument against those Jewish converts to Christianity who wanted to believe that they were special above everyone else and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Tests Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Life's pleasant moments are made even more sweeter when we keep in mind that they lead to this great spiritual destiny...and life's most difficult moments are to be endured patiently...remembering that patience and persistence turn sorrow into stepping st

THE PURPOSE OF TESTS JAMES 1:5 11 Read James 1:5 11 Last week we studied verses 2 4 and saw that ...............(v.2) Almost a remake of Bobby McFarren's song "Don't worry Be happy" right? consider it pure joy...be happy.... Today we come to a passage that is often quoted but usually out ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Daniel, Young Man With Purpose

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Daniel was a young man who determined early in life to please God.

Introduction: Daniel and his three friends were among hundreds of young people who were kidnapped by the enemy nation of Babylon. They were taken from their homes in Israel to a foreign land somewhere between 800 and 1500 miles from home. The kidnappers were instructed by Nebuchadnezzer, king ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Diy Disasters

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

builiding hazards and who to avoid them

DIY disasters – the hazards of building with the wrong equipment If your lucky you can make a hash of it and the experts will come in. Reason for failure- underestimated what’s involved and how much it’s going to cost. Then they invariably get fed up with the lack of progress.. it’s a downward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Just Don't Get It, Do You? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2020

They are so hungry that they miss the point Jesus is trying to make. Will we miss that point, too?

Tuesday of the 6th Week in Course 2020 “You Just Don’t Get It” I’ve been a teacher pretty much all my career, at all levels except elementary school. So I can empathize with St. James in his epistle, and–although it’s weird to say it–with Jesus as He tries to help His disciples understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, James 1:12-18, Psalm 94:12-19

Denomination: Catholic

Why Are You Serving In The Vineyard Of The Most High

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 1, 2022

What are your motives and intentions as you serve The LORD

Why are you in the vineyard of The LORD? Beloved, why are you in ministry? Why do you preach? Why do you sing? Why are you involved in the work that concerns The Kingdom of YAHWEH? Is it because: i. I was told by my Pastor told I have a ministry ii. It pays the bills iii. The company is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Kingdom Investors Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Kingdom Investors have the right priorities. Jesus says we are to “Seek first the kingdom of God.” That means the first value of our lives is to invest in the building of the kingdom of God.

Kingdom Investors Matthew 6:19-34 John Hess-Yoder writes of serving as a missionary in Laos. Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Methodist