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Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011

Thyatira is between Pergamos and Sardis. Its been under Roman rule for over 3 centuries. Thyatira was destroyed several times because it had no way of natural defense. Remember Lydia, she came from Thyatira on business and was converted under Paul’s minis

Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:18-29, 3:1-6 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 11, 2016

Jesus doesn't want the people to worry because God will provide just like he provided for their needs in the wilderness. God cared so much to send Jesus why would he not care for you.

Don’t Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Well, last week we talked about money. How do you look at money? Were you challenged at all this past week with your money? How was it this week when you decided how much was going to go in the offering plate this week? I hope that it was an act of worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Friends

Putting On The New Man Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 4, 2019

Start of a new sermon series entitled "Putting on the New Man." What should our life in Christ look like compared to the rest of the world?

We have been called to grow in our faith. When we became a Christian, our growth in our life in Christ did not become complete when we walked the aisle, when we prayed a prayer of repentance and acceptance of Christ, or even when we were baptized. our growth in christ has only just begun. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS SERMON EXAMINE SOME OF THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS AND THEIR MEANING FOR US.

MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:10-20 THE CHRISTMAS NARRATIVES ARE A COLLECTION OF EVENTS THAT SPEAK OF JESUS BIRTH, AS RECORDED IN THE BOOKS OF MATTHEW AND LUKE. MARK AND JOHN ACTUALLY START WITH JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE BIRTH NARRATIVES AT ALL. NEITHER MATTHEW NOR LUKE GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Effect Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 12, 2021

The first response after sin entered the world was that Adam and Eve instantaneously went from no-shame nakedness to shame-filled nakedness. Such nakedness caused them to hide themselves from each other, and also hide in fear from God.

Message Genesis 3:1-13 Why Are You Naked - The Fall Effect Let’s go right back to the beginning – to creation – and remind ourselves of some outcomes of God’s creative work. On the first day – “God saw that the light was good” (Genesis 1:3). That which was created on the second, third, fourth and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

From Every Nation, Tribe, People, And Tongue

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 16, 2021

This message preceded the dedication and send off of all the shoeboxes this congregation prepared for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

These shoeboxes, packed with much love and prayer, will be shipped out quite literally to the ends of the earth. In the past we have had shoeboxes, that we have packed, to the Philippines, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Cameroon and many other places. Where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 13, 2022

Satan doesn’t mind the church gathering together as long as we don’t share the truth of the gospel. He doesn’t mind preaching as long as it doesn’t reveal the depravity of humanity and the salvation available through Christ our Lord.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 1) Matthew 7: 15-20 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the relevance of Scripture for every generation. 2 Tim.3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Until Christ Is Formed In You”: Multiplying Jesus In Us And Through Us

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 8, 2025

This is a message at a pastors retreat, meant to pull together key aspects of the training in this event. The event was focussed on multiplication of disciples, and this message is focussed on Christ being formed, or multiplied, in us

“Until Christ Is Formed in You”: Multiplying Jesus in Us and Through Us Text: Galatians 4:19; Colossians 3:1–17 After all we’ve experienced so far on this retreat, I thought it would be good for us to reflect on the multiplication of Christ—both within our own lives and within His people, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Co-Dependency

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 29, 2001

Co-dependency means anything that aids you in self-destructive behavior. The worst self-destructive behavior is not trusting God!

No Co-Dependency!  Many of us have grown up learning to “pull ourselves up by our boot-straps”  We have been taught that, “God helps those… who help themselves.”  “When the going gets tough,… the Tough get going.”  These may sound good, but really are unbiblical and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Jeremiah 7:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Citizen Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

(Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

327 – Seven Dips Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 21, 2005

Learn the lessons from the seven dips into the water.

Sermon # 327 – SEVEN DIPS 2 Kings 5:1-27 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. Note: He had everything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006

Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope During The Recession In The Economy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

The bad news keeps cascading from Wall Street but we, as believers, have a solid hope during this time!

How should we respond to this recession or depression? The DOW has dropped 5500 points (from 14,000 to 8500) since October 2007 (a 40% drop) - the biggest drop in history. 13 bank failures this year (including WaMu - largest in history). Other investment banks, Like Lehman brothers have dissolved. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship With The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007

This week I want us to focus on our relationship with the Heavenly Father. When you know God as your Father, you move from religion to relationship. Your accepting Jesus Christ as Lord of your life opens the door to the Heavenly Father. Once you are a Be

1. Intimacy is what God desires from His children. 1. You become a child of God when you become born again and give or make a decision to follow Christ. 2. God created all man in His image, but not man is His child. 3. God is not the Father of unbelievers. (NKJV) John 8 42 Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five All's Of Christ

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 29, 2007

The Five All’s of Christ remind us that Christ is everything that we need.

Five All’s by Pastor Donny Granberry 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. “All grace…always...all sufficiency…all things…all good work” In the original Greek, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God