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But If Not

Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Sep 7, 2006

What to do when it seems like your prayers haven’t been answered.

“….BUT IF NOT” INTRODUCTION I’m going to preach about something tonight that’s not very popular. In fact, when you hear my opening remarks, you might think that I’m questioning God’s power, but please bear with me. I’m concerned that we have heard so many messages about God’s: • Miracle ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Great Confession

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 24, 2013

Overcoming spiritual deception by confessing Christ

OUR GREATEST CONFESSION In order to prepare you for this message, I want to first remind you that last Sunday we found that by comparing God’s word with this generation we could easily see that spiritual deception and spiritual blindness is rampant in America and the world. In addition, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 29, 2017

We shall examine three words that are important to understand what the cross is about.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Note Of This Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2011

James says to take note of important matters of life. 1- Take note of your listening 2- Take note of your speaking 3- Take note of your anger 4- Take note of your sin

INTRO.- Take note of this. Pay attention to this. Pay attention to scripture. This is divine revelation. This is the Word of God. ILL.- One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, "Why do we have to learn this pointless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wage The Good Warfare Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 4, 2022

1 Timothy 1:18-20 shows us several responsibilities of elders living in God’s church today.

Scripture Paul stated the reason for writing his First Letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy 3:14–15, “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus Alone (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 8, 2022

The Apostle Paul is writing to the Ephesian Church that the life of citizens of Christ’s Kingdom is unlike anything present in our world’s system.

Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/130882 We have come to the end of the fourth chapter of Ephesians. Over the last several weeks we’ve taken a deep look into the distinctiveness of the believer’s walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Confession Of Sin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

All sin is sin against God. If we sin against people it is only sin because we violate a law of God. All confession, therefore, is legitimate before God, but not all sin should be confessed before men. Confession is to go as far as the sin.

Charles Francis Berry, a major league umpire, was once asked if he ever made mistakes in calling balls and strikes. He looked at the person as if he were joking, and said, "Of course I may mistakes. My only trouble is I can't admit it." The tragedy is that the inability to admit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022

John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Structure For Christian Living In Colossians 3 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024

Creating a structure out of Colossians 3 as a guide for Christian living

“One spring our family was driving from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring you orange juice. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord's Prayer Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 17, 2019

We should and can ask God for all we need

We hardly need encouragement to ask for things. From birth to death from cradle to crypt our wants and needs drive us to obtain what we want or need. Some mistakenly think that we should not ask for things for ourselves because “it isn’t spiritual” (whatever that means). But hear this: * “Ask, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resume` Of The Holy Spirit Part Ii

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Jan 18, 2001

A continuation of who the Holy Spirit is. He is our Comforter and our Teacher.

The Resume` of the Holy Spirit Pt. 2 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-18, John 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Leadership Secret

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

Christ’s great sermon on the mount began with the words, "Blessed are you". The Lord knew that everyone has a hunger for supernatural blessings, benefits and empowerments. Everyone in the crowd must have strained to hear every word Jesus spoke that day be

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generic Christianity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

Get real. There is no such thing as a generic Christian.

GENERIC CHRISTIANS Matt 7:21 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord , shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. If you don’t like something, you can always go somewhere else and get it. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Deception

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Joshua 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational