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God's Pattern For The Church Thessalonica

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

We look at our society and see great confusion about the nature of the church. Is it a worshiping society of people who come together once a week for cold formal pomp and circumstance. . . . Or, is it a place we come for a wild tumultuous emotional rele

God’s Pattern for the Local Church: Thessalonica TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: 1. If you read the paper or watch Television you know that we live in a time of great moral, ethical, political and religious confusion. 2. For example, our nation is now struggling with the question of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of Faith And Power

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Nov 8, 2011

God used ordinary men with extraordinary ideals to shape a constitution that would govern a nation according to righteous principles, God wants His people to boldly step up and let Him do His work of faith and power once again.

The Work of Faith and Power Veterans Day Message 2 Thess 1:11-12 This week we honor our nation’s as we celebrate Veteran’s Day. We celebrate and recognize this American spirit that is willing to tirelessly defend our nation against any threat to our boarders and or to our freedom. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014

Once forgiven and assured that we are in Christ we can face the future with confidence, not because we have learned from our mistakes, but because we know we are getting nearer in time and spiritually, to God our Almighty and heavenly Father.

Text: Hebrews 12: 1-3 Sermon: Looking forward and to God So much then for looking back, and looking down; let us look forward, as Christians have been encouraged to do ever since the 1st century. According to the Bible, when we look forward there's good news and there’s bad news. The bad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"fan Or Follower?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 1, 2015

There are two groups and we have to decide which one we are going to be. There are fans and there are followers. Here’s the difference. Fans only follow when you are popular. Once you make one wrong move they turn against you.

NOBODY BUT JESUS Fan or Follower? Mark 8:31-38 Let me ask you a very deep question this morning. Serious business. Did you know that Ben & Jerry’s has a new ice cream flavor? They put cookies and actual peanut butter cookie pieces mixed into the ice cream and then they bore a hole down the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas News: The Angels Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

We need to be seized once more by heavenly realities – just as Zechariah was. We need to experience something like a shock to our smug certainties that whittle God down to a manageable size and leave us underwhelmed by the mysteries of eternity.

Angels have fallen on hard times these days. Hardly anyone thinks about them anymore…except at Christmas, of course. But even at that, people don’t much believe in them. Although…I knew a woman – a member of this church at one time: She told me that she had actually seen an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 29, 2014

If you have only been born once, it’s not good enough to get you to Heaven. You must be born again. You are born again by putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

You Must Be Born Again July 27, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you want to be forgiven and have eternal life, you must be born again. Focus Passage: John 3:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Worms With Intestinal Fortitude!

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on May 29, 2012

the oldest sin, pride, remains our oldest enemy and is not confined nor limited to the unsaved but has crept its way into Christianity even to the precious, once revered, pulpit. It is pride that asks “what about me? It is pride that demands “do somet

WORMS WITH INTESTINAL FORTITUDE! Or Man vs. God ACTS 12:20-24 Introduction: What you just witnessed is a parody on pride. (I entered the sanctuary with "Eye of the Tiger" playing over the sound system, high-fiving a few members hands as I made my way to the pulpit) This is not too far off of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sad Fate Of Oprah

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 6, 2012

Orpah, who was a Moabite woman, a woman that knew not the True and Living God, such was Ruth also, but Orpah was willing to go with Naomi her mother-in-law back to the land of Bethlehem Judah and once there possible could have become a believer in the Tru

Ruth 1: 1-18 THE SAD FATE OF OPRAH 6-9-12 Ruth 1: 1-18 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 4, 2013

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior - what next? How do you actually move forward in your life with God? There are forces that want to keep you from doing well, and we explore them in these two psalms.

In your desire to serve and walk with the Lord did you know there are those who do not want you to succeed? There are forces arrayed against you to keep you from loving, mirroring, and serving the Lord. These forces are not friendly, they don’t mean well and cannot be reasoned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Matter Of Conscience

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The church needs to pray not only for a pastor after God's own heart, but also for men and women who will serve in positions of authority and do it according to God's will and not your own private agenda. But that's only the first part. Once those individ

A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE 1 SAMUEL 24:1-15 A woman who was called to jury duty told the presiding judge that she was not qualified to serve because she didn't believe in capital punishment. The judge said, "You don't understand madam. This is a civil case involving a man who spent $5,000 of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-15

"Holy, Holy, Holy Is The Lord Almighty"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 31, 2011

America and the world are once again faced with Dark Days of uncertainty. Will the US Debt Crisis lead to the collapse of our economic system? Are we on the Road to Armageddon? Will our country be attacked again? Will I lose someone I know? Will the “Mo

Cornerstone Church July 30/31, 2011 “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD ALMIGHTY!” Isaiah 6:1-8 “During the dark days of World War II, William Temple, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Simple Truth

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010

The crowds were on their way to Jerusalem. It seemed like a normal passover celebration. However, on their way, they hear Jesus. They have grown accustomed watching Him as He performs one miracle after another. Once again, the crowd had gathered to watch

The Simple Truth Text: John 6:22-29LB The crowds were on their way to Jerusalem. It seemed like a normal passover celebration. However, on their way, they hear Jesus. They have grown accustomed watching Him as He performs one miracle after another. Once again, the crowd had gathered to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Editions Of God’s Revelation

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

An “edition” is a series of issues of the same book printed at different times with later additions and changes included. God’s revelation through His word was not issued all at once but rather given progressively. In the course of man’s history, God reve

Intro: An “edition” is a series of issues of the same book printed at different times with later additions and changes included. God’s revelation through His word was not issued all at once but rather given progressively. In the course of man’s history, God revealed Himself, His laws, commandments ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:6-7

Denomination: *other

Don't Put Yourself Above The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 28, 2010

What's permissible for me to do once I believe in Jesus Christ? The answer to that question is actually tied up in how Jesus wants to use you in spreading the gospel. Learn in this lesson how to put His love above your freedom.

As we begin chapter 8, Paul answers a second question the Corinthians posed. And for that I want to mention two things: 1. I want to go back to what I’ve said throughout this study. As believers in Jesus Christ we are first being transformed into the character of God (Rom 12:1 , 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Freedom Of Maturity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message encourages people to grow up and think for themselves. In the history of redemption, God’s people were once children in His eyes. Now, since Christ has redeemed us, we are adult sons, free from the guardianship of the law.

The Freedom of Maturity (Galatians 4:1-11) Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings one particular season. During that time, they were also preparing for a son’s birthday party. When Marian asked him whom he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free