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The Pull Of The Cross

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 14, 2009

In life there are so many different forces pulling on us. We are pulled one way by fear, and another by self-righteousness. But thank God that the Cross is always at the center, and nothing is more powerful than the pull of God’s mercy and grace.

Mark 10:17-22; Mark 10:23-31 This week we are going to be looking at our Gospel lesson. I wanted to preach on the Gospel last week (maybe you wished I did too), but I held off, because this week and last week’s reading need to go together. So really, we are going to be looking at both lessons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Controling And Taming The Tongue ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that it is extremely important to control the use of the tongue and Solomon, in the book of Proverbs has many helpful comments about controlling the tongue.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1&ff. 2. In our last lesson we discussed the warning that James gives to those who are teachers of God’s word. (1) James warned that teachers that misuse their tongue in the teaching of God’s word will be judged with a much stricter ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Grand Invitation & A Glorious Promise (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 5, 2010

A sermon examining the invitation to salvation.

A GRAND INVITATION & A GLORIOUS PROMISE (PART 2) Acts 3:19-26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025) In the days before the internet and the vast theological resources that are now available at our fingertips many of us had certain bible study tools that were “standards” in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

In Psalm 22 we find assurance in the truth of God’s plan of salvation through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. Assurance and hope for all nations for all time.

Psalm 22 07/08/07 AM Text: Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction Few of the Psalms are any more interesting and intriguing to study than Psalm 22. But also, few of the Psalms are any more encouraging and motivating to our own faithfulness to God. I. Overview Psalm 22 Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm: it is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adorning The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

In the areas of commitment, contribution, contentment, and character, have we made it a habit to adorn the Bride of Christ?

Adorning The Bride Of Christ 01/13/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Ill: When I was about nine years old there was a wedding held at the church of Christ for the eldest daughter of one of the congregation families who was marrying the son of another long standing family. The family of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Progress Not Perfection

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The fifth in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

This morning we begin with this quote from Max Lucado. (Slide 1) Whether or not storms come, we cannot choose. But where we stare during a storm, that we can. (Source: Max Lucado via twitter.com/MaxLucado, October 12, 2009) (I think that he has been reading John Ortberg’s book!) Look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Hello!... This Is God!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

(Note: This series is based on and using materials from the Lenten series, The Sign of Jonah written by Dr. Reed Lessing and published by Creative Communication for the Parish. Copyright of the material is noted and respected.) (Sermon began with a short portion of homily from the series The Sign ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Triumph Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010

God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009

Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundational Truth 9 (Wk.10) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one is part 2 of "eternal judgment"

Dakota Community Church January 18, 2009 Foundational Truth 9 (Week 10) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Christ

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Why is the term ‘Christ’ associated with Jesus’ name? What does ‘Christ’ mean? That is the topic that we will be considering today.

We find that in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as “Jesus Christ” one hundred and thirty-four times. For someone new to the Scriptures, since ‘Christ’ follows ‘Jesus’ so frequently, one might get the idea that ‘Christ‘ is Jesus’ surname or last name. However, there are eighty-six times in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exploring The Possibilites

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009

Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2009

Tonight I want you to think about 5 minutes that can change forever. That’s what your Christian testimony can do.

How to Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 2 Acts 26:4-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 16, 2008 *Tonight I want you to think about 5 minutes that can change forever. That’s what your Christian testimony can do. A few minutes and a few sentences from you can change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is Israel's Rejection Total? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2009

Paul discusses Israel’s rejection by God, which is not total.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 11. Let’s read Romans 11:1-10: 1I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Anyone Wold Come After Me

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 28, 2009

A different perspective of what it means to take up your cross.

March 29, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 9:23 Subject: The Cross Title: If Anyone Would Come After Me For the last four weeks some of you have been attending the community Lenten services at the various churches. I think it is kind of funny that some of our churches that participate in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God