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Knowing Christ In A Transforming Way Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY Gutzke: "It is tomorrow that gives special meaning to what I do today. Whatever I do today, it is tomorrow when I am going to reap the consequences." I. (:8-9) KNOWING CHRIST AS THE SOURCE OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help For Hungry Hearts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2011

Only Christ can satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart.

“Help for Hungry Hearts” Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

The Prodigal Son - The Son Who Remained Home Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 25, 2019

Who was the Prodigal son - the one who went away or the one who stayed at home?

The Prodigal son - the son who remained home. Luke 15: 11-32 Lev. 7:12; 22:29-30 A parable is a comparison of two objects for the purpose of teaching. Although Jesus did not invent speaking in parables, it is significant that He is the only one who used them in the New Testament. At one time in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Drink Of Jesus' Water

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 11, 2006

This sermon speaks of the living water that comes only from Jesus.

A Drink of Jesus’ Water Scripture Reference: John 7:37 ’In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink." ------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: In the beginning of John chapter seven, the city ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 20, 2020

Faith crosses barriers that only God can bring down!

_________________________________________________________________________- Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005

It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2016

Politics will not save us. Only the God whom we thank today can do that.

Thanksgiving 2016 “Now thank we all our God. . .who wondrous things has done. . .who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love.” Martin Rickart’s magnificent hymn of thanks, used by almost all Christians, is inspired by this text from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Weight Lifters

Contributed by James May on Sep 24, 2006

In the battle of the wills, one must die, either yours or God’s. Which ever one lives will be the one that is the Weight Lifter, carrying the burdens of life.

Weight Lifters By Pastor Jim May One of the characteristics of the church of today that I find is so prevalent is that we seem to never get enough rest. It’s a rat race world that we live in, and every day that we live we wake up to world that is on the move. It seems that the more we work and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008

An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stronghold Beliefs Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 23, 2019

This message discusses the stronghold belief that Jesus is the Son of God and the only way to heaven.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 4 Scriptures: Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Peter 1:14-16; Luke 1:26-35 This is part 4 for my series “Stronghold Beliefs” and this morning we will examine the third stronghold belief that Christians should have which is believing that “Jesus is the Son of God and the only way into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must See Jesus

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2001

Only personal, significant contact with our risen Lord brings about true faith and obedience. All else is only ritual, and religious rhetoric. We MUST see Jesus!

Although it seems in my own experience that the account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is primarily used when preaching during the Easter season, I am sure that through the years it has been a favorite passage for many preachers, as well as lay students of the scriptures. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Sunday 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 11, 2020

Looking at the resurrection of Jesus and how it not only accomplished God's will for His people, and not only how it changed everything, but how it also changes, and helps us in the here and now.

Resurrection Sunday 2020 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Well… today is Easter Sunday, and I’ll just tell ya’ right up front, I don’t usually call it Easter Sunday, I call it Resurrection Sunday. Because that’s what today is all about. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. And I admit, that when I was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fredom From Infirmities

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Sep 3, 2007

Keys to walking in deliverance and fulfilling one’s purpose

FREEDOM FROM INFIRMITIES LK.13:10FF Infirmity = Asthenia (Greek) • It speaks of weaknesses. • Lacking strength (want of strength). • Inability to produce results. • Also translated as diseases. There is an evil spirit behind it – The spirit of Infirmity. The spirit of infirmity is the devil’s tool ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible