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Advent The Coming Of Christ The Tiger

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

Sermon for Advent 4

Advent 4 Year C Preached 20 Dec 15 Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Luke 1:39-55 (The Magnificat) We are here at the last feast day in our march to the celebration of Christ’s nativity. We stand on the precipice of an event that literally reordered the entire creation, the coming of the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Props To Pops (Father's Day 2023) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 19, 2023

#24 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Props to Pops: Proverbs 4 Opening Video—Things Dads Say Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 4. Happy Father’s Day! We are celebrating dads today. Biological dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, new dads. Men who have been like a father to us even though they aren’t your actual dad. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Doubt It!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 19, 2024

It can be hard to convince some people. Like doubting Thomas, they say, “I won't believe it until I see it!” Even then you can't convince some people. As they say, “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.”

Alba 5-19-2024 DON'T DOUBT IT! I John 1:1-4 The following statements were taken from official documents, newspapers and magazines widely read during their day. Listen to what the "authorities" had to say: 1840 - "Anyone traveling at the speed of thirty miles per hour would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 7-8 Messages In Romans – Strong Division Between The Truth And Disobedience (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

What is it to seek the Lord and to find Him? Abide in Christ so you do not shrink away at His coming. Marvellous things await God’s people but horror for the ones who won’t obey and are unrighteous. The fate of non-Christians is here.

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 7-8 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – STRONG DIVISION BETWEEN THE TRUTH AND DISOBEDIENCE (PART 5) Welcome to the next part of Romans chapter 2. Last time we got to the end of verse 6 and what remains in the Chapter is the division of all human beings into two classes, and then the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Deuteronomy 4:29, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Matthew 7:7-8, John 12:20-24, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 John 2:28, 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:4, John 8:44, Isaiah 5:20-21, Ezekiel 22:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity Of Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

Polluted hearts are weak

Purity of Heart Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis May 11, 2025 Intro What does it mean to describe something as pure? Real deal, not mixed with anything, no pollutants, perfect, Holy What does it mean to describe something as impure? Tainted, mixed with lesser elements, imperfect, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

"An Identity Crisis"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 8, 2002

Many of us are faced with an identity crisis, and must embrace Christ in order to get a handle on this crisis.

John 9:1-41 “An Identity Crisis” By Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Ross Perot was running for President against George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton....Perot’s running mate in the Vice Presidential debate began his remarks with, “Who am I? Where am ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

The Storm Is Almost Over

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 17, 2006

Somtimes to get out of our storms of life we first have to get out of the boat.

The Storm is Almost Over Matthew 14:22-31 It seems that this is a time for storms. Whether it be: Family Finances Sickness Depression Temptations… You are just battling away and looking for not only for a way out but some are just looking for answers. For some of us, we have been in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2006

Grow Up, Christian! 1) Cry more; 2) Rely more Mature children of God don’t run less to God, they run to God more...

“Grow up!” Did anyone say that to you this week? If so, why? My parents often told me to grow up when I became frustrated and started crying about something I should have been able to do by myself like tie my shoes or zip up my jacket. Parents regularly tell their children to grow up because they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Growth

Contributed by Leslie Sun on Feb 12, 2007

This is a teaching about how to grow a church. It is not based purely on personal experience and not based on others’ successful stories but based on a friend’s personal experience in growing a church with biblical principles and causes it to be still gro

Church Growth Church Growth is a very popular topic that even non-Christians heard of this term before. In the past, people looked to the west for examples of growing a church. Recently however, people shifted to the east as well for examples of church growth. In church growth, we should not copy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - "I Am The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 1, 2009

A sermon for the 9th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 13

9th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.13] August 2, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge your generous hand in our lives, for everything we need comes from your bounty. But we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mightier Deliverance Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009

Exposition of Acts 23:12-35 about the excessive deliverance of Paul from the Jews

Text: Acts 23:12-35, Title: A Mightier Deliverance, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, AM A. Opening illustration: reminisce about our yearly deliverance at Camp Jubilee B. Background to passage: Remember Paul has now been delivered from three riots in a row by the Lord and the Romans. And now the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

Vision

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 7, 2009

Our dreams and visions have impact on our loved ones.

Vision Proverbs 29:18 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Over the past year we have talked a lot around here about the future of this church and the vision we have concerning it. This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Thankful People Are __________ People

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010

A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007

Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist