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Contentment And Money Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2015

Better to be content than wealthy, but better yet to be content and good stewards of what God has given us.

Contentment and Money (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19) 1. Study after study show that the world’s happiest people are not from the richest nations; once basic needs are met, it is more a matter of relationships, family, and thankfulness; the topic most newlywed couples argue over is money. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prodigal Father (Returning To The Ideal Father)

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

Many fathers in today's world are wasting their opportunities and neglecting their duties. They are prodigal fathers! God is the perfect Father, and human fathers would do well to learn and return to His ways.

The Prodigal Father returning to the Ideal Father INTRO: The world has set aside June 21st as a day to honor fathers. Of course if you are striving to please God, you will "honor your father" more than just one day a year (Ephesians 6:2). But "Father's Day" is a day on which some individuals ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Pentecost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015

Pentecost was an explosion of power for the believers to go out and witness for God. It was the beginning of the church and the Holy Spirit of God dwelling with believers.

Living Pentecost Acts 2:42-2:47 Introduction- This morning we celebrate and remember two distinct and important things. This is Memorial weekend and we remember and thank all the great men and women who have died to keep this country free. We thank those that have actively served and those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2015

We must decide whether we will have the courage to stand by what the Bible says or to abandon it completely and live like the world. To compromise the Word is not an option. It either IS or IS NOT GOD"S WORD!

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY I. THE CLEAR BIBLICAL PATTERN FOR SEXUALITY Homosexuality is being here addressed because it is the subject of a lot of false teaching and mistruth about what the Bible has to say. You and I can't be pleasing to God if we're practicing sexual sin, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Of Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 11, 2016

This sermon addresses who people of Grace are and what grace has done for us

This morning we begin a series on the Book of Galatians. We are calling this series, “People of Grace.” In the next seven weeks we are going to gain an appreciation for grace. God’s amazing grace! This is how the series is going to be preached. Today we are going to look at an ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Patriarchs Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 30, 2016

The Patriarchs Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34 David Taylor July 17, 2016

The Patriarchs Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34 David Taylor July 17, 2016 Let me briefly review Genesis. God created humanity in his image to represent him in all creation as they lived lives in dependence upon him. In so doing, they would display God’s greatness and glory as they depended ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ To The Church At Colossae Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 1, 2016

The gospel message ofJesus Christ is the essence of teaching by those of the early Church. The question is, How do we respond to that Gospel message? The Church at Colossae received it, sent it out, and found it to be the Power of God.

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT COLOSSAE Colossians 1:3-14 Here is a link to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/bqxyKD INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have decided to continue with where i had left off last week and to preach a series of messages from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015

It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

Friends Pt. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David GOD'S MAN

1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Homesick For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

Paul was imprisoned in Rome and longed to be with the churches. With great distance between him and the churches, Paul did what he could to minister to the churches.

HOMESICK FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Colossians 2:1-8 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ November 20, 2016 Audio link to an mp3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/sg5042 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The definition for homesick is: to be sad because you are away from your family ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 31, 2017

Here in this short passage there is the gracious plan of Christ concerning mankind; for the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

-AD 29- Capernaum Lesson: PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14 I believe that if you were to ask Jesus to give one reason for why He came to earth, He would wrap it all up with this one statement: 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. This testimony by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer Is Yes!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2017

For the church to fulfill her mission and purpose, it must be made up of disciples and workers; there are no spectators in the work of Christ.

In his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness reviews the theology of calling and reveals what it means when one is called of God. Guinness describes the call of God as "the truth that God calls us to himself so decisively that everything we are, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Other

Why God Chooses Man?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 7, 2017

No man has the capacity to choose God. And none can explain why God makes choices in the first place. It follows that He must choose those that will show His praise and glory.

Chosen of God Text: Ephesian 1:1-4 Who can explain Christianity? Any man that claims to have the answer is grossly mistaken. Christianity that can be explained is not real but lacking the substance of truth. Christianity has a depth and height that no man can fathom. Moreover, today’s sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing The Family Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2017

There is a widespread effort within our culture to destroy the human family, and ultimately to dehumanize all of us, to turn us into commodities. But there is also hope for change.

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2017 From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians: Brethren: I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

How We Slam The Church Door In God’s Face

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2017

This passage shares that God's prophet was banned from God's house. What are some ways that we do similar things?

NOT WELCOME: Am I slamming the door of God’s house in God’s face? - Jeremiah 36:5. - Can you imagine a visitor walking up to the church door on a sunny fall morning and having one of our greeters slam the door in their face and lock it from the inside? That would loudly and clearly let the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-8

Denomination: Baptist