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Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

When we approach Christ in prayer, he will assist us in building healthy relationships

How to Pray for My Relationships (Approach Christ in Prayer) Introduction: This is week eight in our series on building better relationships. Today we’re going to wrap up this series. We’ve been studying how we can build healthy, god-honoring, Christ-centered relationships. All of life is lived ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008

Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

“Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

American Idol

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

This is a very interactive sermon that looks at what an idol really is in our contemporary culture. It’s different than you might think!

American Idol Exodus 20:4-6 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com NOTE II: For this message I passed out tiny containers of Play-doh to everyone in the congregation. I had them make sculptures representing their "idols." At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As New World People/ Part 1 Of Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Touching base afresh with who God says you and I are supposed to be in Christ.

We're going to begin a brand new series this morning called Identity Check. Really what this is all about is going back and touching base with who God says you and I are supposed to be. Who are we supposed to be? How are we supposed to be living? Where are we headed? Those kinds of things. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-19, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Clutter Bug?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 14, 2019

This sermon is based on doing some soul cleansing. Excellent to use during Lent or the Spring of the Year.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17 - 32; 2 Chronicles 29:1-19 Title: Spiritual Clutterbug? Theme: Spiritual Cleansing Sermon is based on the need to do some spiritual decluttering. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, 2 Chronicles 29:1-19, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Now I See! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2023

In your darkness, let a blind man show you the way. 1st, see Jesus as a good man and appreciate Him. 2nd, see Jesus as a great man and respect Him. Then 3rd, see Jesus as the God-Man and worship Him.

Several years ago, sightless restaurants became a growing trend across Europe. So what is a sightless restaurant? John Bohannon experienced it firsthand. Bohannon plunged into what he called the “inky blackness of Unsicht-Bar, a restaurant named for the German word for invisible.” To get to his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Quick Slow Slow (James 1:19-20) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 10, 2021

We all struggle with sinful anger. For some it’s violent and red-faced; for others it’s a quiet, building resentment. Whatever the form, James teaches us how to overcome it in this passage.

James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001

Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Massive Command That God Reinforce

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

"If you love me, keep my commands.

The Massive Command That God Reinforce Text: John 14:15 "If you love me, keep my commands. Introductions: I. Keep yourselves in the love of God a. Keep yourselves in God’s love (Jude 1:21) b. Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) c. Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

He Conquered The Grave

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 3, 2018

How Jesus Conquered hell and death.

After the crucifixion, Jesus’ body was placed in a tomb, and His Spirit went to hell. Psalm 88:6 says, “You have cast me into the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps. In hell he had a combat with Satan, the Bible says he, "disarmed principalities and powers, he made a public spectacle of them, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15, Psalm 24:7, Psalm 24:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Praise Brings Freedom, Drives Fear And Lead Into Faith Series

Contributed by Pramod Kumar Eleti on Dec 12, 2012

Praising God bring Freedom from physical Bondage. Praising God drives away Every Fear of Pain. Praising Leads you into Faith and Salvation.

From Acts 16:25-34 1) Praise God even when you are in Pain. Act 16:22 And the people made an attack on them all together: and the authorities took their clothing off them, and gave orders for them to be whipped. 23 And when they had given them a great number of blows, they put them in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is On Your Side

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 29, 2019

When God is on your side you are assured of constant and continuous victory in all situatioms

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD ALMIGHTY IS ON YOUR SIDE* Romans 8:31 King James Version (KJV) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Beloved, if God be for you nobody can be against you. They will do all they want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Is God not talking, or are we not listening? Here are some practical ways to hear the voice of God.

Hearing The Voice Of God Open: I want you to picture this…I’m out in the yard working in my shorts and T-shirt, when the Holy Spirit speaks to me and says “Put your goggles on!” Now it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when you are working with certain pieces of machinery you should ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007

With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal