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Violence In The Kinigdom Of God? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 5, 2011

What is behind the kingdom of God "suffering violvence"?

A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many applications, three candidates entered the final selection process: A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final interview was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Revelation Chapter 10 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 10 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The interlude Theme: To show the bitter-sweetness of God's word Text: Revelation chapter 10 is the interlude ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sword

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011

How to use the word of God

THE SWORD Eph. 6:17 INTRODUCTION: 1. Quotes about the Bible: a. Victor Hugo, French writer, 1802-1885 “England has two books; the Bible and Shakespeare. England made Shakespeare, but the Bible made England.” b. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, 1858-1919 “A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Walking With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2017

Jesus may come to us as a Stranger. Will we recognize Him?

“Walking with Jesus” Luke 24:13-35 Two of Jesus’ disciples are walking home, down a dusty road, on the afternoon that Jesus rose from the dead. I wonder if, before Jesus was crucified, they had ever expected to walk down this road again. Had they planned to return home, some day, after having ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Stepping Forward Or Sliding Backwards

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 25, 2017

to walk forward on our own or to chose to walk with God in order to avoid sink holes

STEPPING FORWARD OR SLIDING BACKWARDS(picture of sandy sinkhole going forward and backwards a crumbling cliff) How many of you have come to church today cross with someone or have had words with someone already, ok who of you have come to church with that person you have had words with, well is it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-109

Denomination: Charismatic

What Am I Supposed To Do With My Unanswered Questions?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 1, 2017

This message focuses on Luke 2:6-7 and the unanswered questions that Mary and Joseph must have had as they end up in with no decent place to stay when the baby comes. How could God be with them and she have to put the baby in a manger?

SOME OF MARY AND JOSEPH'S QUESTIONS: “God, why have the birth so far from home?” “God, why didn’t You provide a place for us to stay?” “God, how can this be the place for the miracle child to be born?” - Luke 2:6-7. - I’m sure when the angel visited Mary and told her that she’d be carrying this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 20, 2018

The new year is an opportunity for new beginnings, a better opportunity comes from know how much God love you.

New Year – New Start ==================== Happy New year! I hope you all have a very blessed 2018. New year is a time when we take stock, reflect on how we’d like our lives to be and potentially decide to make some changes. It’s an opportunity for a new start, a new beginning in a small part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

The American Holocaust

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2018

God expects us to speak for those with no voice being treated unjustly, and specifically for those in danger of death; if not there is accountability.

Text: Pro 24:11-12, Title: The American Holocaust, Date/Place: WHBC, 1.28.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Together for Life video after opening song, Imagine Life video before the sermon, 11 million in WWII, and 60 million in US – 125 during the course of this service. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Paralyzed Friend Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one paralyzed man & changed him forever.

“ONE PARALYZED FRIEND” Luke 5:17-26 CWBC – 1/13/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Driving down a street in downtown Jackson area. Saw these letters on side of building: WIT. Underneath them were the words, “Whatever It Takes.” Thought that would be a good name for a church. I believe that ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Lights Went Out

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2018

God acts in mercy once more before His people end up in the dark. A Sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

Before the Lights Went Out 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Verse 3 says that this event happened before the light went out in the Tabernacle. This is more than just the physical light. The lamp in the Tabernacle was never supposed to go out because it represented the continuous presence of God with the people of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Living Dead Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Galatians. Living by faith.

Chico Alliance Church “The Living Dead” II. Paul Teaches the Correct Concept of the Gospel of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 1. Stated emphatically 15-16 2. Argued Strongly 17-20 3. Held strenuously 21 B. The Gospel of Grace applied to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Some Unique Animal Accounts In The Bible

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 11, 2018

If there’s one thing the Bible isn’t short on, it’s weird animal stories. Such tales include Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale, and Daniel in the lion’s den—well-known narratives that point to an incredibly creative God who uses whatever He desires to bring

Some Unique Animal accounts in the Bible If there’s one thing the Bible isn’t short on, it’s weird animal stories. Such tales include Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale, and Daniel in the lion’s den—well-known narratives that point to an incredibly creative God who uses whatever He desires to bring ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Kings 2:23-24, Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

Many a times we have wondered what would it be like if God showed up? In fact God is looking for that time alone with you so that you would voluntarily shut yourself out from the busyness of life and respond to His attention. Will we?

Opening illustration: Children sometimes seem like they have holes in their ears. You tell them what you want them to do, and it goes in and out without ever being registered. But if you promise something special to a child, they will not ever forget. Try to tell your child that you can’t go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Revival, Personal Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 26, 2015

Gods plan for us is to be flames of fire, It's not enough to belong to a place where the fire burns (we must become flames of fire).

We talk a lot about the church and about the body of Christ (and we should) But I want to remind you that the church is a body made up of many members. Just as a body has many bones Just as a wall has many stones Just as an army is made up of many soldiers What is your point preacher? The point ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

Jesus tells us what it means to come to God.

“I’m afraid that God gets quoted for many things that He never said. A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon. “How do you know what to say?” he asked. “Why, Jesus tells me.” “Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?” We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational