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We Love To Be First

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Segmented Narrative sermon which follows a selfish/self-absorbed family that illustrates that "We Love to Be First"

WE LOVE TO BE FIRST 3 JOHN 1:1-14 #mefirst THREAD: WE LOVE TO BE FIRST READ 3 John 1:1-14 “The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returning To God Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 2, 2016

Three steps back to God after you have blown it.

RETURNING TO GOD DL Moody once told this story - In the Highlands of Scotland, a sheep would often wander off into the rocks and get into places that they couldn't get out of. The grass on these mountains is very sweet and the sheep like it, and they will jump down ten or twelve feet, and then ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Clash Of Cultures

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 12, 2016

The episode of Dinah reveals the clash of two distinct cultures. Their different world-views, especially about sex, reflect the growing gap today between Christian culture and secular culture.

Genesis 34:1-31 Clash of Cultures 9/11/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction James Boice, in his sermon series through Genesis, introduces our chapter by noting the difficulty of the subject matter. He referenced two commentators who simply skipped it. Another was willing to make some comments but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ And His Good Citizenship, Matthew 17:24–27

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 19, 2016

Jesus had been carrying His disciples through intensive training for some time now. He had been zeroing in on His death and resurrection In this passage, Jesus showed just how capable a teacher He really was. He was able to take the visit by a tax

SERMON Christ and His Good Citizenship, Matthew 17:24–27 Jesus had been carrying His disciples through intensive training for some time now. He had been zeroing in on His death and resurrection In this passage, Jesus showed just how capable a teacher He really was. He was able to take the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Process Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 23, 2016

Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work

Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Being Noah And Lot Ready Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 29, 2016

The Kingdom of God is here. Jesus tells us that the day of God's vindication will come. That is a reality. The real question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness on the earth when that day comes?

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 (cf. verse 8) Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Psalms 121 Title: Being Noah and Lot Ready Proposition: The Kingdom of God is here, God's vindication will come - the question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness when He returns? INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ's Message To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2016

Christ's message to Ephesus as set forth in Revelation 2:1-7 teaches us that a church may be sound but loveless.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shining Face Of God (Harvest Festival Service)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 2, 2016

The Shining Face of God (Harvest Festival Service) – Psalm 67 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In Gloucester, England, • There is an old-fashioned garden and orchard, • In one corner of which is a little tombstone. On it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Fallen Dragon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2016

Understanding Revelation 12 all depends on what criteria you use to establish when it will (or has) taken place. But once you know WHEN this prophecy is taking place, you can learn a powerful message about God's faithfulness.

OPEN: Many Americans dislike Daylight Savings Time, but back in the early 1800s in America had 1000s of time zones. Back then, every city set their clocks based on when the sun was at “High Noon”. One city might have their clocks set at 12 Noon, while another city several miles away ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Message To Smyrna Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Principles For Harvesters

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A look at the tares among the wheat.

Matthew 13:24-30 KJV Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: [25] But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. [26] But when the blade was sprung up, and brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of The Olive Tree

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Some very valuable lessons come from looking at the traits of the ageless olive tree.

Judges 9:8-9 KJV The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lovingness – The High Price Of Neighbourliness Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2012

The Good Samaritan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates Real Faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two men were drinking in a bar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren