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Investors Lose $1 Trillion In One Day (Can We Lose?)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 11, 2011

When we place our trust in Christ, should we worry that God would have enough strength to keep us? When we sin does that shake the foundation of our salvation?

This was the headline in a news story I saw this week. (NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Investors lost $1 trillion in the stock market Monday as the debt crisis in Europe, lackluster economic news and a downgrade to the U.S. credit rating spark fears of a double-dip recession) Investors placed their wealth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church

The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. No one will deny that the Bible talks about a church. But whose church? Which church? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Greatest Commandment Of All

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 27, 2015

We are to love God with all our lives, including our work. Doing so restricts our activity to the straight and narrow path that God has created for us to walk on. It is the basis of our obedience to God.

A few years ago, Billy Graham answered a letter in his daily newspaper column from someone who was upset that churches and charities don’t pay a cent in taxes. The writer was upset that he had to “pay until it hurts”. In his reply, Dr. Graham said that if all the food banks, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Four Last Things And Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2019

Many today, seeing Western culture disintegrate as it abandons Christian living and teaching, tell us that serious Christians need to flee the cities and establish new Christian communities of virtue.

Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Course 2019 Saints Severinus, Exuperius, & Felician The sources tell us that Marcus Aurelius “was Roman emperor from [AD] 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 24:16

Denomination: Catholic

Rejoicing In The Holy Spirit--Our Names Are Written In Heaven Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2019

We should also rejoice, always. How do you do that when things are going wrong? Trust in God and make an act of thanksgiving for how Our Lord will bring good out of evil.

Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent 2019 St. Francis Xavier To be poor is to be weak. It has ever been thus in this valley of tears. The Torah, the first five books of the OT, clearly tells judges not to consider the wealth or poverty of the people who apply for justice to their courts. But we know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21-24, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Is The Word Christian A Noun Or Verb?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020

We aren't called to be observers but to be doers.

1 John 3:16-19 (NLT) 16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.  This isn't necessarily dying physically for someone but we should be willing to give a part of ourselves for others ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 15:16, James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Demand For A King Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#1] THE DEMAND FOR A KING 1 Samuel 8:1-7 Introduction: The life of Saul, the 1st King of Israel, is a study in contrasts. Saul began his reign in victory, and he ended it in a humiliating defeat. He lost his character, his power, and ultimately, his crown and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shining A Light On Domestic Violence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 25, 2024

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world.

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is a form of abuse that can have long-lasting physical and emotional effects on the victim. In many cases, domestic violence is not just a result of human anger or frustration but also a manifestation of evil ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Mark 16:17

Jesus - The Answer To Our Soul's Discontentment

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on May 7, 2001

The Rich Young Ruler illustrates that when one turns away from Christ he sacrifices that which he really needs to keep that which he only wants.

“Jesus – The Answer to Our Soul’s Discontentment” Mark 10:17-31 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For A New Beginning

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011

"Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Divine Community Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection.

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection. • Never has our world experienced the level of connection that has become possible in just the last 10 years. It’s become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel Leadership Pain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2024

Samuel lived an exemplary life for God and for Israel, but they rejected his leadership for a king and blamed it on his wayward sons! Samuel reveals his leadership pain in chapter 12 and reveals to them what God revealed to him that they are rejecting God not Him.

1 Samuel Chapter 12 – Leadership Pain Series: Never seen before in 2024 – I pray that the Lord will open your eyes and heart to the reality of leadership pain! I also want to say that everyone of you if your choose to lead will expereince leadership pain. Now some of you just decided I am not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way: To The Mission Field Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 3, 2004

Jesus was on a mission! He was a missionary! So were John the Baptist and the Apostles, and when you let Him be Lord and Savior of your life, YOU became a missionary, too!

The Way: To the Mission Field Scripture Reading: John 14:1~6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Belonging

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Why do we need to belong to a local church?

Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Build Series

Contributed by T D on Jan 19, 2011

Jesus tells Peter that the church will be built by Jesus Christ himself.

Series: Solid Rock Choice I Will Build Matthew 16:15-18, John 21:21-22 This week I had this memory pop back into my head of something that happened in the country of Colombia when a few of us were on a mission trip there a few years ago – we were helping with the construction of a tower which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free