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Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025

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The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Acts 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

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A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Vibrant Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 8, 2006 READ Rev.3:1-6 The ache in the chest wasn’t particularly bad. It wasn’t the fierce, crushing pain that usually signals a heart attack, (like in the movies)… but it was bad enough to wake me up from a deep ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Homosexuality A Legitimate Lifestyle?

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Nov 14, 2006

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This is a message of love, compassion and hope for those who are caught in the sin of homosexuality.

IS HOMOSEXUALITY A LEGITIMATE LIFESTYLE? Romans 1:26-32 BTCC 3/2/03 IMAG: VIDEO FOX REPORT – 2:22 BEGIN: “But first on Fox Tonight, the hit Broadway musical ‘Rent’ debuts in Owensboro tonight.” Members of the Trinity Baptist Church holding signs: DYKES SATANS WHORES THIS WAY TO HELL FAGS BURN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Right, Finishing Wrong Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2002

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We are to live in grace.

STARTING RIGHT, FINISHING WRONG Galatians 3:1-5 S: Legalism Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: We are to live in grace. ?: Why? KW: Assertions TS: We will find in Galatians 3:1-5, two assertions that explain why we are to live in grace. The ____ assertion that explains why we are to live in grace ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

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Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

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A biblical view of how to handle sexual immorality in the church.

Sexual Immorality in the Church 1 Corinthians 5 I’ve wrestled with two different and opposing intuitions. I’m talking about when you see a friend making a big mistake that could really hurt them and others. Have you ever felt a nudging that you were supposed to say something? Then on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prayer That Realigns Our Lives Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 16, 2019

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The Prayer that Realigns our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2019

The Prayer that Realigns our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2019 #30 in series Luke 11:1-4 Intro Today we continue in our series on Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. We’ve seen that central to who Jesus is and what he is doing… is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewed Vision

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

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This New Year’s Eve sermon challenges believers to reflect on perseverance through hardship and to anchor their goals not just in ambition, but in the eternal path, presence, and pleasures found in Christ.

Not Giving Up As I was preparing for today, I just want to share with you where my heart was yesterday as I was preparing for this morning: we had a hundred opportunities this year to quit. We had a hundred opportunities to quit on Jesus. Maybe you were disappointed and you clung to him. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 119:103-105, John 14:6, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001

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We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Submit? To Him?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2001

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A Biblical perspective on feminism.

This morning begins our Christian Home Emphasis. We are taking the next six weeks to study what God has to say about living the Christian life in the Christian home. Our beginning point is to investigate the Biblical perspective on feminism. For starters we read two texts; one makes the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Drawing Lines And Little Boxes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2001

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Be careful what lines you cross and whose box you jump into.

Drawing Lines and Little Boxes Recently I was described as one who draws lines all through their sermons. I was also told that I have a very small theological box and it was easy to surmise that neither comment was meant to be a compliment or to affirm that these were traits to hold on to and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized In The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

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Martin Luther said, “baptism is something we do in the church one day, but it takes the rest of our lives to finish. In baptism we have new life in Christ, but as babes who are brought to its waters continue to grow, we too must continue to grow, to obe

Baptized in the Spirit Matthew 3__1-17 ADVENT II Second Sunday in Advent (A) the kingdom of heaven is at hand Isaiah 11:1-10 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Time

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2006

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A close look at how much time we spend with God. (Joshua - Sun Stand Still)

INTRODUCTION – PREACHING PREDICAMENT I have known about preaching today for quite a little while now as its been on the roster for a couple of weeks -. But boy have I struggled with what to preach on. From grace to eternity, from Jesus to Jehoshophat, from Genesis well ok I must admit not quite ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wounded Friend (4) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 26, 2005

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Friendship is a deeper relationship than the world can offer, or wants to offer. Yet, that is what Jesus offers us. He offers to become our friend.

What are Friends for? Chapter Four The Wounded Friend Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. A good bus driver is one that follows the traffic laws, looks ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seasoning The Season Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

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The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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