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"Can You Let It Go?" - A Message To Ministers From A Lay Person

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 2, 2014

This message is intended to encourage ministers who are afraid of losing what is good or who are burdened by what is bad.

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 16, 2015

what the true meaning of Christmas is, how it has been lost.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS JOHN 3:16-19 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: Charismatic

I Am The Son Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2015

The first statement that Jesus makes is an assertion that everything that the God the Father does, He does, and everything He does is also done by the Father. The only possible conclusion is not lost, to the religious leaders Jesus is claiming to be God.

I am the Son of God John 5:19-30 Monte T. Brown October 27, 2013 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist 1. The Father and I are the same. John 5:19-18 Jesus ruffled the feathers of the Jews when he basically claimed that the Father and I are one. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Taxing Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A reminder to live as a people set apart by God, for God, and for the people; instead of being a people of, by, and for the world.

INTRO This morning, we’re going to dove-tail onto last week’s message. Okay, now if you remember from last week, the Pharisees asked Jesus by “what authority are you doing these things” — these things being the healing the crippled and the lame, feeding the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

“has The Cross Changed Your World?”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

Prior to the Cross of Christ and the rise of Christianity, human life was considered expendable.

What is the most important thing to come out a mine? Some might say gold, others silver and still others diamonds. The most important thing to come out of a mine is…the miner. Prior to the Cross of Christ and the rise of Christianity, human life was considered expendable. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 17, 2011

We have many traditions celebrated during Christmas, where did they come from? Are they scriptual? In this sermon we discuss the Star, the Magi, and the Christmas tree, but they are nothing without Christ, Keep Christ in Christmas

Keep Christ in Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 There are many traditions related to Christmas time. Some are Bible based and some are not. Last week we discussed the origins of the date, and of Santa Claus, today I wish to discuss The Star, The Magi, and the Christmas Tree. 1. The Star: a. Some think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things About The Christmas Story We May Have Missed

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011

A sermon on 7 Things About the Christmas Story We May Have Missed based on Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 (Outline and material adapted from Joe McKeever at: http://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/10-things-about-the-christmas-story-you-may-have

Introduction: There are things from the Christmas story that many get wrong, out of order or assume to be true when it might not be the case. “The cattle are lowing” in Away in a Manger, there is no indication there were cattle in the stable or anywhere nearby. “The First ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands Love

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011

This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs. Tradition-Madman To Missionary

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

Mental disorders vs spiritual disorders

Tradition: Mental/Emotional/Behaviorial disorders are common among people of today Truth: Spiritual disorders are common among people of today In Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Dozen Desires

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 24, 2009

David’s hunger for the Word is examined

‘David’s Dozen Desires’ In Psalm 119 David reveals his heart’s intent by requesting the Lord to work in his life through the Word of God over six dozen times. His most frequent desire was for the Lord to ‘quicken’ him with the Word of God. This has been the desire of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transfiguration

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

This is an amazing account of those 3 disciples seeing for themselves the glory of the Lord

Mt 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, Mt 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light Transfiguration This is an amazing account of those 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 12, 2011

The sermon is based upon the life of Jospeh and his ability to allow grace to be the rule of his life.

Gen 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, and he made a richly ornamented robe for him. Joseph multiplied the hatred by telling his dreams and in those dreams he shared that his parents and his brothers would bow to him.(Gen 37:5-11). Out of jealously and hatred the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Walking Humbly With Thy God

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 2, 2011

In Micah 6:8 we see a blueprint for Walking Humbly With Thy God.

Walking Humbly With Thy God In Micah 6:8 we find a blueprint for the right relationship with God. We will find out what God requires of us. And we will discover the blessings of walking humbly with God. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah Encounters God

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Sep 10, 2011

A look at Elijah and the events on Mount Horeb as recorded in 1 Kings 19.

Lesson on 1 Kings 19 by Rodney Langley September 2, 2011 Introduction and Background Elijah was a prophet of God who proclaimed the word of God during the reign of the wicked king Ahab and his wicked wife Jezebel. In the previous chapter, we see Elijah going up against the prophets of Baal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ