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We Believe In ... Jesus Christ Our Lord Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 10, 2007

The life and ministry of Jesus Christ

Introduction The impact of Jesus on history is eloquently captured in a short literary piece entitled One Solitary Life. Perhaps you’ve heard it before. It reads this way: “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the Child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Have To Celebrate Our Birthday?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014

To show that JESUS CHRIST needs to be the Center of every human celebration - birthday, death, anniversaries, mother's day, father's day, etc.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have to celebrate our birthday? Optional. We have to celebrate CHRIST's birthday in us. Rather celebrate our spiritual birthday, if we have to do this, make our spiritual birthday more extravagant or make JESUS CHRIST the Center of every celebration. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Our Faith During The Hard Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 26, 2022

We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It's difficult even to think of joy in those trying moments, yet James wrote that believers should consider trials joyous.

Hard times. We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It may be a financial loss that caused the hard times. It may be a job loss that caused the financial loss. It may be a relational loss - breaking up with someone we thought would be a lifelong friend. When these hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Circumstances Can Rob Us Of Our Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 4, 2008

We must be careful to not allow circumstances to steal from us the joy that Jesus freely gives us.

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS SERMON: CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ROB US OF OUR JOY READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 INTRO: We follow Jesus who, in the shadow of Calvary, explained to his followers, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”- John 15:11. This “joy” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7a Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 12, 2012

This message focuses on the song "His Grace Is Greater" by Larnelle Harris.

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7A His Grace Is Greater By: Larnelle Harris Scripture: John 14:27; Phil. 4:7; 4:19; Rev. 21:4; Jer. 29:11 Introduction This morning I will review a song that is very personal to me. This song functions as a reminder of a time in my life when I thought I had my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness Is Healthy Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005

So this morning we are going to talk about proportion in the Christian life. To guide our thoughts our primary text will be Titus 2:11-14.

Holiness is Healthy Titus 2:11-14; 2 Peter 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 Third Sunday of Lent One of the books that in recent years has caused a ruckus inside and outside of the church is The DiVinci Code by Dan Brown. The seed for the story is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005

Paul in this text talks about four fundamental truths that we must understand AND apply to our lives if we are going to be successful in our pursuit of Gold.

GOING FOR THE GOLD TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 9:22-10:13 INTRODUCTION Paul in The 7th chapter of I Corinthians begins to address the specific questions that the church in Corinth had asked him, via the letter that was sent to him while he was in Ephesus, This section opens up with the phrase, "Now for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Two In Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD is always with us, and when we are two talking about Him, He is in our center, our midst, yes, even in the midst of everything.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alone? No. JESUS is always with me. Joshua 1:9 (Amplified Bible) Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Protect And To Serve

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2015

We invited the local Chief of Police to speak to our congregation and to our youth. After his talk, this is the short message we gave to close the service.

TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE That motto is used to describe the original description of our federal government’s purpose. It is primarily to protect "we the people" from those in our society that would hurt us so that Americans can live in the pursuit of happiness. That being said, it would be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4

Denomination: *other

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 28, 2019

We continue our series with Matthew 5:27-30 where Jesus talks about lust and the need to cut sin out of our lives.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part nine) Matthew 5:27-30 Back in the days before automobiles, two preachers met in a certain town. The first asked the second how he was doing. “Furious!” replied the second. “Someone stole my bike and I think it’s one of my church members! I don’t know what to do.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Mark 9:42-48, 2 Peter 2:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need More Woe In Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

The way of woe leads to happiness!

We Need More Woe In Our Lives Don’t worry, be happy was a popular song not so long ago. Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy says, "Happy, happy! Joy, joy!" We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness in our Constitution. The entertainment and travel industries earn billions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, Isaiah 6:5, Job 5:17, Psalm 127:5, Psalm 144:15, Proverbs 3:13, John 13:7, James 5:11, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:14, Mark 8:35, Mark 12:30, Psalm 37:4, Acts 5:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Answer To Our Family Problems

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2009

God wants to help us with our family problems, and here the Lord shows us 5 things to do.

God’s Answer to Our Family Problems Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 20, 2009 *Let me start by saying that this Scripture gives a strong message against divorce. But don’t tune me out if you have gone through a divorce or you are struggling in your marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist