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The Great Reversal

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016

Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Members Only Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

It is the grace of God that SAVES us and SUSTAINS us as we live on mission for Him.

Members Only Acts 15:1-35 We’re just 11 days away from the first day of school in Hamilton County! I know our students are SO excited as they can’t wait to get back to waking up early every morning, completing summer reading assignments, homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, exams. Of course what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Being Forces For God And Good

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2007

In the season of Advent we are awakened to be forces for God and good.

Title: Being a Forces for Good and God Text: Romans 13:11-14 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are wakened to be forces for God and good. Context: Romans 13 is a chapter in which the Apostle Paul instructs us on how to live as Christians in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Lives Of Holiness & Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 5, 2005

God has called us to right living in a world that has a lot wrong with it

Last Wednesday evening, a student from ONU joined our group to do an assignment he had for a class. He was supposed to visit a church and then write a report. He found our church through our website and called us to be sure we were meeting. I’d love to read his report. Every day I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Brethren

Mothers Who Mentor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2020

A mom can be a spiritual mentor to her children with or without the help of a dad.

Video Introduction: “Just Like Me” Today, we’re going to look at how a mother and a grandmother mentored a young boy who grew up to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. They did this by spending time with him and by modeling sincere spirituality. Over one hundred years ago, by an act of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 5: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 5 continues to focus on unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 5: Un-forgiveness Part 2 Scriptures: Luke 17:3-4; Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you the fact that we are required to forgive if we want God to forgive us. Jesus taught that God will only forgive our sins (and forget about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timely Support For Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Personal Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 22, 2010

If you claim to belong to Christ your life must reflect change.

May 23, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 4:17-32 Subject: Living the Christ-like Life Title: It’s Personal We’ve been going through the book of Ephesians, one of Paul’s great masterpieces of theology. Last week I shared with you about what Paul says you are “in Christ” and the authority you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To The Ends Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seen, But Not Heard!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

The Bible consistently teaches that Christians are not only to be seen, but also to be heard. If we have the only message that shows how to get back to God, then God forbid we keep that message to ourselves!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but last year there was a talk show in which the guest was contrasting the deaths of Princess Diana & Mother Theresa. One of her comments was, “I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Recognize That! (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003

This is the 2nd part in a two part sermon discussing the necessity of recognition or understanding in language (i.e. tongues) if the hearer is to benefit from what is said.

December 8, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:6-20 “I recognize that!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION There was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Omnipotent Part 1

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001

God is all powerful, but He chooses to limit that power because He is also love.

GOD IS OMNIPOTENT PART 1 Based on Rev. 1:1-8 By Pastor Glenn Pease Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God’s power. For the abuse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2014

What does it mean top be a Christian Patriot?

“I Pledge Allegiance” Matthew 22:15-22 It’s been said that the best way to avoid conflict in any relationship is to avoid talking about religion and politics. There are marriages, in fact, functioning on that premise. And if that is true, I’m in big trouble this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Omnipotent Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

God had the power to win, and His omnipotence is established forever. He can do anything that He wills to do. Thank God there is much He does not will to do, and thank God He is not compelled by His power to do anything contrary to His nature.

Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God's power. For the abuse of power all through history makes this attribute produce ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

The Sermon On The Plain: An Exposition Of Luke 6:17-38

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2019

Jesus calls us to radical discipleship.

The Sermon on the Plain: An Exposition of Luke 6:17-38 Scholars debate whether this sermon is another version of the Sermon on the Mount. It indeed shares a lot of common themes. Scholars who want to diminish the authority of Scripture try to prove that both evangelists copied and arranged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-38, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible