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Believe 21 - Love Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

The final 10 weeks cover Christian virtues, most from the Fruit of the Spirit. Today is Love.

Believe 21: Love April 12, 2015 1 John 4:7-21 In her famous song, Tina Turner said “love is nothing more than a second hand emotion.” Of course, the Beatles told us, “all you need is love.” While Elvis said, “love me tender.” Of course, the best love song of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Appreciation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 10, 2015

Motherhood is one of the most influential, powerful truths in the universe. When all is said and done, when we stand in eternity. If your a Christian, it is very likely, it was the prayer of your mother that touched the heart of God, that moved Him to grant favor in your life.

Title: Mother Appreciation Theme: Enjoying God's Gift To Children Topic: A Compilation of Short Truths - That Warms the Heart Introduction: Today, let us just do something appreciative, something truthful and intriguing to the heart in regard to the value of a mother. Proposition: I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woman, Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Looks at Jesus' words, “Woman, Behold Your Son”

“Woman, Behold Your Son” John 19: 25-27 Jesus uttered seven sayings on the cross, three of them before darkness, one of them during darkness and one after darkness had completely fallen. Today’s saying occurs before the darkness has fallen. The first utterance, “Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Happy Birthday Herod!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016

Herod had a birthday party, but ended up paying for it instead of receiving. It's a story of unforgiveness, a seductive dance, and a well-intentioned man who by compromise was pulled into grave sin.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEROD! Mk. 6:17-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eulogy--Arthur Swaney Iv

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014

This is the eulogy of a young man who was killed during a robbery attempt. I don't know if he was saved or not, but he did have the opportunity to hear the truth of the gospel during his life.

Arthur Roderick Swaney IV (10-10-2014) The world was a different place in 1993 when Arthur Roderick Swaney IV was sent into the world by the hand of God to make a difference in the lives of people. Whether we know it are not, the Scriptures tell us that all of us are put together in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abasalom: When Bitterness Consumes Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message examines how unresolved bitterness destroyed Abasalom's life.

In the United States it is quite common for those in power to make the headlines for all the wrong reasons. There’s nothing that seems to catch our attention like a good political scandal. There are several of these scandals that are forever etched in our minds. We were brought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doors

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Doors represent either opportunities or obstacles. Day by day we are dealing with entering and exiting.

Doors I. Introduction When you begin to actually survey, examine, take stock of life you suddenly realize that when you boil it down and get it down to the very basic reality you find that on a day to day basis life simply boils down to doors. We are constantly dealing with doors. We are dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Compassion & Provision Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 19, 2012

Sometimes in our zeal of serving God we begin to take the reigns and can actually not really trust and rely on Jesus for the very work He has called us to.

Some Christians find themselves in a never ending quest to earn the right to deserve their relationship with God. We feel so bad about ourselves and feel that God had to do so much to save us that we need to spend our lives trying really hard to please Him so He’ll feel better about what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moses Meets God Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Aug 27, 2012

The third in this series in which Moses meets God at Mt.Sinai and becomes the great law-giver.

“Moses Meets God” Text: Exodus 3:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction I want to continue our series of lessons this morning on Mountaintop Experiences. The first was “Noah’s New Beginning” on the Mountains of Ararat. Then, on May the 20th, our lesson was “Living by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers For Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursuing The Call Part 3 Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our journey through the book of Acts, we come to a remarkable part f the story of Paul’s missionary journeys. He was an influencer for the kingdom of God and everywhere he went the place was never the same.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 3 Dr. Tom Bartlett JUNE 23, 2019 Acts 17:1-15 OUTLINE TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN A call to influence your world will include. . . MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was ...read more

Denomination: Other

Jesus Christ And His Teachings Never Change

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

We face troubling times, not the least of which is the challenge of raising our children as Christians in a world crazed by hedonism, secularism and lack of moral and ethical moorings. There is stability to be found in Jesus.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Hebrews 13:8, we read, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is one of the most powerful verses in all the Scriptures, and one that most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Dem Bones Are Gonna Rise Again Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2019

God asked Ezekiel "Can these bones live?" And they did. What did that vision mean then, and what does it mean to us today?

(We began with this dramatic reenactment of the Ezekiel 37 passage found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lKpzzOEhyY) What you just saw was a powerful reenactment of the vision that God gave to Ezekiel (the video showed a view of the valley of bones being bought to life while a narrator read ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Journey

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding Rest Among The Crowds

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 10, 2019

We often pride ourselves in our work ethic, but we are addicted to work! This sermon takes a look at our need to find rest in the midst of a chaotic world and a myriad of responsibilities; using Jesus' practice of finding rest as our example.

IMMEDIACY IN MARK When we read the Gospel of Mark, we read a story moving at breakneck speed. Mark is the shortest gospel, and in it we don’t find a genealogy, or narratives from his childhood, or even much of a prelude before Jesus is baptized. And once he is baptized, it seems like he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Nazarene