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The Need Of The Church Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2020

If you sat down and asked what does the church need today, what would be your answer? A lot of times we think of the material things, but God is more interested in the people that make up the church. What are the needs of the people? I hope to answer that question for us all.

The 2nd and 3rd chapters of Revelation, tell us of real churches in real places. These churches also are representative of different ages of church history. The Laodicean church is a description of this church age. The church that is neither cold nor hot. A church that was rich and said it had need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesser Of Evils (Or Choose Your Sinner)

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Sep 6, 2024

Since we are getting close to Election Day and there's a lot of discussion about Christians voting and whether or not Christians should vote for certain candidates and how Christians should vote on the various issues and initiatives that appear on the ballot I thought I would share this.

Since we are getting close to Election Day and there's a lot of discussion about Christians voting and whether or not Christians should vote for certain candidates and how Christians should vote on the various issues and initiatives that appear on the ballot I thought I would share this. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Romans 13:1-7, Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 14:35, Acts 25:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Well, The Women, And The Wait Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 18, 2025

We all have unsettled issues in our hearts. Some want to put a lot of time and distance between these unresolved issues, even a change of scenery, which may be necessary to get some clarity. I believe God wants us to identify these issues and work through them.

The Well, the Women, and the Wait Genesis 29:1-30 16 Feb 2025 Last week, Scott spoke from Genesis 28 where Jacob was running from his brother Esau who was planning to kill him because he took the family blessing and inheritance that he was expecting to get. Jacob was on the run as a fugitive, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Successful Nobody

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2021

This is a rewrite of Glenn Pease's fine message. It talks about many of the un-named people in the Bible who played such big roles in the events of the New Testament. We think of ourselves as nobodys, but that's not what Heaven thinks! You have a lot to give.

HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL NOBODY John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY LIFE IS CONFUSING TO MANY 1. A librarian commented concerning a woman just leaving her desk that she could get more out of a mystery novel than anyone she knew. "How is that?" asked her co-worker. 2. She replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"My Sheep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 12, 2005

It’s when the fish opens his mouth that he gets caught. We can learn a lot from God’s creatures. Another great example is the lesson we all can learn from the relationship of the Shepherd & his Sheep. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction It’s so intresting how God takes a little story and teaches with it some of life’s greatest lessons. E.G. As Jesus sat and talked with the multitudes it was never without the complainers. While planting the truth of the Gospel in the hearts of those willing to listen, He speaks a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious metal—let’s sa

September 4, 2005 FORGIVEN TO FORGIVE Matthew 18:21-35 Once upon a time a great king was ruling over his kingdom. In that kingdom, there was a high ranking government official who owed the king a lot of money—10,000 talents to be exact. Today’s equivalent would be 9 million ounces of precious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Lifts Us Up

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?

Jesus Lifts Us Up John 15:1-5 by S. M. Henriques Have you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Bonds Of Debt

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Jul 18, 2007

The Bible talks about debt, the Bible says that debt is a source of pain. Would you agree with that? That debt is a source of pain. It’s a pain for me. It’s a pain for you. And fortunately, the Bible has a lot to say about how we can deal with thi

Some great resources from Nelson Searcy are available to you by following the links given below: Free Sermon Page (updated each month with new free sermons) http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=152 Sermon Series available for purchase (including sermon audio ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Our Debts Just As (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 24, 2023

In part two of this message we will answer 3 questions: Why we should forgive our debtors? What we should not do with our hurt? How to forgive our debtors?

“Forgive Us Our Debts As...” Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this... AND MGCC – I want to let you know right out of the gate, THAT - we are going to be diving into some serious truth this morning. TRUTHS - that many of us would rather not deal with. TRUTHS - that most of us would prefer were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Posture Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2016

Use your influence to make an impact for the preborn.

The Posture of Growing Exodus 1:15-2:10 Rev. Brian Bill January 16-17, 2016 Pray Play Brit Hume Commentary on Abortion We stand with thousands of other churches this Sanctity of Life weekend and proclaim that human life begins at conception and is therefore worthy of protection. This Friday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Of Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Paul is writing to these Ephesians and some say this that in this book he's condensing the book of Romans

Ephesians 1:1-14 The first message Let’s begin with an easy question? Who wrote most of the New Testament? Yes, the answer is Luke. Paul wrote the most books but Luke actually wrote more words when he wrote the books of Luke and Acts. Now, this book of Ephesians begins like the rest of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Experiments In Forgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 11, 2021

In Matthew 5:38-42 we see Jesus presenting us God’s standard as an Experiment for us in Forgiving. Jesus outlines: 1) The Principle of Mosaic Law (Matthew 5:38), and gives four illustrations on: 2) The Perspective of Divine Truth (Matthew 5:39-42).

Matthew 5:38-42 [38]"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'[39] But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Other

Revisit Your Ministry

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013

Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Out Of 2013

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 29, 2012

Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people.

MAKING THE MOST OF 2013 Ephesians 5:15-17 Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people. INTRODUCTION: Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Art In The Heavens Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 28, 2023

As we unpack these 5 words from the Lord's Prayer we will see the great truths that: God is great, God is near, and that there is always more going on than our mere eyes can see.

Who Art In The Heavens Matthew 6:9 Dismiss Grove KIDZ MGCC 2000 years ago… While doing life with Jesus, His guys saw Jesus do something that really blew them away! NOW – at first glance it is not what we would think it would be… UNDERSTAND – it was not the walking on water, the opening of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ