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Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005

This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

(Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Division

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

It’s just one passage, but it has so much to teach us about the Holy Spirit!

Ephesians 4:30 Pentecost 12 B Rev. Charles Degner August 14, 1994 I knew I would be on vacation most of this week. So the day before I left for vacation, I pulled an old sermon out of the files to use when I got back. I should know better by now. Old sermons are like apples. The ones ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words in this passage.

“COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:1-31 There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words we have just read in this passage. One of the reasons being is that they are eternal truths. They will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

The Harvest

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 28, 2002

Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to the heart of God. In this passage Christ shares His burden with His Disciples.

Introduction: · This account is repeated in Mark 4, Luke 10 and John 4. · Jesus is trying to impress upon the hearts of His Disciples the importance of world-wide missions · Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to God’s heart · He had been preaching, teaching and healing all day · He shared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007

In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living In His Rest

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

You can have a resurrected life characterized by peace and contentment. This passage of scripture tells you how.

Life Raised and at Rest Rev. Sean D. Lester April 20, 2003 Introduction: A. The Israelites were birthed from Egypt for the purpose of becoming a new nation of holy people in the land occupied by sinful people. B. The journey from Egypt was supposed to be short. They would enter the new country ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Double Deliverance - Plus One

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

This passage teaches that I have been delivered, that I am being delivered, and that someday I will be delivered.

"DOUBLE DELIVERANCE - PLUS ONE" II. COR. 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us ; DEF. OF DELIVERANCE: De – from - libera – to set free Greek "huromai" to drag out of danger A. THE TITLE: This passage teaches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Business As Usual

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture.

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank, I would imagine, in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture. Daniel, was brought as a teenager-captive, to Babylon. At the setting of this text Daniel is nearly 90 years old. A whole lot of changes have taken places. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21, Philippians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems With Playing God Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001

This passage deals with how pride tends to cause us to play God and the problems that go along with that.

"Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For The Family

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This passage looks at the first divine institution for humanity which is marriage which is to set the course for a human family.

“GOD’S DESIGN FOR THE FAMILY” GENESIS 2:18-25 1. The LORD’s COMPASSION for Adam in that he was alone and incomplete. (v. 18) Genesis 1:26-28; 5:2; 32:24; Exodus 14:12; 18:14, 18; Leviticus 13:46; Numbers 11:14, 17; Joshua 22:20; Ruth 3:1; Job 7:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Isaiah 49:21; Mark 1:24; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Warning! Believer Beware Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

"WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contamination Of A Nation

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 11, 2005

The passage helps us to undersatnd that we need to make a clear decision about who we will serve

Contamination of a Nation “Salt Water Intrusion” Scripture Reference: James 3:10-12 (KJV) James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fresh Start. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that uses the passages around Jesus’ Resurrection to explore what we need to make a fresh start/.

A Fresh Start. Every now and then in life we have to make a fresh start> Sometimes we choose a fresh start. It might be a new financial plan A new fitness regeme A new job A new family member – Sometimes the fresh start chooses us. I might get fired from my job. I might be left a fortune in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed