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"The Problem With Churches"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2009

Some ideas of how the church SHOULD be.

“The Problem with Churches” October 20, 2009 “I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Of The Dead Bones

Contributed by David Gresham on Mar 9, 2009

As a Church, are we marching as the army did in Ezekiel to it’s defeat, or are we on fire for God?

THE CHURCH OF THE DEAD BONES Ezekiel 37:1-10 Many times this very scripture has many times touched my life. I have thought."Wow" God can do that? As the prophet spoke dead bones began to move, become clothed with new flesh, and then with the breath of God they stand up and become a great and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018

The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.

The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:3-18, Luke 6:35-36, 2 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

La Dimension Dios – Dimension De Reino

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Mar 20, 2013

El tema del Reino de Dios es clave para entender la presencia del cristiano en este mundo, a fin de aclarar cuál debe ser su manera de ver y vivir en la sociedad Además para aprender cual es el rol ACTIVO que tenemos.

El tema del Reino de Dios es clave para entender la presencia del cristiano en este mundo, a fin de aclarar cuál debe ser su manera de ver y vivir en la sociedad Además para aprender cual es el rol ACTIVO que tenemos. En el Nuevo Testamento se lee sobre el cumplimiento en Jesús de las profecías ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

Have you received a call from God to do something for Him? Has God been calling you? Have you answered the call picked up the hotline from heaven or ignored it-ran from it-didn’t believe it? We need to respond to God’s call by answering the phone and say

The Call Video Illustration: Evan Almighty – His call to build and Ark and His response to Gods call from wingclips.com Thesis: Have you received a call from God to do something for Him? Has God been calling you? Have you answered the call picked up the hotline from heaven or ignored ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is the good shepherd

John 10 JN 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015

When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Take In Two Homeless People? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 13: 1 –25

Hebrews 13: 1 –25 Can You Take In Two Homeless People? 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Is There Not A Cause?" Series

Contributed by Tony Santucci on Nov 9, 2013

This message is dedicated to encouraging people to become active in their churches, including people in the Five Fold Ministry.

David left the house to deliver the corn, bread, and cheese to where the army was. He arrived, and gave them the food. The army was afraid of Goliath the giant. They were hiding. David had a different plan. To him the size of the battle wasn’t the issue. Doing the battle no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29-45

Denomination: Apostolic

Foundations Of Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Discussing the leadership that exists within the church

Foundation of Ministry Christianity 101 Series CCCAG November 10, 2019 Prayer for Veterans and message Scripture- Ephesians 4: 1, 4:11-12 Intro: In 2001 and 2002 I was serving as an interim pastor at the first church I ever attended as an adult. We had some newer believers coming into the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shouldn’t I Trust What The Preacher Says? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 27, 2021

This passage showcases the myriad of problems created when you have self-confident religious leaders. How do we avoid that problem with today's preachers?

OF COURSE I SHOULD: If the preacher is God’s messenger, shouldn’t I trust what he says? - Many presume that they should just trust everything that the preacher says. - This passage is a reminder to us in a myriad of ways that religious leaders aren’t always on point. SO MANY MISTAKES IN THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Home To Reflect

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 22, 2015

Message for our first homecoming Sunday. This is a message to encourage a small church in decline.

We went with the theme this Sunday of a homecoming dinner. So I decided to take a break from our study on our spiritual armor and speak today about coming home. There is something within God’s creatures that drives them to go back to a place they call home. We see it in salmon, which spend ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Open The Doors Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014

Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Shepherd Scholar Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2019

Paul was both a shepherd and a scholar. Loving care mixed with solid deep teaching is still God’s ideal environment for Christian maturity.

The Shepherd Scholar (Romans 1:8-17) 1. A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 29:22, Habakkuk 2:4, Isaiah 29:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Are We Supposed To Treat Our Enemies? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 19, 2021

We are children of God. God commands us to love our enemies. Taking vengeance on those who wrong us is a normal natural human attitude. As Christians, loving our enemies serves as one of the most powerful witnessing tools.

We are children of God. God commands us to love our enemies. Taking vengeance on those who wrong us is normal natural human attitude. As Christians, loving our enemies, serves as one of the most powerful witnessing tools. God calls us to be salt and light, to stand out in the crowd displaying ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:34, Matthew 7:16, John 3:17, Romans 5:8-10