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Who Is The Greatest Person In This Church?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

A close look at what Jesus considered greatness.

Who is the Greatest? Who is the greatest person in this church? That should be an easy question to answer if we use our culture’s criteria of greatness. In our society greatness is decided with three measuring rods: • Money • Beauty and • Brains All we would need to do is submit our financial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Activism: Can Christianity Survive The New Cultural Attitudes?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11.

Can Christianity survive the modern cultural attitudes? The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11. We've put up with a lot in the United States. Many decisions have been made, and many changes have occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021

Freedom from the Power of Sin.

December 12, 2020 Last week we learned how to Experience Salvation in a personal way: • We sense our need. • We acknowledge our sinfulness. • We repent and seek forgiveness. • We accept Christ’s sacrifice for us. Today we will go a step further by growing in Jesus. Transformation – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 5:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Majestic Is Your Name

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 12, 2023

Psalm 8 warms our hearts with sweeping thoughts and words about the majestic of God.

LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fierce Urgency Of Now

Contributed by Rohan Diedrick on May 18, 2008

This sermon was inspired by a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King in 1967. It deals with the fact that humanity is indeed running out of time when it comes to his eternal security. There is an urgent call for us to awake from our slumber because as Dr

The Fierce Urgency of Now Romans 13:11-14 Before we get started let me give you a little background on the topic. I must first of all confess that I was not the creative genius behind this topic, Dr Martin Luther King was. I must also confess that the first time I heard it was not from a quote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by David Watters on Apr 3, 2005

The week after the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus was a time that the Disciples were struggling to find their continued purpose. Having breakfast with Jesus can be very enlightening to us today.

Sermon: Having Breakfast with Jesus Scripture: John 21: 1-19 Good morning. Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, McDonald’s, Beiderman’s or just right at home…there’s nothing like a good breakfast. Sometimes laying in bed sleeping soundly, the next breath and your nostrils fill with the pungent aroma of frying ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

"By A Man Came Life"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2005

Death came by one. Life came by one.

“But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive.” This letter of Paul’s to the church in Corinth is full ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Source Of Our Confidence" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon 12 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Don't Forget

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message focusing on the magnificent benefits of our salvation and the need to not ever forget them.

“Don’t Forget” Psalm 103 Introduction This is considered one of the most beautiful expressions in all the Scripture. It aptly and passionately communicates the glorious gospel message. Many of the phrases in this psalm are familiar as they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mediocre Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 10 in series dealing with Laodocia and the mediocrity.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Mediocre Church” I. Prologue 1:1-20 The Prologue in chapter one records what John the aging Apostle saw (and heard) including a manifestation of Jesus far different that what John had known previously. The theme of the book describes the time of Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Simple Instructions On Serious Issues

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Simple instructions on serious issues (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 27-32. ill: • When men were manning the barricades in Moscow in 1917, • And preparing to fire the first shots of a world revolution, Church dignities were holding a meeting in the same city, • For the specific purpose of deciding; • What colour of robes were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

Light The Fire Again

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

As the disciples waited for the "fire of heaven" to fall on them, they waited with expectation and preparation. It was not sitting still. I was getting ready. We as believers need to be engaged in the same preparation for God to work in us.

Light The Fire Again Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff This is a church on fire This is a Holy Spirit place It is our burning desire to lift up Jesus name Let fire burn in every heart To light the way defeat the dark Let the flame of love burn higher This is a church - This is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was Sick Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

6th in this series. Concept borrowed from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A Study of Matthew 25 and how the church can put it into practice.

Intro: Matthew 25:34-40 Being sick is one set of circumstances every one of us can relate to. I don’t care who you are, you’ve been sick, or are sick, or are about to be sick. It’s just a fact of life. One of the first questions we start asking when someone gets sick is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 16, 2015

Jesus didn't always do things the way people expected Him to, including healing. Sometimes Jesus' healing was painful because it required people to face truth about themselves that people just don't like to face.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK As we look at our world today, we realize that many people carry incredible burdens. Hearts are broken from disappointments & betrayal. Stress, loneliness, & anxiety are rampant. Addiction to alcohol & drugs is at an all time ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Keys To Grow In Your Authority - Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

Spiritual Warfare - Part 3 12 Keys to Growing in Spiritual Authority (A) Eph. 6:12 You and I are engaged in a multidimensional war that is being intensely, intentionally, intelligently and incessantly waged all around us in the invisible realm. I say multidimensional because it is being fought on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other