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Don't Just Be A Bush Be A Tree

Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Oct 14, 2016

Many Christians settles at mediocrity of Christians life. Contented with the common activities that common Christians does but I thank God for the few that decided to be more than that. Christians that are decided to go extra mile.

Introduction: Most of the bush stay as bush, they are contented for how tall they can be. But mustard can grow more than a bush, it can grow into a tree. Even ordinary bush could grow into a tree but it will go through tough painful process. As Christian we often become convenient for what we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Be Led Astray!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 23, 2018

#4 out of 2 Peter. In 2:1-10 Peter warns the believers that false teachers will introduce destructive heresies to lead them away from Jesus.

DON’T BE LED ASTRAY! “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020

Last time we took our message from the epistle of 1st Peter where Peter encourages his readers how to respond as they lived in a world that hated them because it hated their Savior.

1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." 1 Pet 4:9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Pet 4:10 As each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"yielding All Things: Doing What It Says On The Package"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2019

A stewardship sermon based on putting our faith into action.

“Yielding All Things: Doing What it says on the Package” James 2:14-26 When I go to toy stores with Owen, I often marvel at how little things have changed since I was a kid. Alongside all the miracles of modern toy science are dozens of things that I remember seeing on store shelves 40 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022

This first talk in a short series is about Liberal Theology and beliefs. The Church is under the greatest attack since the early times with so much denial in an already evil world, also the enemy of the Church. Liberal thinking of denial and rejection is entering the churches.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 1 There is a collection of messages I did with our small church fellowship 7 years ago on the matter of Liberal Theology. Some dangerous ideas and teaching were surfacing among churches (including social aspects), here nationally, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Peter 3:3-7, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 17:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 4:10-11, Psalm 91:11, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 3:22, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Mar 20, 2024

Intro: The miracle that we are going to look at today is the second to last miracle Jesus performed before His crucifixion. What's unique about this miracle is instead of Jesus healing something or making something whole, in this miracle Jesus curses something.

As you heard in our scripture reading Jesus cursed the fig tree *1st SLIDE and then the next day when they went by it again it was dead and withered away. It’s important to understand that this was a sign to the Jews that if they rejected Jesus as their King they would be cursed, of course they did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14, Mark 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Repent

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 23, 2015

To perish, Nineveh thought best not to, when repentance was the discipline to obedience needed to save their souls through forgiveness, to enter in to the salvation plan of God through Christ Jesus, unlike the Galileans and those sinners at Siloam.

REPENT by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 23, 2015) “The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here [“So the people of Nineveh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Friends

How Can The Lord Help You Correctly Respond To Accusations?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations.

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations. Nobody can feel immune from accusations in a world where people rush to be identified as a victim for self-aggrandizing reasons. When someone tries to shift the blame toward you what is your usual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In Genesis: Noah Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 3, 2007

According to the New Testament, the story of Noah includes lessons on faith and salvation, a warning of judgement, and assurance for the Christian.

Jesus In Genesis: Noah Heb. 11:7 INTRO.: ILLUS.: “Everything I need to know I learned from Noah’s ark.” 1. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. 2. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. 3. Don’t listen to critics. Do what has to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle An Adversary Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Dealing with our enemies can be difficult, yet David gives us practical steps on how to handle an enemy in his relationship with Saul

INTRODUCTION, Quite possibly one of the most difficult statements Jesus ever made is found in Matthew 5, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Matt 5:44] That statement is found in the Sermon on the Mount. The verse right before it says you have heard it said, “Love your ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Perplexing Passage

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 5, 2007

A couple possible interpretations of one of the Bible’s most perplexing passages and some valuable lessons we learn from it.

Peter’s Perplexing Passage I P. 3:18-20 INTRO.: There are many difficult passages in the Bible. In fact, Peter says Paul wrote some things hard to understand II P. 3:15, 16. This could also be said of some of Peter’s writings. Especially this passage, regarded by some as the most difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Great Gifts From God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to thos

Intro: If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to those that love God. In this great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Denomination: *other

Six Things About A Local Church Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 1, 2020

When you see some body’s mistake what will be your first sentence. How would you present it?

Six Things about a local church. 1 Corinthians. 1.4—9 Introduction: - When you see some body’s mistake what will be your first sentence. How would you present it? Explain - background of this church - their problem. V.10. Yet see v.1—9. In v.4 Paul thanks God for them. ---See good before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Brethren

A New Commandment (Part 1)

Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." HOW CAN ANYONE, EVEN GOD, COMMAND LOVE? AT LEAST HOW CAN ANYONE COMMAND WHAT MOST OF US CALL LOVE -- THAT EMOTION, THAT FEELING OF ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

2 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-II—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist