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The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Contending for the faith.

Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon; From Despondency To Defiance

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 7, 2013

Gideon is a good example of despondency. He was so terrorized by the Midianites that he threshed wheat in a winepress—the worst place for that task.

Gideon; From Despondency to Defiance Judges 6:1-7:23 Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A phrase in verse 34 especially describes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Energized For Victorious Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006

Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Word To The Wise On Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2013

God calls us to live righteous lives. But Romans tells us that no one is righteous. So, God wants to me to be righteous. I want to be righteous... but no one is righteous so I can’t be righteous. How can that possibly make sense?

OPEN: Back in 1929, Chicago had a problem. In fact, the tentacles of that problem infested much of the nation around Chicago. The problem had a name. And that name was Al Capone. Capone was a criminal. A wicked man who literally ran the city of Chicago. He owned most of the politicians and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Always Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2020

Even in dire circumstances and the upending of God’s good plan for the world, He has a plan, and He provides the grace that makes a way for salvation. We can be thankful for His plan and His grace (of which Jerry will expand on at the end of this month.

God Always Has A Plan Jeffery Anselmi / General Worst Year Ever / Hope / Genesis 3:14–21 The year 2020 has not treated us well. It’s been a terrible year; what do we have to be thankful for? This four-week series explores what we as Christians can be grateful for, even in hard circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden Option- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 21, 2018

We need to look to God to find our hidden options.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP FROM DEFIANCE • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes we can find ourselves in a situation that seems impossible, a situation of which it is hard to see a good way out. • When we face the opportunity to make decisions in life, have you ever been paralyzed so much by the situation you did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2022

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular promises that Christians love. And yet there are theologians who reject the idea that Christians have any hope from that promise. Why do these theologians believe that, and are they right?

Down through the years, baseball has had some exciting players. One of the most colorful, was a St. Louis Cardinal pitcher by the name of Dizzy Dean. One teammate noted that "When ole Diz was out there pitching … it was a regular three-ring circus. Everybody was wide awake and enjoying being ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Do In Remembrance Of Me: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2024

Why do we come to church this Thursday night? What are we to remember?

This Do in Remembrance of Me Luke 22:1–20 NKJV Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Highway

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 23, 2002

A guide to victorius living using the vision of Isaiah

The Highway Isaiah 35; 8 “And a highway will be there, it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. Vs 9 No lion will be there nor any ferocious beast get up on it; they will not be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: *other

Learn To Sing A New Song

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Apr 15, 2003

Learn to see and live your life in a new way

Psalm 98:1-9 The main idea of this sermon this morning is that it is time for us to break out of our rut and learn to sing a new song with shouts of joy. Some of you are singing the same song that you have sung for years and years – in a rut and you need to break out: key is to learn to sing a new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sheep Need Shepherds

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

We need elders who are willing to stand up and speak the truth when the truth is needed. Men who aren’t worried about their image, but concerned about the direction of the church. Men who are looking to build up the body and not themselves.

Sheep Need Shepherds (Church Elders Needed) Introduction: Two weeks ago = Jesus, Lord & Savior, perfect leader Last week = 12 apostles, ordinary men, unqualified leaders This week, according to the title of the sermon, Sheep Need Shepherds, we will look at the need that we as a church have, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come On In Children, It's Suppertime!

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 9, 2006

Lord’s Supper message on how much plan, preparation and love Christ put into this special meal.

Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:14-15 Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins.” Have you ever made big plans for a holiday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-15

"It Is Time To Seek The Lord . . .”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 29, 2007

Seeking God, Finding God, Discovering God is the greatest Adventure we can experience.

"It Is Time to Seek the Lord . . .” A woman had two little boys who were driving her to the edge of despair. They were into everything, non-stop. And they were mischievous as well. One day she decided to take them to her pastor. Maybe he could succeed where she had failed. The pastor wanted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Campaigner And Peoples’ Attitude Towards Him

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 26, 2011

Jesus' desire to have a private and one-to-one chat with us

The Great Campaigner and Peoples’ Attitude towards Him Introduction I am sure many of you have met a campaigner or a promoter either out there in the community as you go about your private or official business or you may have come their way on the phone- chatting with you; in a bid to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"I Can Live By A New Power” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 10, 2011

I can live life on a higher level by the same power by which Jesus was raixsed from the dead - the power of the Holy Spirit.

In the first message in this series, we considered how, through our Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection, we can appropriate the forgiveness made available by His sacrifice and be reconciled to God and be made a new person. I am now identified with Christ, and in Him, I am in a position to live as a ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist