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Transformed By Truth: A King And Priest Forever Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024

Melchizedek appears only briefly in Genesis but plays a critical role in the story of faith. In Melchizedek, we see a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate King and eternal High Priest.

Transformed by Truth: A King and Priest Forever Genesis 14:18-20 (NLT): “And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought Abram some bread and wine. Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7:17, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samuel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2022

Samuel is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the period of the biblical judges to the institution of a kingdom under Saul and again in the transition from Saul to David.

SAMUEL Born before 1070 BCE Died 1012 BCE · Ramah in Benjamin (traditional) Venerated in Judaism · Christianity · Islam Feast · August 20 (Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran & Roman Catholicism) · July 30 (Armenian Apostolic Church) · 9 Paoni (Coptic Orthodox Church) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Really Mean To Love God? Psalm 63 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 20, 2025

Some say loving God simply means to obey him, serve him, or be committed to him. But what role do emotions play. Must we have emotional affection for God?

Psalm 63:1-11 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because ...read more

Good Works Or Good Grief

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

What part do good works play in the Christian life? We're not saved by them (thank the Lord), but is it important to do them? And what qualifies as good works anyway?

Opening Illustration: giving to charities (Salvation Army) during Christmas season Notice in this passage that everything mentioned is God’s doing, except the very last phrase. We are to be zealous of good works. Zealous (Gr. zelotes)—most eagerly desirous of a thing As we look at this survey ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Grow! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore the power of unity, the beauty of diversity, and the journey of maturity in the body of Christ, emphasizing the unique role each believer plays in glorifying God and building up the church.

Good morning, church! Today’s message is about unity, diversity, and maturity, three essential elements that enable us to thrive as a body of believers. As Rick Warren once said, "We are created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family, and none of us can fulfill God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Topics: Christian Growth, Coming Together

Church Is Not A One Man Show

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 3, 2025

We all have a part to play in our church or fellowship. To find out what it is we need to i) prayer ii) read our Bible and iii)m have fellowshop

Sermon: The Church is not a “one man show” As I was thinking about the sermon for today, I was struck by the thought that the Church is not a “one man show” God calls us to be a community – and the Church has no passengers. As our Bishops often remind us – our baptism is a calling to ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

Sermon from Matthew 16 exploring the identity of Jesus

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Matthew 16:13-16) Pastor Jeff Williams 11-25-07 A Question Can Change Your Direction In college, I was a member of the “honors student association.” Before you get too impressed, let me assure you that there was nothing honorable about my involvement in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty, Pride And Gratitude

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

God help us not be prideful about what we've accomplished but rather reflect a spirit of gratitude.

Introduction: You have a problem * God's ways work I teach how to handle money according to what the Bible says as best I can figure out. I've done that for approaching 30 years now. I've studied the Scriptures. I've had all the arguments. I've had all the criticisms. I have all the people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homes That Are Joyful Series

Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013

“Why is a personal relationship with Christ the foundation for a joyful home?” It's because Christ is the source of our joy.

You may be single, but today’s message will help to point you in the right direction should you get married and have kids in the future. You may be older or widowed. These principles are ones that you can pass along to your kids and to your grandchildren. The family is under attack from all ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

America is adrift without a moral standard, a moral anchor, and until we get back to the word of God, we’re going to get further and further away from God’s standard.

INTRODUCTION During World War II when the Nazis were bombing London, there was an Anglican Church that had a statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched on their lawn. The caption below the statue read, “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden.” As the bombs fell, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

(This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Churchology 101-The Beginning

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

This series is not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor is it designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues related to the church. Rather these messages are intended to look at the church and the role it plays in the l

Last week we began our series of messages entitled Churchology 101. And we said that this series is not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor is it designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues related to the church. Rather these messages are intended to look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Provide Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 11, 2006

AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH GOD, LET US EMBRACE THE FACT THAT THE MORE SERIOUS WE BECOME IN SERVING GOD, THE MORE WE SET OURSELVES UP TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (4/5); GOD WILL PROVIDE LEVITICUS 10:12-15; MATTHEW 6:11 BREAD OF HEAVEN . . . THEME SONG – CHILDREN OF ISRAEL . . . FOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT . . . SUSTAINED: 40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS MANNA – HEAVEN ROCKS – WATER FOUNTAINS SANDALS . . . SIMPLY PUT: GOD WAS ISRAEL’S ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican