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Supernatural Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2024

Demons and Angels - are they real? And if they are, what significance do they play in our lives as Christians?

The US Library of Congress has a list of about 27 categories of Supernatural beings (https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/tgm010399/) and the list included Centaurs Fairies, Ghosts, Ghouls, Mermaids, Monsters, Vampires, Werewolves, and so on. And on that page (where they list all these creatures) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rules Of Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 27, 2003

A look at the book of Levitiucs and the role rules play in our lives.

Rules, anyone here into rules? You know laws, decrees, regulations, whatever it is that you want to call them. If you are here’s the good news the book of Leviticus is full of rules, aren’t you lucky? As a matter of fact rules is just about all Leviticus is about. There is really no story to it, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Godly In A Corupt World

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 15, 2002

This sermon deals with Christians playing Church instead of being the Church.

HOW TO LIVE GODLY IN A CORUPT WORLD 11/11/02 We live in a time that is not like any other that I’ve seen. I know that I’m getting older even though I do not like to admit it. I can remember as a junior in High School working at a full service gas station, (you remember the ones that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: *other

Condeming Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at Pilate and the rolehe played in handing Jesus over to be crucified.

“God and Human Hands” “Condemning Hands” March 13,2005 ***Intro: Video of Jesus before Pilate from “The Passion” Pilate was the Roman Procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. Judea was an imperial province which meant it was under the control of the emperor, Tiberius, directly. Pilate would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Just Wait Until The Men Come Back

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jun 24, 2007

The role that men play in true worship is essential to the survival of the church.

The city has been burned down to it’s very foundation. Once proud, solid structures had been reduced to fragile rubble. If you look around you can still see embers slowly burn what is left in the camp. If you lift your nose ever so slightly you can still smell the stench of smoke blowing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007

Playing it safe is no way to spread the gospel of Christ in a hurting world.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 Appointed Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was approached by a group of teenagers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009

Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

A play on the children's poem but showing how the Lamb was white as snow

Mary’s Little Lamb John 1:29 Last week Gail Thomas came up to me and gave me a sermon topic. It was just a question and she may not yet know what I’m talking about. Today I am going to preach that sermon. Mary had a little lamb, who’s fleece was white as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Get To The Root

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 29, 2019

Quit playing with symptoms and enter God's OR.

The reason so many Christians are fighting with the weeds of sin rather than being blessed in the fruit of the Spirit is that they are cutting down the weed, but not getting to the root. Jesus died and rose again to take care of the judicial root of our sin. The Holy Spirit will get to the root ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year A- "Lazarus, Come Out!”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 16, 2023

We have a part to play in our coming out of the tomb

Reader’s Digest has printed many quirky items from the daily lives of ordinary people. Many of these items are quite amusing. For example, Jennifer Pace wrote a few years ago to tell about a billboard she passed while driving through Texas. The billboard read: “Stand Up and Be Counted for the 2000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, Ezekiel 37:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Doors In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Doors In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader Series Pt.2 "The Cost To Move” Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

As kids we played follow the leader. As Children of God, who are you following?

We are living in a time when people are looking for someone or something to follow, a mission to complete them that will give them hope and reason to dream. Look around you and listen to people they are seeking answers and direction. It doesn’t matter who you are it makes no difference if you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, Mark 1:16-20, James 4:8

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

In the game of life it is time to take sides. In the Kingdom there is no nuetral ground, whose side are you on?

Who’s side are you on? JOS 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" JOS 5:14 "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ