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Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007

Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The second sermon in a series dealing with the pitfalls of sin.

Twenty-one Reasons Not To Sin (Part 2) I. Introduction (Recap of last week) Praise the Lord! Tonight I want to continue the series that we started last week. And for those of us who weren’t here I just want to take a few moments to try to catch you up. Last week we started a series called 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Priorities-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 19, 2020

4 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

PRIORITIES—IV—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Cooking—a microcosm of the importance of priority— •I love pumpkin pie.(that is a hint to anyone listening or reading). My favorite recipe for pumpkin pie, is one which I stole from the Libby’s pumpkin can but have tweaked the ingredients. I always add ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Focused Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011

In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 5, 2006

Our Savior died by the hand of God, according to the will of God, for the GLORY of God. Though our Lord Jesus Christ “knew no sin,” the Lord God was pleased to bruise him in the place of sinners for sin.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:9-12 Part 11 THE REVELATION OF GOD’S PLEASURE Isaiah 53:10 Good News Christian Fellowship March 12, 2006 Last’s week we have seen the Suffering of the Servant of God as Prophet Isaiah prophesy hundred years before it happens: His Mission; His Rejection; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002

As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006

What do you mean by becoming poor in spirit? First in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes.

Introduction: People all around the world are searching for blessings in their lives regardless of their religion. The source of all blessing is God. True blessings come from the True God. If you received the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart, then you are eligible to receive the true blessings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under Attack

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 12, 2012

A talk about the true character and love of God for His people.

Text: Psalm 36, Title: Under Attack, Date/Place: NRBC, 3.11.12, AM A. Opening illustration: the attack last week B. Background to passage: What the first line of the title leaves out is “against me.” Demonstrated by the last three verses, the “wicked” in this psalm are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Unprofitable Exchange

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 27, 2020

You have a glorious future. Do not fall for the enticing offer of sin.

THE UNPROFITABLE EXCHANGE "29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. 31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” 32 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34, Hebrews 12:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Lust Of The Eyes Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2016

To overcome the lust of the eyes keep your eyes fixed on God and His kingdom!

SIN OR GOD III? Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted by the Devil. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Promise For The Life To Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

Let's talk about how godliness holds promise for the life to come based loosely on 1 Timothy 4:8

HoHum: Harry C. Meserve- A Christian has been defined as one who makes it easier to believe in God. WBTU: Last Sunday we talked about how godliness holds promise for the present life. Mainly want us to remember that godliness brings peace and contentment in this life, godliness brings freedom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know What Today Is?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2008

This is the day that the Lord has made, God designed today for you. To know today’s purpose we must know JOY and REJOICING must be part of today. BE GLAD!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TODAY IS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KJV 1 Thes. 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Message 1 Thes. 5:16 Be cheerful no matter what; NLT 1 Thes. 5:16 Always be joyful. NIV Thes. 5:16 Be joyful always; Let me ask you a question? Is wisdom wisdom if you never use ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rumors Of Another World

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Our unquenchable desires for meaning and more declare that we are made for meaning and more, namely God, and therefore we will only find meaning and more (satisfaction) in Him alone.

Introduction Blaise Pascal- 17th Century French/Christian Philosopher (Disinherited Prince Syndrome): Someone who had it all, then lost it all, then spends rest of life trying to recover what he knows down deep he once possessed (Meaning and More). “If I find in myself a desire which no ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 14, 2018

A search for happiness can be found in the freedom of Christ our Savior.

HAPPINESS Outline from Meet Yourself in the Psalms “Happiness Is” pg 43, Warren Wiersbe Scripture: Psalm 126 1“When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal