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Four Things To Ask Yourself Before You Leave Church

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

Today we are going to look at “Four Things to Ask Yourself Before You Leave Church.”

Four Things to Ask Yourself Before You Leave Church “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 As the rain and the snow come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quick Slow Slow (James 1:19-20) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 10, 2021

We all struggle with sinful anger. For some it’s violent and red-faced; for others it’s a quiet, building resentment. Whatever the form, James teaches us how to overcome it in this passage.

James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Settling The Servanthood Issue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2006

Serving doesn’t make you a servant, but if you are a servant you will serve.

Settling the Servanthood Issue Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/27/06 Play “Me Church” Video (http://www.worshiphousemedia.com). We live in a “me-first” culture that encourages us to think of ourselves first and others…well, rarely. We’re told to focus on our self-image, to be involved in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Fasting? Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Apr 24, 2006

Many students graduate from their faith when they graduate from high-school. Why? This sermon addresses that question and shows how the spiritual discipline of fasting can help keep students from falling away from God when they are suddenly on thier own

This lesson was developed for a senior high student ministry and was presented in PowerPoint format. If you would like the original PPT file (about 1 meg without video clips), click on “all sermons by Robert Fox” at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link and shoot me an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Power Source

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

How to Live in the P.O.W.E.R. of the Holy Spirit

POWER SOURCE Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit INTRO: - ILLUS: Imagine that you are going to Best Buy to purchase a new refrigerator. (You get the most high tech fridge out there $3500.) They deliver your shiny new appliance into your home, put it in place and you stuff it with plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Matters: Engaging In Biblical Community

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2021

The local church, when functioning Biblically, is the hope of the world and we get to be part of it.

Discipleship Matters: Engaging in Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-202 Review of series - what is a disciple? This morning, we come to the end of our Discipleship Matters series (for now). Over these past two months, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Awesome Power Of God

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

The power of God is available to those who will allow faith to work in their lives.

Human beings are always impressed with power. A. At an Air Force base....... when there is an air show...no matter what one feels about the military and warfare...you can’t help but be impressed with the awesome power of these air machines. 1. When I was in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 22, 2003

Paul refers to the "foolishness of God" and the "weakness of God." Is God indeed foolish and weak?

THE FOOLISHNESS OF GOD Preached At Point Assembly of God on April 20, 2003 By Louis Bartet --- TITLE: The Foolishness of God TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:18, 23-25 TOPIC: Trusting God is better than relying on our own powerless foolishness. --- 18 For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's The Big Deal?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about undistracted worship.

Do you remember “Let’s Make A Deal” with Monty Hall? People would dress up in goofy costumes and carry signs to get his attention so he would come to them to make a deal. They would barter and trade. Unknowingly contestants would trade away a new car for 5 baby pigs. Or, they would trade away ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Speak, Therefore You Are Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2003

2nd in series on Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s role in creation, calling us to Wake Up! our spirits to the reality of God around us.

I Speak, Therefore You Are. Series: “The Holy Who?” May 10/11, 2003 Intro: THE NEXT SURVIVOR SERIES Six married men will be dropped on an island with 1 car and 4 kids each, for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and either takes music or dance classes. There is no access to fast food. Each man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Help?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 12, 2004

The universal question: Is there help? Ps 121 has the (only real) universal answer.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor (An Easter Sunday message) April 11, 2004 ------------------------- I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Beginnings

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

The beginning of a pastoral charge - where do we begin?

Sermon Title: Beginnings Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Date: July 6, 2003 - AM Context of Scripture: As I prayed about where to begin my messages in this new charge that the Lord has called me to, I was drawn to the book of beginnings. What a better spot to begin looking at the Word together as a body of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Don't Fret Warrior

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005

Man’s anger is foolishness

Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19, Proverbs 19:11 Sermon Idea: Man’s anger is foolishness. Sermon Type: Topical Sermon Introduction: As I was finishing my scripture study for this particular sermon a pop-up window came up on the bottom right corner of my laptop screen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003

First in a series about Fishing for Men! (Adapted from Standard Publishing 1998 Vacation Bible School "Hooked on Jesus")

Sermon for 4/19/98 Fishers of Men Introduction: A. Clarence Darrow, the great criminal lawyer of another day, had among his friends a young minister. This seems strange, because, as you remember, Darrow was usually thought of as an atheist, infidel, agnostic or what have you. They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ