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Time For Celebration Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009

Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this second message we pick up with the first of three messages from the Angels heralding moment. The first is a time for celebration... a personal message, a universal message, and

Purpose of Christmas Part 2: A Time for Celebration Last week we discussed from Luke 2 the response of the Shepherds to the Angels heralding cry of the coming messiah… Christmas is a time for Celebration… Christmas is specifically a party, a birthday party… celebrating the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Peter, who was a disciple of Jesus, writing to church leaders as to what their responsibilities were.

Intro: Bernard Brown is the president of Kennestone Regional Health Care System in Georgia. And he talked @ once working in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor by the patient’s bed. The patient was afraid he might slip on the water if he got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Just Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love The Church Honestly Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 24, 2013

The Church, our messes, Jesus' love

LOVE THE CHURCH HONESTLY Revelation 2-3 (p861-863) June 23, 2013 INTRODUCTION Do you know how you can tell if someone really loves you or not? It’s not so much if they hug on you and smile at you in your presence…Don’t get me wrong, that’s encouraging and nice, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Blessed, Mourn -Part 2 Of 8 Series

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 1, 2010

2nd Part of eighton the Beattitudes.

The Perfect Standard For Life To Be Blessed, Mourn! - Part 2 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v4 Charles Colson who was put into jail for his part in the Watergate scandal in America so many years ago now, subsequently found Jesus in prison and today he heads up an international ministry to people in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Grace-Filled Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2015

God wills that we are grace-filled people and God will help us to offer grace and forgiveness in marriage.

Introduction: A. Once upon a time there was a husband who sinned against his wife, but he apologized and she forgave him. 1. However, from time to time, the wife reminded the husband of his past indiscretion. 2. Finally, one day the husband asked his wife, “Honey, why do you keep bringing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherd Of My Soul

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015

God is the Shepherd of our soul. This message tries to understand a deeper meaning of God being a Shepherd for His own sheep, His children.

Shepherd of My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"When Friends Fail” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2019

Job’s three friends talked too much and listened too little. We should resist interpreting God’s will for another person’s disaster. What people really need is compassionate listeners. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good Advice (2). Job's comforters (2:11-13): • Eliphaz will speak from a viewpoint of his experience. • Bildad will speak from the viewpoint of tradition • Zophar will speak from the viewpoint of his own assumptions • Elihu will speak from the viewpoint of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019

A world without Jesus would be a world without forgiveness, a world without a future and a world without faithful Jesus followers.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, came out in 1946. It is the story of a man named George Bailey, a man who gave up his dreams in order to help others. After his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"four Universal Effects Of Sin"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 13, 2021

This is from a series I preached on Romans.

Title: “4 Universal Effects of Sin” Script: Romans 3:9-18 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 2-21-21 Intro: The late well-known preacher Harry Ironside once asked a man after a gospel meeting, “Are you saved, sir?” “No, I really can’t say I am, but I would like to be.” “Why would you? Do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 19, 2019

The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” This parable comes just after the parable of the sower.

Tares among the wheat The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43. Christ gave this parable immediately following the parable of the sower. Notice what He said: “Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:33-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 26, 2017

In Acts 22:1-13, Paul told a crowd how He found Jesus. This sermons explains how you too can find Jesus

How to Find Jesus Series: Acts Chuck Sligh November 26, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to Acts 22 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man, dazed from a knock on the head after falling out of a hunting tree stand, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016

In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016

In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweet And Sour Fellowship

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 25, 2016

Fellowship between believers is sweet. But there is sour fellowship too. Sweet and sour might be good when it comes to dipping sauce but not when it comes to fellowship. Let’s take a look at the different aspects to sweet and sour fellowship.

SWEET AND SOUR FELLOWSHIP Talk about picnic; one of two fellowship meals put on by the church-the other being Thanksgiving. It made me think about the subject of fellowship. Fellowship can be very sweet when it’s conducted the right way. But fellowship can also be sour. Sweet and sour might ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, John 17:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ