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Deny Your Dark Side Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2021

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Trevin Wax writes, “Recent studies reveal 91 percent of Americans agree with this statement: ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’ In other words, if you want to discover who you are and what your purpose is, the place to look is inside your heart.” When I googled the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter To A Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you can't speak the truth in love, why speak at all? John could do it, and that is why we have this love letter to a loving lady.

Herodotus, the Greek historian, tells this story from ancient history. Hestiaeus wanted Aristagorus to revolt, but could not get a message to him because the roads were guarded. So he took one of the most trusted slaves and shaved all the hair off his head, and then scratched letters into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Session Two: The Collapse Of Securities Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART TWO of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session Two: The Collapse of Securities Isaiah 47 (Bibles open for reading throughout the message) Last night’s Session - Addictions to impotent gods - Explored the battle strategy of needing an attraction toward the Omnipotent God! - Realize the depth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Speciality Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2014

Using Nehemiah as an example, this is a message on the purpose of fasting and appropriate times to use this very special tool.

Introduction It happened when I was rummaging through my dad’s tool box. Let me back up a moment to explain. As a child I would often “borrow” my dad’s tools without permission. And it wasn’t usually to use them for their intended purpose. You see, I had a very active imagination as a child ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Reaching Forth In The New Year

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2015

This sermon is about setting goals for the new year, making a plan to realistically achieve those goals and having persistence to follow your plan to the end.

Reaching Forth in the New Year Chuck Sligh January 3, 2010 (AM) / January 4, 2015 (PM) TEXT: Philippians 3:12-14– “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sleeping Church

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 2, 2015

Divine opportunities pass us by when we are not watchful, when we are not alert. Wrong decisions are taken when we are not watchful, when we are not discerning. The church strays from her mission and God ordained purpose when we are not watchful.

Introduction During Jesus’ last days on earth something worthy of attention happened at the Garden of Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36 tells us that Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane. Then He told them to sit down at a particular spot while He goes to pray. Jesus then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

"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

Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2018

1. Know that we will face the same feelings (vs. 15-16). 2. Be properly provoked about lost people (vs. 16-18). 3. Tell the truth about Jesus to everyone you can (vs. 17-21). 4. Remember that we are never really alone (vs. 34).

Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? The Book of Acts - Part 58 Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Here in God's Word, Paul was alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Based On Self. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Paul tells us in Romans that a life based on oneself focuses on oneself. Where does it lead to?

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… At all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always… we are so excited… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Romans 8:6, Galatians 5:19-20

Abandoned At Birth-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2016

1 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED AT BIRTH-I—John 3:1-21 OR... Concessions For New Birth Attention: Grandma arrived at their door with a big smile & open arms! Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up & gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma! Now daddy will have to do that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Exclusive Gospel Of Jesus

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

This sermon examines Jesus teaching in John 14:6.

INTRODUCTION Pope Francis’ visit to the United States ended last Sunday. During the duration of his visit (and a little afterward), the media seemed to be flooded with Francis and his actions. In one of my classes, it seemed like we discussed Francis every time we met. Often when you read ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are All The Esther's?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 4, 2014

The option that says, I know God is bigger than this, I know God has said that all things are possible to those who believe, I know God is a God of miracles, but ....it's so cozy and warm right where we are

For starters, this morning I want everyone to stand up and trade seats with their spouse..or if your by your self today, slide over two spaces to another seat. Okay now, if everyone is all cozy now.. Let's get started. I want to describe something to you this morning, it's invisible and warm, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#rememberme Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 5, 2016

This message looks at Communion in lgiht of Passover and Remembrance Day (Veteran's Day) Why we need to remember and what we need to remember.

#rememberme. In 2013 the British National Army Museum voted it "Britain's Greatest Battle". If you are thinking perhaps “D-Day and Normandy” you’re close, that placed second. Or maybe you drifted back further to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Waterloo placed third. Most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The De-Voted Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016

Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working While Waiting

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The Faithfulness of God

2 Thessalonians 3 - Working While Waiting - 7/24/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3.  We’ve been looking at the book of 2 Thessalonians, which is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Christians in a town in Greece called Thessalonica.  It’s a town that is still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational