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Revelation #2 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Let's talk about the 4 Great Tribulations of Revelation (Material adapted from Alger Fitch's book, Revelation, Chapter 2, The Perspective of Opposition, pgs. 39-54)

HoHum: A friend says to a seminarian, “What subjects are you studying at school?” The young theologian says, “You know, the usual, Biblical Texts, Church History, Ministry and Systematic Theology.” The friend asks if he has studied anything on eschatology in his Systematic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sloth Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Sloth is a sluggishness of soul or boredom because of the exertion necessary for the performance of a good work. Are we guilty of it?

In the rain forests of Central and South America dwells a small ugly looking mammal called a sloth. This little creature is so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. When it moves—which is rarely, since it spends 20 hours a day sleeping—it travels at a top speed of 0.15 mph. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: The Offering He Didn't Want To Make Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 29, 2021

Abraham was told to make a special offering. He didn't want to do it, but he didn't want to disobey the LORD, either. What could he do? What did he do?

Introduction: Several years have come and gone since Isaac was weaned (Genesis 21) and this encounter. Abraham had made a number of altars and had offered several sacrifices since he had come to Canaan, but this was an offering he didn’t want to make. Even so, he obeyed God and received a reward ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Shoud We Handle Theological Differences? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2015

This sermon teaches why theology is important and how we should treat those who disagree with our understanding of the Truth.

There was once a man in San Francisco walking along the Golden Gate Bridge, and he saw a second man about to jump over the edge. He stopped him and said, "Surely it can't be that bad. You know God loves you." The man about to jump got a tear in his eye. He said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming Your Passion For Christ

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 12, 2015

It is time for the church to get back to its first love...

June 14, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Subject: Complacency Title: Reclaiming Your Passion for Christ Do you have a passion? Maybe before you answer that question I should define the word for you. Passion (from the Greek verb pascho meaning to suffer) is a very strong feeling ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trouble With People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 28, 2015

When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them.

Title: The Trouble with People Text: Mark 6:30-44 / John 6:1-14 Thesis: When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them. Introduction Recording artist Seth Glier sings in his The Trouble with People” album, “The trouble with people is they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, James 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitudes

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015

As a Thanksgiving message, this is a look at attitudes

Introduction One lady writes, I tell you, men drivers are a hazard to traffic. Driving to work this morning on Highway 11 from Albert Street, I looked over to my left and there's this man in a Mustang doing 95 miles per hour with his face up next to his rear view mirror.... shaving!!! I looked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Is About Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015

Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus That Always Was Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015

Only a Messiah who was truly God could save humanity.

Harry Reasoner, one Christmas years ago, gave the following closing to 60 minutes [God would become a baby.] It is a startling idea, of course. My guess is that the whole story that a virgin was selected by God to bear His Son ... is not an idea that has been popular with theologians. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodicea

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the bible study on the seven churches. Laodicea has become synonymous with being lukewarm. Not only was this church the last in the Revelation churches but it was the worst of the churches.

The Lukewarm Church of Laodicea Introduction: There are more than a few scholars who view the seven churches in Revelation as representative of “church ages”. They believe each individual church represents a certain era in history leading up to the rapture of the church. If they are right, then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2015

A sermon to warn folks to be careful about listening to those who would claim to know the end of time.

"The End" Matthew 24:1-51 Matthew 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stick With It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015

Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

“Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-39

Denomination: Apostolic

Upright Vs Perverse

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2014

To show the differences between an upright person and a perverse person.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an upright person or perverse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between an upright person and a perverse person. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:2 (Amplified Bible) 14:2 He who walks in uprightness reverently and worshipfully fears the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1 Shake It Off

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014

Sometimes life and ministry seems to tax the joy and hope out of the believer. The attacks seem to come from every side. Am I wrong? Am I in the wrong place? Problems? Hang on, if the snake bites, shake it into the fire and go on.

#1. SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PAUL WAS ASSURED NO MATTER WHAT THE ENEMY MUSTERED AGAINST HIM, GOD HAD A PLAN... YOU ARE GOING TO ROME... FEAR NOT... YOUR MINISTRY WILL THRIVE UNTIL GOD IS FINISHED... Acts 23:11 (KJV) And the night following the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Near Us Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 29, 2015

God has good cause to be angry with us, but, because of his grace, he is not.

Dr. Richard Cutter was my Greek professor at Baylor. One day, during class, he was lecturing along, and I was having a hard time keeping up. I glanced over at the notes of the student sitting next to me, hoping to get from him something that I had missed. That’s okay, isn’t it? I mean, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed