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What Is The Meaning Of Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

| 2,257 views

What is the meaning of life? Ah, the age old question. So many have asked the question, and so many have attempted to provide an answer.

"In an uncertain world, here is certainty; in a world without foundations, here is a rock-solid foundation" - Douglas J. Moo, The NIV Application Commentary: Romans What is the meaning of life? Ah, the age old question. So many have asked the question, and so many have attempted to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Are You Wearing? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2021

based on 4 ratings

| 8,957 views

The Galatians were clothed with Christ, but they'd been convinced that Jesus wasn't enough. Someone had told them they needed to follow rules and laws to be acceptable to God. Why was that false?

OPEN: Jesus told a parable about KING who invited everybody to his son’s wedding. Now, I’ve been told that the custom of the day was for the host to supply his guests with appropriate wedding garments, but Matthew 22:11 tells us “when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:5-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Need For Bible Convictions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 2, 2022

| 2,943 views

In the modern church today, you do not hear many sermons on Bible convictions. In fact, in the modern church, the word “Conviction” is rarely mentioned.

Illus: Years ago, it was not unusual to hear Christians in the church saying such things as, “I do not do this, or that, because it is a Bible conviction I have.” But today, you rarely hear professing Christians talk about Bible convictions they have. Why? Because, Bible convictions are based on ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting The Unity Of The Church

Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021

| 5,556 views

The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made For More

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

| 71 views

Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 4:31, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 14:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 4,874 views

When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 6,860 views

This sermon shows how we can overcome our fears by realizing that we don’t need to fear man because the Lord is with us.

INTRO : We live in fearful times. We face the threat of anthrax, small pox, biochemical warfare, terrorism. (Magazine, T.V., newspaper) Americans are afraid for good reason : Qur’an on Jihad (Holy war) : 9:5 Then when the Sacred Months ...have passed, then kill the Mushrikûn (Pagans) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing Gods Authority

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 25, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 11,849 views

God is God! He is to be Supreme in our lives. We need to recognize His authority over us and have regard for His Word to us.

Recognizing God’s Authority Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." INTRODUCTION: Tom Eliff in his book Unbreakable lays out seven pillars for Kingdom Families, families that will have a positive impact on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Teamwork Needed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003

based on 171 ratings

| 34,809 views

Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Peaceful Passing

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 3,503 views

Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Meeting God Down A Rabbit Trail Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 10,581 views

God stands at the end of our rabbit trails when we have exhausted all human options

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “going down a rabbit trail.” Wild rabbits don’t like to saunter down Main Street; they prefer bolting down trails leading deep into the woods. (By the way, jackrabbits are capable of speeds up to 40 mph to evade predators). To go down a “rabbit trail,” then, means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-10, Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

What's Up With Envy? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 3,595 views

We are admonished in God’s word to put away envy. Let us study how envy can destroy our lives if we do not take authority in Christ to put it away.

ENVY (Heb. qin’â; Gk. phthonos). (1) That discontented feeling that arises in the selfish heart in view of the superiority of another (real or imagined), nearly tantamount to jealousy (Psalm 37:1; Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 24:1, 19; Phil. 1:15; etc.). (2) That malignant passion that sees in another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering A Caring Community Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,714 views

How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Missed His Cross

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,656 views

A study on God’s grace.

Imagine yourself sitting on death row, with all the emotions running through your mind as the end comes closer and closer. With every appeal for pardon and every stay of execution exhausted, you endure each agonizing minute in hopeless condemnation. There is absolutely no way out, your actions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Side Are You On Anyway?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 6,969 views

How are you contributing positively to God’s family?

Two men riding on a bicycle built for two came to a long steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very stiff climb. When they got to the top, the man in front turned to the other fellow and said, “Boy, that sure was a hard climb.” The fellow in back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

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