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Applying Surrender Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 1, 2014

Surrender, Unity, Fighting, The Church

LIFE APP – Applying Surrender James 4:1-12 (p. 848) October 5, 2014 Introduction: In my ministry life I’ve spent a great deal of time talking to people who couldn’t or wouldn’t see any reason to be a part of God’s family, the Church. Almost always ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Feasts, One Story

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2013

There will be an enormous feast in heaven. It will be awesome. Other feasts recorded in Scripture point to the One Big Feast.

Do you enjoy weddings? I actually love weddings. In the past few years, I've done two weddings in restaurants-quite a popular trend actually. I've done one in a vineyard in Niagara Falls. I’ve done one at a yacht club. I've done two or three in large backyards in the city or suburbs. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Perfect" Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Our purpose is to grow and become more like Christ

Title: The Perfect Sermon Text: Matt 19:16-21, Jas 1:2-5,19, John 17:4 & 23. FCF: God is perfect, and would have us be too. SO: I want the congregation to link communion, with the completeness goodness of God and the realities of this present age. The basis of this sermon is a word study of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

More Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: My Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Mike Evans on Dec 19, 2005

We find freedom when we bring our desires into the light and trust God will be true to His promises.

My Turkish Delight pt. 3 of 5 Again this week we step into the fantasy world of Narnia. Of course, especially for some of the adults, we need to review some of what we’ve already talked about in this story. It’s important as we walk with God to remember. To review what is true because what is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Steps Of Faith Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Aug 12, 2008

First sermon in a 4 part series called Change from the Inside Out taken from Ephesians 4.

Change from the Inside Out series Ephesians 4 Sermon 1: “Steps of Faith” Ephesians 4:1-6 Intro: There is some crazy stuff on TV…I’m sure you would agree with me; unfortunately a lot of it is made for kids. We work hard to police what our kids watch, and when we say “no” to something we want to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear Beloved Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

Dear Beloved Psalm 40:1-3 Isaiah 40:31 Revelation 3:7-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rq_UbSZhHI (Sermon clip) I don’t know about you, but I guess I must receive at least two dozen letters via email every week from some nice person in Nigeria or Angola or Zimbabwe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But By My Spirit

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 6, 2017

The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of Power (The HolyGhost is the Power of God) The church may be Principled but do we have Power?

Ezekiel 37:1-10& vs14 Zec 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. *Hand of the Lord upon me: This means taught, led, guided, protected, empowered, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Good Is Bible Study?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020

Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 5:32, Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:19, Matthew 7:21-25, John 7:8, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 29:24, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Colossians 2:20-23, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got A Lot Going For You, Part 1: God The Father

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Too many Christians feel inadequate to be any use to God or their church. Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the resources they have going for them.

In any church you’ll find some members who sit on the sidelines, feeling like they don’t really belong on the team. They have heard a number of times that God loves them, but in their hearts, they wonder. They feel a little lonely at church, a little on the sidelines. And they’d like to get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

"joy To The World Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 8, 2019

Has the Bethlehem child changed your life? If He is your Lord and King … if He reigns over your heart and soul … if He has changed your life … then He rules over your heart and soul and life with perfect truth and grace then you can’t help but sing: Joy to the world!

I head a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift … only to find out that it had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 9, 2019

As we look at following and serving God, we need to experience His love, and love God.

God’s Love Mark 12:28-31 February 10, 2019 For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at some really tough passages which call us to put God first in our lives. We’ve seen Jesus tell people who wanted to follow Him, “to let the dead bury the dead” and “if you want to follow me, you can’t look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 7:11, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 4:13, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - It's My Time? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2018

A introductory sermon looking at managing our time and resources.

It's My Time? Ephesians 5:15-17 September 16, 2018 We would like to believe that my time is simply that . . . my time. We believe we control our time. And if that is true, then why are so many people feeling OVERWHELMED, OVERSCHEDULED, and EXHAUSTED. It seems too many people are overwhelmed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 16, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews looking at who Jesus is.

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 13:7-25 November 19, 2017 I was going to start my message with this . . . Well, today is the day. Today we are finishing our study of the book of Hebrews. We’ve taken a look at discovering who Jesus is in our lives. Early in the book, we discovered Jesus is bigger and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-25

Denomination: Baptist