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Gossip: Deadly Sin Of The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This is the time of year when many of us are making/breaking new year's resolutions! a. Lose weight. b. Read Bible through .... read each day. c. Become more involved in life/ministry of the church. 2. Another resolution which many of us need to make (seldom made this time of year) ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Why Believe In Hell?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A sermon on the reality of Hell.

WHY BELIEVE IN HELL? Matthew 10:24-28 INTRO: Dante wrote Divine Comedy in the 14th century. He is the chief character. In the epic poem, Dante is lost in a dark forest which symbolizes his own unworthy life, and the evil he saw in society. On Good Friday, he meets Virgil, a Roman poet, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

A parable of communion

Come to the Table Scripture Reading: 1 Cor. 11:23-29 INTRO: Once upon a time: there was a certain young man who had a nice fast car. • Picked up a friend for school function, • En route, driver went a little too fast, lost control • Car careened off road into tree; • driver survived, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“let My Children Go, For It Is The Year Of Jubilee”

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jun 18, 2013

God expects us as parents to first make Christian disciples of the Children he has given us, instead we have sold them into slavery so that we can chase the American Dream. God is calling us out. This is the year of Jubilee.

“LET MY CHILDREN GO, FOR IT IS THE YEAR OF JUBILEE” EXODUS 3:1-10 & LEVITICUS 25:8-18 JOHN TEEM JR. JUNE 18, 2013 CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION LEXINGTON SC INTRODUCTION: Discipleship Defined: Embracing and Assisting in Spreading the Teachings of another. Actively Adhering to Such Teachings ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Point Man

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

A challenge to men for them to walk in the spiritual authority given them

The Point Man Joshua 24:14-15 The sermon title is from the book by the same name, by Steve Farrar We have become a fatherless nation. 33% of the 72 million children in America will go to bed tonight without their biological father in the home. Fatherless children are 5 times as likely to live in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Pray For Your Spouse

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009

How to strengthen your marriage and relationship through prayer for one another.

“Praying at all times, and on every possible occasion, asking for what you need” (Eph. 6:18, ELT). A. WHY PRAY TOGETHER? 1. Need. Barna says 27% of born again people and 30% of fundamentalists divorce. 2. Unites you spiritually before God. “If two of you agree . . . about anything ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

If prayer is supposed to be the most important part of the Christian life, why does it seem to be the most confusing topic? It’s the one thing that we know we have to do yet we seem the most unwilling to do.

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/26/not-just-another-sunday-prayer/ Intro: It’s confusing and sometimes doesn’t make sense ... even to other Christians 12-14 It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways Of A Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Peter 1:12-21 Series

Contributed by Aaron Mitchell on Dec 16, 2015

What is Peter's goal in writing the Book?

1. Peter's admonishment 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 knowing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Calm And Carry On - A Sermon For Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon for Ash Wednesday - for a UK congregation

Joel 2:1-2 & 12-17 John 8:1-11 I’m beginning, totally unsuitably for Lent, with an expression of pride. I’m very proud of my collection of the complete set of Carry On films - it’s the earthy British humour of the 1960s and 1970s at its best (or worst, depending upon your point ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Blessed Part Iii- Build On Christ's Words Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2013

It is no coincidence that Christ started off the Sermon on the Mount with a description of those who would be blessed and then expanded on behavior, practices, and attitudes that would bring a blessing.

How to Be Blessed Part Three Let us not forget that the Bible is a both a book of instructions and book about how to receive God’s blessings. As we continue to explore the theme of being blessed, once more I have to offer the following disclaimer. This is not about gaining wealth. This is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Vs Magic

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 27, 2018

We just must understand that there is no Magic in the bible, but there sure is plenty of Mystery.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 27, 2018 John 3:1-17 Mystery vs Magic I enjoy a good mystery. As I read or watch a mystery, I find myself engrossed in looking for clues in hopes of solving the mystery for myself prior to it being revealed in the reading or program. In today’s gospel reading, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trick Or Treasure

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Oct 26, 2014

Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. Watch out for tricks and treasures!

Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. What are the things in which Satan is tricking us? What are the treasures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024

Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Luke 6:20-49, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What The Cross Reveals About God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

The cross reveals God’s integrity, and by experiencing the cross we can understand, experience, and live consistently with God’s integrity.

How can a person go to heaven? It sounds like such a simple question, yet so many people aren’t sure how to answer. The Christian faith has always insisted that the answer to this question of how to go to heaven is found in the cross of Jesus Christ. For the Christian faith, the cross is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational