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Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

Steps to forgiveness

First Baptist Church June 18, 2006 Forgiveness On January 23, 1999, missionary Graham Staines and his sons, Philip, 10, and Timothy, 8, were asleep in a vehicle in the village of Manoharpur, Orissa. Staines, who for 34 years worked in India with people who suffer from leprosy, had been conducting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Dealing with the paradox of "being perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect".

Living Beyond The Ordinary 9-17-06 Series: Building Blocks of Paradox Matt. 5:43-48 Intro. This morning we’re going to begin a brand new series based on the paradoxes of scripture. Now a paradox is basically a statement that seems to be impossible, contradictory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Handle It?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2025

How comforting is it to tell someone whose loved one has died and they are overwhelmed with grief, “God won't give you any more than you can handle.” But some will say, isn't that what scripture says?

Alba 8-3-2025 CAN YOU HANDLE IT? I Corinthians 10:12-13 There was a U.S. ship captain who had a regular route from California to Columbia. He had delivered his shipment to Columbia and was about to embark for the U.S. when he was approached by the drug cartel. They wanted him to carry a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Friendship Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 11, 2009

The sermon is designed foir the ’A Life worth living’ post alpha course as the discussion starter.

Introduction This evening we are talking about a new friendship. We will look at friendships in the world and the differences that can be found in Christian Friendships. I wonder how you define a friend? Perhaps you have 250 friends on face book, or you count your friends as those you work with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Them Dry Bones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

It doesn’t matter what denomination you are: Dry is Dry, let’s quit arguing over non-essentials and get to the heart of the matter (we need revival).

*Hand of the Lord upon me: This means taught, led, guided, protected, empowered, (it is a wonderful thing to know Gods hand is on your life. *Carried out in the Spirit: If we are going to see the glory of God revealed we are going to have to get out of the flesh realm over into the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Prayer Quotient Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jun 7, 2008

Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer.

Title: What’s your Prayer Quotient (PQ)? By Bong Baylon Text: James 5:13-20 Big Idea: Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer. Tagline: Your PQ measures your spiritual health. How’s your PQ lately? Introduction: Interest: Years ago, I heard about IQ (Intelligence Quotient). ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Life Matters Today

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

Don't procrastinate the Christian life. What you do today matters, because God forgives you today.

Genesis 45 YOUR LIFE MATTERS TODAY Thursday Intercom There is a common false belief in Lutheran high schools that I want to deal with today. Listen to this - what's wrong with this statement? "Lakeside prepares you for the future, academically, physically, and spiritually." Is there anything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 10, 2014

To fulfill Christ's intention for the Church, the Church treasures the unbreakable link between one faith and one community.

Thursday of 4th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei In these first weeks of the Easter season each year the Church gives us much of St. John’s Gospel writings on the Eucharist, the sacrament of nourishment and unity. The Eucharist brings us together: those who profess the same Catholic faith ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Becoming A Church On Fire Pt2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012

Thank you Pastor Jerry Shirley for this outline If I was going to literally set the church on fire I wouldn’t announce it on the sign out front But I’m praying the we will be set ‘on fire for God!’

Last week we started looking at setting the church on fire. We saw that the first characteristic of a church on fire is “Being Spirit Filled” Today I want to look at the last two characteristics. II. We are all Equal in position v. 24 all in one accord v. 32 all of one heart and one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Wish We All Been Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 27, 2019

This is a condensed Bible study of Biblical reasons we should be looking for the soon return of Jesus Christ? The question must be asked: COULD I DO MORE TO PREPARE FOR THE SECOND COMING? (Handout)

ARE YOU READY? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are certain dates that become a turning point in history. 1948 was one of those years. Israel established, World Council of Churches, Common Market, space age fuel, liquid hydrogen (rocket fuel) Can we see 7 areas that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Matthew 24:1-20, Luke 1:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boo!

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 28, 2018

Teaches what God's Word means in "fear God" & "fear of the Lord" passages. Many people think these scriptures mean we are to be afraid of God. Boo! teaches what these verses are really leading us to do.

Fear is an emotion that is learned early in life. It’s a healthy emotion that could save our lives in time of danger. We fear things like fire, snakes, & strangers who mean us harm. The range of things we fear is very wide. In a healthy family one person we should never fear is our parent. They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist