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Christ Our King

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2015

The Book of Revelation tells us to lean into our faith in a Christ who holds the future in his hands. Nothing can frustrate his eternal will, and that eternal will includes us who will be spending eternity with him in his eternal kingdom here on earth.

A minister and his wife were on their way home on a Sunday evening. He was tired because he preached five times that day. His wife asked a question to which he answered in anger. Immediately he felt conviction and apologized to his wife. He said, “Forgive me. I’m quite tired. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit For Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 14, 2015

John the Baptist (and John Wesley, too) said that repentance would bear fruit in a changed life. Preparing for the coming of Christ means living and life of repentance and bearing the fruit that reflects that repentance.

Merry Christmas. Here’s your orange. No joke. An orange was a pretty common Christmas gift in years gone by, especially during the Great Depression. A child would awaken on Christmas morning to find a stocking stuffed with an orange, and apple, perhaps a banana, a few nuts, and if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing Joy

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 17, 2015

Choosing to rejoice in the Lord leads to a gentle spirit, and to four virtues of a spiritual life.

Dr. Steve Mathews United Baptist Church December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4-7 Choosing Joy I. Joy is a choice- vs. 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Exposition: • Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice. Paul expects that his audience can do this. He repeats his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things Concerning Praise 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Find out what praise can do in the life of a believer.

7 Things Concerning Praise – 2 Last Sunday morning I spoke on “Praise Changes the Atmosphere.” Then Sunday night I started a message called, “7 Things Concerning Praise” and we were able to get through three of the benefits that praise gives us. I. PRAISE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Apr 6, 2016

the difference between politician's empty promises and God's empty promises.

The Empty Promises of Easter Luke 24:1-12 We are in the midst of another political season. A season filled with all kinds of promises to all kinds of groups. Promises to reform this, fix that, build a wall , give you free college and healthcare, and support this value system or that value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marvelous Faith

Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion. In the passage we see 4 characteristics of a marvelous faith.

Introduction • Last week we looked at the compassion a Christian ought to have. • Jesus showed it to us in the life of a Samaritan. • Today, in looking at a faith that caused Jesus to marvel, it is not in a Jewish preacher, or teacher. It is not in one of his disciples. It is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Like Our Lord" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 25, 2016

If we are to live like our Lord, then our lives will be characterized by love.

In this section of Scripture, the key verse is verse 6. John tells us that as followers of Jesus, we should aspire to live like Him. But what does a Christ-like life look like? John says a Christ-like life is characterized by one primary virtue - Love! This shouldn't surprise us at all, since ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Free From The Law Covenant To Covenant

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 26, 2016

explanation of why we don't adhere to the Levitical laws or the sacrifices. Paul teaches that Gentiles should not enslave themselves to the old Jewish Law.

During our Bible study in Leviticus, we have been studying the laws that God gave to the Israelites as a result of the Mosaic Covenant that He made with them. When we read these laws, it is very apparent that we no longer keep many of them, but how do we know what to keep and what not to keep? If ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Nehemiah's Final Instructions Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 2, 2016

Renewal and reform are constant in the life of faith. Yet … we always lend towards compromise, failure, and disobedience. It is important that keep vigilant not only of what we've been taught, but of one another as well.

Nehemiah’s Final Instructions Nehemiah 12:44 – 13:31 Introduction - This week we finish this exciting journey into one of God’s greatest leaders -- But more than that, one of God’s servants whose example we can follow - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2016

To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sent To Serve Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Deacon Ordination Message

As we gather together today we are celebrating the installation and ordination of our deacons as well as commissioning the White family as they head to the place where the Lord has called them to as missionaries. As we celebrate this great day I want us to spend some time together in REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2016

To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gracious Call To A Social Outcast (Mark 2:13-17) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 25, 2021

So many people today feel like they exist more than they live, thinking that everything in this world is against them and that no one cares. Matthew, the tax collector, is just such a case. It turned out that Jesus had a plan for him, and for you as well.

Jesus' compassion for people is evident as we progress through this Gospel. This display of Divine love is recorded by Matthew and Luke as well. The Lord Jesus is not the exclusive property of any group or man- made religious system. Nobody can mold Him into one particular behavior to suit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist