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A Call That Changes Everything

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“A call that changes everything brings a new direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord"

A CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Luke 5:27-32 Proposition: “A call that changes everything brings a new .direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord" Objective: My purpose is to challenge to seriously consider making a proper response to a call that can change everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Watchman

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2016

After the tragedy in Orlando, there were Christians whose response was anything but loving. The Bible is clear: God wants the wicked, those living in sin, to repent and live. That should be the heartbeat of every Christian.

We are the Watchmen By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the tragedy in Orlando where 53 homosexuals, lesbians and transgender individuals were killed. And, as you also know, some of the responses were pretty typical of what you would expect to hear. When it comes to this one issue ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Approachableness Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2013

Our Lord Jesus is said to be the Mediator between God and man, which implies that he should be approachable. He must be available to both the parties. If Jesus is the perfect mediator, he must be able to come to God, and then he must approach man.

June 3, 2006 The Approachableness of Jesus PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Hebrews 4:14-16 and 5.1-14 (GNB) 14 Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God—Jesus, the Son of God. 15 Our High ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Church Revival: Repent

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

When a church is willing to repent of past sins, it presents an opportunity for God to do something new and exciting in the church.

Last time we were encouraged to remember our past. During time we briefly connected with our past and looked at five characteristics of our church in her early days. In Revelation 2:5 Jesus tells the church at Ephesus to “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” And so we made it personal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hide And Seek School Yard Games #3 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 2, 2021

A sermon about our Savior seeking us.

Easter Sunday 4/4/21 A.M. Luke 19:1-10 Well, a few weeks ago I talked about our first School Yard Game. “Red Rover” Do you all remember that? Satan looks for the WEAK LINK in our lives. And then a couple of weeks ago I talked about the second School Yard Game. “Tag, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:1-7, Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Lost 1 Of 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

God put the church here for a specific purpose! It is obvious today as we look at many churches and compare them with the scriptures, that many churches are ignorant of their purpose.

Ignorance is something we see in all areas of life. Illus: When Vice President Al Gore was seeking to be president, he was running against President George W. Bush, who is known as a man of FAITH. God is a big part of his life. Gore knew that the polls indicated that the American people liked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Sick

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 24, 2001

The soul that sinneth, it shall die.

EZEKIEL 18:20 THE SYMPTOMS OF SIN ----------- Ezekiel 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - Relevant For All Generations

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jan 20, 2005

In Jesus’ Beatitude on the plain, He appeases his followers with a promise of better things to come despite their current dismal condition.

JESUS - RELEVANT FOR ALL GENERATIONS This past Sunday we were presented with the Gospel of the Publican and the Pharisee. This was the first of four Sundays that leads us to the doorstep of the Great Lent. This entire week is a fast free week. We are permitted to eat meat on Wednesday and Friday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-23

Denomination: Catholic

0812 Trinity Xii: Devil's Martyrs And Damnable Definitions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 27, 2005

Explanation of "ministry of condemnation" and the "ministry of the Spirit". Why is anyone a marytr for the Devil?

Sermon: Devil’s Martyrs and Damnable Definitions Text: II Cor 3:4-9 Mark 7:31-37 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XII Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Do you know why the early Christian busnessmen had such a hard time? Because the lions kept eating up their prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006

JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE T

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER MATT. 21:28-32 JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A Sermon about the nature of the blessed church.

THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT MATT 16:13-18 Jesus said, “I will build my church”(Greek. Ecclesia). The word in the New Testament is used to designate any assembly, whether it be political (Acts 19:39), Christian (Ephesians 1:22-23), or national (Acts 7:38). It means a “called-out assembly” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forget Who You Are!

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 10, 2007

How easy it is to forget who we really are!

Never Forget Who You Are! By G. Van Horn I Peter 2:9-10 “Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.” Psalms 103:2 How easy it is to forget who we really are! God has placed His hand on this generation to accomplish great and mighty things. I speak not of our salvation, for that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Calling

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

God’s call is always a call to change and commitment

1. PARTICULAR CALL A. God’s Call is Selective “and saw” 1. To Study and Comprehend 2. To Understand how a thing works 3. See beyond the surface B. God’s Call is Specific “named Levi” 1. “Whosoever will” may come – after they are called 2. It is God who desires to save you 3. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned When God Calls

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Jesus called him to be a disciples and Matthew has a dinner party that evening at his house and invites his friends and Jesus to attend. Tonight I want us to learn some valuable lessons, about when God calls.

Lessons Learned when God Calls Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction The most unlikely called of all of the apostles is Matthew. He was a tax collector. He was probably very wealth and he earned his money at the expense of his neighbors, his fellow Jews. It was OK for him to tax almost anything just as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Externalism Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

I want to explore the characteristics of externalism today and offer a remedy for dealing with it if it begins to creep into your life.

The Sin of Externalism The Book of Mark Mark 2:15-3:6 I. Introduction: A. Do you consider yourself to be religious? B. A religious person is defined as one who exhibits religion. 1. One who practices the customs and observances of his faith. 2. He is often described as being pious, or devout. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist