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It’s The Last Hour Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

It’s the last hour - recognize, remember, remain. 1- It’s the last hour - recognize the enemy 2- It’s the last hour - remember you’re united 3- It’s the last hour - remain in Christ

INTRO.- It’s the last hour. I don’t like the sound of these words: THE LAST HOUR! ILL.- Three buddies die in a car crash, they go to heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Nails

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 14, 2019

According to Scripture (John 20:25) and Roman practices of the time, Christ was held to the Cross by three nails but I want to call this belief into question. Nor were the Jews, Romans, or Judas responsible for His death.

THREE NAILS Lk. 23:32-34; Mt. 27:45-54 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. If you ever ask a preacher about his last sermon, he will give you the whole thing again! They usually think they did a good job. So sometimes you get more than you think! 2. D.C. Hightower was a missionary for the Methodist ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

A mighty church, according to Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, eagerly awaits the return of Christ, the resurrection of beleivers, the reunions of belivers, and th rewards of heaven.

Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 A novice preacher auditioned at a small country church. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. But he recalled what his homiletics professor taught him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Focus On Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2015

We easily get sidetracked from our walk with God in our traditions or preferences. The key to worship and a walk of faith is to focus on Jesus above ourselves.

1. Pulpits A preacher described a special interest he had as a guest speaker to various congregations. "Whenever I preach in a church I haven't been to before, I am always anxious to stand behind the pulpit to get a feel for it. I want to stand there and look out at the still empty pews and imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Must Need Go Through Samaria Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 26, 2016

This lesson discusses the Lord's visit to the city of Samaria to correct three problems: social, spousal and spiritual. These problems face many of our cities today. It also explains some evangelical compromises; with political officials, for legislative favors.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To Correct the Social Problems of Samaria 2. To Correct the Spousal Problems of Samaria 3. To Correct the Spiritual Problems of Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will explore the profound theme: 'I Must Need Go through Samaria.' This is a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-10, John 4:11-43, John 4:4, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Without Limits (January 30, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Now if love is supposed to be the greatest, and it is, then why did Jesus’s preaching about love in Luke 4:21 -30 provoke those in the congregation so badly? It provoked them so badly, that they wanted to throw Him off a cliff!

LOVE WITHOUT LIMITS Text: I Corinthians 13:1- 13 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.  (2)  And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Go To Bethlehem

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

There are “Bethlehems” in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, and even Texas. In fact, I located twenty-eight towns named Bethlehem around the globe and in the United States. They have streets named Manger Avenue and Shepherd Street. But Bethlehem hasn’t always been so prominent …

Thank you for being a part of one of three Christmas Eve services tonight. If we could travel anywhere in the world tonight to celebrate Christmas Eve, where would you want to go? Many of us might choose the house we grew up in celebrating many wonderful Christmas family celebrations. Others may ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014

Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 11, 2024

The New Testament church (during Pentecost) did not have good instruments, equipment’s, music, and large buildings, but they had the fire of the Holy Spirit. It had the fire of the Holy Spirit.

The New Testament church (during Pentecost) did not have good instruments, equipment’s, music, and large buildings, but they had the fire of the Holy Spirit. It had the fire of the Holy Spirit. It had disciples and believers who were filled with the Holy Spirit's fire in an abundant and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11

Evil As A Duty [1]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 8, 2012

Morality is not what man wants it to be; morality is what God declares it to be.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant In Temptation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2008

Temptation is as old as mankind, seen first in the Prototype in the Garden of Eden when the First Adam fell, but the Second Adam was Triumphant in the Wilderness from which we can be forearmed to meet Satan’s temptations.

Why does God allow temptation? That, together with the origin of evil, are great mysteries and they’re closely related. The Bible gives us no explanation as to the ultimate origin of evil but is undoubtedly connected with the devil. When we open the pages of Scripture he already existed. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Ever Happened To Hell?

Contributed by Steve Klink on Aug 1, 2004

Heaven or Hell? (Yes Hell is real) The choice is ours.

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO HELL? Text: I Thess. 5:9 “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I have been wanting to speak on this topic for many years. In fact, waaay back in the beginning of my ministry I created a sermon on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011

A call to todays pastors for boldness

Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks To Randall Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2009

Personal message to the church regarding a prayer action plan -- dealing with longstanding sin issues being passed on generationally.

GOD SPEAKS TO RANDALL Revelation 2-3 S: Listening to God C: Prayer and Action Th: God Speaks to the Church. Pr: PRACT – Pray on it; Act on it. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Version: ESV RMBC 15 March 09 AM INTRODUCTION: Is God able to change us? The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Have The Bible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 27, 2019

This sermon deals with false ideas that are thought to be biblical and how it is is we are to actually use the Bible in our daily lives.

Why Do We Have The Bible? Deuteronomy 6:4-19 2 Timothy 3:10-17 September 15, 2019 Pastor Rick If someone were to ask you, why do have the Bible, what would you be your first response? The Bible has been called the Word of God. It has been called the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed