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The Dangers Of Evil Thoughts Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

Evil thoughts are not just negative thoughts or temptations, but thoughts that delight in doing harm to others.

Evil thoughts are not just negative thoughts or temptations, but thoughts that delight in doing harm to others. These thoughts come from the heart and defile us, leading to sin and wickedness. Matthew 15:18-20:"But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:2

The Deception Of America's Kids Shows. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

America's kids shows have become a staple in many households, entertaining and educating children for generations.

America's kids shows have become a staple in many households, entertaining and educating children for generations. However, beneath the colorful characters and catchy tunes lies a sinister agenda that contradicts biblical values. This sermon explores the dangers of America's kids shows ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 22:6, Philippians 4:8

Faithful Action Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2024

True faith is more than just believing—it's about living out God's Word in our daily lives. Our actions should reflect our faith, showing that we truly follow Christ.

Hey guys, today we're going to dive into a pretty cool part of the Bible, James 1:17-27. It's all about how faith isn't just about believing in God, but actually living out what He says in our everyday lives. So, let's start with a little object lesson. I want you to imagine you're looking in a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Biblical Principles, Prayerful Living

How To Be A Godly Mother In An Ungodly World

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2003

Paul gave Titus some principles for older women to teach the younger women. These make great guidelines for young mothers today.

How to be a Godly Mother in an Ungodly World Titus 2:3-5 Introduction: Today is the 88th Mother’s Day in America. We hear every day about wicked mothers who do evil things, but I believe most people have good mothers who do their best. No mother is perfect / motherhood is no easy job. Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tabernacle 5 Series

Contributed by David Insell on May 22, 2003

This is a study of the seven pieces of furniture of the tabernacle.

The Table of Shewbread Central Truth: Jesus provides for all our needs Scripture: EXO 25:23 "You shall also make a table of acacia wood; two cubits shall be its length, a cubit its width, and a cubit and a half its height. 24 "And you shall overlay it with pure gold, and make a molding of gold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eat Up, Grow Up & Give It Up!

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 29, 2006

Picture an adult in diapers still drinking milk from a bottle – that’s not right! Are you in the same place spiritually that you were a year ago? 5 years ago? These things ought not to be! God wants us to grow up - spiritually speaking that is!

EAT UP, GROW UP, AND GIVE IT UP! (Preached in the Chinese Church) OPENING TEXT: “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

Nip False Teaching In The Bud Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES

BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES OF: - PROMOTING GOD’S PROGRAM FOR THIS CHURCH AGE - HITTING THE TARGET OF LOVE - EXPOSING REBELLIOUS SINNERS - GUARDING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION: Soccer Illustration: nothing worse in soccer than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heart Examination

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

But this baby is not the only one in our midst with heart problems, not the only one here who needs a new heart.

Introductory Considerations 1. Today we get right into the heart of the matter of what being a Christian is all about. We have witnessed the baptism of Chance, Griffen and Gary. We have heard three people make confession of faith. And now we are each asked to examine ourselves. 2. We rejoice that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Creator Re-Creates

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 28, 2007

Why would God re-create the heaven and the earth? Why should we look forward to it?

"Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

He Still Speaks

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

The theme of this Psalm is how God reveals himself to man. It shows us how God speaks to man. It is amazing that a holy and righteous God would speak to man in the first place. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” We are sinners a

HE STILL SPEAKS -- PSALM 19 Introduction: The theme of this Psalm is how God reveals himself to man. It shows us how God speaks to man. It is amazing that a holy and righteous God would speak to man in the first place. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fervent Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

Christians should have genuine love for each other.

1 Peter 1:22-25 Fervent Love Introduction: In verse 13 Peter began to apply the truths learned in v. 1-12. He told us that because of what God has done we should 1) gird up our minds 2) Be sober in our conduct 3) have a hope that does not waver 4) Be Holy in all that we do. Then, last week, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002

Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Purify Yourself ........ To Perfect Holiness

Contributed by John Christopher on Nov 10, 2004

Living upto the holiness, that God expects from eah of us as we are called to be holy, as He is Holy.

A girl in Sunday School had learnt the Beatitudes in Mathew’s gospel and so was asked as to which of the things mentioned in the Beatitudes she liked the most to have in her. She said, ‘A pure heart’. When asked why she preferred that, she said, ‘If my heart were pure, I believe I would have all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Considering One Another Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing the importance of assembling together and how to act

Title: Considering One Another Theme: Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 “ Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God