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Pentecost "Back To The Basics”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 1, 2019

I believe the time has come for churches all over to put aside their differences and to come together in unity to put their foot down on the neck of the accuser and say “enough is enough!”

Pentecost “Back to the Basics” Illus. The song Basics of Life, by 4Him Vs. We've turned the page, for a new day has dawned We've re-arranged what is right and what's wrong Somehow we've drifted so far from the truth That we can't get back home Where are the virtues that once ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 1:4-8, Joel 2:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Religious Reluctance-11

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019

11 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: What Temptation? A man who was getting a bit overweight, decided to go on a life-altering diet. But one of his main problems with his diet was that he would stop for donuts every morning on the way to work. To make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Just Thinking Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019

As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, 1 Corinthians 1:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Four People Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Sean Boucher on Sep 13, 2019

Who was there on Palm Sunday - and who wasn't? How do they relate to us today? See https://vimeo.com/91820669 for video of this message.

The 4 Types Of People Of Palm Sunday John 12:9 (9) When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. Mark 11:1-10 ESV (1) When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:39-40, John 12:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

By His Attitude. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2019

Paul’s message in the last four chapters of 2nd Corinthians is obvious: The Corinthians had better shape up before his next visit.

December 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson IV.A.1: By His Attitude. (10:1–6). 2nd Corinthians 10:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When I Think I'm Better Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you think you’re better than other Christians

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Blessings Out Of Burdens Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2019

Jesus wants us to: 1. Be careful about criticizing other people (vs. 1-3). 2. Submit to the sovereignty of God (vs. 3; 32-38). 3. Be wise in the way we spend our time (vs. 4). 4. Shine for our Savior (vs. 5).

Jesus Brings Blessings Out of Burdens The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2017 (Revised September 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Quarrel About Quarreling Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2019

James asks: “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (verse 1). As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. James pinpoints the seeds of quarrels as wrong desires inside us.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES Let’s Quarrel About Quarreling JAMES 4:1-6 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… The Pig War (1859) https://www.cracked.com/article_17123_the-5-most-retarded-wars-ever-fought.html The Americans and British had a long, awkward relationship in the century after the American ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be True And Every Man A Liar

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019

One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). The word "liar" is the Greek word: ψεύστης, ου, ὁ pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver...

One of my very favorite scriptures in the Bible is Rom. 3:4 “Let God be true and every (not some people, most people) but every man (all people a liar). Now that word liar is the Greek word: ?e?st??, ??, ? pseustés (psyoos-tace'); which means, falsifier, deceiver, misrepresenter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:4, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close The Gaps - Circle The Wagons

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 21, 2019

God's work never goes forward without opposition from the enemy. In fact, opposition is almost always caused by success and not failure. In building the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah faced much opposition but he knew what to do and now we can know also.

Nehemiah 4:7-23 (NLT) “But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem were being repaired, they were furious. 8  They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw us into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Together Is Better Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2019

When we gather together we will grow, give and go with the gospel.

Together is Better Acts 2:44-47 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2019 I’m the bearer of both bad news and good news today. I’ll start with the bad news. A story appeared on the front page of the Dispatch/Argus last Sunday with this headline: “Is Your Religion Nothing?” The article was a summary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 28, 2019

We continue our series with Matthew 5:27-30 where Jesus talks about lust and the need to cut sin out of our lives.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part nine) Matthew 5:27-30 Back in the days before automobiles, two preachers met in a certain town. The first asked the second how he was doing. “Furious!” replied the second. “Someone stole my bike and I think it’s one of my church members! I don’t know what to do.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30, Job 31:1, Mark 9:42-48, 2 Peter 2:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Out Of The Whirlwind” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2019

God does not explain why Job has suffered, but focuses on God's knowledge, power and majesty. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Job is humbled by God (38:1-42:6) Job is questioned by God #1: Can you explain my creation? (38:1-38). Job is questioned by God #2: Can you oversea my creation? (38:39-39:30). Job is questioned by God #3: Can you subdue my creation? (40:6-41:34) Job replies to God (42: 1-6) Job is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019

Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ