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Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Citizenship Has Its Privileges Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2011

Remember that at one time you weren’t citizens, Paul told the Ephesians. But why bother to tell them to remember that? What was it about their citizenship that they might have forgotten? The answer to that question says a lot to us about where are we are

OPEN: The great English preacher Charles Spurgeon told of a man who had been sentenced to death by a Spanish court. This man happened to be BOTH an American citizen AND also Englishman and the consuls of both countries decided to intervene. They declared that the authorities of Spain had no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Greater? Man On The Moon Or God On The Earth?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 5, 2019

I switch things up a bit and do an extended illustration for this Sunday's sermon

9.8.19 What is Greater? Man on the Moon or God on the Earth? Just recently America celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11’s historic landing on the moon. Over 600 million people were estimated to have watched this historic event on July 20, 1969. When Neil Armstrong put made his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2018

Advent I the call of John the Baptist to repent and produce fruit....combined with reflections regarding the funeral of President George Bush, flowing back to the story of the death of Ananias & Sapphira with out repentance. Some quotes from "Keep On Believing" (Acts 5)

In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2018 Luke 3:7-8a “The Mystery of God” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is for people of all kinds. Those who are bitter against Him for what they consider His lack of concern, and for those who sweetly tell His story. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-8, Acts 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

“i Have Fallen But I Refuse To Stay Down!”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

The problem for so many of us is we are looking backward in our relationship with Jesus, instead of forward. We tend to focus on the stuff that tripped us up and knocked us down. We focus on what we did that caused us to lose hope and feel abandoned.

“I Have Fallen BUT I Refuse to Stay Down!” Lk 22: 60, 62 & Mth 27: 5 Did you know that EVERY one of the disciples of Jesus fell down? Jesus told them, on the night He shared the “Last Supper” with them in; [Mat 26:31 NIV] “…"This very night you will all fall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Baptist

“the Rise Of The Caliphate” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

The “War on Terror” began after 9/11 and in the years between 2001-2014, we’ve funded two wars fighting terrorism, Iraq & Afghanistan.

The Islamic State: What You Need To Know (3 Part Series) “The Rise of the Caliphate” 1 of 3 April 12, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The “War on Terror” began after 9/11 and in the years between 2001-2014, we’ve funded two wars ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Burial Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 18, 2016

This message describes the events and people surrounding the burial of the Christ

I. Introduction A. On the day of my big job interview I woke up late. Frantically I threw on a suit. “OH NO!” I thought. “MY TIE! My Dad was out of town and wasn’t there to help me, and for the life of me I did not know how to tie a tie! I grabbed a tie and ran out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Grace On Display

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 31, 2016

A message to emphasis the power of grace to transform us.

"Divine Grace on Display" Titus 2:11-14 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Running Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jun 8, 2017

We can run for God but we cannot outrun God.

Title: Running From God Place: BLCC Date: 6/11/17 Text: Jonah 1.1-2.1 CT: We can run from God, but we can’t outrun God. [Screen 1] FAS: N.T. Wright uses the following illustration to "describe how we should avoid [sin] and embrace the way of Jesus": Think of an animal you'd really be afraid of, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017

A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 12:1-3 September 17, 2017 We remember endings. We remember endings of our favorite movies, as well as endings in the lives of friends, family and even people we’ve admired from politics, sports, actors, actresses, musicians and more. We remember epic meltdowns in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With Christianity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 27, 2019

Christianity teaches things that many in the body of Christ do not support.

The title of the message tonight is “What’s wrong with Christianity.” And if you will notice in your notes, there is not a question mark. I’m not asking a question. I am making a statement. So, tonight, I’m going to tell you what’s wrong with Christianity. We’re going to begin with I Timothy 2:5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 4:7-12, Hebrews 11:6, James 1:13, James 1:17, Psalm 119:128, 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

We know that God is able to heal, but sometimes we aren’t healed. This message looks at one possible reason why, as we examine an illness that the apostle Paul wrestled with for most of his Christian life - his "thorn in the flesh."

This evening we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that is related to the subject matter of healing. In the Scripture we discover that our God is a God of healing. He says in Exodus 15:26, “I am the Lord who heals you.” We also read that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, heals us as well, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.

The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 8:1-2, Isaiah 58:6, 2 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair Outline

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

This outline accompanies full manuscript sermon by the same title; includes outline for establishing spiritual base

Remembering September 11 Even though the tragic events of September 11, 2001 are behind us, we are still mourning. In addition to all the losses, we live with a new uneasiness. But not all the effects of 9.11 are bad. Many people have found a new respect for others. We have been reminded that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God