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The "Buts" Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 2, 2013

Real discipleship is demanding! It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

Title: The “Buts” Text: Luke 9:51-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ. Introduction Eric Weiner tells of being rushed to the hospital emergency room in excruciating pain. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Became A Man

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2011

John does not begin his Gospel as the other Gospel accounts do. John transports us to eternity past – before creation, before man – before the existence of time.

When God Became A Man John 1:1-5, 10-14 John chapter one may not seem like a great Christmas text—but it is the truth behind the story of the angels and shepherds and the Wise Men and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Sinful Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2014

Is anger ever right? When is it wrong? How do we deal with our anger?

Yoda said “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” And Yoda could have been talking about the movie Frozen. Elsa’s fear of losing her sister Ana, led to the explosion that you just saw which ultimately led to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 29, 2014

Now this brings out a basic principle in giving and here it is. People will give to the things that they love.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Communion, Consecration, And Commission

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014

Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 19, 2014

Did you know that bringing the good out and someone is a harvest.. and bringing a smile to someone's face is a harvest.. Did you know that Complementing someone is a planting a seed and someone feeling good about themselves as a result of it..is a harvest

It's Harvest Time! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2014

To show that GOD in His Great Goodness laid up all things for us and even labored and work hard for His children.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD in His Great Goodness laid up all things for us and even labored and work hard for His children. IV. TEXT: Psalms 31:19 (Amplified Bible) 31:19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring God’s Investment-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014

2 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-II—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: A young man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older gentleman with a post card in his hand. "Sir, I'm sorry to bother you," the gentleman started. "But could you address this post card for me? My arthritis is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 18, 2017

Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

In the Church today, a debate rages over the relationship of philosophy and theology to one another. Some scholarly believers as epitomized by Norman Geisler argue that, since this world is God's world, both can be used to understand Creation if each of these disciplines are approached from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Suffering Servant Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 1: 19-34

John 1: 19-34 The Suffering Servant Messiah 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Time To Grow Up Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2017

Part 2 focuses on the the food baby Christians eat - MILK. The foundation Scripture is Hebrews 5:11-14.

It’s Time To Grow Up - Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 This is part two of my message “It’s Time to Grow Up” and I must tell you that I will not be able to finish it this morning. I ask for your patience as I listen to and share what the Spirit of God is sharing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Verse In The Bible

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2017

The Greatest Verse in the Bible – John chapter 3 verses 16-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Comment: Clear & Simple (vs 16) • Clarification: Belief & Unbelief (vs 17-18) • Conclusion: Light & Darkness (vs 19-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. • He is widely regarded as one of the most significant; • And celebrated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Story Of A Journey

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2016

We know about the Journey to Bethlehem, this message tells about the journey to Egypt

We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, Mary, Great with Child, on a donkey. Wow while that may be an accurate description I’m not sure that any woman ever, would appreciate being described that way. Ranks right up there ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

There is a plague sweeping churches, individuals, governments & nations. It’s not Ebola, Zika or West Nile Virus, cancer, or the flu. It’s called Epidemic of Discouragement. This outbreak is universal, deadly as the most dreaded disease. David faced it.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 9: The Power Of Discouragement 1 Samuel 27:1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Process Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 23, 2016

Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work

Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Foursquare