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More Than Just Greetings

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 31, 2022

Now I know they didn't have church buildings then, but as you read this chapter you can almost visualize yourself walking in through the open door of the church at Rome, wandering down the aisle and meeting the various members.

Alba 7-31-2022 MORE THAN JUST GREETINGS Romans 16:1-16 Jeff Strite, minister with the Church of Christ at Logansport in Logansport, Indiana tells a story about how the way we greet one another makes a difference. Here is how he told the story: Years ago, I was preaching in a congregation where a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues Of Life At It's End Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Our culture is pretty mixed up about death, and faces a whole series of ethical questions and dilemmas, and of a shift in our culture.

To Die Or Not To Die: Issues of Life At It’s End Series: In But Not Of May 15, 2005 Preamble: Before we take a look at today’s topic, issues of life at it’s end, which is part of our series of sermons addressing issues in our society from a Christian perspective, I want to acknowledge that this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist

Result Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2012

Jude gives examples of those who have been disobedient and how these people will end up if they continue to teach the false gospel they are teaching...

A Study of the Letter of Jude JUDE v. 4-8 Teaching Lesson 4 June 6, 2012 Ok let’s review where we are just to get us back up to speed with what we have studied so far in the book of Jude. We have established that this book was written by Judas, or Jude, the brother of James, who we believe ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing Christ And Glorifying God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 14, 2006

The master key to spiritual growth is the glory of God. In this series on the "Keys to Spiritual Growth" I want to give many practical ways to grow spiritually. Today, I will set down two keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Last week I started a new series of sermons titled “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” Spiritual growth is as essential to the life of a Christian just as physical growth is essential to the life of a child. Because God commands us to mature spiritually, we need to understand how that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 2. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 16, 2005

Lesson and study series for the Bible. All Ages from 18-50+. Lesson 2. Starting slowly to get students used to comparing scripture with scripture & have the ability to break each chapter down into sections.

Teaching the Bible. Lesson 1 part 2. Teaching the Bible is an intrical part in the growth of any Christian. We must keep it simple and easy to understand. In lesson 1, we reviewed Matthew, chapters 1 thru 7. Lets look ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Widening Your Circle Of Unlikely Friends"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2005

Do we bypass people with the good news about Jesus because we think they wouldn’t be interested because they are not like us in the way they dress or talk? How to pull down the barriers that keep us separated from people who are unlikely friends.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches August 28, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Widening Your Circle of Unlikely Friends” Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the Jews. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Brings Friends And Family Together Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

This morning, we are continuing our series on the Cross of Christ. What the cross means to us today as we examine how Christ’s death reaches into our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Today’s lesson is aptly titled “The Cross Brings Friends and Family Together.”

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Welcome to Friends and Family Day - Guests visiting - Our series: The Cross of Christ DNA DISCOVERIES: “MORE THAN FRIENDS” Family histories and lineages are becoming more and more popular as people want to learn about and discover who they are, where they came from, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"An Attitude Of Gratitude"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 28, 2017

There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words.

“An Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words. Their manners. We taught our children to say “yes sir” and “no sir,” “yes ma’am no ma’am.” Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Money And The Church

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Year 2026: My Year Of Greater Upliftments And Excellence. 7-Days Prayer And Fasting Guide To Open Up The New Year By: Akindele Opoola Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Dec 26, 2025

INTRODUCTION & PROPHETIC WORD Welcome to 2026! The Spirit of the Lord is declaring a season of Vertical Displacement. Many have spent years on the same level, running in circles, but this year, the "Wind of the Spirit" is providing a supernatural lift.

Year 2026: My Year of Greater Upliftments and the Excellence 7-Days Prayer and Fasting Guide to Open Up the New Year By: Akindele Opoola Theme Scripture: "Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place For Us-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware of the the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. But how can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-I—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Putting First Things Last

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 18, 2010

It's common sense that we should put first things first but many times we end up putting first things last.

Bunbury Wed pm 18/08/10 “Putting first things last” Intro: *** A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a buck. "Where's Harry? His friends asked. "Harry had a stroke of some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer's Missing Link Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Jesus is no foreigner to prayer. He knows it intimately and He also knows that a heart that is unforgiving will make prayer ineffective and dead. The bondage of unforgiveness is something that will weigh us down so much that our prayers will be fruitles

Prayer’s Missing Link Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-15 Key Text: Matthew 6:14-15 The Introduction When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry For Justice Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 14, 2017

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream is the Lord's cry through the prophet Amos. God desires that everyone experience the abundance of God's creation and the fullness of God's kingdom.

Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24. “The Cry for Justice” INTRODUCTION What makes a good worship service? We all have our opinions. Some would say that great worship is when we sing familiar hymns and the worship band rocks. Others would argue that they need a sermon that they can understand and is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran