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The Sin Of Griping

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This discourse was originally delivered as a Thanksgiving Eve message. The reader is challenged to recognize that discontent is a sin, if for no other reason than because it is contrary to the thanksgiving that is due the Lord.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) This evening, we have gathered together to give thanks to God. Tomorrow we will share Thanksgiving Day with loved ones. This should be a truly glorious and happy time ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Promise To Make Our Marriage Secure!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2008

Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time.

I Promise: To make our marriage secure! Opening Illustration: Marriage man clips from BluefishTv.com Thesis: Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time. Opening Thought: Marriage has been under attack for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Finding fulfillment in marriage.

Blessed To Be A Blessing! The Key To Experiencing Fulfillment in Marriage I have been thinking about marriage and the troubles that are plaguing so many marriages these days. I have felt compelled by the Lord to come before you and reassure you that you can experience fulfillment in marriage. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affair Proofing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

4th in a 5 part series of applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.)

"AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE" Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Hebrews 13:4 INTRODUCTION: As you drive and see signs (common road signs)like these do you resent it or appreciate it? If you understand that D.O.T. puts those signs there for your protection due to certain road conditions you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian Church

When Can I Have God's Power? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Receiving God’s Power at Christmas

Sermon Series: Christmas Promises for YOU Today’s Message: When Can I Have God’s Power? Text: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 24:49; Psalm 6:34-35; Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 18:27; Isaiah 40:30-31; 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NIV Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. (Squireskd@integrity.com) December 17, 2006 Edited by Dale ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talk Is Cheap

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Talk is Cheap (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 2-6: Ill: • There are 800,000 in the English language, • 300,000 are technical terms. • The average person knows 10,000 words and uses 5,000 in everyday speech. • A journalist knows approximately 15,000 and uses around ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Brethren

A Father Appeals To His Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 24, 2014

God's love is a purifying force. God's love for us seeks to free us from all defiling influences.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-7:1 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A FATHER APPEALS TO HIS CHILDREN [Ephesians 2:20-22] Love seeks to draw those loved nearer, and as we are drawn near to God our ability to love is enlarged and purified. God's love is holy and is therefore jealous of what would harm those He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

10 Commandments: #7 Affair-Proofing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

If someone is able to respect the limit of hearing no for sex, then that is a character sign of someone who can say no to their own desires and hungers in order to serve a higher purpose, or to love another person.

AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 7 Exodus 20:14 God has given us Ten Commandments for our benefit. These 10 Values are meant to protect you and protect your family from living in pain. Exodus 20:14 -- our seventh commandment -- "You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John White on Mar 6, 2018

Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Respond To The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020

How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Smell Like Hell Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Paul invites his readers to respond to God's steadfast love and overwhelming grace by offering ourselves as living sacrifices--worshiping God by what we say and do.

Romans 12:1-8 “Living Sacrifices” INTRODUCTION Paul is a man who stands in awe of God. He is amazed at God’s steadfast love, overwhelming grace, and unconditional forgiveness. In his introductory treatise to the Romans—a testament of what he believes—he has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Accomplishments Of Christian Teamwork

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Paul typified the necessity of Christian teamwork to the readers of his epistle to Titus. Christian teamwork is indispensible to the faith. But when is it typified? Christian teamwork is typified in its satisfying...

The ACCOMPLISHMENTS of CHRISTIAN TEAMWORK—Titus 3:12-15 Paul typified the positive nature of Christian teamwork to the readers of his epistle to Titus. Christian teamwork is indispensible to the faith. When is Christian teamwork typified? Christian teamwork is typified when the team ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The End To An Extraordinary Letter Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 6, 2010

In these last few verses of Ephesians, Paul blesses his readers with grace, peace, love and faith - all of which are themes running through the whole letter of Ephesians.

Ephesians 6:21-24 The End to an extraordinary letter Well we’ve finally arrived. We are at the end, the end of Ephesians. I don’t know if you’ve been counting, but guess how many sermons we’ve had on Ephesians this year? 22. This final one will bring it to 23. 23 sermons on 6 chapters. In most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget To Remember Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2011

In this sermon, we notice that Peter encourages his readers to remember to be grounded in the truth, to remember that many of the writers of Scripture were eyewitnesses, and to remember that the Bible is inspired by God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly gentleman who was telling his friend about a new restaurant he and his wife recently visited. 1. He said, “The food and the service were great!” 2. His friend asked, “What's the name of the restaurant?” 3. “Gee, I don't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ