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Believers Beware Of Backsliding

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020

Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

“Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure And God

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Feb 18, 2020

God building you

This morning there is a pressing that many feel in life, a pressure that cannot be explained, maybe an un-comfortability that can sometimes feel unbearable, yet something in us is stirred allowing us to continue to move forward. In life we must come to the conclusion that pressure is inevitable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Is On The Way!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 5, 2020

Like the early Israelites, we can sing with confidence, because God watches over us, God protects us, and God is with us. We have nothing to fear.

Psalm 121 Help is on the Way! We live in a time of great uncertainty, of fear of what the future may hold. If you asked me a couple of months ago, I never would have predicted that the world would be caught up in a deadly new strand of coronavirus. We have had great scares before: the Spanish flu, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, John 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2020

Let’s apply these principles in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 of expressing love in a practical way to our love for others (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, the chapter on genuine expressions of love)

HoHum: No point in going to see the person dying, will not even know I am there. Hold their hand- “they probably will not know it is me”- is that really the point?- just to have someone there- they’ll know we are Christians by our love- behold how they love one another WBTU: We normally think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 21, 2020

Examining God's Word in light of the Coronavirus, and finding hope, peace, security, and comfort therein.

A Mighty Fortress is our God Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Well, I have to say, that I was going to have us go back to John’s Gospel this morning, but a lot has happened since last Sunday. You all know about the Coronavirus that’s sweeping across the world, that’s why our numbers are down this morning, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only Two Ways To Live

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 8, 2017

In Psalms 1 Christians are invited to examine the choices they have made so that they might answer a crucial question: am I living on the path that imitates the wicked ways of this world or the path that is faithful and obedient to God?

ONLY TWO WAYS TO LIVE Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Psalms 1 Ever before the Christian is a choice between two distinct and very different ways to live one’s life. Psalms 1 is a magnificent gateway to the extraordinary ancient collection of Hebrew religious verses of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 25, 2017

This is the sermon I preached for my Dad's funeral

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father – As we gather here, this afternoon, we ask that Your Holy Spirit help us to and guide us in worship. Replace our sorrow with Your joy. Let the words from our mouth, and the feelings of our hearts, offer praise and thanksgiving unto You for having the privilege and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are A Slave The Question Is To Whom

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2017

The Scriptures are clear: We are either a slave to sin or we are a slave to righteousness. The opposite of rejecting God is not a freedom to be in charge of your own life. If you are not a slave to Righteousness you are a slave to SIN!

For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures that are read before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for today are: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 89: 1-18; Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42. The following is a true story ... that I think speaks volumes... about us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, John 8:31-34, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiving Is Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Forgiveness cause us to live in victory instead of the burden of guilt or shame. knowing hurting people hurt people we see an opportunity to love like Christ.

Forgiving is living Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Prayer- Introduction- Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you.” This verse does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Lived In The Shadows Or In The Light Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 25, 2017

At the time Paul had written to the Jewish Christians at Colossae, some of them were going back to Judaism. In this message Paul shows the greatness of life lived in the Light of Jesus Christ.

LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 Audio Link: http://chirb.it/b17f2L LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOWS OR THE LIGHT Colossians 2:16-23 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 8, 2017 January 15, 2017 (Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devil You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 3, 2017

Jephthah tells the Ammonites the land God gave the Israelites will not be surrendered back to them. A message about how the enemy is always trying to take back lost territory and how we should respond.

Devil - You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us! PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 Text Judges 11:23 'Since now the LORD, the God of Israel, drove out the Amorites from before His people Israel, are you then to possess it? (NAS) Judges 11:23 It was GOD, the God of Israel, who pushed out the Amorites in favor ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter Confesses Jesus Is The Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2017

When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

-AD 29- Near Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Peter Confesses Jesus is the Christ Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21 -Matthew- What follows is a private conversation between Jesus and His disciples concerning Himself. It took place on the coast of Cesarea Philippi, which is on the northern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remember!

Contributed by David Simpson on May 25, 2018

A Memorial Day Sermon to challenge us to remember our fallen soldiers and remember God and his blessings.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 27, 2018 (My thanks to Bruce Howell for the outline and some illustrations for this message) Remember! SLIDE #1 Psalm 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 19, 2018

Growth, Connection, Fruit, Discipleship

I AM - I AM the Vine June 24, 2018 John 15:1 (p. 752) Introduction: Marvin Yeager was almost 90 years old when I met him. I’d gone to visit his wife, Vernice at the hospital and then had her funeral after she lost her battle with cancer…Marvin was more country than any man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices: Purpose Or Popularity Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

Will we choose purpose over popularity. The answer makes all the difference in the world.

Who are we? Basically, we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives up until this point. Granted, when we were children, there were choices made on our behalf, but since we’ve become adults we have to own our choices. Who do we want to be tomorrow? The answer to that question is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Methodist