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"This Side Of Easter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2012

A sermon about witnessing to the power of the Resurrection through our giving.

“This Side of Easter” Acts 4:32-35 Have you ever played that game with someone, the one that goes: “If you won the lottery what would you do?” I did that one time with a buddy of mine in college. First he said he’d buy a Corvette for himself. Then, he went on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Brief Is Life But Love Is Long Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB)

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB) There are probably fewer words in the modern English language that have been more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way To A Healthier Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 24, 2010

This sermon deals with the principles that should characterize our giving-to the local church and otherwise.

THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER LIFE II CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION Sir Winston Churchill said; “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This is similar to the teaching of Jesus: “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) Dr. Karl Menninger, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 24, 2010

Independence Day 1988: Arrogance breeds blindness to our own sin, numbness to the needs of others, and a denial of relationships. The Father's Table is about mercy and grace for all.

You have heard him a thousand times in the TV commercial, warbling away in that gravelly voice with an accent I hear only when I go back to Kentucky. He is singing in the shower and flaunting his huge schnozz at the camera. "0 Lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way". ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A Fight Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007

This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful Presence

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 18, 2008

Communion is about encountering the life-changing presence of Jesus. It is about experiencing grace. It is then about being inspired to be a meaninful presence to others.

Meaningful Presence Psalm 23:5 August 17, 2008 One communion Sunday, the communion was prepared with a twist. The grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Word Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 20, 2015

The "new birth" gives us a desire for the Word of God. Peter uses the analogy of a baby that is born into this world, from the moment of birth the baby has a hunger. When we are "born again" we have a hunger to know more about God.

Title: "Living Word " Big Idea: Purified Soul, Sincere Love, a New Birth, Desire For a New Life, Spiritual Growth. 1) The Word Produces - a Purified Soul (vs.1:22) 2) The Word Produces - a New birth (vs. 1:23) 3) The Word Produces - Spiritual Growth (vs. 2:2) Read Sermon Text: 1 Peter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All People Matter To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 24, 2009

Highlighting our 3rd Core belief

All People Matter To God Matthew 9:35-38 * Have you ever sat in an airport or a mall and just watch people? What an interesting and revealing time that is! You’ll see people of all races, cultures, and interest. You find their “attire” to be markedly different because God makes all people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith - Jude's Ancient Message For A Modern Church Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 2, 2016

The tiny book of Jude warns us about infiltrators in the church and what to do about them.

It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in retreat, but had one desperate battle strategy which became known as the BATTLE of the BULGE. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcement troops that the Americans would send when the battle began. German spies, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking, Yet Questioning Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2023

We look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. These beliefs are still prevalent in today’s society.

Last time we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of God's Judgement - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 15, 2023

Will believers be judged?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing through Romans Chapter 2 in our study of this epistle. Last week, we started discussing the Principles of God’s judgment. In reviewing verses 1-5, we determined that every man stands fully ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Grace - The Unmerited Favor That Redefines Existence

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Nov 19, 2023

Ever wondered why the Gospel emphasizes salvation as a gift? Why is it unearned and freely bestowed? As we explore the truths of God's grace, anchored in Ephesians 2:8-9, we discover a profound answer.

In the next moments, we'll explore the vastness of God's grace as revealed to us in Ephesians 2-8-9. This scripture reminds us that our salvation isn't a trophy of our deeds, but a testament to God's deep and philosophical love and mercy. It challenges our understanding of merit and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Other

All Your Strength Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 21, 2021

Our strength comes from being plugged into the strength of God. Loving God with all our strength means making sure we are putting on the full armour of God so that we can love God with a greater intensity, and a higher level of quality, and a superior abundance.

Message Mark 12:30 All Your Strength We are really getting to know this one verse, aren’t we:- Mark 12:30 30 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” In this verse Jesus is quoting Deuteronomy 6:5. Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jan 7, 2019

Generosity is a fruit (gift) of the Holy Spirit and we all have some of this gift dwelling within us. We should work it out and start giving to worthy persons or causes.

GENEROSITY What is generosity? the quality of being kind and generous. Generosity: giving your attention, time, abilities, money, and compassion freely to others. We often think of generosity as the decision to donate money to a worthy cause or buy a meal for someone on the street. Those are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Increasing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 11, 2024

Paul gives thanks for the church at Thessalonica because they were growing despite persecution. How can we learn to pray from his example?

From time to time, I enjoy reading prayers parents share that were prayed by their children. Here are just a few prayers of thanks that I have come across. Dear Lord, thank you that we can come to church today and thank you that no one got their head crushed or lost their arm on the way here. Dear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ