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Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Priority Of Community” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 15, 2014

How do small groups help cultivate community?

(Show video - Be the Church) Let’s continue our conversation on becoming a church that makes a difference. Last time, we talked about worship being a priority for our church family, and we discussed how we might each help make our experience of worship more meaningful for our church family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Stewarding The Call Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2016

Today I want to continue with Elected – Called and Gifted and we will learn what we need to do to Steward the calling that God has for us.

Elected, Called and Gifted pt2 Stewarding the Call Ephesians 4:1-16 The Lord placed this series on my heart when I was ending the last series “Mom’s and Miracles” and we talked about “walking in the Miracle” In Matthew 14 Jesus calls Peter to walk on the water… ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pt. 2 The Power Of A Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

If you have ever went to a funeral or memorial service, you have heard a eulogy.Eulogy is from two greek words: “eu” meaning well and “logos” meaning word. (Good word.) can never remember a bad word spoken about any person at a funeral. It’s become commo

30 Days of Blessing (2 of 5) The Power of a Blessing October 14,2010 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A If you have ever went to a funeral or memorial service, you have heard a eulogy. 1 Eulogy is from two greek words: “eu” meaning well and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Glimpse Of God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2012

Worship is a key element to a Christian's life. It is the life-blood of a congregation. It could provide us with a unifying, uplifting experience. We must see it in the right light.

1. You’re the Preacher! A mother watched her son begin to drain of energy as the week went on. By the end of the week he’d lost his desire to get out of bed. She heard the alarm go off through his bedroom door. Apparently he just kept punching the little snooze button on the top. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

NO BETTER SACRIFICE (JOHN 10:11-18) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 1 - Public Exposure Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Through The Nothings Pt. 1 - Public Exposure It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You share your heart for the one you love and the response is . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stifled Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Does the grace that has been given to you extend from you?

1 Corinthians 15 God’s grace permeated Paul’s thinking. One scholar writes, “Paul could not think of Christian truth and conduct apart from God’s grace” (D. Edmond Hiebert, The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, ed. by Frank Gaebelein [Zondervan], 11:439). vs. 1 – notice the progression of the ...read more

Sympathy Towards Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 30, 2018

Paul has to tell them that he speaks out of the fullness of his heart, that if his mouth has been opened with an unusual frankness it is because his heart has felt more than common sympathy for them.

July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.a: Sympathy Towards Paul. (6:11-13) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 11 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2019

James teaches us that showing partiality or favoritism is actually a sin and spells out how we can more easily avoid falling into this temptation.

This passage begins a new section in James. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. One of the strongest is that of showing partiality or favoritism, of discriminating against people. READ James 2:1. So, here we have the charge against showing partiality. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Fundamentals Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2022

Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving spirit was imperative for effective prayer. The importance of forgiveness is revealed by the fact that it is the only aspect of prayer that our Lord expounded further upon.

The Fundamentals of Forgiveness Matthew 6: 14-15 In our last study we considered the Lord’s model for prayer. The verses we’ve read today are tied to the example Jesus gave us to follow. This was clearly no accident. Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Care

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024

One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 17, 2025

There’s a difference between serving and being used up.

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled Sub-Title: Protect Your Peace, Guard Your Gifts, and Watch Your Heart Scripture Foundation: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Matthew 7:6 – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025

This is the 8th talk and final in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how true identity is formed—rooted in a relationship with God. It invites participants to reject old, harmful messages and embrace a new identity shaped by God's love.

Trauma and Transformation - "Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity" This is the 8th and final talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discernment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the concept of discernment as taught in the Bible, emphasizing its importance in making the right decisions, drawing closer to God, and growing in faith.

Good morning, Church! Today, we'll be diving deep into the heart of discernment, exploring why we need it, where it comes from, and what happens when we apply it in our lives. As we turn to the scriptures, we'll be looking at three specific passages: I Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, Philippians 1:9-10

Topics: Discernment