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Christian Love

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic sermon by D. L. Moody on the importance, power, and indispensibility of Christian love.

It speaks in Galatians about love, the fruit of the Spirit being love, joy, peace, gentleness, long suffering, meekness and temperance. The way this writer has put it -- and I think it is very beautiful -- is that joy is love exultant, peace is love in repose, and long suffering is love enduring. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:3

Denomination: *other

Earthen Vessel, Feet Of Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009

Ordination of Troy L. Dixon, Nov. 1989: We pursue the trappings of religion instead of what is truly value. As a common clay vessel, be wary of power games, know that your foundation can crumble, focus on the treasure of the Gospel.

Somehow in men’s minds the paraphernalia of religion get to be more important than the faith itself. It is one of the enduring problems of religious life, how it is that we get far more caught up and invested in the trappings of religion than in the faith itself. In your average church, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Secret Christians

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.

Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"We Will Give Account" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon 11 in a study in HEBREWS

“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Source Of Our Confidence" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon 12 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "Logos" - Deity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 2, 2008

3rd in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

One of the things I love most about the gospel of John is that the weightiest of doctrines are delivered in the simplest of words. We’ve seen that already in the introduction of his gospel, but the four simple words that we’ll look at in detail this morning may very well be the four most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Faithfulness

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2008

*Think what God’s faithfulness can mean in your life.

God’s Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 23, 2008 *The big headline in yesterday’s paper said, “Bastrop mill closes; 550 lose jobs” Chances that they will resume operations are very slim. Economist Bob Eisenstadt was quoted as saying, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Killing The Church?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 22, 2008

Reformation Sunday. As in Luther’s Day, those who will kill the church are those who have no hope for its future, no respect for its past, and no presence in its present.

Near the Tower of London there stands an ancient parish church called "All Hallows". Just inside the wall enclosing the graveyard at All Hallows there is a large sign, placed so that tourists leaving the Tower may read it. The sign at "All Hallows" cites a bit of history and then raises a pointed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 30, 2008

How Genuine Faith Reveals Itself in Our Speech

JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS TAMING THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION Turn, if you would, in your Bible to James chapter 3. We now turn our attention to one of the most practical matters that James deals with in his letter to the Jewish Christians scattered ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction In honor of the “Green Eggs and Ham” which Rebekah made last week, I found the story, Dr. Seuss Goes to Work: I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; she’s the best! I love her boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… The Way Of Cain Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

Scripture Introduction Edward Everett Hale first published his novel, The Man Without a Country in 1863. He created an American army lieutenant, Philip Nolan, who developed a friendship with Aaron Burr, and is then tried as an accomplice when Burr is accused of treason. During his testimony, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… A Godly Line Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God graciously preserves a godly line in the midst of ungodly cultures.

Scripture Introduction The most basic definition of the word, “theology,” is the study of God. I have many theology books, wise and thoughtful writings explaining who God is and what he requires of us. In none of those will you find a genealogy. Yes, some comment on the Bible’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010

We need to practice the skills of listening.

Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Our Nature Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 23, 2010

Why do we do what we don't want to do? Etc, etc. In this message we look at the why and how of the sinful nature

Wow that was depressing. I would have expected more from Paul, but this just sounds like whining. I half expected him to check himself into a rehab centre by the time I got to the end of this section. But at some time in our Christian life most of us could probably identify with what Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan