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Be On Your Guard Against False Prophets

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2017

Jesus warns us not to be star gazers looking for the future but rather get on with the Great Commission

TSL Benefice service 29-10-2017 Story: JWs in TSL Just last week, I was walking the road outside the church and I saw a car parked outside the church and so I went to say hello to the three men around it. I had thought they were going to do some work in the churchyard, but it turns out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Core Value 1 - Word Focused Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2019

This sermon uses 2 Timothy 3:10-17 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Word Focused where we seek “To reflect the transforming power of God’s Word in our own lives as we continually grow in spiritual maturity and holiness.”

Message 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Core Values 1 - Word Focused There are many jobs which people do in this world which have an essential ingredient. Painter • These people have all they need • Except the paint – painting without paint! • The painter can even go through all the motions … but nothing is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Patience- Stop And Smell The Roses

Contributed by Ricky Hurst on May 31, 2011

Narrow Road? Slow Speed? When you stop and smell the roses, you'll find out that patience makes all the difference.

Does anyone here know who "Million Dollar Bill" is? If you guessed Bill Gates, then you would be wrong. Another nickname is "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville." In the year 1987, at Talladega Motor Speedway, Bill Elliot set the fastest recorded speed for a qualifying lap at 212.809 mph. This was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

God's grace extends to those who need it. He provides for those who have inadvertently killed another

You often hear people complaining about the violence we see in the Old Testament. We cringe at the thought of an “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” It all sounds so barbaric. Yet, how do people deal with something like murder in a world where there’s no police force, no ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Joshua's Farewell Challenge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Joshua reflects on the conquest of the land and the need for the people to be serious about being faithful to God

The land has been conquered. The people are beginning to settle into their new life in the promised land. Joshua is coming to the end of a long life. So he calls the people to come and hear his final words of encouragement and challenge. What he has to say is critical for their life together and, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Answering The Call Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010

Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments: No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Gods are whatever people worship, trust and serve. WHY does God care? Other gods hurt us. HOW: Practical ways to worship, trust and serve God.

NO OTHER GODS—Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 44:6-24 Read Exodus 20:1-3. The first commandment seems like an easy one. I doubt that any of you is a secret worshipper of Baal or Zeus. You don’t kneel before a Buddha in your garden, or have a shrine to Hindu gods in your bedroom. How then is this commandment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3, Isaiah 44:6-22, Jeremiah 16:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Conflcit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2019

Christian leaders will suffer at times and should speak the truth in love to those who oppose them. We must lead with love and truth in times of conflict.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing we all face, many times on a daily basis? • Sometimes, unfortunately, we face this use even within our own homes and families. • We all, at times, find ourselves in the midst of conflict. • Because of conflict, Paul is writing from prison. • Both of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tears Of Rage (Tears Of Grief)

Contributed by Wayne Stewart on Sep 21, 2019

How to turn tears of Rage and Grief into tears of Joy.

The vicar and I have this ongoing debate about whether you need to include every reading in each sermon. She reckons you should, I think that if they aren’t obviously related then pick one or two and concentrate on them. Jeremiah 8.18 - 9.1; Psalm 79.1-9; 1 Timothy 2.1-10; Luke 16.1-13 That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-10, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Who Are The 144,000? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

The identity of the 144,000 survivors of tribulation is a mystery, It takes much courage to venture into areas where clarity is needed. This enigmatic passage is included in the Word, and to ignore it does not contribute to the full counsel of God.

in Rev. 1:19, Jesus told John to write, what was, What is now, and what will happen later, chapters 4-22 are about what will happen later. Greek word for Revelation is Apokalypses, which means uncovering or revealing of events which will happen in the last days, and end times. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13, Ezekiel 14:12-21, Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Best Teacher: Hebrews 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 27, 2020

A message of hope concerning being taught about life and how to live it the right way.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Equipped To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019

Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Turn And Trust In God

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Apr 28, 2020

The technologies and the science were diverting our trust from God to this man-made lifeless stuff. Today  I have entitled my sermon as Turn and trust in God alone. Today's message theme or purpose is that you turn from these idols to the Living God.

Greetings to you in the sweet name of Lord Jesus Christ. I consider it my great privilege to share the Word of God with you. We are going through one of the toughest situations in human history. We know these things are inevitable or unavoidable. This pandemic is not the worst or the last, these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Standard? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

Pt. 1 - What Standard? I. Introduction You can just say the name of the city and most people instantly, without any additional information, recognize what you are talking about. Canton, OH, Springfield, MA, Cooperstown, NY. Hall of Fame for football, basketball and baseball. These special places ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Pentecostal