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What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.

“What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and full ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Religious Hell

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

There are many in the church today that are religious, but religion won’t get you into God’s Kingdom, what God want’s is a relationship.

Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 16, 2008

Respond to the unique claims of Jesus.

WHO IS JESUS? John 14.6 S: Jesus C: Religion, pluralism Th: Confusion Pr: RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE CLAIMS OF JESUS. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that pluralism has difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship With God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Relationship not religion is a catchy slogan but what does it truly mean to have a vibrant relationship with God?

Phil.3:7-8 - “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ.” What does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 11 – Part 2 – Super Heroes, Skyscrapers And Astrology! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 12, 2010

If Nimrod had been around today, he would have had action dolls made in his image. He would have had a following of kids all around the world. And I think Nimrod had something to do with the strange happenings of Genesis 11.

Genesis 11 – Part 2 – SUPER HEROES, SKYSCRAPERS AND ASTROLOGY! I think it had something to do with Nimrod! My grandson loves super heroes. He has videos of “Ben Ten” He stands there and with a big voice declares “I am Tahmongasaur!” (I think he means to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefit Of A “ Chrisma “ Atmosphere

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011

The difference between ministering to people or just giving them religion.

THE BENEFIT OF A “ CHRISMA “ ATMOSPHERE 4-5-09 Luke 10:30-35 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Priorities" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2008

Sermon 11 in a study in Colossians

“Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Orthodox

The Spirit Of The Antichrist

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today I want to speak to you about something that some of you may find alarming or controversial. Today I want to speak to you about the spirit of the antichrist.

Today I want to speak to you about something that some of you may find alarming or controversial. Today I want to speak to you about the spirit of the antichrist. Before proceeding, I wish to make two very important clarifications. Number one, I would like to make it perfectly clear that my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"god So Loved The World...those O So Famous Words" Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 26, 2019

read the passage in John 3... the sermon will be preached in the first person. Nicodemus will tell his story and give his testimony.

Title: those o so famous words… John 3: 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Of Fasting

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2020

A warning against mixing things that differ.

THE QUESTION OF FASTING. Matthew 9:14-17. It is a strange thing that the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus to ask, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” (Matthew 9:14). It is unfortunately typical of religious people to be performing some ritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building My Life On Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The more I focus on what I am doing for God the more likely I am to miss what God is doing in me.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Good News For Everyone! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God!

God Set Israel Aside Because: 1) They did not Listen to Him. Vs. 2 Truth: For a Jew, your whole life revolves around your religion. Philippians 3:4-6 Key: Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God! 2) They tried to save themselves by good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Religious? (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 23, 2017

What does it mean to become polluted by the world? To be polluted means our thinking and behaviors are of the world. We are subscribing to its philosophies and ideals. We are liviing in accordance with the sinful nature. So how do we become unpolluted?

ARE YOU RELGIOUS (part three) Recap: Last week we looked at the beginning of James 1:27, "Religion as God the Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress." We looked at why orphans and widows and it's because these are among the most vulnerable, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christians Responsibilities In Politics

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What is the Christians responsibility in politics?

Introduction: "Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right." William E. Gladstone William E. Gladstone British Liberal Prime Minister, Statesman (1809-1888) I. Christians must be engaged - When the righteous increase, - We must be part of the process A) Lies Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist