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The Christ Who Cares

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

No matter the problem we are facing, no matter how helpless or hopeless we feel, there is a Christ that cares for us.

A faithful study of this, the third of the four Gospels, the book of Luke, will reveal that it was written by the beloved physician, Luke. This is one of two books that Luke penned, the other being the Book of Acts. Luke was greatly influenced by the Apostle Paul. It is even suggested that Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Laughter Seriously

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Solomon was right, for laughter is not enough to give life ultimate meaning. But it is, nevertheless, a vital part of the meaningful life. Solomon is himself one of the key authorities in the Bible for supporting the value of laughter.

Tom Mullen begins his book, Laughing Out Loud and Other Religious Experiences with this story. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. When no one answered their knocks, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2012

As Jesus ministered to Nicodemus, He focused on moving him from relgion to a relationship.

This morning, as we continue to learn how to be more effective ministers for Jesus by studying how He ministered, we’ll come to what is undoubtedly the most well known verse of Scripture in the entire Bible. We see the reference to that verse on signs at sporting events, printed on the bottom ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others:family First Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 4, 2014

Last message: Family First!...Loving the Family In Order...Loving the Family By Discipline.. This message: Loving the Family By Providing...Loving the Family By Example...Loving the Family By Taking Time

Loving Others: Family First! Part II (Watch SermonCentral video "I'm Watching You Dad") Last week, we started the teaching on Loving Others, with the emphasis being that the family should be first before others. The order is found in a teaching by Bible Teacher Kay Arthur with the acronym ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

When Religion's Not Enough Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A look at the high priesthood of Jesus and the implications that carries for our lives

1. Title: When Religion’s Not Enough 2. Text: Hebrews 7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, August 13, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Type: expository 5. Objectives: • For the people to understand the necessity of having a High Priest in our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking New Ground

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 14, 2020

This sermon is about taking New Ground - Spiritually, Physically, Mentally and Socially. The intent is to help others discover ways in which they can take New Ground through the Bible, Prayer, Spiritual Discipline and Having a Yes Heart!

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18; Joshua 1:1-11; 1 Chronicles 4:10 Theme: Taking New Ground With God INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God Our Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Did you know that you can learn a lot and grow a lot from just reading, gleaning, meditating and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11, Genesis 13:14-18, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:29, Hebrews 4:12, Ephesians 6:17, Romans 8:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Religion Is The Enemy Of The Gospel

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 29, 2023

A sermon on the two great commandments

22 Pentecost A October 29, 2023 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Matthew 22:34-40 Religion is the Enemy of the Gospel Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther started a movement that now surrounds the world. When Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church, Luther ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The False Security Of Religion Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Who are you trying to please? Are you into a religion or are you into a relationship?

INTRODUCTION Some of you know the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jim Henry, is a good friend of mine. Not long after they had been in their new building, they had an unusual thing happen on a Sunday morning. They were through most of the worship service and the choir was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009

People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Missing Bible Verses

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2017

Why do some newer Bible translations seem to have verses that are missing from older translations? Are the new translations trying to hide something? Can we trust them? Let's take a look and see ...

John 5:1-15 (Please open your Bibles to this passage.) This passage is the account of Jesus’ healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda; an account which only appears in the Gospel of John. Many Bible scholars (a person can be a Bible scholar without being a Bible believer …) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Turning Religion Into Relationship

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002

John sermon series--8th sermon

Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 3:1-21, John 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Your Religion

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 12, 2021

As a Pharisee, Nicodemus believed that God’s law had to be strictly observed and that strict observance was necessary in order to obtain God’s blessing.

TITLE: LOSING YOUR RELIGION SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 3:1-10 The first appearance of Nicodemus we see are found in the scriptures as read in our text. Nicodemus went to seek out Jesus at night. He was afraid to be seen with Him in the day. When Nicodemus met Jesus, he said he believed Jesus came from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Aim By Taking Authority Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

Part 2 of 6 on Taking AIM (Authority, Initiative, Maintenance) in your life to make change for the better and KEEP it.

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 2 1 Corinthians chapter 9 ....... We’re talking about "Taking AIM for a Better Life"...... We began a few weeks ago Talking about this being the Year of New Beginnings..... and I believe it is.... In 2007....we passed through some Open Doors..... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Brady Boyd On Leadership

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

NEW LIFE CHURCH SEP 24, 2012

Exodus 16:22 "When all the leaders of the congregation came" ORPHAN LEADERS 1. Use (destructive) love for reward or punishment; you never know if you’re in or out 2. Long list of failed relationships 3. Tend to make impulsive decisions with little input from others SLAVE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:22

Denomination: Vineyard

Grandpa Mordecai Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

Greatest adopted child in history.

Grandpa Mordecai – Influential through adoption Esther – influential through strategy Grandson Artaxerxes – influential for Israel “There was a certain Jew whose name was Mordecai the son of . . . Kish, a Benjamite. And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist