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Examining The Heart Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2022

With Examining the Heart, the law brings 1) Inward Conviction (Romans 2:17-20), 2) Outward Failure (Romans 2:21-24) and requires a matching of the 3) Inward to the Outward (Romans 2:25-29).

Romans 2:17–29. 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Other

Worship God In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007

True worship begins as 1) A Response to Contact with the Living God 2) Not limited to a Specific Location 3) Only as Valuable as Who it is Based on and 4) Is all About the Attitude of the Heart.

Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Other

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation Of A Scarlet Woman Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Three aspects of this woman’s encounter with Jesus were crucial to her transformation. These same 3 elements are vital to every conversion. 1- Acceptance 2- Convictaion 3- Revelation

Transformation of a Scarlet Woman Fortifying the Foundations # 9 John 4:1-30 5-25-03 Intro: Read John 4:1-30 (For text in NIV go to end of this manuscript). Sang “Fill My Cup” with verse taken from this text. In text we see a Radical Change occurring in this woman’s life as she encounters the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Being A Christian Without Following Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Part 10 and final in series, The Company We Keep, this message answers the question, “Can you be a Christian without spiritual practices?”

Being a Christian Without Following Jesus The Company We Keep, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 18, 2009 We’ve talked a lot about spiritual formation the last few weeks – how it is that you and I can begin to be formed into the image of Jesus, so that fear, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Came To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS” MATTHEW 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION A young boy was bitterly disappointed at not being cast as Joseph in his church’s nativity play. He was given the minor role of the innkeeper instead. Throughout the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves Lost People Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2010

Jesus reminds us that God loves lost people so we should too

God Loves Lost People If you’ve been around Cornerstone long enough you have probably heard our mission statement or perhaps you’ve read it on our website. Late in the last century when Angela and I were dreaming about what this church would look like we were told that an important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

On Justice - Biblical Foundations

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 21, 2020

There is a lot of talk about "justice" these days--and rightly so--but "not everybody talkin' 'bout justice knows what they're talkin' 'bout". What does the Bible say about justice?

“These people? They honor God with their lips, but the truth is, their hearts are far from Him.” These are the words of Isaiah the prophet and Jesus the Messiah—and they describe the people to whom Micah speaks. Last week, as we began a short series entitled "For the City" from Micah, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 10. Chapter 13,antichrist And His Helper Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 21, 2015

Man of Sin, Beast, Antichrist. Many titles, one man. Not a series of men. Not an office. A man. Read carefully, let no one deceive. He is coming. Chapters 13, 17, and 19 furnish a combined portrait of the man.

Close-up : The man of sin and his helper (13, 17:7-17, 19:17-21) Perhaps the most obvious of the long-term background descriptions is the one regarding antichrist. It is proper so to refer to him, but John never does, in Revelation. He here calls him the beast. In Daniel 7, he is the little horn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Just because someone doesn't believe in the Bible doesn't mean we can't witness to them.

Dealing With Unbelievers Text: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction 1. A recent study by the George Barna Group showed how Americans feel about the Bible. While many Americans still believe in the authority of the Bible, the survey showed "the biggest jump of any group are those American adults who are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 13, 2020

The sermons of Haggai led to the restoration of the Temple. There are three themes in his messages encouragement, warning, and hope, the secret to understanding the response of the people and their willingness to resume work on the Temple.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several months after the battle of Gettysburg ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Not Have Revival

Contributed by Mark Eaton on May 19, 2002

EVRYONE WANTS REVIVAL, EVRYONE NEEDS REVIVAL, BUT WHO WILL NOT HAVE REVIVAL

*CHRISTIANS WANT REVIVAL, IN FACT CHRISTIANS NEED REVIVAL.BUT THERE ARE SOME CONDITIONS THAT WE MUST MEET IN ORDER TO HAVE REVIVAL.AND THEY ARE GODS CONDITIONS NOT MANS. *BUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY WILL HAVE REVIVAL, BUT THEY WILL FIND OUT, SOME WILL NOT HAVE A REVIVAL. 1)THE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Beloved Son Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

The word "beloved" occurs 34 times in this short book. It is therefore worthy of our attention.

TEXT "What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?" INTRODUCTION The term ’beloved’ is quite a popular one. There is a novel entitled The Beloved, written by Toni Morrison. A film was produced ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:9

Some Necessary News

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003

Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist