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Letter To Sardis Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The seven spirits of God. Who or what are the seven stars. The commendation, Condemnation, warning, and promise.

I. Introduction A. The city of Sardis was almost due East of Smyrna about 30 miles or so 1. The original city was built on a high mesa a. Three sides of the mesa were virtually straight up b. The fourth side was very steep and rough c. After time the city grew beyond the bounds of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Pergamos.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Revelation 2:12-17 In the early part of the last century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast of England. The sea had been calm and the weather clear, but the vessel was caught in a treacherous current that slowly lured it off its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Rhythms And Seasons - Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Today's worship experience is meant to recapture the seasonal rhythms that will lead us towards fall, harvest, celebration, and thanksgiving.

On Rhythms and Seasons Thanksgiving, Oct 10, 2010 • Opening hymn – In Thanksgiving Let us Praise Him #557 • Greeting time • Welcome/ announcements/ intro – Steve - family service – activity packs available - CLM on Wednesday - Worship night – Nov. 6; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Countering Drip-By-Drip Change...

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2016

Sometime change in our, and our churches, Christian perspective is so slow that we fail to recognize what is happening. It is like the drip-by-drip change, which Nazi ideology brought to Germany.

Countering Drip-by-Drip Change... Illustration We need to take the time to question how the German people could have allowed Nazi fanatics to turn their country into a Satanic tool that killed Jews by the millions? While it is true that early on some Germans openly adopted pagan and irreligious ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

What The Lord's Love Can Do For You Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 11, 2020

Think about what the Lord's love can do for you. 1. It can give us a relationship with God (vs. 9). 2. It can lead us to rejoice (vs. 9-11). 3. It can lead us to resemble our Savior (vs. 12). 4. It can rescue us from our sin (vs. 13).

What the Lord's Love Can Do for You The Gospel of John John 15:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 6, 2017 (Revised March 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 15. Most of you know that for many weeks we have been studying one night in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Upward, Inward And Outward

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 14, 2019

In this sermon, I present our congregation's theme for the year. We want to focus on growing our relationship with God, our relationships in the church, and our outreach to the world.

Introduction: A. Once there was a football team who had never won a game. 1. So one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. 2. He told them, “Boys, our offense is bad, our defense is horrible, and our special teams are the worst I have ever seen, so today we are going back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:12-16, Colossians 4:2-6, Mark 16:15, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Said It, That Settles It! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 5, 2011

We live daily with physical truths without questioning; shouldn’t we also live with spiritual truths in the same way?

There are many truths in the physical world to which we live with everyday without thinking about it. For example, if I let go of this mug of coffee, what will happen??? It’s a given that gravity exists and glass will likely break at impact and liquid spilled will spread out! Therefore, I will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mission Order

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 4, 2012

Life will become more meaningful and fulfilling if we will just understand that we are here for a mission. Our existence is not an accident. In fact, we are part of God's master plan. Being God's agent, here is your mission order.

THE MISSION ORDER Life will become more meaningful and fulfilling if we will just understand that we are here for a mission. Our existence is not an accident. In fact, we are part of God's master plan. Being God's agent, here is your mission order. Joh 15:16 You have not chosen Me, but I have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Don't Turn Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2015

To those who turn away from God find regret, great sorrow, and misery for eternity.

John 6:56-69 “Don’t Turn Away” Consider the warning to those who turn away from God • Warnings to those who turn away from God 2 Peter 2:20-22 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Methodist

Hey, What About Me?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 3, 2018

Matthias is the little known apostle chosen by chance. What motivates our response, when chosen, whether by chance or not?

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 2, 2018 Acts 1:15-17 Hey, What About Me? Reading Luke’s account to Theophilus about the selection of Matthias to replace the traitor Judas as an Apostle, gives rise to a few questions. 1. Who was Matthias? Matthias is not mentioned anywhere else in the bible. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Handle Problems?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 14, 2017

Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you handle them. We need to realise that God wants to use problems for good in our lives.

I came across a sign post sometimes ago which says: "Be kind For everyone you meet is fighting a battle." “Fighting a battle” in this context means facing one problem or the other.  There are people including Christians facing the problem of bereavement, joblessness, barrenness, sicknesses, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2015

In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.

Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Twenty-Two Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 31, 2023

New Jerusalem is beyond beautiful! Come Lord Jesus!

Here we see the River of Life, clear as crystal flowing from the Throne of God and the Lamb. On each side is the tree of life which yields twelve fruits every month and has leaves for the healing of the nations. There will be no more curse, but the Throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it and ...read more

The Book Of Jude: A Powerful Epistle Of Warning And Encouragement

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 8, 2023

Jude, the shortest book, but packed with wisdom

The Book of Jude, one of the shortest books in the New Testament, is a powerful yet often overlooked letter that offers a unique perspective on the Christian faith. This epistle, attributed to Jude, the brother of James and a servant of Jesus Christ, is a potent blend of warning, exhortation, and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Anglican