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Unnatural Gratitude Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Gratitude is Joy that is sustained.

A matter of the Heart …Unnatural Gratitude Philippians 1:1-11 Slide – Affliction - Tree It is an interesting coincidence that I happen to pick a Sermon topic and scripture and suddenly need to be bolstered with scriptural support in my life. What a stroke of Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Unified In Our Compassion Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2010

If we are to follow the example of Christ, then we must be Unified in our Compassion.

Intro. As you know, our theme is the Church in Unity. We must begin by unified in our Consecration. We must accept the challenge of reaching the lost, here and around the world and be Unified in our Commission. Today, our next part, could be easily tied to the Commission. The area of unity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Accomodating Churches-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 30, 2016

4 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-IV—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: The Zika virus is a feared disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The insidious nature of the virus is heartbreaking. It’s damage is most notable in that the infants of infected pregnant women are born with microcephaly. It also causes other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have To Do What You Don’t Want To Do Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2017

God and His Word may dictate that we do things we would rather not do or be involved in unpleasant situations we would rather avoid. It is when we obey but don’t feel like obeying that we really honor God the most.

When You Have to Do What You Don’t Want to Do (2 Kings 8:1-15, 9:1-10, 13:14-25) 1. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Failure Leads To Faith Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

How failure leads to faith

A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Elderly Refuses To Honor The Work And Word Of God - Titus 2:2-5 -8/4/12

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on Apr 20, 2015

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12 "2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-4(2016-17) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2016

4 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions.Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-IV—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Back in the day, before digitization, Tony & his best friend devised a brilliant & creative plan for mischief. They decided to break into the basement of the local dime store, but they did not plan to rob the place(Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

In the midst of troubling times, Christians must possess and live by faith. God is calling us to examine our faith and stand, committed to Him.

Consider Your Faith Haggai 2: 20-23 Today I hope to conclude our study in the book of Haggai. Although written some 2,500 years ago, it has been very relevant for our day. If there were any doubts, I hope our time in Haggai has confirmed the timeless nature of God’s Word within your heart ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God In The Highest! Luke 2:8-20 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 31, 2013

a meditation on the Audience, Message, and Response to the angels' proclamation of the birth of Jesus. The meaning of glory-and Jesus ethical teachings compressed into "peace on earth goodwill toward men".

Luke 2:28 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Merely Managers

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

Everything we have are gifts from God. Our time, talents, and resources are all gifts from God. Like beauty and brilliance, we are not responsible for having them, but we are very responsible for what we do with them.

The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things To Remember In A Crisis

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

In the midst of a crisis it becomes easy to forget God's promises.

It a plain and simple fact of life, if you’re breathing you will experience a crisis of biblical proportions. Maybe your crisis is a divorce, or a job loss, or foreclosure, or the death of someone close, or a prodigal child, or the betrayal of a close friend, or abuse, or you are told those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: *other

Worship God!

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 3, 2011

The worship that occurs around the marriage supper of the Lamb demonstrates the kind of worship that pleases God.

Most of us here this morning have been involved in numerous weddings throughout our lives – most of us have experienced our own weddings, some have seen our children get married, some of us have performed or been part of wedding ceremonies, and probably all of us have attended a number of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Our Country Needs From Us

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 2, 2011

What our country needs from us as God's people is to live in such a way that gives the gospel credibility.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 3, 2011 WHAT OUR COUNTRY NEEDS FROM US Isaac Butterworth 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (NIV) 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 6, 2012

God calls us. Jesus has taught us, "Many are called, but few are chosen." However, the first time man was called by God, what was the purpose of His calling? The message explores that call and refocuses the divine call to our generation.

The LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” [1] G reat questions are not meant to reveal information to the interlocutor; great questions are meant to compel the one questioned to discover what should have been obvious. All of us have a tendency to wear masks. In fact, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Baptist