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Joy To The World! Why God’s Glory Demands A Global Choir - Psalm 67 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 16, 2025

You pay taxes because you have to. You eat banana splits because you want to. Make it your goal to make your commitment to missions more like your commitment to banana splits than like your commitment to paying taxes.

Introduction: Making missions a delight I am on a quest in my spiritual life at this time to convert more and more of the things I do from mere discipline to the expression of or pursuit of joy. The man who can’t stand being around his wife but who forces himself to take her out on dates anyway ...read more

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 27, 2025

Seeking meaning in earthly pursuits leads to emptiness; they were never designed to be the source of our purpose. "Why am I here?" is fundamentally a theological question, not a worldly one. The answer can only be found by going to the source of life who created us – God.

The purpose of life The Bible repeatedly points out that humanity's natural inclination is to turn away from God's will and follow their own path. This is a central part of the biblical concept of sin. This rejection is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 14:12

Hosea-The Hurt Of God- Series Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2005

Exposition and Application of the Book of Hosea

By Pastor Bob Marcaurelle Hosea-The Hurt of God Sermon 1 Hosea 1:1-2 THE TIMES AND TEARS OF HOSEA Picture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Salvation.

THE SALVATION OF MAN. Intro: 1. In the 1951 science fiction movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still, space traveler Klaatu, lands his spaceship in Washington, DC. He is hunted down, shot, and imprisoned. But moments before he is finally taken, he warns Helen Benson, about his avenging robot – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The Passion Narrative"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Title: “The Passion Narrative” According to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Title: “The Passion Narrative” According to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66 This can be read at the service. The commentary, based on solid exegesis, avoids scholarly detail. The questions after each scene or station, sixteen of them, attempt to apply ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001

This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Using Power Evangelism In Cross - cultural Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Cross-cultural communicators, in the past, have sadly neglected the issue of spiritual-power thinking that the use of reasonable Christianity is the best way to produce change. However, in most non-western societies, the issue of power is central to most

USING POWER EVANGELISM IN CROSS -CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration;About 40 percent of Americans characterize the nation’s moral values as "poor" and 41 percent say the state of moral values is "only fair." Only 18 percent rank the situation as "good" or "excellent." Weekly church attendees had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Through

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 28, 2001

because He went through ... I can make it through.

Going Through John 4:1-4 by Reverend Kelvin Lebron Parks Preached: 13 June 2004 at Maine Street Baptist Church, Brunswick, Maine BECAUSE HE LIVES Song by: Kathleen Dunn CHORUS: BECAUSE HE LIVES I CAN FACE TOMORROW BECAUSE HE LIVES ALL FEAR IS GONE BECAUSE I KNOW HE HOLDS THE FUTURE AND LIFE IS ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate These Things- God! Malachi Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence.

Malachi Pt 2 “I hate these things!” God Thesis: The Lord tells his people that he hates the following 4 things: Leaders who mislead His people, people who break the faith, divorce and violence. Opening Thoughts about our text today: He hates that Levi and its priests have not honored His word and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Hates Divorce And Violence (Cont.) Malachi Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society.

Why God hates divorce and violence (cont.)! Malachi Pt. 3 Thesis: God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society. Scripture Text: Malachi 2:11-17 11Judah has broken faith. A detestable thing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"One Nation Under God?"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2007

The United States was founded as “One Nation Under God” and in the past we really did “Trust in God” as our money states.

“One Nation Under God?” Pre-service Clip -- Patriotic Countdown: ‘Happy 4th of July” From sermonspice.com Opening Illustration: “America” - Movie Clip from sermonspice.com Thesis: The United States was founded as “One Nation Under God” and in the past we really did “Trust in God” as our money ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News About Death Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2015

Death is not the end for a Christian. Christ has conquered death, and we now enjoy life in Him.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Think Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 7: 1 – 28

Hebrews 7: 1 – 28 Think 1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Going Public! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus

Sermon: Going public Thesis: Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus. Going public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational