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May You Stand Perfect And Complete In The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 17, 2009

The purpose of this message was to help us take stock in the massage of the letter to the Colossians and to encourage us to get involved in the work of the church and kingdom of God.

MAY YOU STAND PERFECT AND COMPLETE IN THE WILL OF GOD Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION A. This morning we come to the end of the road in our trek through the book of Colossians 1. It was a trip that began on May 31, 2009 2. And will have taken 14 messages to complete 3. I hope you have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Freedom In A Prison Cell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not To Late

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

Though Joel is a book of Judgment, it is also a book of Hope. In this book, God’s people are made to understand that even in the midst of divine judgment there is always hope if they will simply and humbly seek the Lord (2:12-13).

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Joel 2:12-13 “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love Again

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian love should be the foundation of everything we do for God.

FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN REVELATION 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION Today I would like for us to open our Bibles to Revelation to study the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Asia Minor. As a way of introduction, note the following: SOURCE: Revelation is of Jesus Christ which God gave him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Cure For The Blood Disease Called Sin”

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

There are many remedys for various diseases but only One for the sin disease.

ROM. 5:12 “THE CURE FOR THE BLOOD DISEASE CALLED SIN” Everybody has a terminal blood disease; and if the person doesn’t receive the only cure for that disease that there is he or she will surely die. Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Real Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Beware Diligence Without Devotion Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

To the Angel of the Church in Ephesus write: Beware Diligence without Devotion

To the Angel of the Church in Ephesus write: Beware Diligence without Devotion Rev. 2:1-7 September 27, 2009 INTRODUCTION * Every City becomes known for something. Good or bad we forever associate those characteristic with that city. * Every Church becomes known for something. Good or bad we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Resignation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010

A heartfelt sermon as I resigned from a church to accept a call from another church.

Sermon for 8/15/2010 Resignation Introduction: Conflicts are not uncommon, but when the preacher and song leader get into it, stand aside. One week, the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should move forward into doing service for others. After this sermon, the song leader led the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Escape Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 24, 2008

We learn from the Apostle Paul that as we mature as a Christian it becomes less about us and what we get and more about the Lord and what we give for Him, including ourselves.

It’s been my experience in the 30+ years I’ve been a follower of Jesus Christ, that there are two major stages in the maturity of a Christian, and within those major stages are two parts. What Can I Get For me from the Lord (it’s about me finding blessings for my life) In me from the Lord (it’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Kind Of Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010

what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Reset Button

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

Paul always looked for the hidden blessing in every trial. Have you been complaining about your situation? Grumbling short-circuits faith, but joy revives it.

Are you trapped in a prison of despair, doubt or anxiety? Learn to release the power of praise. The apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians is one of the Bible’s most unique books. Some scholars call it "the epistle of joy" because the word "joy" or "rejoice" appear in it 16 times. Yet what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Philemon 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messianic Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final cataclysmic event. Jesus steps into the limelight to draw attention to the most important event in history, His death & resurrection.

JOHN 12:12-19 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels. It is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Moderate Drinking And The Christian

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Moderate Drinking and the Christian

Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms & Questions Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 6, 2009

That day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let’s cross to the other side." So they left the crowd and took him along in the boat just as he was. Other boats were with him. A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so

I’m conscious this morning that we’ve had another baptism, which is wonderful, but I do get the feeling sometimes that when parents bring a child to baptism they are sort of quietly hoping that the experience might have a soothing effect on the child. After all, isn’t that part of what good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seeing Jesus Again For The First Time

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

The events of the past week were a blur for Mary Magdalene. Only a week ago, she and dozens of Jesus’ followers celebrated his entry into Jerusalem with an impromptu parade. Mary Magdalene remembered how the shopkeepers and pilgrims, in Jerusalem for th

Seeing Jesus Again for the First Time Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net Text: John 20:10-18 The events of the past week were a blur for Mary Magdalene. Only a week ago, she and dozens of Jesus’ followers celebrated his entry into Jerusalem with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist