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Meeting The Exalted Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 4, 2008

Have you seen Jesus Christ? The world is not going to see Jesus in us until we see Jesus ourselves. We must see Jesus for ourselves.

Meeting the Exalted Christ Part II Revelation 1:12-18 Purpose: To describe Christ’s glory. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of Christ’s glory and assured of His love. INTRODUCTION: Have you seen Jesus Christ? The world is not going to see Jesus in us until we see Jesus ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can A Genuine Believer Lose Their Salvation?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

This is the concept of remaining in faith. Abiding in Christ. We must hold fast to our faith, not drifting away, while also knowing that Christ holds us firm, and we do not need to fear the Father losing his hold on us. This sacred balance is a difficult one.

Once an unbeliever has given their life to Christ, been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, reborn of Christ, and placed into the kingdom of God, can such a person fall away, and lose their salvation? This question is so incredibly important. It goes to the very core of the gospel: How does it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 11:19-22, 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, John 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building Your Rock Pile

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2004

Israel was commanded to pile 12 stones after they crossed over Jordan as a memorial to God’s deliverance. What kind of rocks are we piling up as a memorial for future generations should Jesus tarry?

BUILDING YOUR ROCK PILE Joshua 3:14-17; 4:1-7 Life is a journey. With each passing day we are drawing nearer to the time when we must cross over Jordan, the river of death. As I grow older I cannot help but think about what that day will be like. What will that passage from this life into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2014

We are not to get over worried. Leave the worrying to God. Commit your way to God. Roll everything onto Him. Do your duties and enjoy His blessings. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

“A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Dave's Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

A personal/contemporary look at the church at Pergamum to help us see if we're guilty of slipping away from our walk with Christ.

My message today is a little different from my usual format. I’d like to explain our passage today by was a story between 2 men. (Turn there). This story is not in outline form, so you’ll need to follow closely in your notes. Prayer Dave was your average sort of guy. He grew up in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Angels

Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016

And throughout you see Jacob and then Abraham, Angels were present. Did you realize when you read it, that angels were present when God delivered to Moses the Ten Commandments? Read it! It’s right there!

This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on July 24, 2016 Good morning! I guess I should say, “Hi, y’all”, since I’m from Texas and I started to wear my boots, but I wore California-cool instead, alright? Really good to see you! We had a great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bethlehem, O Bethlehem

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010

Nothing can take Christ’s promises away from you, for He was born in the town of Bethlehem to make it so. And no one can take you away from Him, for He seals that promise in His death and His blood.

Intro Bethlehem, O Bethlehem of old, how small you are. You are small, so insignificant, that few even count you among the towns of Judah. So small and little-known are you that Micah the Prophet must call you Bethlehem of Ephratah, or someone might mistake you for another: Bethlehem of Zebulon. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Abortion --The Lord Hates Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 6, 2005

There is no sin that the blood of Christ can not wash away and make as white as snow. As much as Jesus hates the sin, He Loves the sinner

December 6, 2005 Text Proverbs 6:16-17 ...The Lord hates …… hands that shed innocent blood. When I entered my usual coffee stop this morning, I noticed a discarded newspaper on top of the garbage can. I like to read –what luck – I saved 50 cents. I should have read the comics and done the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Rock: To Grip Or To Let Go Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 21, 2009

Jesus gave each person an opportunity to step towards God or step away from Him, depending upon what they did with the rock in their hand.

Your Rock: Gripping It or Letting Go John 7:53-8:11 (NKJV) (Have a basket of rocks available so everyone can take one during the service when offered.) * This passage stated not to be in the earliest texts. * Text and context even questions whether it was written by John. * Some translations and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Built On The Foundation Of Christ.” 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 21, 2023

Today, we will continue to discover Apostle Peter’s first epistle regarding the description of the people of God as referenced to the Chief Cornerstone, or Head stone who is the Rock of our salvation into His eternal kingdom.

1 Peter Series Part 9 Sub Series C: Second teaching section (2:4-10). A description of the people of God Title: “Built on the Foundation of Christ.” Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 INTRO: A home is built on a foundation. When one starts a home, after the pouring of a base of cement. One starts with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Same Three Plays Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 4, 2023

What draws away from God’s best? All of us are following a set of ideas we believe are best for us.

Same Three Plays May 7, 2023 Last week we talked about coming into the light and discovering how much we’re loved. We prayed and confessed together. This week, we are going to talk about the temptation of going back into the dark. In chapter 2, John describes the way the world motivates us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7, Genesis 3:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Psalm 101:3, Psalm 119:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Major In Perseverance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012

So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

“The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death's Baby

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Declare the hope of the resurrection

Death’s Baby It was into a scene of death & destraction and discouragement that our Canaan King found himself in the 11th chapter of John. John 11:20-27 BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Words ordered in heaven & uttered over lips of clay. Speak to the wounded desperate souls of sin. Curse & stinch of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-27, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Third Temple

Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2006

While Israel and world awaits the building of the Third Temple we must realize that the true temple is a spiritual house that each of those who are born again are living stones that make up the House of God.

THE THIRD TEMPLE By Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:5-10 We are living in a time when all of those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord are watching the events of this world and wondering just how close we are to that day when we shall all be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible