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Alcohol - Should A Christian Drink Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 13, 2008

Sermon on what the Bible says about alcohol and whether a Christian should drink

Alcohol – Should a Christian Drink? We are continuing our series entitled, “Too Hot to Handle” and today we are going to be talking about the Hot Topic of Alcohol and the Bible and whether a Christian should Drink. Slide Even as we did last week, we see a wide discrepancy between what some ...read more

Scripture: John 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Past Is History

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008

Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20, Psalm 72:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Flexible

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

It is very easy for us to become set in our ways. This is true not only for individuals, but also for churches. We quickly fall into certain routines, and after we do a thing for a certain period of time, it becomes sacred.

Blessed Are The Flexible Mark 2:13-3:6 13 And He went out again by the seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them. Levi (Matthew) Called 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Defiant Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 6 verses 1-11: Ill: The world's longest fence is found in southern Australia. • It is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s; • And finished in 1885, • It was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Narnia: A Deeper Magic Series

Contributed by Roy Carter on Dec 12, 2005

Sermon is about how God’s Grace has overcome the judment of the Law

A Deeper Magic Ephesians 1:4 Introduction: Changing The Rules In the movie Superman 2 Superman and Lois Lane decided that they’re in love, so Superman chooses to give up his super powers in order to marry Lois Lane. He is warned in advance that if he surrenders his powers he can never have them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fullness Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2016

To enjoy fullness of life even in the troubles of life, trust Jesus to be Lord of your life.

Last year (2015), Tesco, a British supermarket in Wrexham, England, posted a help-wanted ad, seeking a part-time worker with a very specific set of skills: a “Christmas Light Untangler.” The posting said that the supermarket was launching a new service, allowing customers to bring in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

Satan is a pretender to the throne. Jesus Christ is the true King of kings and Lord of lords.

“KING OF KINGS” MATTHEW 21:1-17 OPEN Last week, we completed our series Angels and Demons. We looked at how God created the angels and how one angel named Lucifer rebelled against God and led one-third of the angels in revolt. They were defeated by God’s angels and cast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Coming Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 34 in our exposition of Revelation continuing our exploration of the second coming.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Second Coming of Jesus” Pt 2 Rev 19:11-21 REVIEW Last week we highlighted the similarities and differences between the 1st and 2nd coming. This week I want to paint a portrait of this most glorious culmination of Biblical prophecy. This is His-story. This is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:2-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Matthew 25:29-46, Zechariah 14:1-11, 2 Peter 3:3-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Overview Of Colossians Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 23, 2018

Last (29) Message in our study of Colossians review the entire letter.

Chico Alliance Church “A Letter to Live By” Introduction We have been studying Paul’s letter to the Colossians for nearly a year now. Paul wrote to this local church family to communicate God’s truth and his heart. He wanted them to know that Jesus Christ is supreme over all and sufficient for all ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mystery Babylon: The Church Moves From Persecuted To Persecutor. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 9, 2015

The influence of Babylon turns the simple organization of Jesus into a world power that does untold damage to its surroundings. The true church survives and is persecuted.

SEVENTEEN: THE GREATEST DECEPTION of the AGES (so far) c. 300 A.D. Pagan Rome rises and falls. Its history is clearly heralded by many. And as a true child of Babylon it plays its part well. Its hatred of and persecution of both Jews and Christians is well documented. Rome's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is My Purpose Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2021

Taken from Sermon Central's "Created for Significance" Series and heavily edited, we look at why we were created.

What’s My Purpose? Created for Significance- Week 1 March 7th, 2021 Scripture-Luke 14:1–24 Today we're going to start a journey in discovering one of the most important things you need to know for your life. One of the reasons we have so much disfunction in our culture is because most ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Parades - One Victor

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 18, 2021

In this sermon we look at Jesus’ Triumphant Entry. We see that in coming into Jerusalem that Jesus 1. Shows His Courage 2. He Proclaims that He is the Messiah and 3. Continues to Fulfill His Plan of Full Salvation

Scripture: John 12:12-16; Mark 11:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Two Parades – One True Victor In this sermon we look at Jesus’ Triumphant Entry. We see that in coming into Jerusalem that Jesus 1. Shows His Courage 2. He Proclaims that He is the Messiah and 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Mark 11:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Until We Pray-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014

2 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

UNTIL WE PRAY-II—Matthew 6:5-15(:9-13) Attention: This country(America) is a great country when she embraces truth... This country(America) is not a great country when she shirks/releases truth. We cannot celebrate independence unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Jesus' Power Of Attorney

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 11, 2017

Jesus has given us, the body of Christ, the power and authority to act on his behalf. Legally, He has given us His "Power of Attorney." We can legally function in this world just as He functioned when He was here!

Turn with me to Matthew 28. We’re going to read verses 18, 19 and 20. (18) And Jesus came and spake unto them (the disciples) saying, All power (this is the Greek word exousia and it means “authority”) is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Because all authority is given unto me in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Genesis 41:39-44, Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational