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Title: "Conflict, Converts And Commerce In Corinth”

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 23, 2025

A message of the beginning of the church in Corinth - celebrating ministry partnerships

Title: “Conflict, Converts and Commerce in Corinth” Subject: How did Paul and the Holy Spirit begin the church in Corinth? Complement: by providing Paul with ministry partners Big idea: God calls his people into partnership to advance the mission. Acts 18 - Paul plants a church… 1 After this, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Through Baptism

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.

“Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humbly Heartfelt

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Micah 6:8, John 13:3-5, James 4:6-10, 1 Peter 5:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When You Need Something More Than Another Good Sermon

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

REAL CHURCH — REAL PEOPLE — IN THE REAL WORLD A good sermon lifts Jesus high, awakens hope in weary hearts, calls us home, and invites a personal response of faith.

INTRO — THE SERMON JUDGING COMMITTEE –––––––––––––––––– 1. A GOOD SERMON PROCLAIMS Acts 2:14 Peter stood up and raised his voice. He didn’t hide behind politeness or whisper his faith so no one would be offended. He didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He didn’t send out a survey to the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Romans 10:9-10, John 12:32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Filled With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

We can live righteous lives if we desire it and seek it.

Filled with Righteousness Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis April 13, 2025 Text Matthew 5:1-6 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: (3) "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33

Heroes In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2007

A Remembrance Day message asking us to recall that love is the motive for sacrifice.

JOHN 15:13 HEROES IN UNLIKELY PLACES “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” September 11, 2001 shocked a complacent world from its lethargy into enforced wakefulness. Before that day, police and fire fighters were often thought of as necessary ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Renew (Nehemiah Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2021

The Body of Christ in America needs to be renewed in 2021. They need to follow the example of Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10, Nehemiah 2:11-20, Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flight To Egypt

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

After all the excitement and celebration, Jesus and his parents are alone. The realities of the opposition to Christ are to be dealt with.

Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of when I worked for land developer. After new subdivision launched, we would build model homes and have big opening celebration. Next day, I would return to fond lonely real estate agent waiting for a potential buyer to come. The reality of the work of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have An Eye For God?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 15, 2001

He can’t bless you unless He has you. There’s no bargaining with Him.

Title: Do You Have An Eye For God? Theme: Christian character Text: Matthew 6:22-23 Idioms Every language has them Words that are translated straight over lose their meaning. Same is true for Kone Greek Read text Pray Two types of eyes in this text good and bad Good = 20/20? or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lamentations Over Jerusalem

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

"Your house is left desolate." This is one of the saddest declarations coming from the mouth of Jesus. What brought this declaration?

April 21, 20001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of Previous Topics 1. Sunday—Called to Repentance 2. Monday—Called to Godliness 3. Tuesday—Called to Service 4. Wednesday—Called to Victory 5. Friday—Called to Glory B. Today’s Topic—Lamentations Over Jerusalem 1. This title is perhaps an oxymoron ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Adventist

Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 26, 2001

This Sermon Challenges both the Believer and Seeker to evaluate their life. To look and see if there are things that are keeping them from truly living for God. It strives to get them to cast of some of their comforts and place their faith in the purpose and will of God.

Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dare To Dream

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Dreaming is dangerous work, do you have what it takes to be a dreamer?

Joseph was a dreamer He was favored of his father God is looking for people like Joseph who will dare to dream. Dreaming is dangerous work, you see from Josephs life that dreaming can get you into a lot of trouble. If you are going to dream there are some things you have to have in your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having Regard For God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

RESPECT FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO RESPECTING GOD’S JUDGMENTS

BIG IDEA: RESPECT FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO RESPECTING GOD’S JUDGMENTS I. (:113-117) 5 WAYS TO SHOW RESPECT (LOYALTY) FOR GOD’S WORD A. (:113) Whole-Hearted Commitment to God’s Word this must be the starting point 1. Rejection of the Path of Wavering Commitment "I hate those who are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Jesus is our savior. He is the source of true life for all who believe.

John 11:25 “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful verses of Scripture is the one we focus on tonight, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Lutheran