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Drop The Weight Of Sin Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007

Today we begin a series which will last several weeks, called “Drop The Weight”. Throughout this series you will be asked to release the sins you have been carrying, in some cases, maybe these are things that have been a part of your life for a long time

Drop The Weight I have a backpack on…and it is really heavy! It’s heavy because it’s filled with rocks, stones! “Why on earth would you fill backpack w/rocks?” Good ? The rocks in my backpack symbolize the various sins in our life. (have someone take out rock: “sin”) This stone today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Killing Goliaths

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013

David did not kill Goliath - God did.

We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A meditation on the place of violence in the world, and the Christian encounter with that and the soldier

Daniel 2:1, 26-28, 31-45; Psalm 2; John 18:33-19:11 We are pausing for a moment today as a community of faith to consider those who have suffered the violence of conflict. Our national day of Remembrance, November 11, is specifically focused on the memory of soldiers, but as Christians our call ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Gifted Ministers Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 3, 2012

If you want a growing church that builds itself up in love, then accept your spiritual gifts, develop them and use them wherever and whenever you can.

When a local church broke ground for a new 500-seat sanctuary, an inventive church member made sure everyone could participate in the experience. The man attached a 145-foot handle to a stainless steel spade so that all 300 members could squeeze together to turn the first shovel full of dirt. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Get Rid Of Your Enemies

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

The world is torn apart by people reacting to their enemies in ways that just cause further provocation and pain. We all need to know God's way for responding to those who come at us as enemies.

What do you do when people do nasty things to you? What do you do when things happen like someone treating you like an enemy, hating you, cussing you out, abusing you or stealing your coat? That makes it harder to be a Christian, doesn’t it? Everyone here has had an encounter with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:43-48

Things I'm Thankful For

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023

This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 8, 2023

Why does God allow storms in our lives? To teach us that we need Him every day and every hour of our lives. Storms don't just gradually, progressively come. "Thus saith God, 'a storm is coming to you'". Storms happen just like that, like lightning out of a blue sky.

Why does God allow storms in our lives? To teach us that we need Him every day and every hour of our lives. Storms don't just gradually, progressively come. Fox news does not put on a news flash, "Thus saith God, 'a storm is coming to you'". Storms happen just like that, like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fig Tree & The End - Times

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001

The Fig tree and How it relates to the End-times.

THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE BIBLICAL REFERENCE: Matthew 24:32-34; Mark 13:28-30 The Fig tree is Israel. the Lord always used the fig tree when speaking of the Nation of Israel. Now learn a parable (or lesson) of the fig tree; when his branch is yet tender (or begins to sprout), and putteth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-30, Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Destroy (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 24, 2022

When those who rule are unjust, how shall the Christian respond? David provides a model for godly response in this 58th Psalm as he encourages the godly to look to the Lord for His deliverance.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

On Pride And Honor Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

Distinguish between pride and honor in America: 13 reasons to hate pride.

Title: ON PRIDE AND HONOR Text: Luke 14:7-11 © J. Clark Sneed Fosterville Baptist Church Sunday Morning, October 23, 2005 I. Introduction a. The Basis of Humility: Jesus b. The Barrier of Humility: American Culture c. Confusing Pride and Honor II. Body: 13 Reasons to Hate Pride a. Pride will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2014

No matter the controversy, we must always remember that believers are on the same team.

Whose Side Are You On? November 2, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the controversy, we must always remember that believers are on the same team. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Supplemental Passage: Now it came about when Joshua ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Satan Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 18, 2002

We, as Christians, need to remember that we are in a war, and we need to know who our true enemy is and how we can overcome him.

September 15, 2002 Ephesians 6:10-19 ¡§The Great Satan¡¨ INTRODUCTION A little girl had misbehaved, and as a punishment, at supper time, her parents sat her down at a small table by herself in the corner of the dining room. The rest of the family paid no notice to her, until suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 6

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

When people say they have no sin they are claiming sinless perfection and moral relativism. We are living in a culture that says it has no sin.

Review The Gnostics were the false teachers who believed matter to be evil, the spirit good, and salvation to come by secret knowledge (gnosis) granted to those who were part of their clique. John is teaching all of this to combat a heresy circulated by the Gnostics called ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001

This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006

Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church