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Beliefs As Boundaries Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Integrity

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 21, 2024

For https://seminary.erskine.edu/ Doctor of Ministry program

This is a five+ page “Integrity in the Ministry” paper that interacts with Peterson, my other research, appropriate Bbiblical texts, and other resources such as Dangerous Calling by Tripp. I will focus especially on areas where I have identified weaknesses. You will see it is like one of our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Does That Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 26, 2023

America must remember from when we have fallen and repent if we hope to survive as a nation.

Does that Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave? Text: Jude 5-7, Revelation 2:5 WELCOME AND GREETING Last Sunday we paused our study of Corinthians and looked at Jude, and we saw how Jude was warning us to stay alert, and to be vigilant, and to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sheltering With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2025

Isaiah said that "the Branch" (the Messiah) would be our shelter and refuge. What does that mean, and what difference could it make to how we live our lives?

The year was 1777. A British army of 13,000 men marched on Philadelphia, and the American Congress had fled the city. The Continental army fought valiantly to hold back their enemy, but they were outflanked and outfought and eventually the English took the city. But before the Philadelphia was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002

An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Good News: A Fish Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009

To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Shortcuts To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 22, 2013

The only way to God is through Jesus Christ.

No Shortcuts to God April 21, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The only way to God is through Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:13-14 Supplemental Passage: "Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2013

Followers of Jesus must be careful to not follower after false teachers & false prophets

Fruit Inspectors July 21, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Followers of Jesus must be careful to not follower after false teachers & false prophets Focus Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Supplemental Passage: "Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Jin Ming Ma on Aug 24, 2009

Mother’s love like Christ’ love which is faithful and kind.

What is love? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 I. Introduction According to the Book of Acts (18:1-17), about 54 CE the apostle Paul founded a church in the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia - Corinth. It was a large and prospering urban center with an ethnically, culturally, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 1. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 1 Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (KJV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Death To Life

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence.

Quite a few years ago a movie was made about nostalgia and reminiscence. It was entitled, "The Way We Were." Paul begins this chapter in the same way. He begins with the way we were. But there is nothing fond or nostalgic about that former condition. There are three views concerning man and his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Jonah Running To God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

Sermon #2 in a series of 4 on the book of Jonah

Introduction: 1. In some ways you might say that this week’s sermon is the exact opposite of what we studied in the first sermon on Jonah. Last week’s title was, "Jonah Running from God," as you have probably noticed, this week’s is, "Jonah Running to God." 2. Before we go farther in our study I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 20, 2009

The paradox of wealth is that no matter what we own; the Lord is the source of it all! First fruits are the Lord’s

The Paradox of Wealth, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Introduction In today’s Scripture reading, we pick up on a similar theme. This is only once complete chapter away from the passage we examined last week. Now we pick up on the Apostle Paul instructing the Corinthian Church with regard to generosity and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Part Four - Choosing Stewardship Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 27, 2009

What it means to be a church member. Part 4 of 6

1Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3His master saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Proverbs 14 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter 14.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fourteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fourteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1 (NASB) Here again the wise and the foolish are contrasted. A wise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational