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A Good Start Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

One of the basic truths we learned from the account of the fall is that it is not a good start, but a good ending, that is most important.

A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it and the boy said, "Well, dad, when they asked me where I was born it seemed so sissy to say The Woman's Hospital, so I said the Yankee Stadium." So often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

The Sacrifice Of Fools

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 4, 2017

Eccl 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. What is the sacrifice of fools?

THE SACRIFICE OF FOOLS Ecclesiastes 5:1 Christians have nearly abandoned the word "fool," and replaced it with various synonyms. The reason is found in Matthew 5:22, where Jesus says, "...whoever shall say, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the hell of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, Proverbs 14:7, Romans 1:21-23, Matthew 23:17, Romans 12:16, Romans 12:3, 1 Samuel 15:1-23, Leviticus 10:9-10, Leviticus 6:13, Leviticus 10:1-3, Genesis 4:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, Hebrews 13:16, James 1:26-27, Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 12:1, Ecclesiastes 5:1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:12, Proverbs 29:11, Proverbs 20:3, Proverbs 18:6-7, Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 10:18, Proverbs 1:22, Proverbs 1:7, Matthew 5:22, Matthew 15:3-9, Isaiah 29:13-14, Isaiah 1:11-15, Proverbs 26:1-5, Ecclesiastes 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008

Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

“Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wee Little Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2001

What made Zacchaeus become a tax collector? Why did Jesus appeal to him so that he would embarrass himself by climbing a tree to see Him?

A man went for physical checkup and the nurse asked him how much he weighed. He held his stomach in and replied, "160 lbs." She got him on the scales, weighed him and said: "No, your weight is 166 lbs. The nurse then asked him how tall he was. Standing very straight he answered, "5 feet 10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Your Invitation Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002

Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-8, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Barnabas Or A Barnacle

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Encouragement

Becoming a Barnabas or a Barnacle, Acts 4:36-37 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 8, 2002 A man interviews some people for a secretary job. First enters a very beautiful woman and the boss asks her: - "What’s your name?" - "Lily", says the woman. - "Why Lilac?" asks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 7, 2003

Evangelistic Sermon that also Encourages Christians to help others

Out of the Pit! By Tony Silveira Other Studies at http://www.carismachurch.com Jeremiah 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Isaiah 35:6 tells us, “For waters ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Problem Of Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassionate Father Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus’ picture of the compasionat father corrects many of our wrong images of God

Luke 15:11-32 June 27, 2004 The Compassionate Father Verses 1-2 1Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Our image of God speaks directly to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Consider Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Aug 1, 2004

The Hebrew Christians were holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling and were instructed to consider Christ Jesus.

Reading 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:1-10 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus. It is very easy to skip over such introductory words, but here we have two descriptions of the Hebrew Christians. I wonder how we measure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Evolution: A Fairy Tale For Adults, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Scholarly presentation w/ many facts, much data, and all in the spotlight of the Word of God! Powerpoints for entire series at website under "Devilution"

EVOLUTION: A FAIRY TALE FOR ADULTS Questions People Ask We need to know what we believe and why we believe it. Take all the questions people in the world have, and they all boil down to one question… “Did God create man, or did man create God?” In other words, “Is man created in the image of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:20, Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your View Of God

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Sep 23, 2006

Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted… to that extent your life is out of focus.

Intro: Before Beth and I married, I had to do my own laundry. My technique of washing clothes was just like almost every other single male in the history of the U.S. – Everything in one load if possible. Blue jeans were washed with dress shirts, white socks, underwear, and everything else. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 13, 2006

Think about the question, is there a right way to apporach Jesus? For many, the answer is yes and we all have a different opinion. If that is the case, who is right and which does Jesus prefer?

***Open with skit – Adaptation of “A Day in Court” from The Idea’s Library: Drama, Skits, and Sketches pg. 32-33*** (The prosecutor and the defendant are seated at the front on opposite sides.) Narrator: The following are the closing statements from a very important case that has been going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Ought To Be Congratulated

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 13, 2005

Many of us know about the separation of the sheep and the goats, but what is the reason for the separation? Since it cannot be only our treatment of the down and out there must be another reason.

Matthew 25:31-46. “You ought to be congratulated” Scripture Readings:- James 1:19-27 Matthew 25:31-46 (text) Congregation in the Lord, The basic teaching of this passage is obvious … Jesus summarizes it in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist