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The Right To Get Paid

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006

Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Adopted Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

We will look at the unique adoption we have in Jesus Christ which Paul shows us in Romans Chapter 8.

Adopted of God Intimacy with the Father Inheritance from the Father NCBC, 4/25/04, Romans 8:15-17 In the Alaska Native Culture that surrounds us is an amazing example of God’s idea of adoption. Many times the younger siblings or their parents will be allowed to adopt their firstborn. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joy

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001

How one can expereince the same joy the disciples felt on the first Easter Sunday morning.

TITLE: “JOY! (Easter)” INTRODUCTION: ILLUS: A missionary had arrived in a small Chinese town. After she arrived, she soon noticed that a gang of bandits had just destroyed the little town and everything in it. Then a native Christian, showed the missionary the ruins of his home; a burnt roof and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

Hold On To Your Confidence And Push (Praise Until Something Happens)

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009

No matter what challenges of life we go through, we should always stand firm on our confience in God. We have His guarantee because of the debt that was paid on Calvary by Jesus the Christ.

Introduction: In living in a world that has been transformed from one of perfection to imperfection, the Christian is going to suffer. I know that people have lied on you, tried their best to tear you down, they set traps for you, planned a private attack on you, tried to get you fired on the job, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God-What Is It?

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

The Day of the Lord analyzed from the O.T. prophets, the Apostles Paul and Peter

"THE WRATH OF GOD-WHAT IS IT ?" In I Thessalonians 5:9 God makes one of the most comforting and truly significant promises to the born-again child of God: "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Types Of Jesus Christ In The O.t.

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 9, 2009

let me say that there are various people, & sacrificial offerings as well as such things as, Manna, & The Temple, & Foundation stones and cornerstones, and also Jacob’s ladder, as well as many other things that are typical and pictures of the Lord Jesus.

John 5:39-- TYPES OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE O.T. 1-10-09 Today I want to talk just for a little while on some of the many {types} of Jesus Christ that we see in the O.T. First of all let me say that there are various people, & sacrificial offerings as well as such things as, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist

Ditto The Divine: "I Forgive You."

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 19, 2012

God's forgiveness to us moves us to be forgiving to others.

Have you ever overheard a conversation like this between mother and toddler? “I love chocolate ice cream,” declares the mom. “Me too!” echoes the child. “I don’t like rainy days,” observes Mom. “Me neither,” adds the child. “I wish I could ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 21 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 30, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter twenty one of the book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 21 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First Six ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Judgment Of The Nations Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 3, 2013

This Judgment is actually not a judgment of nations as a whole, but a judgment of individuals from every nation; these are people that managed to live through the horrible tribulation, their referred to as "SHEEP and GOATS"

# 6~ Matt. 25: 31-46 STILL TO COME 7-27-13 Today we'll continue with our study to do with "THINGS THAT ARE STILL TO COME" #1- is the rapture of the True Church, this is next on Gods Prophetic calendar, and it can happen at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Most Important Question

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 30, 2014

When the ladies came to the empty tomb, the angel said, "You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified." This statement begs us to answer this question, "Who or what is it that you seek?"

Life’s Most Important Question Mark 16:1-8 • To read about the resurrection of Jesus is – well – just plain exciting. Jesus’ heart stopped bleeding, His blood stopped flowing, His human brain stopped working, & He was buried for THREE DAYS before HE CAME BACK TO LIFE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A New Day Dawning Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 16, 2021

God is always at work, and His plans are always fulfilled according to His desire. We can take comfort in that truth. Our Lord never changes. There is hope and security in Christ.

A New Day Dawning Esther 8: 1-8 Take a moment to consider the range of emotion Esther and Mordecai have experienced up to this point in their lives. They were living with the other Jews, captive in Persia. Life may not have been terrible, but they were not free citizens of the kingdom. Esther is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many of us love the Lord but we are not fully appropriating the riches we have in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) Worshiping in the Spirit requires the empowerin

Symbols Describing the Power of the Spirit - Adapted from Dr. C.I. Schofield’s notes Many of us love the Lord but we are not fully appropriating the riches we have in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "Those who worship God must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sardis Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

An early wake up call. A church with nothing to commend it

The Letter to the Church at SARDIS Divided into three sections 1. Introduction of the Writer 2. Reprimand of the Church 3. Encouragement to the Faithful. Historical Background. City in Asia, modern day Turkey. Near to Thyatira. Capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Early prosperity under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

"The Communion Covenant"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Comparing the Old & New Covenants with relation to the Lord’s Supper

Communion Message: "The Communion Covenant" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time the Bible mentions the Lord’s Supper the term "covenant" is used. Jesus sets forth, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood." A covenant is a pledge, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Congregational

The Focus Of Christian Liberty

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Mar 5, 2006

This message is a deep look into our freedom with christ and a challage to us all

THE FOCUS OF CHRISTIAN LIBERATION 1 cor.6:9-12 1 cor.10:23 Introduction. The major theme of the gospel is our Liberation from the power of sin, Through faith in christ we are delivered from bondage and with the aid of the Holy Spirit, we are coming to an ever-greater awareness of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God