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Three Principles Of Discipleship (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2001

Many people fear discipleship but it is the primary command of the ’Great Commission’. This study looks at how we all fit into this calling.

Three Principles of Discipleship (Part 1) Matthew 28 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 30, 2005

God wants us to hunger and thirst after Him (4th Beatitude)

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6) 1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Requirements? What About Grace?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010

Rearranging Micah 6 shows us that Micah had characterized the religiosity of Judah in ways that are comparable to our religiosity. But justice, compassion, and the humble walk are much more than we expected, and are our responses to grace.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC August 24, 1986 Several years ago I went back to school for work on a graduate degree. Although I had been around schools and colleges and students all of my life, this was the first time in about a dozen years or so that I had actually enrolled in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010

If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Should Consider Leading? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

“Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Quality Over Quantity

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 31, 2025

Judges 7

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY (JUDGES 7:1-25) An American was visiting London and after walking around all day he really had to take a leak. Not finding a public restroom, he decided to go down an alley and do his business there. Just as he was starting to unzip a bobby came along and said” ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marriage Investment

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2014

Communication is all important in child rearing. Mutual constant (Agreement) on every important matter should be well communicated before marriage. “Can we agree on disciple?” Etc. In what tone do you communicate? What attitude? Are you loud while rollin

The Marriage Investment Matthew 19:5-6NLT and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 6 So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

James Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 31, 2022

The importance of LIVING your Faith

January 29, 2022 On to the Book of JAMES Most scholars believe the author of this letter was the brother of Jesus and was written perhaps as early as 49 AD. This book has not always been well received. It was the last book to be accepted into the biblical canon and Martin Luther said it was an ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-30, Matthew 25:34-40, 1 John 2:3-6, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:19-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go! And Be Washed, Renewed, And Saved - Titus 3:5–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2025

The world offers countless answers—do good deeds, follow religious rituals, give to charity, try harder, live better. Yet, deep inside, every honest person knows this truth: we cannot wash ourselves clean.

Go! And Be Washed, Renewed, and Saved - Titus 3:5–6 Introduction Church, let me begin with a question that strikes at the very heart of our humanity: “How do you make yourself clean before a holy God?” The world offers countless answers—do good deeds, follow religious rituals, give to charity, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:7, John 3:5, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Accounting System Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

My standing with God is dependent on what I receive not what I achieve

I’m sure all of us are pretty familiar with how our finances operate in this culture. We go to work and we earn wages which we deposit in a bank account. The bank credits that amount of money to our account. But we also have bills to pay. And regardless of how we might choose to pay those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Freedom

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003

This week we are celebrating our Nation’s freedom..all the while there are many who are still in bondage...bondage to sin. But we can enjoy GLORIOUS FREEDOM through Jesus Christ!

(Note: I got the idea for this sermon from one of my dad’s (Larry E. Brincefield) old sermons. I don’t know if he had an original source for this material or if it was all original. If you recognize this material, let me know and I will give proper credit.) July 6, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Nazarene

The Believers "To Do" List

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 17, 2005

In light of the coming again of the Lord what is a believer to do?

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Title: The Believer’s “To do” list. Introduction “The end of all things is near. Therefore…”(v7a) The title of today’s message is the Believer’s “To do” list. I could have called it “The Christian’s “To do “ list but I deliberately chose not to. “The believer’s “To do” is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ringing In The New

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 1, 2007

Does God care about the resolutions you make this New Year? Yes! Does God care if you keep your resolutions or not? Yes! A look at how Daniel found the strength to stand by his resolution. Christ’s desire is to change your life for the better.

Ringing in the New By Rev. Dan Mahan Col 3:9-10 “You have taken off the old self with it practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge and in the image of its Creator.” It’s time to make New Year resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Last New Years I made 6 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 9:3

A Contrast Of Character

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Nazarene

It Has Always Been About Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Genesis 15 shows that God’s plan for salvation has always been salvation by grace through faith.

Genesis 15 April 6, 2003 One of the biggest mistakes I believe the early dispensationalists made was calling the OT age Law and the New Testament age Grace. I prefer Israel and the Church. Grace has always been God’s operating program with man. Genesis 15 falls into a double pattern. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist