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Commit Your Ways To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

In this series, we see four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the third of these: Commit Your Ways to the Lord.

Introduction Over the last few weeks, we have been observing Psalm 37. Let’s get a refresher on the first 7 verses. (Read Psalm 37:1-7) Today marks the third week of our four week study into the first section of this Psalm. We have previously considered what it means to trust in the Lord as well ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Matters Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

In this message we will look at the topic of money and why it is important to have some guardrails in place. Otherwise you might go over a cliff.

Money Matters Matthew 6:24-31 As a seminary student part of my course study was in pastoral counseling. I remember one of my professors who told us this one day: he said one day you will be out there in a church doing marriage counseling and you are going to see couples who will come in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning The Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2015

Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act... to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided, selfish and sinful ways, then moving in a new direction of faith and Kingdom living.

Series: 40 Days with Jesus Title: Beginning the Walk with Jesus Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: Jesus began his public ministry with an invitation to rethink the ways we think and act… to reverse course, leaving behind old misguided and sinful ways and moving in a new direction of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce, Oaths, Revenge Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012

Jesus knew that divorce was ugly, horrendous and not to be taken lightly and this is why he said to the crowd that day "You need to have a very good reason to go through with a divorce!" He also said stay away from making oaths you will break and never re

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Aught To Know Who Jesus Is

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 3, 2011

Funeral sermon of a cross guard who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was helping children cross the street in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of Brother Franklin Delano Lester. Our celebration of Brother Lester’s life includes singing, scripture reading, sharing his stories, flowers, tributes, smiles, giggles, tears, handshakes, hugs, and even some AMENS! AMEN!! The question that Big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

When The Fullness Of Time Had Come... Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2017

A review of Paul's understanding of the Virgin Birth of our Lord. The impact of being a "son of God" through faith in the Risen Christ.

“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So, you are no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Favor Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2017

Living outside of the box! Mary lives outside of the box - a. Humility/meekness b. Faith c. Agape Love

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33; 39-56 Theme: Finding Favor with God Title: Mary - Outside of the Box INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning in your worship folder you will find a box with nine small dots in it. This is a little exercise or puzzle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Immanuel (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 16, 2017

The message is a brief review of how our modern Christmas observance came to be. It is a call for Christians to remember what it must be if we will know the power and the peace of the Saviour.

“The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Voice Is Guiding You? (Sermon 2 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Joshua Randolph on Aug 29, 2005

Knowing who is calling your name is as important as how they are calling your name.

I. Tone of the call a. The way our name is called tells us a lot about what we need to know b. Who is calling our name can also tell us a lot about what we need to know II. How are name can be called a. Compassion John 19:10-16 (Mary at the Tomb) b. Quietly I Samuel 3 (Samuel as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Convicted (Power Over Sin Series Part 5) Series

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Jun 15, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series, “Power over sin.” This message deals with the fact that sinners and saints are convicted by the law because the law is good.

Before we read the scripture for this morning. I want you to hold up your Bibles and repeat after me. “This my Bible.” “I believe what it says.” “I believe I can do,” “What it says I can do.” “I believe I have,” “what it says I have.” “I believe this Word.” “This is,” “My final authority.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:30-38

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Giving - Part Three Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

Today, I want us to read 3 stories about 3 women who are remembered for their extreme giving. And as we read them, I have the same question with these stories as I do for the extreme stunt people of our day…what does this have to do with me? Could their

See if you recognize these men...Evil Kenevil – motorcycle stuntman 4 of to 20 most watched sports events ever. Broken over 35 bones…Houdini still known as best escape artist ever – would dislocate his shoulder to escape straightjackets and in Chinese Water torture act, hold breath for more than 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Giving As A Group - Part Four Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Dec 4, 2007

Does God care about how we give as a group? Shouldn’t giving focus on what I give? After all, it’s up to me as to what I decide to give and how to give it, right? But does the Bible ever address “group giving?”

Intro - John Young moved into an apartment tower in Chicago. The apartments had seen better days. All the colors had faded, the maintenance had been neglected and the mood of the place was downright ugly. It was just a real rough part of town. One of the things John noticed was that hardly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pillars And Pitfalls Of Revival (Lesson 2 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

We often ask God for revival, he offers us a path that will lead there, and when we see the path we say “no thank you” and turn the other direction.

The harried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. "How are you, darling?" it said. "What kind of a day are you having?" "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Worship The King (Lesson 5 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008

If the foundation for Revival is the word of God, then the flooring is passionate worship.

O WORSHIP THE KING The Revival of Hezekiah - 2 Chr.28-30 1. Revival foundation - Bible - Flooring is a return to Passionate Worship 2. Ongoing debate in our fellowship concerning those dubbed “patternists” (insistence on the five acts of worship) and “passionists” (not concerned with organization ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ