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"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016

We are called to love others as God loves us.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2016

John speaks to us about the supreme value of love in the life of the child of God.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4224), "God is light" (1 John l:5), and now, in this passage, " God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. According to Romans 8:34, Christ is in heaven doing a great work – He is praying on our behalf to the Father. 2. Discussed previously, today we are not seeing the outward, physical signs and wonders that were so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Is Coming Back, Unexpectedly (Part 3 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 2, 2020

Jesus is coming back unexpectedly, how will we meet HIM.

“Jesus is coming BACK, UNEXPECTEDLY” Week 3 of 5 Matthew 24:36-44 Since Christ returned to Heaven: o people have been predicting the second coming o but so far they’ve all been wrong In fact, no one knows the exact date and time of the return of Jesus Christ: But that hasn’t stopped people from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Days Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020

Are we in or Fastly Approaching the Last Days (the EndTimes). Now is the time to be Watching and to be READY.

INTRODUCTION Should the current threat of a virus pandemic threaten our inner being. After all, they are closing just about every store, every sporting event and perhaps eventually the stock market. This must be serious stuff. Are we all going to perish? Is this just like the movies were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-8

Denomination: *other

A Living Hope

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 24, 2020

Regardless of troubles, we have much cause to rejoice. The Lord is going to be with us until we die, then we will move in the house with Him. This old world is not heaven, but there is a heaven, and if we are saved, we are as sure for heaven as if we were already there.

The book of 1 Peter was written around 64 a.d., when a man by the name of Nero become Emperor in Rome, and Rome pretty much ruled the civilized world. There are two things about Nero that stand out: He was crazy (there’s a better medical name for his condition, but his thinking was totally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

3d - Pt. 2 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction I recently read this statement about loss of sight. Vision problems may signal serious health conditions, and they can increase your risk for injury or death. I asserted last week that we have become so consumed with earthly things and in a knee jerk response to seeing demons behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:13-23, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What In The World Is Going On? Are We Creating A Frankenstein?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2019

Blindness is a sad medical case, but mental blindness will create terrible problems? Are we creating a FRANKENSTEIN?

ARE WE CREATING A FRANKENSTEIN? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FRANKENSTEIN: is the creator of a fictional man like monster which eventually turns on the master. This term is used as a monster thing that becomes destructive and terrifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:14, Romans 1:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kind Words

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019

Ephesians 4:29-32

JUST BE KIND - Kind Words November 3, 2019 Ephesians 4:29-32 (p. 816) Introduction: I have to tell you one of my least favorite excuses to hear for horrible behavior is…“Oh, that’s just how they are!” I can understand this excuse if you’re not a Christian or if we’re talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Instant Idolatry Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This incident in Babylon shows us that Christians are justified in getting involved in politics, but also in resisting a government that compels obedience to what is contrary to the will of God.

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The key note of idolatry is contentment with the prevalent gods." Nebuchadnezzar, as we saw in the conclusion of chapter 2, had been convinced that Jehovah was the God of gods. Even after this, however, he did not feel compelled to forsake his lesser gods. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-8

Lord Build Me Through Struggles Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations.

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations. They’ve lost ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Should I Be Free From Bondage? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 8, 2021

So many people, including some believers are trapped in some sort of bondage. Many are in despair, because they have tried so hard, to give up and break free but are unable to do so. But there is hope for all. Most often it is only knowing the Truth that will set people free!

Freedom from bondage Chapter 1 – Why should I be free from bondage Act 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) Most of us would like to have promises from the Lord for our personal benefit – we desire that the Lord should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Titus 3:3, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Other

Signs For The Saints Series

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Jun 20, 2015

Jesus gives 49 identifiable signs of the coming of the end

SIGNS FOR THE SAINTS Jesus gives 49 identifiable signs of the coming of the end Walter Thomas The purpose of this message is restoration: to restore anticipation and awareness in the Followers of Yeshua Mashiach, of those warning signs our Lord provides. In the last week of Jesus’ ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Other

Enduring The Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles.

Series: Rebuilding [#5] ENDURING THE STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: I heard an old preacher say, “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies, probably because they are generally the same people.” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"See Jesus Differently"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2016

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"Seeing Jesus Differently" Luke 9:28-43 A doctor shares the following story: "In college, I met a gentleman whom, when I first saw him, had no hair on the back of his head. As a stupid 18-year-old, I thought, that's a strange haircut, and I was then informed by a friend that he had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist