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A Tale Of Two Sins Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief

Contributed by T Batterson on Jun 13, 2005

When the tragedies of life overwhelm us, the word of God teaches us steps to cope.

GOOD GRIEF! By T. M. Batterson (Isaiah 60:20) “Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.” I’ve seen people who have experienced grief that left their lives permanently ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Start- Poor Finish

Contributed by David Wilson on Jun 14, 2005

A sermon which chronicles the reign of King Asa.

Strong Start and a Poor Finish A study of the life of King Asa from II Chronicles 14-16 II Chronicles 14:2-7 ASA Begins a Revival Asa had a good start. As soon as he came to the throne he was busy ridding the nation of idolatry. He removed Idols and sites of idol worship. He commanded ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming World Changers Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 24, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Introduction Fourth part in a series about the Kingdom of God. Again- work from the book of Ezra- Chap 4-10. Building God’s Kingdom requires faith. Today- faith means I believe Jesus died for my sins and I am going to heaven. The faith Christ inspires not only gets us to heaven when we die, but ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Matthew 5 - Part 12 - Am I Going To Hell Just For Being Angry? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 1, 2010

Jesus is talking to His disciples on the mountain and this is the leadership lesson!- Get mad at someone and curse him and you go to hell! Wooh! How do you feel with this encouraging word so far?

Matthew 5 - Part 12 - AM I GOING TO HELL JUST FOR BEING ANGRY? I have always wondered about the statement Jesus makes in Matthew 5:21-26. There are some pretty strong statements made like... Murder someone and you’ll go to court but "if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Natural Calamity - A Warning Sign

Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 16, 2009

Natural Calamity are a warning sign for believers to intercede...

Natural Calamity – a warning sign I greet you all in Jesus name! It’s quite good to see a lot of you come for service in spite of the rain and the damages incurred because of the rain. Not every Sunday is the same, today is special since we have come to worship God in the midst of the calamity. I ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 8 - Part 2 - Did You See That? Someone Just Got Healed! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 21, 2010

Apparently only a few people must have noticed that a man with leprosy had been healed that day.

Matthew 8 - Part 2 - DID YOU SEE THAT? SOMEONE JUST GOT HEALED! I went to a conference in Brisbane once in a large Church lead by Pastor Reg Kliminiok. After he spoke, I went to him to thank him for his message. I finally got my opportunity after others had finished speaking with him. He took an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A God Of Covenants Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008

God’s covenant through Abram was about the Hebrews getting to the Promised Land of Canaan and it was a precursor to the final covenant through Jesus Christ!

God tells Christians in 1 Peter 1:18-19, For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. A great hymn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Moving With God."

Sunday Morning March 8, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#10] TOMORROW? Exodus 8:1-15 Introduction: This morning, I would like each of you to take your bulletins and turn it to the back. In the next 60 seconds I want everyone to write down 5 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

All In

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 24, 2008

Jesus is "all in" for us. He was "all in" giving every last drop of blood for us. Jesus calls to be "all in" for him: holding nothing back. The resurrection gives us the hope that there is more "life" for those who are "all in" for Jesus.

All In… Colossians 3:1-4 Easter Sunday March 23, 2008 (Set up. Have everyone in the congregation receive a small empty plastic cup. Enter sanctuary carrying an empty pitcher with pants pulled down around the ankles. Suggest the wearing of pajama bottoms or sweats over underwear. Proceed to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-13

Denomination: *other

Jesus And His Surprising Teachings About Service Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 13, 2014

We all want to feel like we matter in some way, and sometimes that can take the form of “other people do not matter.” Jesus taught that everyone matters. Success in his eyes is very different from the world’s view of success.

Jesus’ Surprising Teachings About Service (Mark 9:33-50) 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those Who Strive And Those Who Seek Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

I Will Not Bow Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 21, 2020

In his final letter, Paul gives his "son in the faith" Timothy a series of charges to ensure that his ministry in Ephesus will be firmly grounded on Jesus Christ and to never bow to the pressures brought on by the world.

My calling to the Lord's service occurred at the same time I gave my life to Him in December of 1975 while I was in high school. Like a lot of new believers, I was ready to share my newfound faith with anybody who would stop to pay attention. I wish I could tell you that my journey with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist