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Under Siege Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

In true prayer, we sign up for the struggle against sin.

“Under Siege” Matthew 6:13 April 26, 2009 Where we’ve been: • Begin by coming to grips with “Our Father” • Pray then that, above all else, the purposes and plans of God come to accomplishment o That His moral will be increasingly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Terrifying Question Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The problem with the disciples is not that they didn’t have enough faith to trust Jesus in the storm. The problem is that their faith was not directed at the real Jesus.

Introduction As we move along in our study of Mark, we would do well to review the purpose and theme of the gospel. Mark and the other gospel writers had an agenda, which was to tell the “good news” about Jesus Christ. They were not writing biographies to give insight into the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christians Praying & Sharing Together Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2012

The Christians Praying & Sharing Together. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: notice who is praying (vs 23-24) notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) notice what was asked (vs 29-30) notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: notice there was unity (vs 32) there was sharing (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

Finding Good In The Bad Things

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012

Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elder Care Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2010

If churches want to help their leaders be all they can be, they must pay them well, treat them fairly, and pick them wisely.

When I get a chain letter in my Email, I usually ignore it; but sometime ago, I came across this chain letter, which gave me a chuckle. It was written to church members looking for the perfect pastor. It said… “The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, but thoroughly expounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wonder Of Easter

Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 11, 2013

Jesus gave up His life! But what for? That’s what the disciple must have been thinking? For what? Why did He do all of this? Why did Jesus make us His disciples, teach us all that he taught us, and do all the things He did. For what? You see what i

The Wonder of Easter Luke 24:1-12 Isn’t it amazing!?! Isn’t it amazing!?! It’s just amazing! The love of Christ the Son of God displayed for all the world to see. Coming as a baby, leaving the wonders of heaven and being able to side by side with God His Father. Born in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflicted About Conflict! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 3 part series looking at how to resolve conflict. part 2 of 3.

First Baptist Church Matthew 18:15-17 Conflicted About Conflict! Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesser To Prove The Greater Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 19, 2013

Jesus' healing of the paralytic is a lesser miracle performed by Jesus in order for Jesus to provide an even greater miracle: Forgiveness.

“A Lesser to Prove the Greater” Matt. 9:1-8 The book of Matthew does not describe Jesus’ Ministry in chronological order, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons Selection Introduction Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 30, 2013

Sunday morning intro on deacons and deacon selection.

Deacons Selection Introduction Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters Chuck Sligh June 30, 2013 TEXT: This morning, we will read two passages for our text, in Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3. Acts 6:1-7 – “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Desktop Computer Christian Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2013

Part 3 focuses on the tablet Chjristian - one who places a lot of restrictions on how to be a Christian.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 3 Tablet Computer Christians Scriptures: Matt. 15:1-9; Matthew 23 Introduction: This morning I will continue with part 3 of my series I’ve titled “Desktop Computer Christians” by focusing on tablet computer Christian. As you recall from my ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Late!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Some day it will be too late for salvation; too late for service by the saints; and too late for winning the lost to Christ. Those are the 3 points of this sermon

Too Late Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 (A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by contacting me at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Proverbs 27:1 – “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” INTRODUCTION Illus. (FLESH THIS ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Resent That!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 24, 2013

Resentment is a real part of our lives that must be recognized and dealt with in God honoring ways.

Welcome everyone and thank guests for joining us. I want to warn all of you right up front that my message today is a little longer than usual so I pray you will settle in and let God speak to you. Do you believe God is sovereign? That He knows all things? I believe He does...I believe He knew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Tolerating Sin Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Sometimes toleration is good and sometimes it's bad. One thing Jesus will not tolerate: Toleration of sin in the life of the believer.

Tolerating Sin Sermon 3 in the Series “You’ve God Mail” Chuck Sligh July 17, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Sometimes toleration is a good thing. * There are habits or quirks your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven As It Is Now Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Heaven as it is now is not Heaven as it is yet going to be This is an instructional message regarding the developing nature of Heaven as it is right now

Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 11:39-40 Intro: What would a series on Heaven be without a few “Gates of Heaven” stories? 3 men died – a doctor, a school teacher, and the head of a large HMO. Each was called forward. The Doctor first. “What did you do on earth?” I healed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ