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Integrity: The Ability To Live Right (B) Series

Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007

Part two on our look at livig a life of integrity where our inside matches our outside.

8-5-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability to live right (b) I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. Last week we begin talking about a topic which is very hard to listen to and even harder to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007

Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian life.

It is not an unusual occurrence for someone to share with me that they are plagued, from time to time, with doubts about their salvation. Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Prayer In Unity

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Using John 17:20-23 as a starting point, this message presents practical steps to building unity via the powerful work of prayer.

The Place of Prayer in Unity Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 19, 2006 Read John 17:20-23 Unity in the Church, wholeness within the Body of Christ, cannot by emphasized enough as a foundational essential within the Kingdom of God. When Jesus Christ prayed about this matter, just before being ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need An Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by Jon Dart on Jul 18, 2005

Paul uses three important Greek words in Titus that give us an overview of his theology of Christian conduct.

Introduction to the Book of Titus Overview of the Epistle Who is God? He is the God of salvation How is He revealed in this text? He took the initiative to break into our world with the light of salvation that changes us uses us to attract others to its light I. Introduction A. Opener Felt need: I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Post Christmas Blues

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How Mary & Joseph over-came The Post Christmas Blues”

The Post Christmas Blues Inventory is being done - Stores - Church - US News & World Report Born-Again Makes Little Difference In Behavior Roper poll The behavior of born-again Christians after their conversions experience is not very different from what it was before In fact, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010

A sermon on sowing and reaping

Text: Galatians 6:7-10 Title: Sowing and reaping. Introduction Before we get serious I thought you might appreciate the following warning labels. Not intended for highway use – on a 13 inch wheel on a wheelbarrow May irritate eyes – on a can of self-defense pepper spray Please keep ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 3:16 - Parable Of The Lost Miners Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 16, 2010

The day finally came when the escape hole was nearly finished. The king sent final instructions through to the men to prepare the way as he drilled through the final few feet to the roof of their prison.

A PARABLE OF THE LOST MINERS The world watched as 33 Chilean miners TRAPPED underground for 69 days were rescued. The last miner was rescued on Thursay October 14, 2010, a day marked with celebration and joy all around the world. The President of Chile said that Chile will never be the same. One ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall continue our survey of Hosea by noticing God’s indictment of Israel for her sins, chapters 4-7...]

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson we began our survey of the book of Hosea... a. Noting that Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel b. Whose work began as Amos’ was ending, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Midrashim On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 16, 2009

Jesus takes what were familiar passages to the Jewish people -- but obscure passages to us -- and makes them easily accessible so we can put them to work in our lives.

Midrashim on the Mount (Deut. 4:5-8 with Matt. 5:14-16; Deut. 24:1-4 with Matt. 5:31-32; Deut. 23:21-23 with Matt. 5:33-37) 1. Sometimes you have to move fast: Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009

Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Shoe Of Judgment

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2009

Throwing or shaking shoes is a Middle Eastern insult with biblical roots.

The Shoe of Judgment Psalm 60:8 Feb. 18, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A On December 14, 2008, our former President made a farewell address to the land that was liberated from Saddam Hussein. 1 He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of No Return

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009

OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU WILL EVER BE ASKED) REVELATION CHAPTER 20

A DAY OF NO RETURN TEXT: REVELATION 20 VS. 11--15 INTRODUCTION: OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A Father

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

We are presented with two choices: so accept God as our Father, or to affiliate with the father of lies.

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, you have chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong: send your Holy Spirit to enliven my words, and to open our ears, that your Word may fall as seed upon good ground, prepared for planting and ready to yield a good fruit; we ask this in the Name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Life Of Julia According To Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

To the two political views of the fictional "Julia," we must add a third in the spirit of Jesus

Mothers Day 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy Just in time for Mothers’ Day, we have been presented with three visions of the future for the women of America. We should be thankful for the opportunity to choose from these visions. Two are social and political, the third, the one we just heard, is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic