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# 6 - Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2025

This message is based on the Letter to the Church at Philadelphia as found in Rev.3:7-13

Letter # 6 – Letter to the Church at Philadelphia Revelation 3:7 – “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens’” Jesus begins by introducing Himself ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Peter 1:13-16, John 14:6, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Peter 3:8, Revelation 21:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving On To Maturity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2025

The importance of progress towards spiritual maturity.

Moving on to Maturity 2 Peter 1:1-11 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: A BROKEN HEART A. Many people believe that HAPPINESS is produced by EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES or SITUATIONS. 1. The world buys into the “WHEN AND THEN” philosophy: “When I get this...” or “When that changes...” or “When this happens” “. . . THEN I'll be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Civics Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2024

s we approach what can be a touchy subject these days… I do not intend to tell you who to cast your vote for. I do not intend to tell you which party is more godly.

CHRISTIAN CIVICS Romans 13 Introduction I’ve been beginning these messages from Romans with a summary. -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone. -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, accessed by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Serious About Sin

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

As sin has become more acceptable in our society, it has become more acceptable in our churches. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about sin and then how we as followers of Christ should see sin as well. Sin is a virus!

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SIN INTRODUCTION: THINGS HAVE RADICALLY CHANGED IN THE YEARS I HAVE BEEN AROUND. I AM SURE REGARDLESS OF AGE, MOST EVERYONE CAN SAY THAT. WE IS MOST SIGNIFICANT TO ME IS THE WAY IN WHICH ACTIONS THAT USED TO BE CLEARLY DEFINED AS SINFUL, HAVE SLOWLY MORPHED INTO ACCEPTABLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-16, Ezekiel 28:11-17, Romans 5:12, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Your Enemy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 9, 2024

Today we take a step further in our faith and hopefully learn how to use our faith when confronted by our enemy.

Today we take a step further in our faith and hopefully learn how to use our faith when confronted by our enemy. Do you know who or what I am referring to when I say “enemy?” Satan? Yes. Of course and the sin that he entices us into. You notice each Sunday at the end of the children's ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Bearing Service Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Why should we serve God?

Fruit Bearing Service Romans 7:1–25 INTRODUCTION If you have children you’ve probably had a conversation similar to this one very recently. “Son, I need to tell you something.” And then you proceed to bestow upon him the innumerable bits of knowledge you have gained on a particular subject over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Hard Heart

Contributed by Charles Andrews on Jan 1, 2004

David’s heart was hardened by sin. Only the death of his newborn son softened it. This sermon looks at three aspects of his son’s death and David’s reaction.

“David’s Hard Heart” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-23 Introduction: Sin carries consequences! Some are immediate; others come much later in life and some last an entire lifetime. And, of course, any sin of which we do not repent and ask for forgiveness, carries with it the consequence of an eternity in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Said "It Is Finished", He Meant It! Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jul 7, 2005

This sermon looks at three things we risk losing if we don’t recognize and affirm the sufficiency of Jesus sacrifice alone for our salvation.

So many times we have trouble realizing the full impact of something that has taken place. Historically we have seen it happen time and time again. Here are two examples that each of us can relate to. When Henry Ford went to a bank to seek a loan to begin his automobile company the banker told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004

As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Motivation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2004

A "Dog eats dog" Kingdom or a Kingdom of Love

Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: The Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, in announcing the death of Princess Alice on 14th December 1878 to the House of Commons, told this touching story. The little daughter of the Princess was seriously ill with diphtheria. And so the doctors told ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Effective Christian Walk

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 6, 2005

Keeping Focus on the Mission

1. QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT • Quench means to: “extinguish” or “suppress” “to cool” • In our soul the Holy Spirit is represented by fire • Quenching the Spirit takes place when we do not allow the fullness of the Spirit in our lives • How do we quench the Spirit? a. Being out of the will of God b. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Spring Housecleaning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 25, 2005

Let us give thought this springtime to a spiritual housecleaning that will be pleasing to God and a blessing to ourselves.

A SPIRITUAL SPRING HOUSECLEANING “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Thy word.” Psalm 119:9 The weather in our area has been so beautiful the past several days that many of us have been inspired to take spring housecleaning seriously. It is amazing how much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Baptist

American And Muslim Lust And Adultery

Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005

A quick look at the differences between lust and adultery in America and in Muslim countries. No copywrt, feel free to edit or add too however you like. I am not an expert, so please forgive and bring to my attention any mistakes. Thanks.

We can learn several lessons from the Muslim world, from their mistakes and from their successes too. One such mistake and success is adultery, one of The Ten Commandments. The muslims take lust and adultery very seriously. Compared to some of us Americans they follow Jesus’s command better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39

Denomination: Catholic

Following Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

We may have been saved from evil, but each of us must take care not to fall prey to foolishness.

FOLLOWING JESUS There have been times in my life that I have made the mistake of doing things my way. I have always known to “wait on the Lord”, but there are times when we all want to do things on our own. No doubt this is one of the biggest mistakes any one of us could ever make. What we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God