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The Warrior Returns Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

Jesus rose from defeat to be the Victor.

The Warrior Returns October 21, 2012 There is a distinctive facial expression that is common to people from all countries and cultures. It doesn’t matter what language you speak, what color your skin is, or what country you live in. The response is always the same. The expression is known ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble In Paradise Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

Part 3 of my O.T. Sermon series "Our Favorite O. T. Stories." Lessons from the fall. What is it that tempts us to sin? How do we overcome temptation? There is power in putting ourselves in second place.

Trouble in Paradise Introduction Last week we were in Paradise. We left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. At that point their life was perfect. Their relationship with God was perfect. God made it a habit of walking in the Garden with them every evening, personally teaching them the truth. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Offered

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016

Salvation is a key and central concept of Christianity. One could argue that this is the most important thing with which we must deal during our lives.

SALVATION OFFERED John 3:1-21 Salvation is a key and central concept of Christianity. One could argue that this is the most important thing with which we must deal during our lives. We toss the term about and make professions of whether we are saved or not, and yet most of us are not really sure ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 26, 2016

We are called to be Heavenly Rebels! We are to rise up against the established institutions of secularism and to rebel against the "god of this age" (2 Cor. 4:4) and take a bold stand for Christ. Here are 3 scriptural ways how to be a heavenly rebel.

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel Introduction:  The word "Rebel" is defined as  "to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler." The ultimate rebellion is to rise up against the ultimate authority, which is God.  And those who do, will pay the ultimate price, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something About Prayer Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuse For Excuses

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 16, 2014

Excuses and how we use them in our lives.

No Excuse for Excuses LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION... School Time Excuses Douglas Bernstein, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Record Of Sins Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013

I see the path of forgiveness of sin in this text. 1- We cry and the Lord forgives 2- We wait and the Lord gives hope 3- We believe and the Lord redeems

INTRO.- Have you ever been stopped by a police officer for any reason, speeding, incorrect lane crossing, etc.??? ILL.- A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Revelation Chapter 20 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 20 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Millennium Theme: To show the coming of Christ and the 1000 yr. reign. Text: Revelation 20 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

When Religion Steals Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Sep 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by e-mailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Dealing with the spirit of religion so that Christ is glorified.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-20) When Religion Steals John 5:9-17 Good morning! Today I want to start with something rather unusual - I want to identify a thief in our midst - I want to name this thief so you are no longer vulnerable to his attack, I want to expose him. That thief’s ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-17

Denomination: *other

Born To Be Different.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon is designed to review the core concepts of Original sin, Justification, New Birth, and Holiness in such a was as to draw in new converts and to draw believers closer to Christ on the 4th Sunday in Lent, year B.

John is one of simplest books of the Bible; I understand that the Billy Graham Association encourages new Christians who know little about our faith to read it first. On the other hand, John is one of the deepest books of the Bible and it challenges our best theological minds. For example, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

You Can Trust This Book

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 17, 2009

The Word of God can be trusted because of its source.

October 18, 2009 Morning Worship Text: 2 Peter 1:19-21 Subject: The Word of God Title: You Can Trust This Book? One of the world’s favorite words concerning the church is “Hypocrite”. And I suppose that there has been occasion over the past twenty years and beyond that those outside the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Kings 4:8-9, 2 Kings 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Supporting The Work Of Your Pastor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2025

Ephesians 4

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF YOUR PASTOR (EPHESIANS 4:11-16) The young preacher had just announced to his congregation that he was requesting the dissolution of the pastoral relationship in order to accept another call. He was standing at the door after the service and greeting people, as preachers are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 5 - Choose Wisely Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2024

Every day we make so many choices and every choice has a consequence. If we can learn to make godly choices we will steer clear of much trouble and regrets. Here are some important principles we can follow that will help us make right choices.

We read in Genesis 13:10-11, Lot looked around and saw that the whole Jordan Valley, all the way to Zoar, had plenty of water, like the Garden of the LORD or like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose the whole Jordan Valley for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11, Genesis 14:12, Genesis 14:14-16, Genesis 19:15, Proverbs 14:1, James 1:5, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Day Jesus Crashed A Pool Party

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus showed up at the Pool of Bethesda and crashed the Pool Party to heal a disabled man. The stirred waters was no match for the Living Water!

Theme: The Day Jesus Crashed a Pool Party Text: John 5:1-9 (King James Version) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God