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World’s View Vs Gods Word. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 24, 2023

Let us compare what the world says and what Gods words says about some of the things in the world.

1.The world says be a Leader and grab much power and authority as much as you can but Matthew 20:28 says We are called to be like Jesus who could have come as a king and came in a lowly manner and served others every day of his life. 2. The world says Money is needed to be happy but Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, John 11:25, Ecclesiastes 5:10

The Sooners Vs. The Soft - Matthew 5:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

This passage describes one of the virtues of Jesus that he explicitly drew attention to because of how important it is, and yet it’s one of the least desired virtues even among Christians. This message reveals the meaning of meekness, and how to become more meek.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Lip-Service Won't Cut It!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Next message through Matthew, this one dealing with Jesus’ words about actually living what we say about loving God.

Lip-Service Won’t Cut It! Matthew 15:1-9 November 19, 2006 There are a number of things in my life that I try to avoid, if at all possible. For instance, I try to avoid pot-holes in the road. I also try to avoid things like the tornado I mentioned a couple weeks ago, as well as any form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of True Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Condemned Or Not Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 23, 2015

John's Gospel makes it clear that sinner's are responsible for their own unbelief which inevitably leads to condemnation.

Condemned or Not (Read John 3:16-21) The glorious truth of God’s unfathomable love and His plan of salvation for humanity is stated in John 3:16-17: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 "For ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Baton

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32

1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32 Passing the baton 23 So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above; and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 12, 2008

This talk reflects on 1. The Status of the prodigal son 2. The State of the prodigal son and 3. How the prodigal son came to his senses

RB 13-07-8 The Parable of the Prodigal Son Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Christ's Baptism Is Yours -- Matthew 3:13-17

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2011

What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status.

Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Christ's Baptism Is Yours A. He carries your guilt B. You share his status Season: Epiphany 1a Date: January 9, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming Refined

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Have you fallen over and over again in your Christian walk? It could be that all this falling is meant to draw out of you all that is impure so that God can refine you

Becoming refined She was born Feb 2, 1929 as Patricia Routledge but you may know her best from her television personality as Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet). She is the middle class wife who has upper class aspirations. She is the lead character of the British television series called - Keeping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Runaway Slave

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jun 30, 2014

This sermon is designed to inspire the reader to include others into our fellowship, regardless of what they once were. We must break down the walls that divide us and have a heart of "inclusion" with everyone we meet.

Illustration: Many years ago, my wife and I visited my parents in Florida, and we attended my Mother's church. She was relatively new to the congregation but she was proud to have us. As we entered the foyer, she began to introduce us saying, this is my son Jeff and daughter- in- law Rita. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral Service For Our Son, Eric Crandall

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2021

This is the message I preached for our 40-year-old son. I hope it can help give comfort to other grieving parents. I preached about Heaven because that is where our Eric is.

Funeral Service for Our Son, Eric Crandall Revelation 21:1-6 (Preached May 25, 2021) BACKGROUND: *This is the message I preached for the funeral of our 40-year-old son who died on May 21, 2021, after a brief but terrible illness. This sermon is intensely personal, but I hope it can help give ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2013

Presenting the case for selecting deaconesses, defining the role of those men and women who serve in the capacity of deacons.

“Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.” [1] Paul did not write the missives included in Scripture in order to generate controversy among the churches of the Twenty-first Century; nevertheless, his letters have managed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Barnabas Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Really Mean To Serve?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We are all called to serve and it's time to stop making excuses.

Today we are going to look at John 12:1-12:7 • But Today I want to start by looking at 2 words and those are serve and give • Now what I Think is interesting Is the way that these words go together Now when I think about the word serve” • I think about service • I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Serve The Lord With Gladness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

Many times our service to the Lord seems no joy at all, we just do it because we have to. What really is serving the Lord?

TOPIC: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS Text: Psalm 100 “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness!” (ESV) Introduction: Our theme is: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS. What is serving the Lord with gladness? Read Psalm 100. Before we go to that I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational