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The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022

Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Ruth And Naomi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2022

Ruth is a young woman from the land of Moab; she does not belong to God's nation of Israel. However, when Ruth learns about the true God Jehovah, she loves him very much. . Naomi is an older woman who helped Ruth learn about Jehovah.

IN THE Bible, you will find a book called Ruth. It is a story about a family that lived when Israel had judges. Ruth is a young woman from the land of Mo'ab; she does not belong to God's nation of Israel. However, when Ruth learns about the true God Jehovah, she loves him very much. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Standard Of The Sleeve Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

OCD Pt. 1 - The Standard of The Sleeve I. Introduction I am sure it began in elementary school. Looking at the shoes the other kids were wearing. Examining who had the most friends or could jump further when we played the game where you jumped the two ropes on the ground. However, in my day, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Whose Name Is Jealous Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2022

The way this name of God is used here is unique and only as part of the ten commandments or in the giving of the ten commandments. You could sum up the name of the Lord, Jealous as: it is his nature to give and expect us to obey the first two of the ten commandments.

The Lord Whose Name is Jealous Exodus 34:14 God is without sin. He is perfectly Holy. He is perfectly righteous. There is an exclusivity of worship God desires from his people. There are two of his names that reflect these aspects of his character. The Lord is our Holiness. The Lord is our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Love, #3

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Love is always opposed to sin. When sin is in control divine love (agape) is absent.

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, # 3 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: Romans 6:11-18 We continue our focus on the meaning of divine love. Let’s quickly review the territory covered thus far: 1. Divine love (agape) is primarily goodwill in action toward friends and foe alike. 2. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Knowing Why We Do What We Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014

Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 29, 2014

If you have ever attempted to repair anything you know that this can happen. You mean well. You are making an honest attempt but you just make things worse. It happens to pastors of course also.

“Breaking Free” Matthew 5:7 & 9 100 women were asked to name something men try to fix but often just make it worse. These were their top answers. 1. Plumbing 41 2. Car 13 3. TV 9 4. Relationship 6 5. Fight 5 6. Dinner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Fire Fell Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Day of The Fire Fell Acts 2:1-2:4 You may be wondering why we are going so slowly through the book of Acts but I promise you that I have a good reason. You see, what is written in the book of Acts, as in the rest of the Bible, is extremely important to us, here at Elim Bible church and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014

Are we allowing God to work through us and making sure that what we do is the best we have to offer and that God is getting the glory?

To God be the Glory 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction- Last several weeks we have looked at parables and passages of Scripture that has had us looking at our lives. We talked about emotional needs, attitudes, and last week we looked at change. No one likes changes because it involves change ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Nazarene

The Refuge

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2014

God provided cities of refuge for the man in trouble. It was not an afterthought but planned for, even before Israel enters the Promised Land. God is merciful. He is our refuge and strength.

God made a very special provision in Numbers 35 – the cities of refuge. [Read Num 35:6-15, Deut 19:1-10] When the Israelites finally settle in the land of Canaan, every tribe was allotted a piece of land, generally according to the size of their tribe. • Except the Levites. They ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:6-15, Deuteronomy 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing On The Faith

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 16, 2014

Moses reiterated God's commands and recalled the stories of God's works to the new generation. We are called to share our faith journey. Obedience to God's Word brings His blessings. Obedience is a blessing.

Pass on the faith, because that’s how we pass on God’s blessings. The best gift we can give someone is to pass on our faith, to help someone put their faith in God and walk in His ways. • This is probably the greatest and most lasting blessing we can give ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Criticize Others Carefully Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:1-11 “Criticize others Carefully” November 1, 2009 PRAY Heavenly Father, INTRODUCTION We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014

Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

James Put To Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2017

If the apostles remained largely untouched by the persecution that followed Stephen’s death, the situation radically changed when Herod Agrippa assumed rule over Judea. The apostles then became the specific targets of the king’s efforts to suppress the...

June 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.1: James Put to Death. (12:1, 2) Scripture (Acts 12:1, 2; KJV) 1 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Son Rise Service 2017

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 18, 2017

Easter 2017 Son Rise service

2017 Easter Sunrise service I love sunrise I wish I rested and slept enough to see them all Over the years I have looked at many Sunrises In many locations I remember sitting around a charcoal fire in Chong we village Zambia Waiting with anticipation for what God had on the agenda for the day ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Baptist