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Sin No More

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2012

Don’t use the excuse that you can’t help slipping into sin. Call on God’s power to free you from sin’s grip. Don’t run to sin but run away from it. Do not deliberately put yourself in a situation where you become vulnerable to sin. Tactic: ‘Submit to God,

Opening illustration: Play a video on ‘SIN’ and what people today perceive it to be … Introduction: Jesus’ instruction to “sin no more” was a command to end her adulterous activities and adulterous relationship. Being a member of the body of Christ does not give us excuse to continue a sinful ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreams Shattered On The Rocks Of Reality. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 7, 2011

What happens when our plans and our dreams are shattered by reality?

Introduction: The year was 1929. The Roaring Twenties were in full swing. People were happy; the economy was in full boom. Despite the dangers of speculation, many believed the stock market would climb indefinetly. After all, in a six year period, the Dow Jones had risen 5 fold. Then it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Sometimes God Changes Our Plans Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016

Providence, Integrity, Faith, Promises

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Sometimes God Changes Our Plans 2 Corinthians 1:15-20 (p. 803) October 2, 2016 Introduction: This is a really tough section of scripture to understand if we don’t have some background. The Apostle Paul had made a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Introduction A. Introduction 1. One day, my husband announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, our 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. "No!" she shouted. "You can't fast! You'll die!" Her dad carefully explained that many men and women fasted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do With God’s Will Acts Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Last week we looked at understanding God’s will… “God’ what do You want me to do right here right now that will honor You?”This week, once I understand God’s will, what do do with it? Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

What do I do with God’s Will Acts 21: 14 & Romans 12:1-2 I pulled up this old Road Runner cartoon and watched as Wiley Coyote finally caught the road runner. He is standing there next to the giant sized road runner and holds up a sign that reads; “Okay, wise guys, you always wanted me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:14

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Case Of The Open Window Shade Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

II Samuel 11 allows us to see him at a time of weakness and brokenness. God allows us to see "the interior hurt, anguish, and ambiguity that operate" in the palace. Comments and title from Rev Charles Swindol

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Case of the Open Window Shade” Today we turn to II Samuel 11. God allows us to watch the private life of a royal family. And despite their best efforts to put on a good front, we discover pride, lust, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Godly Life In A Godless World

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 23, 2017

Is it possible to live a godly life in the evil world where God has no place?

Introduction: If we look around us, we can see that the world we live in is becoming more and more Godless. The thought of God and living Godly scares the multitude of people. We are pushing God and His Word out from our systems, schools, governments and secular world. Most of the people are afraid ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of The Salt Shaker & Into The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Our response to criticism by the world is to withdraw into our Christian subculture: Christian radio, colleges, books, TV, church, etc. Jesus tells us we must be the Salt of the Earth. What does that mean?

OUT OF THE SALT SHAKER & INTO THE WORLD! Matt. 5:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: QUITTING 1. A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow shovels approached him. 2. “Shovel your snow, Mister?” one of them asked. “Only two dollars!” 3. Puzzled, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing For The Unbelievers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2016

To show that GOD heals our hearts, ears and eyes, the very first part of our bodies that He will use for His own glory.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you healed? Yes. My heart, ears and eyes are healed by the stripes and wounds of JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD heals our hearts, ears and eyes, the very first part of our bodies that He will use for His own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation - A Letter To The Churches

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

Expounding on the first few chapters of Revelation & looking for modern applications.

REVELATION – a letter to the churches Of all the books of the bible none is more misunderstood and more avoided than the book of Revelation.  Some will say the book of Revelation is so filled with mystery & symbolism how can we know what to take literally and what to view as symbolic?  What ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Should Wear To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 12, 2017

Putting on Christ, Our Hearts vs. Our Flesh

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - What We Should Wear to Worship Romans 13:14 (p. 790) January 15, 2017 Introduction: From the time I was little I loved wearing a uniform. I played little league and peewee football…I would shoot for hours a day in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped Through The Message Of Christ Cruc

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 5, 2017

The seemingly simplistic message of Christ crucified is the message through which God brings us to faith in Jesus and makes us fully equipped for life here and hereafter.

How many of you have read “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen? It’s a young-adult novel about a boy’s quest to survive in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes. He’s only armed with a hatchet, and yet that’s all he needs to survive for over a month before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Secure Your Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 21, 2017

In order to be happy, we must secure healthy self-esteem.

Secure Your Self-Esteem The Habits of Happiness Part 4 Ephesians 5:1-7 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this word are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three Fools

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 28, 2016

Almost like the 3 Stooges, the Bible describes 3 types of fools: the Mental Fool, the Mocking Fool, and the Material Fool. We need to examine ourselves to make sure we don't fall into one of these three categories.

THE THREE FOOLS Psalms 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Three Stooges were a comedy act that built on the ignorance of 3 men: Moe, Larry, & Curly. In this episode, Curly’s trying to save a woman’s reputation and displays his fear of mice and penchant for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2016

When I am Christ, what does that mean?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • OI hope you have been learning some things during our What Do I Believe About… series. • We began with examining the possibility that there is a God in heaven who created the heavens and the universe, an uncaused first cause. • Then we made ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ