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Guidelines For Christianity: God's Gift Of Sex Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". We’re going to try to answer these questions. What does the seventh commandment actually address? Why is adultery wrong? What leads people to adultery?

Today we’re gonna talk about sex. Now that I have your attention. . . God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in your body and carry out His ministry through you. Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Anybody Can Become Somebody In God's Hand

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

The story of Joseph proves that everyone has a shot at being someone great - at starting all over when in God's Hand. And one thing I do not understand is just how God does it. How He takes the low-borns and makes them heroes? Relax in God's hands, folks.

ANYONE CAN BECOME SOMEBODY IN GOD'S HAND GENESIS 41: 39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: 40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:39-46

Denomination: Charismatic

Life Just Never Seams To Go As Planned.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

Life never goes as planned: for example, have you ever invested years of your life in another person only to watch something go wrong: as something happens, and your investments all go wrong as they make one stupid mistake after another.

Title: Life just never seams to go as planned. Word Count: 2993 This sermon was delivered to both congregations in St John in Girvan, and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th December 2013: (both are Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

A Man On A Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The Great Commission ought to drive us like it drove Saul.

A Man On A Mission Text: Acts 9:20-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: You gotta love a man on a mission. LeBron James is currently a man on a mission. Since returning to the Cavaliers last summer he has recruited players, caused previously selfish players to accept a role with a team and put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Methodist

Living For Jesus 24/7 Off With The Rags Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 16, 2016

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light! (Ephesians 5:8)

Living for Christ - Ephesians 4:17-5:20 In the second part of living for Christ Paul gives the church of Ephesus instructions on how to remove any remaining rags of sin that remain after conversion. Ephesians 4:20-24 states “That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017

A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 12:1-5 September 24, 2017 Have you ever exercised wearing weights? It sounds kind of strange, but people do this. In fact, we have a weighted vest we bought to use to workout. The vest weighs 20 pounds. On the one hand, it may not sound that bad, but do 20 push ups wearing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 11 from Philippians

"Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Enemy Within

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

The end time is here. The Church is expecting the return of the Lord. So, there is a battle going on.The last battle of the end time is inside the church.

THE ENEMY WITHIN Friend,You are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, It is a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Daily Embrace The Lord's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2021

A disciple must die to his own desires daily.

Recently, over 60 people from all generations gathered for a two-hour time of prayer in the Worship Center led by Pastor Kyle and the Mainspring ministry. 15 people led this guided prayer time, following the acrostic CHAT (Confession, Honor, Ask and Thanks). There were times of silent and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Reigns Over My Past (2 Corinthians 5:15-21) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 21, 2021

Jesus’ death and resurrection proves He can rule over everything. Even your biggest mistakes.

[adapted from Sermon Central’s “Love Reigns” sermon kit] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Corinthians, chapter 5. We begin a new series this morning called “Love Reigns.” Between now and Easter, we are going to talk about how love reigns over our past, our present, and our future. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are All Slaves Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 30, 2020

As followers of Christ, we are slaves to holiness and grace.

WE ARE ALL SLAVES Text: Romans 6:15-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed in America. The word spread from Capitol Hill down into the valleys of Virginia, and the Carolinas, and evens into the plantations of Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Pedigree Of Jesus Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2019

This Christmas, receive Jesus as your Rightful King; rely on Jesus as your Gracious King; revere Jesus as your Divine King; and hope in Jesus as your Restoring King.

The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Monumental

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 27, 2019

This sermon was preached at a church celebrating their 164th anniversary. We must not forget the blessings of the past because they serve as powerful reminders that whatever we face now or in the future as individuals or as a church, God is able.

A friend of mine, pastor out at Long Church, was late to one of our weekly lectionary meetings. When he got there, he showed us a picture on his cell phone that explained why he was late. About a dozen goats had gotten loose in the church cemetery. Three of them were standing on tomb ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 4:19-24, Mark 16:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2019

The actions of Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25 teach us what it means to trust in the Lord.

Scripture As we approach Christmas this year, I thought that I might have us take a brief look at “The Christmas Family.” Joseph, Mary, and Jesus are the key human persons in the Christmas family. This past Saturday, Dr. Stephen Clark spoke at our Men’s Breakfast. He spoke about Joseph. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed