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"Lord Change Me"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

There comes a time, where a person has to draw a line in the sand and say, enough is enough, I can't do it on my own, I'm not going to kid myself anymore, I'm going to lay it all down and trust Jesus for every, single, solitary thing from now on...

Lord change me! 1 John 2:3-6 Voice 3 We know we have joined Him in an intimate relationship because we live out His commands. 4 If someone claims, “I am in an intimate relationship with Him,” but this big talker doesn’t live out His commands, then this individual is a liar and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Already Not Yet Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 10, 2017

The events leading up to Christ's return are happening before our very eyes, and we must be prepared for his coming.

Already And Not Yet Text: Joel 2:28-32 Introduction 1. Tim Smith asks the question, "What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the second coming ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 18, 2017

Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

In the Church today, a debate rages over the relationship of philosophy and theology to one another. Some scholarly believers as epitomized by Norman Geisler argue that, since this world is God's world, both can be used to understand Creation if each of these disciplines are approached from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-7(2016-17)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 24, 2017

7 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-VII—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Joint Robbery Surveillance--WCTV Eyewitness News--January 25, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Three suspects have been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase through Tallahassee in a stolen vehicle. According to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

On one extreme you have those who fervently practice what we call Pentecostalism and on the opposite extreme those who embrace only God’s Word as their model for thought and practice.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Unchanging Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 27, 2017

Life can be full of changes and therefore life is unpredictable. People go through changes too. Thus, people can be unpredictable. But there's one whom we can count on to never change-God. Let's take a look at our unchanging God.

UNCHANGING GOD Life can be full of changes. Sometimes it's for the better; sometimes it's not. Some surprises are joyous; some-not so much. Adjusting to life's curve balls can cause tension and anxiety. Life is unpredictable. Although it would be nice to go through life knowing what to expect it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Recycling My Pain" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2017

Pain qualifies every member to be a minister.

God's Desire for Deacons Acts 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 1, 2013 *You know there are a lot of jokes out there about preachers and deacons. Over the years I've heard some preachers (men a lot better than me) tell some of these jokes about deacons. But I don't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 1, 2017

If you want to be free from the pressure to perform and impress others, don’t seek to impress others with yourself. Instead, just be impressed with what Christ has done for you on the cross.

Once upon a time an old man and his son were on their way to market. The old man was leading a donkey and the boy was walking behind when they went through the first village. There, the people called the old man a fool for not riding the donkey, so he climbed up on the animal’s back. In the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon from James 3:13-18 on True Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #7 Godly Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Creates The Heavens And The Earth

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2017

Genesis 1:1-2:3 teaches us that by his powerful word, God created the heavens and the earth.

Scripture Today, I am beginning a new series of sermons on the first eleven chapters of Genesis that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” For the next year or so, I plan to preach short series of sermons, alternating between Genesis and Ephesians. My intention for “In the Beginning” is to preach 6 ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Creates The Heavens And The Earth

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2017

Genesis 1:1-2:3 teaches us that by his powerful word, God created the heavens and the earth.

Scripture Today, I am beginning a new series of sermons on the first eleven chapters of Genesis that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” For the next year or so, I plan to preach short series of sermons, alternating between Genesis and Ephesians. My intention for “In the Beginning” is to preach 6 ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Larry East on Mar 5, 2017

Jesus says that we must abide in Him, to remain in His love. How can we know that we are abiding in Him?

Over the past few weeks, we have considered several I AM statements of Jesus. These are the things that Jesus said about Himself. In John Chapter 10, Jesus said “I AM the door.” He is the way into God’s kingdom. In John Chapter 8, Jesus said “I AM the light of the world.” He shines in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating The Devil

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017

A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Put On The Full Armour Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2017

Spiritual warfare is very real in the life of the believer, but we have not been left helpless or without defence. God has given us specific tools to use in our daily spiritual battle.

We continue in our series on Discovering our Destiny, and our focus in recent weeks has been on Conquering our Fears, and this morning we are thinking about the Armour of God. The Armour of God.... We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:7, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Peter 2:11, Romans 13:12-14, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

John The Baptist's Question Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017

John had predicted the coming of the Messiah just as the prophets of old had predicted. In his mind the Messiah was coming to baptize people with the Spirit of God and with fire. But now, he wondered. Was Jesus really the Messiah? He had to know.

I. Introduction A. Lets read Matthew 11:1 - 3 as our introduction Matthew 11:1-3 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. {2} And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist