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Good Trouble Series

Contributed by John L Jefferson on Jan 25, 2026

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There is bad trouble and Good Trouble. And here is what the church must remember: we often define peace as the absence of conflict. But in the Kingdom of God, peace is not the absence of conflict—it is the presence of justice.

GOOD TROUBLE Text: Acts 17:1–9 (Key verses 6–7) Theme Refrain: God doesn’t need a crowd—He needs the committed! --- INTRODUCTION: THE CALL TO NECESSARY TROUBLE Church, I want to begin with the words of a modern prophet of justice—Congressman John Lewis. He carried courage in one hand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Not Jumping To Conclusions Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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The 9th sermon in a series on Joshua which focuses on the dangers of jumping to conclusions before we know the facts.

Introduction: 1. I want to begin this morning by assuring you that I am not a closet alcoholic as the skit suggestsed. The skit was written to introduce this morning’s sermon because though not jumping to conclusions isn’t something we talk about often, it really is important. 2. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Being A True Worshipper Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Oct 26, 2004

based on 97 ratings

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God has specific requirements for acceptable worship.

Being a True Worshipper John 4:20-26 FCF: We are all created with a propensity to worship. Proposition: Because acceptable worship is through Christ, we must worship Him in spirit and truth. Scripture Introduction: We were created to worship God, yet we often spend more time each week in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Big Ears Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 27, 2004

based on 43 ratings

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Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” - A church that is in hard times gets a lesson through James on how to grow together as a community of faith with big ears.

Big Ears Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” Big word, an in word, in our culture these days is “makeover.” Tummy tucks, lipo-suction, nose jobs, home renos, remodelling of gardens, they are all the rage. Many TV shows that have this theme are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ordinance Of Headship And Submission

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 23, 2003

based on 106 ratings

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Success or failure in husband/wife, parent/child, pastor/congregation, relationships depend on the observance of this ordinance.

The Ordinance of Headship and Submission Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The meaning of “Ordinance” "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you." 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Christ- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 26, 2006

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We should be motivated both by our promised reward and by the consistent example of faithful Christians such as Paul. Like them, let us “press toward the mark of prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14)

LIVING IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 3 PRESSING ON in CHRIST Philippians 3:7-21 May 2006 Introduction A. The peace of Progress The title of today’s message is “Pressing On in Christ.” part 3 in our sermon series Living In Christ. Through this text we will know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Wine For New Wineskins

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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My attempt to deal with the issue of the "newness" of Jesus compared to the "oldness" of the Law. If you think I missed it, let me know (really!).

New Wine for New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 October 30, 2005 Introduction If there’s one thing that is inescapable when examining the life of Jesus, it’s that he was constantly challenging the status quo of the religious mindset of his day. He was pretty much fed up with it. He regularly had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Pattern For Life And Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 2, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Exposition of Romans 12:11 regarding diligence and laziness.

“The Pattern for Life and Love” Romans 12:11 Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness • Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service • Renew your thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Getting Our Bearings Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

based on 129 ratings

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Two ways to get our bearings and stay on course in the spiritual journey.

When I was a child my mom and adoptive father bought a sailboat with fantasies of sailing around the world. But first we had to learn how to sail…which included learning how to navigate. One of my earliest memories was going out in our little sailboat from Marina Del Rey, and my adoptive dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Causes Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 25, 2001

based on 78 ratings

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How God changed spiritual apapathy into Spiritual awakening

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in Haggai Study 4 Introduction Over the past three Sabbath Mornings in our studies in the Book of Haggai we have been considering the subject of Spiritual Apathy among the people of God and we have seen that such was the condition of God’s people in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Real? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 2, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon is from week 1 of The God Questions Campaign. Using a Pepsi can, hula hoop, and banana, it answers the question, "Is God Real?"

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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The days after Christmas shouldn’t be a let-down for us. They should be a launching point, a glorious beginning in our lives.

Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What? Luke 2:36-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Looking beyond Christmas: In the Scripture today Jesus is 41 days old, and in vs. 22 His parents have taken Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

No Small Transformation

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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This message explains the nature of spiritual transformation at the hands of a holy, righteous God.

* No Thin Jesus * "I Am Who I Am"-the I Am is asking you to follow Him * The primary aspect of God’s glory is love and truth. * All for me for all of Him. * A kingdom not a club. * The nature of the Kingdom. * Binary thinking tends to shrink Jesus in our minds (God or man). * Today: The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Facing The Giants Of Your Life With Prayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on May 17, 2011

based on 30 ratings

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A message that encourages us to commit the great challenges and trials in our life to God in prayer.

“Facing The Giants In Your Life With Prayer” Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 We all have probably heard the story of David and Goliath in I Samuel 17…how God used a brave young man full of faith to face a huge hulk of a man so that God could get the glory. With sling in hand, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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