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Being A Living Stone Should Make Me Feel Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 1, 2020

Today, I want to expand on the idea that we are living stones. And the very fact that we are living stones should make us feel uncomfortable.

INTRODUCTION: Today, we conclude our series on things that should make you feel uncomfortable. We have talked about a church that is preaching God’s Word should make you feel uncomfortable because it ought to be confronting the sin in your life; and that church ought to be challenging you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Living Sermon Iii: Staying Focused In A Self-Centered Society Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians stay focused on the Savior no matter the degree of hostile attitudes toward Christianity or the extent of threats by activists who would destroy.

STAYING FOCUSED ON THE SAVIOR IN A SELF-CENTERED SOCIETY In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that occurred in Texas on a Sunday morning – when innocent church goers were the victims of one sin-sick crazed specimen of evil – the local sheriff called on a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-34, John 3:26-30

14 The Decisive Question Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 24, 2020

This is the 14th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah, where I make a comparison between the story of Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

# 14 – The Decisive Question Jonah 1:11: “Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us?”—for the sea was growing more tempestuous.” “What shall we do to you…” In our last devotion, we looked at the first question the sailors asked Jonah – “What have you done?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11, Matthew 24:7-14, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Owl #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

God uses the small and faithful over the large and equipped to do His greatest work

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Genesis 12:1-6, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Where Does Easter Find You?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 13, 2021

Some of us come to Resurrection morning broken and confused. This sermon is a word of encouragement.

Where Does Easter Find You? Mark 16:1-8 All religions are the same – superficially. All religions – Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism are the same – superficially. • We all believe in the Golden Rule • We all take up offerings • We all have holy buildings • We all try and live by ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Genesis 31

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

When God is with you, it doesn’t matter where you are – you are still within His reach! And when you are within His reach, He can bless you! But that does not mean life will be easy!

Gen 31 At the end of Chapter 30 we are told that Jacob had become very rich with many flocks, female and male slaves, and camels and donkeys. I want you to remember: Gen 28:15 – GOD SAYS: “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go – I will bring you back to this land – I will not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, David, & Job: When God Invites Us To Ask Him Questions

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

What are the questions that keep you from walking with God? What are the questions that cause you to not want to be a Christian? What are the questions that as a Christian you have that you wish you understood more deeply?

What are the questions that keep you from walking with God? What are the questions that cause you to not want to be a Christian? What are the questions that as a Christian you have that you wish you understood more deeply? That is the theme of this series. Now many of you may have been told in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-6, Genesis 18:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Battle For The Soul Of America: Progressivism Vs. Americanism

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

Time and again humanity on this Earth comes to the brink of collapse. We live in a world where there is a rather large pit of darkness. And many times a century from this pit flows a mammoth flood of evil, in many a form, threatening to crush civilization.

Time and again humanity on this Earth comes to the brink of collapse. We live in a world where there is a rather large pit of darkness. And many times a century from this pit flows a mammoth flood of evil, in many a form, threatening to crush civilization. Our present era is no different. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

"i Will Not Be Ashamed" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 20, 2020

Imprisoned and facing death, the aged warrior for Christ, the apostle Paul, presents his final instructions and counsel to the young pastor from Ephesus, his "son in the faith", Timothy.

This second letter to Timothy is considered to be the last writing of the apostle Paul, composed around 67 A.D., from the confinement of Rome's infamous Mamertine Prison. He had been placed under arrest for the preaching of the Gospel and no doubt accused of insurrection for preaching that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 2 Corinthians 11:24-28, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Christ In Christmas Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 5, 2015

Many are debating over Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas, or X-Mas vs Christmas. To keep Christ in Christmas we have to be Christ to the World

Keeping Christ in Christmas Matthew 25 One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For Revival

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 30, 2015

If we want to see God bring a revival to the church, we must walk in humility, pray bold prayers, hunger after God, and turn from sin.

GETTING READY FOR REVIVAL INTRO TO TOPIC: Do you ever ask yourself: Is this as good as it gets? Is Christianity just about coming to church and singing songs and hearing stories about what God did in the past? Or is there more? QUOTE: Leonard Ravenhill said, “There was a time when people went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: *other

Living In The Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016

Discipleship is a life-long process …it is not a sprint to be over with quick. Are we willing to invest in the truth and live rightly in order that we would be able to teach others?

Living in the Truth 2 John Introduction - 2 John is John’s second letter sent to Christians near Ephesus, in Asia -- It is a letter of encouragement to Christians then, and now -- It has one primary emphasis: We have a need to obey God’s commands - John also touches on false ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust God And Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2016

often times in life and ministry there is nothing you can do, it is out of our hands... THEN WE MUST TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK.

THERE IS A TIME FOR US TO CLOSE THE BOOK AND TRUST GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We need to learn THE APPLAUSE OF MEN IS SO SHALLOW AND SO VAIN. Applause is vanity? It fades so quickly. We call Jesus' 7th entry into Jerusalem the TRIPUMPAL ENTRY. They were applauding and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Formations: Pursuing Intimacy With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 9, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #1: PURSUING INTIMACY WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: *other