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Jonathan's Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 3, 2019

1 Samuel 20:1-42 shows us Jonathan warning David about Saul's determination to kill David.

Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of Saul’s disobedience. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Even though David saved Israel from Goliath and the Philistines armies, Saul became extremely jealous of David. Saul’s son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sermon On The Mount (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 4, 2019

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. If we were asked ‘what does it mean to be blessed’, our answers would not be what we find here in this list. But we know our way of thinking contrasts God’s way. The beatitudes reveal what our attitude should be.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part one) Read intro in study bible. Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. Blessed means more than just happy, since happiness is dependent on circumstances. Blessedness refers to the ultimate well being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. In all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 18:1-4, Isaiah 57:15, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 8: God Works In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 4, 2019

This sermon wraps up the book of Ruth, first examining Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer & Christ's role as ours, & the results of those actions, both in history (David was Ruth & Boaz's great-grandparents) and the larger story of redemption through Christ.

Sermon 8: God Works in Mysterious Ways Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 4, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ruth 4. INTRODUCTION If you asked the average person to quote a verse of scripture, besides John 3:16 or Genesis 1:1, the third most probable verse they would cite would be that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Only Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 4, 2019

This sermon is on trusting God to get your sermon back on track. After 6 years, our church had bypassed the Great Commission and we needed to admit where we were, where we failed, and cast a new vision for the future of our church as we sought to relaunch in 5 weeks.

Only Be Strong and Be Courageous Joshua 1:1-11 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 All of us have faced a challenge of some sort in life in which we wondered if we were capable of doing the job. It may have been trying out for a team, going away to school, getting a promotion on a job, enlisting in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living As A Witness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's call to witness

Living a Witness - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Humbly

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The importance of Humility

Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Good advice for planning a ministry

Acts 1b - January 15, 2017  (1st string - ’08) Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  We looked last week at the first few verses, and we were reminded that we need to be faithful in being a witness of what we know to be true.  We want to start the year of recommitted to living in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Anothers #1: Members Of One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 17, 2019

Paul compares the Church, as well as churches individually, to a body. A body is composed of many parts, each with an important role. This is the first sermon in The One Anothers: God's "Body Builders" and reminders that each of us has an important role in Christ's Body.

Members of One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh April 24, 2022 BLURB: NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

One Anothers #2: Love One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 18, 2019

Shortly before he went to the cross, Jesus gave a new commandment to His disciples. This sermon examines that all-important command for believers in the Body to love one another.

Love One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh May 1, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, John 13:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Barn Of All

Contributed by Lisa Skogsrud on Aug 20, 2019

We can avoid the problems in The Parable of the Rich Fool by building a "discipleship granary" to store the riches of God's grace that are ours in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Luke 12:13-21 for Pentecost +8C, August 4, 2019 I don't know where the time has gone, but here we are in August, and the summer is more than half over! The days are still hot enough, but you've noticed the nights getting longer already, haven't you? The short growing season we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

The Destruction Of The Depraved Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2019

Did Sodom and Gomorrah exist? Were they destroyed as Scripture says they were (short answer: yes, and yes). And what lessons can we learn from this story from Genesis?

OPEN: Just like today, back in 1690s Jamaica was an island paradise. Palm trees in the sand, tropical breezes, beautiful beaches. People of wealth sought it out then just like they do now. And many of them built huge mansions at a town called Port Royal. Now, Port Royal wasn’t a “tourist trap.” It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Responsibility

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 25, 2019

Today's sermon is about our responsibility as believers in Jesus Christ when it comes to gathering together. It looks are our need to seek God's Presence, God's Guidance, and to Break Spiritual Bondages.

Our Responsibility Audio File - https://mega.nz/#!rYMFgQQA!0NPPX3-cmwL_lW0pP4rpytZ4PkcRZ2m6YvG6ufXXbQA As you know, we’re into a new series on discipleship looking at those biblical values that we need to build our lives upon in order to rightly build God’s house within us. This week I was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Foursquare

From Surviving To Thriving In The Wilderness Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

It’s in the wilderness where you are faced with the realities of your heart and you’re given the opportunity to test your character, preparedness and devotion to God before you are given the full measure of your life’s calling

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com We’ve seen so far over the past few months the path which David’s life took as it progressed through the “4 A’s” of Anointing, Apprenticeship, Activation and Announcement. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, 1 Samuel 23:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Buried With Him, Raised With Him

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 11, 2019

If you had a chance to rewrite your obituary, what would you say? This sermon looks at what it means to put to death the old self and to walk in the newness of life.

Well, it is the week after Labor Day, so I’m going to take a cue from Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby, and start talking about Christmas! How many of you have a favorite Christmas movie? Call out your favorite. Did anyone say A Christmas Carol? You have a lot of versions to choose from if that’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got A Covenant For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2019

God made a special set of promises to Abraham. But do those promises apply to us?

OPEN: A mother was read a Bible story about Abraham to her 5-year-old daughter. when she finished, she started asking her a few questions about it. “What was Abraham's name before God changed it?” She looked puzzled for a moment… then smiled as she asked, “Lincoln?” (Annelle Maurer, Loma ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ