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Afraid Should Be

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 22, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding the warning against apostasy, and the fear that God instills. There are three truths to fear.

Text: Heb 10:26-29, Title: Afraid? Should Be, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/21/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer has given us the first three of five warnings in the sermon, and here is number four. After the passionate declaration of the superiority of Christ in all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Nebuchadnezzar’s Experience Teaches About Pride

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 8, 2013

Instead of praying, "Lord keep me humble," we'll really want to pray, "Lord make me humble."

(sermon theme from Mike Turner) Boanthropy. Do you know what that is? It’s a psychological disorder where a person believes that he is an animal. Could this be what causes our children to eat the way they do at the dinner table? No. Boanthropy is a bit more involved than that. If your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:19-37

Denomination: Lutheran

High Priority Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#3 in series. This is about living Christocentric lives, making Him the most in our lives.

Colossians 1:15-18 – High Priority This morning we are continuing our series through Colossians. Today we are looking at 4 verses, 1:15-18. And if you have ever asked, “What does Jesus matter?”, this passage answers that. Let’s read Colossians 1:15-18. Little Johnny was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 12, 2011

A brief sermon after giving gifts to all our workers, explaining the meaning behind the gifts of the Magi, using both Scripture and the well known Christmas carol, We Three Kings.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts Chuck Sligh December 11, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:11 – “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Because Christ Is Risen…!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014

The pivotal truth on which our faith, life and beliefs rest, is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! We can rest with assurance, live in hope and work in expectation because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 1, 2015

What God gives in love, we receive by faith, so that we may live in hope.

ONE OF THE PROBLEMS with religion is: You can believe all the right things – that is, you can be orthodox in your faith – but it can be a dead orthodoxy. You know what I mean? It can appear lifeless, certainly not vital and contagious. Same thing with our conduct. We may behave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Castle Or The Wall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

As a church, we have certain options. We can spend our time, energy, and resources building the wall…and forfeit the church. Or we can invest our time, energy, and resources building the church and forfeit the wall. Wall or church …which will it be?

In Robert Frost's Poem "Mending Wall," the poet says, "Something there is that doesn't love a wall." We can identify with that statement, can't we? We detest walls. Walls divide. Walls hide. Walls even kill. Remember the Berlin Wall that split families, a city, and a country? But don't we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Courtroom You're Forgiven Through Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 18, 2011

What would it have been like to hear the Apostle Paul preach? Let's join those hearers in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Parts: A. A verdict for your faith's joy. B. A verdict that can pass on.

Text: Acts 13:38-48 Theme: In God's Courtroom You're Forgiven through Jesus A. A verdict for your faith's joy B. A verdict that can pass on Season: Epiphany 2a Date: January 16, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stubborn Evangelist Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

This short story is one where Jonah is in flight; it’s also one where God is in pursuit. Jonah’s life is really one of a boomerang for he ends up in the place that ran from in the beginning. For four chapters we’ll witness Jonah’s futile flight as well as God’s persistent pursuit.

Note: The entire book of Jonah is read before I preach. Today we launch a new four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. And it is coming at just the right time for our church (more on the timing in just a moment). Most only know it as an amusing story about a prophet and a “whale.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

85. Revelation 20 - Hell And The Super-Righteous Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

There is no place in heaven for those who think they are morally, spiritually or intellectually superior to others and thereby contradict the very nature of Jesus Christ.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 85 - REVELATION 20 - HELL AND THE SUPER-RIGHTEOUS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 20:15, Luke 16:25-26, Luke 16:13-15, Luke 18:24-27, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 22:8-13, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Peace Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 6, 2018

God brings peace in the midst of adversity

Peace Micah 5:2-6 How does God bring peace to us in the midst of adversity? 1. He reminds us of His divine nature. v. 2 He is eternal. He is omniscient. He is sovereign. God allows, even orchestrates every circumstance in your life . He is merciful. As we begin to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dos And Don'ts Of Salvation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 22, 2021

A defibrillator can’t save someone while it’s in its cabinet. It has to be taken down and operated. In the same way, Jesus’ death and resurrection don’t save a person unless a person makes use of them. A person has to respond to them. There are some 'dos' and 'don'ts'.

In recent years something new has appeared on many high streets: defibrillators. Defibrillators can be life-savers if someone suffers a heart attack. They aren’t only on high streets, of course. I like to do ‘Park Run’ (when it’s happening!) and lots of Park Runs have defibrillators. You often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-30, Psalm 14:3, Psalm 53:3, James 2:17, James 2:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 23, 2020

We've prayed so long, so hard, without any results. There is great assurance that He hears every prayer. He has made everything beautiful in its time. The longer a prayer is delayed, the more perfect it will come forth at last. The deeper the silence, the louder the answer.

WHY DOESN'T GOD ANSWER MY PRAYERS? “So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9) We've prayed so long and so hard without any results. There is great assurance that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, Psalm 18:6, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 24, 2018

How to live ready for Jesus' return

“Always Be Prepared!” 1 Peter 1:13-19 and 2 Peter 3:10-12 David P. Nolte The Scouts don’t have a monopoly on the Motto: “Be Prepared.” We, as Christians, need also to be prepared! People prepare for many things: a vacation trip, company coming, athletic events. I tell you, there is a ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19, 2 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please God, Stop Asking Me Difficult Questions

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2018

Are we putting anyone off God?

“Father Mund, If someone didn’t know you were a vicar and didn’t know you went to church, how would they know you were a Christian?” “Father Mund - have you ever said or done something that would have put someone off becoming a Christian?” “Father Mund, have you ever stopped someone from doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, James 5:13-20, Numbers 11:4-29

Denomination: Anglican