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The Assessment Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2013

The Assessment of Discipleship - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Family – Maturity (vs 1-4) (2). The Field – Quantity (vs 5-9a) (3). The Temple – Quality (vs 9b-23) SERMON BODY Ill: • A Hallmark Father's Day card contained these words: • "Dad, thanks to your lectures I never change horses in the middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-15

Denomination: Brethren

Catching The Wave Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Feb 3, 2015

This is the fourth message of a sermon series on the Book of Acts. Other messages from this series can be read on www.uplandfirst.org

Videos may be downloaded from www.uplandfirst.org/YouTube. Intro – Video: All together … SMART CAR GWR version (Guinness World Record) A new world record … 18 adults in a SMART CAR. AMPLIFIED PASTOR KRATZ (APK version) 18 DUMB ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

On Mission With Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 15, 2010

After Pentecost 120 men & women changed their world. The power is still here, & the challenge & authority are still with us. For the same power & authority that sent Jesus, is desiring to send us to change our world.

JOHN 20: 19-23 ON MISSION WITH CHRIST [John 17:13-23] The Day of the Resurrection had been full of strange rumors and growing excitement. The news that Jesus was alive began to spread among His followers, hesitantly at first, and then with enthusiasm. Even the Apostles were not convinced by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Regaining Trust Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2016

In order to regain your integrity after it is lost, let God reveal your sin, rebuke you for it, and then restore you wholly and completely just like He did for Abraham.

Every few years the U.S. Department of Defense publishes a short book called The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure. The book is filled with case studies of government employees acting badly, and it's used to train new government workers how not to behave on the job. Recently, one case study focused ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

‘koinonia’ - Fellowship

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 15, 2016

‘Koinonia’ - Fellowship - Acts chapter2 verse 42 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Meeting together (2). Worshiping Together (3). Praying together (4). Sharing together (5). Learning together (6). Giving Together (7). Evangelising Together. SERMON BODY: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Brethren

Bringing Out The Best In People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013

We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Every Christian Should Be A Serious And Effective Preacher

Contributed by Evangelist Sola Ibironke on Oct 4, 2011

The sermon discusses six reasons every Christian should be serious and effective in his preaching.

MARK 16: 15 (KJV) … Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. The above is Jesus’ command or commission to all His disciples. From this commission, we could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 29, 2023

Conservative vs Liberal Christianity is? People in the pews need to open their eyes and see what church leadership is doing.

Open Your Eyes John 11:45-54 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz A lesson from this passage from John’s Gospel is that the people need to monitor their leaders to ensure that their values and truths are being used. The people in Jesus’ day had little choice who their leaders were. The people could have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Defeating Covid Boredom In 2021

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2020

When you are bored, you have lost interest; the way to counter that is to develop interests. This means being proactive, intentionally planning ways to reduce boredom, but we want to do this from a Biblical worldview.

Defeating COVID Boredom in 2021 (topical) 1. Many people have not struggled much with boredom because they are social and involved in church, clubs, and community organizations. With the lockdown and long-term restrictions, however, things have changed. My friends in the ballroom dance club cannot ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 25:30, Hebrews 1:9, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It’s Not Good To Be Alone Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage

“It’s Not Good to Be Alone” Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 10, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to invite us to imagine the massive nature of the creation of all things. God provides us with a poetic summary in the first Book in the Bible….Genesis. It declares how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 11, 2020

Love one another. Seventeen times in the New Testament we are called to love one another. It is told to us by 3 authors in 7 different New Testament Books. It is also the only one another statement that comes directly from the lips of Jesus.

Introduction Last week we began our series “you ought to see a whole lot of “one anotherness” going on in the church house” and we talked about the first of the two pillars upon which all the rest of the “one anothers” depend upon. And if you remember, the first pillar was forgiveness- there ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-15, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Elitism

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 17, 2020

What does God think about respect of persons.

The Dangers of Elitism James 2:1-13 There have always been people who think they are better than everyone else. Some feel they are better than everyone else because they have a lot of money. Others because they have power. There are those who feel superior because they belong to a certain social ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Dines With Sinners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus showed mercy to lepers, prostitutes, adulterers and associated with people society treated as people to be avoided. Jesus sought out those who were down and out. When they met Jesus, their lives were transformed.

There is something very gratifying about being accepted by people of high social status. If I am ever with someone with high social standing or if they have lots of clout, I am right away taken in. If my friends could see me now, I am thinking. I am easily starstruck by anyone with even a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Usury

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008

Investing as a Christian means taking the Biblical command against usury seriously and interpreting it as the Church does.

Monday of 25th week in course 22 Sept 2008 Psalm 15 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” These are all phrases that described recent stock and bond market activity throughout the world. What does the Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-5

Denomination: Catholic

Learning Secrets From The Early Believers Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

What's the difference between the work of the Holy Spirit in the believers in Acts and in our time today? The answer is, no! So, we will learn from them in this passage.

Acts 2: 41 – 47 Learning secrets from the early believers 1. The Secret of SPIRITUAL GROWTH. v. 42 A. They hold steadfastly to Biblical doctrine. v. 42 B. They encourage fellowship between believers. v. 42 C. They observe communion. v. 42 D. They Pray Together. v. 42 2. The Secret of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist