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Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 1: Social Acceptances Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is sin one in a series that deals with common sins in the church and in the lives of " Christians". It deals with clothing, movies, drinking, and gambling.

SEVEN SINS SNEAKING INTO THE SANCUTUARY Part 1: Social Acceptances TEXT: I Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God…” I. Clothing Appearance makes a social statement of our view of life and how we would like those around us to interact with us – tramp, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Gracious Call To A Social Outcast (Mark 2:13-17) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 25, 2021

So many people today feel like they exist more than they live, thinking that everything in this world is against them and that no one cares. Matthew, the tax collector, is just such a case. It turned out that Jesus had a plan for him, and for you as well.

Jesus' compassion for people is evident as we progress through this Gospel. This display of Divine love is recorded by Matthew and Luke as well. The Lord Jesus is not the exclusive property of any group or man- made religious system. Nobody can mold Him into one particular behavior to suit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In Us Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 23, 2016

All around the world we see people determined to steal our peace and the peace of our loved ones. There is a peace they cannot steal and that peace is Jesus in you.

Message: Did you know that having Peace is essential in producing good outcomes? It is another one of the fruits of the spirit. For example; An older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery. He had insisted that his son-in-law, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christianity And Us

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 3, 2002

What does it take to become a genuine Christian

Christianity and Us We all have a desire to be included in the 144,000 that go to heaven when Christ comes again. Yet, have we fully considered what it will take to be included in that group? Have we mistakenly made the assumption that since we were baptized and attend church every week that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Adventist

God Is For Us

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 1, 2013

Jesus came to reveal that God was FOR us...

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 26, 2013 Date Preached: December 01, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: God is Revealed Sermon Title: God is FOR Us Sermon Text: Luke 4:18-19 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus stresses here that He had been sent by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Influences

Contributed by Richard Seim on Jan 7, 2019

We find ourselves influenced from so many directions. In this age of social media, there are a plethora of negative influences demanding our attention and agreement. What influences us is under our control to a large degree. Let see what God tells us about INFLUENCES in Psalm 1.

I. WE HAVE THE CHOICE OF SPIRITUAL EMPTINESS (1, 4-5). 1. We can choose the influence of ungodly people and/or things (1). 1) We can align ourselves with ungodly counsel (follow their advice). 2) We can pattern our conduct after ungodly examples. 3) We can strengthen our own ideas through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, John 14:15, John 15:10

The World Watches Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “The World Watches Us” 1 Peter 2:9-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12, Exodus 19:5-6, Isaiah 43:21, Romans 11:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Using Money

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 24, 2026

Jesus tells us that it is the USE of MONEY that can be evil. Money can be used for good, like spreading the Kingdom of God.

Using Money Luke 16:1-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 16:1 Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was 1reported to him as squandering his possessions. 2 “And he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Widow's Mite (Revised)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2018

God wants us to help those with the fewest of resources, to learn from them and we get blessed.

32B Fr. John Haughey, S.J., notes that Jesus, who spoke Aramaic, has an interesting word for money: mammon, which means “that in which you put your trust." Some people put their trust in their money, others in their looks, others in their muscles, their brains, their careers, house or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

The Self-Worth Struggle

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 24, 2016

Most of us develop a sense of self-worth based on our ability to meet personal standards, which we have generated from our perception of social, cultural, and peer standards. As a result, our self-worth is generated by worldly values not God's.

The Self-Worth Struggle Introduction … source of our self-worth Self-worth, often referred to as self-esteem, is considered to be indicative of a person's basic mental evaluation of their value or worth. In developing self-worth a person judges their ability to meet personal standards, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

"Show Me The Way”: Learning To Follow God’s Path Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2026

The world offers thousands of voices telling us which direction to take. Social media, self-help philosophies, political ideologies, and cultural trends all claim to know the way. But Scripture teaches something profoundly different. The way is not found in the world. The way is found in God.

“Show Me the Way”: Learning to Follow God’s Path Introduction: The Cry of a Disciple Brothers and sisters, one of the great questions of the human heart is this: “Which way should I go?” We ask it in moments of crisis. We ask it when facing decisions. We ask it when life becomes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:6, Romans 12:1, Luke 9:23, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Do Not Listen To Lies - Jeremiah 23:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2025

We are surrounded by voices—news channels, social media influencers, politicians, friends, and even preachers. But not every voice that speaks with authority is a voice of truth. Some voices soothe, some voices flatter, but some voices deceive.

Go! And Do Not Listen to Lies - Jeremiah 23:16 Introduction Church, I want to begin with a question: Whose voice are you listening to? In our world today, we are surrounded by voices—news channels, social media influencers, politicians, friends, and even preachers. But not every voice that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 7:15, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Acts 20:29-30, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Total Healing : The Lord Wants To Make Us Whole

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 21, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT TOTAL HEALING AND HOW THE LORD WANTS TO MAKE US WHOLE 1. SPIRITUAL HEALING 2. PHYSICAL HEALING 3. EMOTIONAL HEALING 4. RELATIONAL HEALING 5. VOCATIONAL HEALING 6. SOCIAL HEALING 7. NATIONAL HEALING

TOTAL HEALING : THE LORD WANTS TO MAKE US WHOLE ******************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SPIRITUAL HEALING 2. PHYSICAL HEALING 3. EMOTIONAL HEALING 4. RELATIONAL HEALING 5. VOCATIONAL HEALING 6. SOCIAL HEALING 7. NATIONAL HEALING THE MESSAGE TOTAL HEALING : THE ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

Christmas Eve Service

God with us Matthew 1:18-25 Good evening everyone- It is Christmas Eve- Advent season is finished and in the books- DONE CHECK All presents, food, schedules down to the wire of getting done- if you are not done with them by now, it will be a late night for you. A cerebration, a time with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is With Us

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Jesus Christ is with us to the end of the world. This is the gift of Easter.

Fairy tales and legends from the oldest times tell of the days when God walked among human beings. Those were splendid times, when one met a wanderer on the road who asked for lodging, then at home one recognized in this simple man the Lord God and was richly rewarded. Those were wonderful times, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Matthew 28:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran