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Life As A Stunted Plan Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

Do you feel a lack of growth? It could be that you are experiencing the effects of bad doctrine or that you need to re-connect to the root - Jesus Christ.

The Colossians were Christians - they knew Jesus as their Savior. But what threatened them in the proto-Gnostic heresy was a lack of maturity. They were like plants - plants that hadn’t grown up and were stunted in their maturity. As Christians if we do not grow in our discipleship in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Digesting The Golden Veal - Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2008

We today fool ourselves. There is sin in our lives and we may stop the sin, we may see to it that the sin is eliminated from our lives – but that is not the same as being repentant and turning away from our sin.

Mark Twain was a man who became quite hostel towards the Bible and towards the Christian faith. He was so persistent in his attacks upon Christianity, that his wife, who was a devote Christian, became so discouraged, she eventually turned her back on Jesus Christ – something Mark Twain regretted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At The Plans Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

However, in order for God to be free to work, you need to be dreaming the right dream. You need to be envisioning the right plan. Not just any plan will do for God. You need a divine plan to build your home. That plan is God’s written word.

I love to look at building plans – especially of houses and churches. Whether it’s a floor plan or a full blueprint, I love it. My love for plans began when I was in fifth or sixth grade and my parents were planning to build their house. Mom and dad involved me in the plan selection process, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meat Of The Word

Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001

The real meat of the Word is not only some special hidden revelation or hard to understand teaching, it is simply doing the complete will of God even when it requires suffering for the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 11.15-19 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 1, 2016

The disclosure of the Ark of the Covenant

Revelation 11 verses 15-19 Let us do a quick review of where we are in the book of Revelation. Back in September last year we began this journey with the opening chapters and the seven letters to the seven churches of Asia-Minor. We looked through the eyes of John through the open door of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Are The Watchmen?

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 3, 2019

Where are the watchmen? What are the duties of watchmen? How can I become a watchman? Will you be ready, available and on guard when He comes? Be watchful, soon, the night will be over.

WHERE ARE THE WATCHMEN? "Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, 3 when he sees the sword ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

The Battle Cry Of The South

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 13: 1 – 22

2 Chronicles 13: 1 – 22 The battle cry of the South 13 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah became king over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. 3 Abijah set the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Thyatira Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This is the fourth message in a series of seven that deals with the attitudes of the seven churches of Revelation.

The Thyatira Attitude Rev. 2:18-29 I. The Positives to Be Noticed (v. 18-19) A. They were reminded of the Power of Christ (v. 18-19a) 1. Reminded that He was the Son of God 2. Reminded that He knew the intentions of their heart & mind 3. Reminded that He was the Judge of all B. They seemingly had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Relatives Do Not Need Signs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

An adulterous generation has no reason to expect signs.

Luke 11:27-30 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Speakers Or Ministers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2022

We are not called to entertain and right exposition of the Word may cause some pain.

1 Peter 4:11  If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.  When I am in the Pulpit, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

"Supersizing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2004

Christians are offered a great deal of ’junk food’; but it is the individual’s responsibility to go to the Word and eat right.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” I have to begin by telling you where I got the title for this sermon, “Supersizing”. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Orthodox

We Don't Have To Be Afraid Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2008

We can overcome our fears through our dependence on God.

A. The story is told about a General who was making an inspection the 82nd Airborne Rangers at Fort Bragg, N.C. 1. As the General reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecy In Perspective Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 19, 2009

Before we delve into this great prophetic section of Revelation with all of its symbols we need to begin with an understanding of prophecy in general. Why should we study prophecy if it involves a lot of mysteries? If we can’t figure out what all of the

Revelation 6-18 Purpose: To understand the reasons for biblical prophecy and see the big picture of chapters 6-18. Aim: I want the listener to be motivated to walk closer to Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: The book of Revelation comes to us in four great movements: Chapters 1-3 Christ enthroned ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible