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True Love

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 18, 2002

True love begins with our love for God.

Matthew 22:37, "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." To love God with all your heart, soul, and mind is to love God with all your power. God is the supreme Being and we are to love Him supremely. Above anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Baptist

"Miracles Without A Message!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Feb 25, 2006

This sermon talks about how we have gotten caught up as a church in miracles, healings, and a false move of God, and have lost the REAL message of the cross!!!

"Miracles Without A Message!" 2nd Timothy 4:1-6 Sunday, February 26, 2006 I. Introduction: -verse 4: (Theme verse) -Present Title. -The church has lost it’s message and it’s power in the world today. (Elaborate.) -We focus too much now on miracles, healings, and deliverances now and not enough on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps To Intimacy Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 4 of SPIRIT-led lifestyle. How can I get closer and really experience the relationship that I was created for?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 4: Steps To Intimacy John 17: 20-26 “In an effort to get the work of the Lord done we often lose contact with the Lord of the work.” A. W. Tozer Intimacy means connection from ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Quiet Time

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

How do I balance activity with solitude?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. - (Keith L. Brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing Joy: A Way Of Life.

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 9, 2019

Joy is something to be lived out in the life of a Christian. This message challenges Christians to develop the character in their life that will produce the spiritual fruit of joy, using the very familiar, yet simple, recipe of Jesus, Others, Yourself.

My family was recently visiting Disney, a place where dreams come true and joy is found. It was interesting watching other families share our experience. It was hot, crowded, long lines, expensive food. I realized you can be in a place where everything is supposed to be magical and yet be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Gives Wisdom

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 19, 2019

What Hat Are You Wearing?

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson 2 of 31. Proverbs 2:1-9. The Lord Gives Wisdom. Getting the most out of your church experience. There are three types of people that attend Sunday school class and church. The simple, the foolish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Invest In Others Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 8, 2022

This is the 98th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 29th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#98] A LETTER OF CONCERN- INVEST IN OTHERS 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, we are going to look at the last chapter of 1 Corinthians. This chapter teaches us how to invest into others. I thank God everyday for my mom- She has invested much into my life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Gentile Missionary Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

Soul winning becomes a harvest and an offering to be offered to God. The threefold ministry is that the apostle preaches the Gospel, the Holy Spirit convicts and God accepts them as an offering. This is the service of Paul.

Romans 15:14-33 Paul as Gentile Missionary Call of Paul - Romans 15:14-20. Paul was convinced about the Romans’ Knowledge and competence to instruct one another. He had reassured them and had a strong conviction of his call and ministry. He did not deviate from his ministry among the Gentiles. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

In the book of acts we see the expansion of the gospel as the mission of the church. The book of acts is a continuation of what Jesus did and taught.

I. Witnesses to all of whom Jesus is. (Not just things directly related to salvation) (v.8) A. The same Greek word for witness is the same word used for martyr in other passages of scripture. B. Witness to His death, burial, and resurrection. C. Witness to all that He did to heal the lame ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Conform Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As Christians, we are called not to conform to the world's patterns but to be transformed by renewing our minds. This transformation requires intentional daily living.

Let's kick things off with a little experiment. I've got a video of a chameleon here. What's the first thing you notice about it? Right, it changes colors to blend in with its surroundings. It's a survival tactic. But here's the thing, we're not chameleons. We're not meant to blend in, but to stand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Conformity, Transformation, Social Influence, Personal Growth

New Years - Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 12, 2007

If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.

Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

Live With The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 5, 2007

At Jesus’ invitation we “come and see” where He is staying, and what we see is that our sins are gone, that we have a clean slate and a fresh start, that we are adopted into God’s family, reconciled to our Father, and that we have eternal life.

Live With the Lamb: John 1:35-39 I want us to think just now of the one most important reason why anybody should follow Jesus Christ over, say, Mohammad. Or why would we follow Christ over Buddha, or Confuscious, or the religion of Hare Krishna, or Hinduism or Taoism. You kids here today are going ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Wants From Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 22, 2007

Obvious by important things God desires from our prayer life

WHAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE ROMANS 1:7-13 Moody Crusade: Two men came up afterwards with arms around each others shoulders and laughing, ‘Mr. Moody, you won’t believe this. We have worked with one another for 13 years and we didn’t know that we were both Christians until we both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13