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Believe Week 13 - Bible Study Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015

Believe week 14 focuses on Bible Study.

Believe - 13 - Bible Study January 11, 2015 Psalm 1:1-3 Most Americans don’t read very much. One poll states that in the past 12 months 41% of the people had not read a fiction book. 42% had not read a non-fiction book. And 28% have not read 1 book. I won’t ask for a show of hands, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Jesus is coming again. You can’t avoid standing before Him in judgment. Well if Jesus were to return today, and if it was your time to give an account to the Lord, what would be the outcome? Would you hear commendation or rebuke?

Opening illustration: Several years ago, Donald Trump said this in an interview: "I'll be 36 next year and I've done everything I can do. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to have raced through it all so fast. What's the next level up? The grass isn't always greener … I work, and I don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Honeymoon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015

If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almost! (The Story Of A Man Who Almost Had It All)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 1, 2016

A sermon examining the tragedy of "almost" surrendering to Christ.

Almost! - (The story of a man who almost had it all) Mark 10:17-22 I read a story about a 62 year old man named William Hyatt. He was found in the Mojave Desert with his face and his hands buried in the sand seeking water. His car had broken down, and he had walked 22 miles through the Desert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Economics Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God imputes value; faith agrees with his assessment.

Scripture Introduction How much is a person worth? I read that the average human body is: 65% oxygen, 18% carbon, 10% hydrogen, 3% nitrogen, 1.5% calcium, and smaller amounts of things like phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, iron, zinc, and copper. These elements can be bought for about four ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministry Teams And Serving Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part four focuses on why we have people serve and do ministry.

[SIMPSONS VIDEO] -it’s been a few weeks, but if you remember, we are spending the fist Drink Deeps of the year looking at why we do what we do, taking a look at church in general, but specifically here at Fire & Water and looking at why we do the things we do. -because for many people, church is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Call To Grow

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009

We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

Temptations Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

Every day we are-forming our brain by the decisions we make. Jesus was solid in choosing the way of obedience and we need to practice the spiritual disciplines to train ourselves as well.

Last week we started looking at an episode in the life of Jesus, one of many episodes that sound really strange it you stop and look at what is really happening. Jesus presented himself to John to be baptized, as his public statement that he was standing up and accepting God’s calling on his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Galatians 5:13-26

It Just Ain’t Fair

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 11, 2023

The text teaches us that Asaph is so disturbs and distress by the unrighteous, until it almost got the best of him.

By Pastor J.W.T. Spies Psalm 73:2-5 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.   4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon explores how hearing and obeying God’s voice leads to walking in the divine purpose He has set for our lives. It emphasizes how purpose is discovered and fulfilled through a close relationship with God.

Every person on this earth was created with a purpose. Deep within us, there is a desire to know why we are here, what we are meant to do, and how our lives fit into the greater picture. This search for purpose is not just a natural human longing—it is a spiritual pursuit. The Bible tells us in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Other

Weaving Evangelism Into Discipleship

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2022

Our focus this morning will deal much with communication. Specifically, we will examine how to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray we will understand the bottom line of evangelizing is to simply communicate and invite others into our story

TITLE: WEAVING EVANGELISM INTO DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-37 After preaching the fourth installment last week in our ‘Shifting of our Vision’ here at ‘First Church’ which is tied to our Campaign of “LET’S GO FISHING,” I found myself praying and said to the Lord, after four sermons, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 24, 2022

I would like to draw your attention to the section of the Bible that tells us that Jesus was a carpenter. We do not hear many sermons highlighting this part of the Lord’s life.

However, most of Christ’s adult life on earth was spent as a carpenter. We read about the last three-and-a half years Jesus spent on earth in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In their accounts we read that He went everywhere preaching, teaching, and doing miracles. In those three-and-a-half years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money God's Way: Sharing Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 24, 2022

Money plays a big role in our lives, so it shouldn't surprise us that the Bible has a lot to say about it. In this sermon, we discover that sharing our money should be purposeful, pleasant, and productive.

Managing Money God’s Way: Sharing Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/9/16 Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Someone once said, “If money talks, all it ever says to me is good-bye!” I heard a story recently though about some talking money. A well-worn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-10, Luke 16:11, Leviticus 27:30, Numbers 18:26, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Judge And The Persistent Widow

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't.

And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear. The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

In these verses, God’s Word talks about the “JOY of The Lord” that we can enjoy, and what it can do for us.

The Lord gives us His JOY each day, but the devil tries to rob us of it each day. For example, he will make sure each day people will enter our life that take great delight in stripping every ounce of joy that they can extract from our life. They spare no effort: • They will drive across town if ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist