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Heads Up!!

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 27, 2005

Paul gives us some helpful hints in how to identify those that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Word of God

Title: Heads Up! (Using both the NIV and KJV) (Romans 16:17-19, KJV) Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Life In Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2014

How will you consider a life that is well-lived. Be the salt of the earth and light of the world for Christ, bring others to praise God with you.

How would you consider a life well-lived? Read Matt 5:13-16. The Christian faith is not simply a collection of doctrines and beliefs, although these are important. • At its root, Christianity is a life experience: a life-changing, personal experience of the risen Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forsaken For Us Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 16, 2004

Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, John 19:1-27

Denomination: *other

God's Grief Vs. Man's Grief Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009

God’s grief is not only the response of his heart to the arrows of pain that wound us. God himself is wounded by the separation caused by death. Death interrupts God’s own conversation with his child. When it comes to enduring pain, God asks nothing of us

We come here today pay our respect to ( ), and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared personal ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pathway To The Passion Pt-3 Peters Denial Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

Peter denied Jesus just as he predicted. Perhaps we should not judge to sternly.

Pathway To The Passion Part 3-Peters Denial (Luke 22:54-65) Mark 14:27-31 Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial 27 “All of you will desert me,” Jesus told them. “For the Scriptures say, ‘God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 28 But after I am raised from the dead, I will go ahead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shepherd!

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Apr 30, 2008

Jesus is our great Shepherd, he cares for his sheep, he knows us.

A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit , Cerutti shoes, Dolce and Gabanna sunglasses, Longines wrist-watch, gets out and asks the shepherd: "If I can tell ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hearts Of Fire

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 4, 2023

All of us have our Emmaus roads. People disappoint us, circumstances disappoint us, and careers disappoint us. Sometimes it seems that God has disappointed us like He did these disciples, disappoints us when He does not act in the way or in the time we expect Him to.

Hearts a Fire (Luke 24:13-35) 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004

He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Feb 22, 2002

a general wedding ceremony that can be edited to meet your needs

MARRIAGE SERVICE NAMES___________________________________________________ DATE OF WEDDING_________________________________________ TIME____________________________________________________ SPECIAL NOTES___________________________________________ Dear Beloved ---- ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Unto Death Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

18th in First John Series

THE SIN UNTO DEATH 1 John 5:16-17 INTRO: Our text concerns a very unusual subject. The subject is “The Sin Unto Death.” The previous verses dealt with the great subject of prayer. John continues the theme of prayer and deals with a particular aspect of prayer. There are many facets of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"My Mother's Faith"

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 17, 2009

This Mother’s Day sermon uses phrases from the beloved hymn "Jesus Loves Me" to talk about the great truths that should be learned from a Mother’s love.

“My Mother’s Faith” 2 Timothy 1:5 Like many of you, I was so blessed to have a mother with a strong and deep faith in Jesus Christ. When I reflect on her faith, and how she passed it on to me through her witness, here are the key elements of that faith that dwelled in her and now dwells in me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished” Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 7, 2009

The 6th Word from the Cross. Jesus has accomplised what only he could. In him we have an ending and a beginning. This was preached at a service of believer’s baptism for 3 young people.

Today, as we approach Easter, we come to the 6th Word from the Cross. The 6th thing Jesus said as he hung there, in the last few moments before he died... ‘It is finished’. What did Jesus mean by that? What is finished? Does he mean, It’s over and done with? Well that’s definitely what the Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 16 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. As we come to Chapter 16 it is amazing how the tides change. Abram went from perfect in God's eyes to now tring to fulfill God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalm 23 Part Iii "He Makes Me Lie Down" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 3, 2011

God loves us enought to allow things in our lives to slow us down. It is only when we slow down that God becomes clearer.

In the 3rd part of our two week series on the 23rd Psalm we will be going over Psalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters.” How many times have you told God “NO”? Have you ever felt that prompting to stop for someone in need, give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Who May Come To The Lord? -Father's Day

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2012

Every Father remembers things, expressions, traits their father displayed. Very helpful for any pastor.

Who May Come to the Lord? Psalm 24:1-5NLT The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to Mom and does everything that Mom says to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal