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How Much Do I Care? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

No one cares how much I know until they know how much I care

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Do I Care? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

No one cares how much I know until they know how much I care

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fact And Faith In Creative Tranquility Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

The intensity of John’s writing increases as he attempts to call the church back to the non-negotiables of the Gospel. In this message attention is drawn to several things: the historicity of Jesus demonstrates God’s redemptive plan and calls for a response.

As John draws this short letter to a close, I am amazed by the manner in which his intensity builds. He increasingly, uses the phrase, we know. His task has been to call the church back to foundational things. The effectiveness of this series of sermons is based on our response to a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Goes Around Comes Around.”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018

Haman received the punishment he planned for Mordecai.

“What Goes Around Comes Around.” Esther 7:1-8:17 Haman, second in authority only to the Xerxes in the kingdom of Persia, is angry that Mordecai, a Jew will not show him proper respect and so he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Strength Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Since when has there ever been a cause/effect relationship between being gentle and inheriting the earth? It has always been the brutal, the powerful, the violent who have ruled the earth in this age. But Jesus promises there will be a grand reversal!

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Gentle Strength Matthew 5:5 & Selected Passages This morning I've chosen for our Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus series one of the Beatitudes in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:5: "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth." Now, I suspect some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

For Christians, thanksgiving should not end at the observance of the holiday, but should be a constant attitude of the soul.

Thanksgiving Day began with the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony. In 1621, Governor Bradford appointed a day of thanksgiving, a day of feasting and expressing gratitude. Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of the Civil War, in 1863, established the annual celebration of Thanksgiving when he issued a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Godly Person Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Davids describes the inner workings of a godly man.

MEM - Psalms 119:97-104  Every look at something that intrigues you and want to take it apart to see how it works, what the inside looks like, what makes it tick? Watch? Toy? Computer? Bose radio? 1) Dismantle the Apostle Paul - Daniel - Joseph(outside look like any other men but on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

Romans 9

ROMANS 9:2-4 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel. Ray Stedman writes: "...many people divide Romans into three great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus casts out fear

Don't be Afraid John is unique. Unlike any other gospel. John is new, different. Different stories, different teachings, different characters. Events occur mostly in Judea not Galilee, no parables at all - but sermon like conversations. Written 60 years or more after the resurrection, the author ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 8:28 Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Great verse. Greatly abused. People use this verse to suggest that there is a silver lining for them behind every tragedy that occurs. That's not true. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010

In our scripture text we have three things highlighted: Robes which are washed; Tree that gives life gates which lead into the Heavenly city.

The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation pt 8 Review of the 6 Blessings of Revelation: 1. Revelation 1:3: "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." Summary: This is the first of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The Lord’s Prayer was not given to be just be recited as a ritual. It is actually given to us as the Lord’s blueprint for prayer that is acceptable to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 28 “Lord Teach Us to Pray” Luke 11:1-4 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of request in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. This only tends ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Joshua 16:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted Or Distracted? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 9, 2004

Singleness is great.

DEVOTED OR DISTRACTED? I Corinthians 7:25-40 S: Singleness C: Devotion to God Th: Live the Difference Pr: SINGLENESS IS GREAT. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:25-40 three reasons why it is great to be single. The _____ reason it is great to be single is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Wearing? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 12, 2006

What you put on affects how you live. Put on Christ and take off the old man!

1. Introduction a. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the battle between the flesh and the spirit, between our old ways and our new ones, between our old man and the new creation we are in Christ. b. We learned that because Paul wrote to 5 different NT churches and addressed this struggle, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4-12

Denomination: Baptist