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Christ-Shaped Sexuality

Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009

What the bible says on sexuality and how the bible has had it right all along.

1 Corinthians 6 - Christ shaped sexuality Today’s generation want their sex and they want it their way. Pure and free. Stripped of all the guilt and restrictions of a former age. Freed the boring chains of marriage . Expressed in whatever way suits them, within limits that they define. It’s been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

While You Were Sleeping

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 19, 2010

God will help us face the storms of life and overcome our doubt and fear. He does care and is aware. God is not sleeping on the job!

While You Were Sleeping Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Rock The Boat Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

A Look at the Church of Thyatira that reminds us not to tolerate sin.

(Robert Leroe, SC.com) President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s against it.” Yes, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

When The Swineherds Lost Their Jobs

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2013

The story of Jesus stilling the storm and delivering the Madman of Gadara, TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SWINEHERDS. They saw things and got insights that would surprise you!

WHEN THE SWINEHERDS LOST THEIR JOBS Mk. 4:37-39; 5:2-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Karl the Pig Farmer Karl the pig farmer was telling his buddies back on the farm about his first visit to a big city church: 1. "When I got there, they made me park my old pick-up in the corral," he began. "You mean in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Places

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013

Happy Christians make for happy places.

Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Our King

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 1, 2012

Our nation is destined for the elections to be held in two days. God chose the next king of Israel even though they had rejected Him. Today the fate of our nation to remain standing or be almost ruined like Israel, depends upon our choice. Will we make a

Opening illustration: An Oriental king once summoned into his presence his three sons and set before them three sealed urns - one of gold, the other of amber, and the third of clay. The king bade his eldest son to choose among these three urns that which appeared to him to contain the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

. Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

What's The Power Of A Mustard-Seed Faith?

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010

The power of faith is in the promise. That truth helps us understand Jesus' words so that we learn to rebuke sin and forgive the repentant.

Text: Luke 17:1-10 Theme: What's the Power of a Mustard-Seed Faith? A. The power to spiritual help others B. The power that does not look inward Season: Pentecost 20c Date: October 10, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Transforming Wall Street

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010

God is just as concerned for Wall Street ... and the "Wall Street" of every community ... as He is for the street that runs in front of the church.

Imagine a father offering these words of advice to his new college graduate, who is seeking a job: I want you to know it's a jungle out there. College has been a cake-walk. From now on, you'll be in the real world. The language is money. And it talks loudly. The goal is to get as much as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009

The doors of the church: some are locked, but panic hardware always lets us out for mission; some are heavily locked, but it is Christ who is our security; and some are never locked, for we are to be open to embrace those who need us.

Have you ever seen a place with as many doors as this church building has! A hardware salesman would be in heaven, right here! Doors, doors, everywhere doors. There are doors leading to the outside. Eight of them, I think. There are doors inside, leading into the rooms. Some doors take you into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Danger Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2011

Trusting Jesus through lifes storms. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: THE DISCIPLES HAD: his promise (vs 35) his presence (vs 38) his person (vs 41) Sermon Content: Ill: • Two explorers were on a jungle safari; • When suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. • “Keep calm” the first explorer whispered. • “Remember what we read in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Brethren

Restoring What Once Was Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 10, 2011

There is always hope when God breathes new life into the dry bones of our lives.

Title: Restoring What Once Was Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Thesis: There is always hope when God breathes new life into the dry bones of our lives. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For This I Have Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2013

We are to lay aside anything in our life that hinders our course of running this race for our Lord, of living a life pleasing to Him. Knowing that He is all we need Who can fill every void in our life.

Opening illustration: A Jewish man in Hungary went to his rabbi and complained, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answered, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man was skeptical, but the rabbi insisted, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Into The Storm Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Where is your faith? how long will you give someone the benefit of the doubt until you have to question them? how close are you willing to get?

Getting Into The Storm: Breaking Boundaries Lent #1, Mar 1 2009, Luke 8:22-25 Intro: It is dark, and you are on the water. It was fine when you set out, but out of nowhere the storm comes. The boat begins to fill with water, and although you are all bailing as fast as you can, you can’t keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinary God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

No one wants to be “average”, or “ordinary”. No one, except, strangely enough, God.

The Ordinary God Luke 2:41-51; Phil 2:1-8 Dec 28, 2008 Intro: What did Jesus do for the first 30 years of His life on earth? We’ve just come through the season of Advent, the waiting and preparing, and then celebrating the birth of Jesus, the arrival of God in human flesh, the “incarnation” (to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Baptist