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The Need For Church Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Regularly gathering together as a church is essential for our growth, unity, and purpose, as well as for worshiping God and carrying out the mission of the Gospel.

Today, we're going to talk about the need for church life. You might have noticed that church attendance sometimes goes down, but that doesn't mean we should give up on it. In fact, we need each other more than ever to grow in our faith and make a difference in the world. To help us understand this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:25

Topics: Community Worship, Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, Biblical Teachings

The Great Escape Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

When Babylons Fall, Cry, Or Celebrate? (Revelation 18:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 11, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous approach to Revelation. A call to rejoice, and to "come out" from every Babylon.

Last week, in Revelation 17, we read in depth about two main characters: the Beast, and Babylon. We've seen repeatedly that the Beast is a symbol for evil human empires. Satan takes ordinary nations, and makes them extraordinary by giving them his power, and authority, and throne. But as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-19

Church Unity & Peace

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2023

Even the best of churches has challenges to protect unity and peace. Let's find out how in Philippians 4.

Does Paul love the church of God in Philippi? Dear friends, I love you and long to see you. Please keep on being faithful to the Lord. You are my pride and joy [joy and crown]. (Philippians 4:1 CEV) Can even a wonderful church have some squabbles? What was Paul’s plea to two women? I urge Euodia ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Coffee Table Christian?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

A Coffee table Christian is one that is set out for everyone to see but barely ever gets used and waiting to do something else.

Are you a coffee table Christian? Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 Good Morning Church! it is good to be in the house of the Lord! Are you a Coffee table Christian? One that looks good, out where everyone can see you but usually only looked at while you are waiting to do something else! Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am, Fear Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2023

All resources are finite, and so when food and other sustenance was given to the Christian community’s widows, the goods ran out.

Saturday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2023 There are some things that human beings do without thinking very long or hard before doing them. You can imagine the power and gas going off in a severe winter storm and then burning clothes and furniture in the fireplace to keep warm. Or one might find a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

No Condemnation In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2023

Are we all condemned to hell because of our human weakness in the flesh? Let's find out in Romans 8.

Are we all condemned to hell because of our human weakness in the flesh? Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. (Romans 8:1-2 NASB) Was God’s law weak ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Special Vessels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2023

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Let's find out in Romans 9.

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Are the chosen people Jews or Christians or both? Let’s begin by asking, did Paul love his fellow Jews? I’m speaking the truth in Christ—I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the Holy Spirit: 2 I have great sadness and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliverance From Blind Battle Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

Many are already going through this now seriously they cannot explain how it started. Coming out has become a big problem.

* Many are already going through this now seriously they cannot explain how it started. Coming out has become a big problem. HEAR ME! This world is a mysterious place...... O Yes! It is very deep. * How can you fight the one that collected your Bride price and he/she (they)... the ones fighting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38, James 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pastor: The Noble Task Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

It's All In The Plan. Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Feb 5, 2022

God has a plan for all His children. It is our job to find out exactly what it is He wants us to do.

It’s all in the plan When I began to seek the Lord Jesus I asked Him, Lord what is it you want me to tell your people? Then I allowed Him to direct my path and God said tell them the truth, as long as it is the truth I will back you up. So the scripture came to me.. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Foregoing Our Rights Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2022

Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.

Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Romans Aints To Saints Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 28, 2024

The book lays out the path from being an ain’t to becoming a saint. The key is the Spirit of God and obedience to the Word of God.

Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1, Romans 1:1-17, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational