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Membership Has Its Privleges

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 4, 2017

Our spiritual blessings in Christ.

“Membership has It’s Privileges” Ephesians 1:3-14 Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As Servant

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004

James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Separate Ourselves From The Sins Of The Pharisees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004

Jesus gives us a challenge He gave about the Pharisees. He wants us to show mercy and love to those who need salvation, not just go through the motions of our own religious beliefs

How to Separate Ourselves From the Sins of the Pharisees Jesus said to them, "Be careful and on your guard against the leaven (teaching, corruption, hypocrisy) of the Pharisees and Saducees." (Matthew 16:6) Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the eyes of men. But God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003

This is the 17th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the focus of worship.

Sunday Morning March 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#17] FOCUS OF WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:11 Introduction: 1. Have you ever played baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, ping pong, golf, or any other sport that requires hitting an object? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jun 6, 2002

Jesus wanted mercy not sacrifice. He calls us, as he called Matthew to bring mercy into the world in which we live.

3 Pentecost A Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Oh, the life of a Pharisee! They worked so hard to get it right with God, and seemed to get it all wrong. They had rules and regulations. They knew when to come to the temple, how to behave there. They knew how everyone else was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2002

Confession is more than just what we say... it is what those words really mean to us. What is it God wants us to confess?

OPEN: A woman went to court and told the judge she wanted a divorce. "Do you have any grounds!" the judge asked. "Just two acres," she said. "That’s not it, lady. I mean do you have a grudge!" "No, we park the car in front of the house." By now the judge was frustrated: "Does your husband beat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Connection

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Every action, word, and relationship we have must be governed by love or its impact will be void of lasting value.

LOVE CONNECTION 1 Corinthians 13 Sunday, February 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rejection Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 17, 2020

Father's day is a time to remember and recognize the importance of a father. However, even the best father cannot give you all you need as a person. But when God, the perfect father becomes your Father, all that changes. Your Heavenly Father will give you the royal treatment.

Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HAVING GOD AS YOUR FATHER - Having God as your Father changes everything about you. After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary in the garden, not far from the empty tomb. At first, she didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9, John 20:17, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Do We Minister? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Third in a series on every member is a minister. This message reveals when a Christian should engage in ministry.

WHEN DO WE DO MINISTRY? 5/11/08 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRO: MOTHERS DAY VIDEO. WHOM DID GOD GIVE YOU TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS? MOM! WHO DID GOD CALL TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT HELP YOURSELF? MOM! WHOM DID GOD GIVE TO MINISTER TO YOU WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD? MOM! WHO IS MORE COMMITTED TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Dwell Securely

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 26, 2010

❶ Be Realistic ❷ Be Informed ❸ Be Confiden

How to Dwell Securely Ps 91 Where did the term “security blanket” come from? (June 1, 1954) Charles Schultz, creator of the comic strip “Peanuts” pictures one of his characters, Linus van Pelt, tenaciously clinging to his security blanket. Linus is unusually smart, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side Of The Road

Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010

The story of the Good Samaritan told in a different way.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD Luke 10:29-35 INTRO: A. Note the going down Road from Jerusalem to Jericho - about 18 miles descending about 3000 ft. 1. Minding his own business Stripped, beaten, robbed of all he had. a. Wounded - probably resisting the theives Our own strength and wits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Robes Or Rags

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Walking in purity

Title: Robes or Rags? Text: Colossians 3:5-11 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don’t be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) God’s terrible anger will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When David Danced

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Jesus is God’s dance among us. Join the dance!

I. DAVID WAS CELEBRATING ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ARK SAFELY INTO JERUSALEM A. Ark Of The Covenant 1. Large gold chest / inside stone tablets / Mercy Seat = God’s throne 2. Carried through wilderness, across Jordan, around Jericho, into battles a. in battle, Philistines captured ark b. all got sick & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Church Of God