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Where Are All The Christians? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Boldness, complacency, impact

WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTIANS? Matt 10: 32 (p 688) May 22, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward In Faith, Fathers!

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Fathers Day sermon challenging men and the church to move forward in faith!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 19, 2011 – Father’s Day David Simpson Forward in Faith Ephesians 3:20,21 and Jeremiah 7:24 AND Ephesians 6:4 Why A Son Needs A Dad by Gregory Lang A son needs a dad to show him how to shave. …to teach him how to talk to girls. A son needs a dad to teach him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 7:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Confused Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2017

In part one of this series "Are You Confused" I focused on our identity as Christians. The three definitions of the word confused are: “unable to think intelligently; not differentiated; disoriented.”

Are You Confused? Part 1 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 1 John 1:4-10; 2:7-11; 4:7-11 This morning I want you ask you a question, “Are You Confused?” I recently completed a series on Christians and how we can identify them. This morning I want to circle back to the beginning because in order for us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Israel Matters

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of October - Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem

Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem Sermon: “Why Israel Matters” Zechariah 8:2-3 A sermon for October 6, 2024 Pastor John Bright Zechariah 8 “2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the Lord: ‘I will return ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:2-3, Nehemiah 12:4, Nehemiah 12:16, 1 Samuel 1:3, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 8:31-39, Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Does It Matter What Truth You Believe?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 1, 2023

With all the false doctrine in the world today, does it matter which truth we choose to believe?

Many of us here today grew up in a world that was fairly simple. The things that we saw on television, read in the paper, or were taught in school were real facts and events that were happening or had happened in history. The world we live in today is a lot different. We're given little ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, John 8:31-36, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Doesn't Everyone Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 16, 2024

Our world today will try to convince people that ultimately everyone goes to heaven. God makes it very clear that is not the truth.

I mentioned last Sunday that the world tries to convince people that there is more than one way to get to heaven. God showed us in Scripture that His Son Jesus told us very plainly that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one gets to the father unless they go through Jesus. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, Luke 13:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 22, 2020

Looking at our purpose in life, which includes worshiping God. This is part 2 of 3 in a discussion about worship.

First Baptist Church Worship - 2 February 23, 2020 Last week I started my message talking about some of the different reasons we’re come to this building. We come for different reasons. Some are hoping to experience Jesus, some are here for a weekend pick-me-up. Some are here because it’s where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11, Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In A Place Called Troas

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 4, 2020

At Troas something remarkable happened to Apostle Paul that will change the course of the early church history.

STUCK IN A PLACE CALLED TROAS "6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of A Church Are We?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 28, 2019

Jesus Rebukes the church at Sardis for being too active. How can that be? We see in the sermon.

9.1.19 Revelation 3:1-6 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

34 Words That Can Change Your Life

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 24, 2019

Can words really change your life? Actually, yes they can if they are the Words of the LORD.

34 Words That Can Change Your Life Scripture Reference: First Peter 2:9 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Sermon backgrounds and PowerPoints are available for free if you request them. My email is address is saved2follow@hotmail.com. Also, the sermons are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus, My Decision For Baptism Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 14, 2022

Philip was doing a great work in Samaria when the Holy Spirit sent him on what seemed a strange mission: go to Gaza, a desert region, and then get into a chariot. He obeyed, an Ethiopian official believed, and followed the Lord in baptism.

Foreword: Full disclosure, I am a Southern Baptist and present this message from that perspective. Water baptism is part of the Great Commission (Matthew 28, Mark 16, e.g.) and is mentioned in connection with belief and with becoming a disciple. It is readily admitted there are others who hold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In Your Wilderness Weakness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2020

The only way out of the wilderness in to be lifted up and out in the power of God.

We Americans have a common problem. Most of us want to be self-sufficient, have a plan and a backup plan with a backup plan and always be right. We have to be in control. We are told all our life to be this way. Either we make it happen or suck it up and either way we have exercised some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Matthew 10:22-25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Benediction-Anticipation Of Complete Sanctification

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1.

A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1. Agent -- God Himself = the God of Peace 2. Scope -- "entirely" a. spirit b. soul c. body 3. Description a. "sanctify" b. "preserved" "complete" "without blame" 4. Timeframe -- "at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" B. Assurance of Complete ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Benefits Of God

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

David gives us an example of praising and worshipping the Lord

THE BENEFITS OF GOD Place Allendale Baptist Date January 2001 Read Psalms 103:1-5 A Psalm of Praise- David is known as a man after God’s own heart. He desired the ways & things of God. Although David sinned against God (committing adultery & murder) his relationship with God stirred him & always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

Authority and Accountability

Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational