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Christian Unity

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 17, 2023

Series in Philippians

Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-17-23 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in harmony. One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Conversion Of The Jailer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at the effective method of Paul and Silas in reaching out to the jailer

The Conversion of the Jailer Acts 16:25-40 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the effective witness of Paul and Silas in their words and deeds. Last week, when we left Paul and Silas they had just been beaten with rods and thrown into a inner cell. Their feet had been securely fastened with stocks. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Calls Us To A New Way Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

On Reformation Sunday we are called to reflect on how God is calling us to a new way of life, a life viewed through the lens of the Gospel.

Opening Text: Luke 9:21-26 THE GRACE WAY SO FAR Week 1: Foundational – The Cross of Jesus Week 2: God speaks to us – Through His Life giving Word Week 3: God’s focus for us – Being His evangelical and reforming people (church) This week: The Grace way - calls us to a new way 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-26, Galatians 2:15-21, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Take It All Off!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2019

Some things have no place in the life of God's people. Our responsibility is to reflect the character of our Heavenly Father.

“Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Payback Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

Loving our enemies? Don’t payback evil with evil? What is going on here? Have you christians lost your mind?! We’ve gotta get even, haven’t we?

Introduction I have a confession to make. Some of you are already aware of what I am about to reveal, but to most of you it will be a new insight into my character. It is not a sin that I am going to confess, but an obsession. I am, right now, at this point in my life (when you would think I had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Time To Dance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2004

Funeral sermon for Vera Byars, court information specialist and amateur dancer. Ballroom, minuet/ballet, tap -- whatever style she used, it all witnessed to a life of joy. This is not any longer a time to mourn.

I agree with the Scripture, where it says that, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” I agree with that, because we know that some things are fine, in their place, but they are not appropriate in other places. There is a time and a season for everything, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

Jesus said "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ’I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered

My friend Kon used to say ’the more I see of kids today, the more I think about getting a dog’. Then he had a son. He doesn’t say that quite as much any more. His other great saying was ’I love children, but I can never finish a whole one’. He doesn’t say that much any more either. He might think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Justified.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Justified. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

justified. Reading: Romans chapter 3 verses 21-31. Joke: There was a man, approaching middle age: • Whose life was comfortable, but he felt an emptiness inside, a longing. • So he decide to join a monastery. The head monk told him that the road ahead would be difficult, • He would have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Brethren

"Meet The Messiah!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 12, 2014

How God’s Ancient Announcement Delivers Contemporary Comfort

Well, the roster for the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team was announced last week. Not surprisingly hockey enthusiasts are debating the selection of athletes. It was a no-brainer of course to include Sydney Crosby on the team, but was it wise to leave off a veteran like Joe Thornton? In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankfulness On Display Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Thankfulness, witness, attitude, praise

THANKFULNESS ON DISPLAY 1 Timothy 1:12-16 (p 839) Nov. 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: If I asked you to name the “Worst” person whose ever lived…what names would you throw out…”Hitler” Sure! Nero? Saddam Hussein, Osama Ben Laden? Maybe one of the terrorists on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be More Like Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 9, 2024

We all aspire to be better. Wouldn’t we be better if we followed Ephesians and tried to imitate Christ in all we do?

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha! Anyone growing up watching the Brady Bunch remembers that line. Jan seemed to never be able to compete with her older sister Marsha. It was made in funnier on the Very Brady spoof movie where Grandma (Florance Henderson) comes to visit and says something to the effect of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 18:32-34, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 2:1-5, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 1:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005

We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Whale Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 16, 2018

This message looks at the storm that Jonah found himself in while running from God

Storms of Life 1 It seemed that whenever Dad and I swapped stories about the time we spent together at sea we always wound up talking about storms. We’d talk about how rough it got, how long it lasted, how sick Denn was. I began making trips with Dad on the tugs when I was fourteen, when I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 29, 2018

Psalmist talks about the witnesses God has kept in this world, such as the Nature, the Word of God and the believers. Two are performing very well but human beings failed. Read through...

Introduction: C.S. Lewis wrote, 'I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.' Often, I used to wonder why God plays all these dramas. He created the heavens and the earth. He created the animals, birds, fish finally the human beings. What ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Serpent And The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

Without the Cross there is no salvation for any one of us, bitten as we are by the sting of death which is sin.

THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS. John 3:14-21. JOHN 3:14. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” This refers back to an incident during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 21:4-9), and forward to the crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational