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Hell-O-Ween

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 25, 2019

| 3,379 views

Where did Halloween come from? What are Christians to do with it? Is it innocent fun? Does it take us down a dangerous path?

Hell-O-Ween Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-15, Luke 11:14, Mark 9:25, Matthew 25:41, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 53:1-10, John 12:32-33, Revelation 5:11-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 19, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 4,963 views

Faith is simply taking God at His word.

STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH SCRIPTURE READING: II TIMOTHY 1:13-18 “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. This thou knowest, that all they which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find The Way Home

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 14, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 5,820 views

Believing Christ will take you home to heaven.

“How to Find the Way Home.” OKAY - Do you want to do some theology? John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” It’s a dark night and even though your car headlights are on and shining brightly, you notice how dark it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Service

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 17, 2018

based on 3 ratings

| 5,439 views

This sermon takes an unusual twist and is an interesting take on "Christmas Service, as it looks at the attitudes of those associated with Jesus's birth.

Christmas Service Matthew 6:25-34 As you look at the screen, you may be thinking that today is our Christmas service, and you may be thinking of Christmas songs and a message, hopefully short, about the Christmas story, that is, the birth of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Now, I really don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 14:27-28, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Doesn't God Know That Honesty Isn't Always The Best Policy? Series

Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 4,538 views

Taking a look at why lying is such a big deal.

(Exodus 20:13) "You shall not lie." Are You Willing To Take A Lie Detector Test? Are You A Power Liar ? (Lying for posture and position) Are You A Payback Liar ?(Lying for revenge) Are You A 7-11 Liar ? (Lying for convience sake) Are You A Rubber Band Liar ? (Lying by stretching the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Is Church?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 4, 2020

| 6,509 views

Church is taking a bashing, but it was created and called for by God.

We live in a time in the Western Church where people are seeing less and less value in attending church. They say that God is omnipresent and in our hearts so why can’t we just be part of the invisible church? Why can’t we be Digital Disciples and just watch ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts 6:3-4, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Rules And Boundaries Give Meaning To Sports And Life"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 21, 2002

based on 128 ratings

| 19,442 views

Take away rules and you have no game in sports. Take away God’s commandments and Rules and you have chaos and life implodes.

Rules and Boundaries Give Meaning to Sports and Life. -Practice setting Boundaries for Your Life- Matthew 7:21-27 It is the rules and boundaries that make sports an exciting game. Take away the rules and boundaries and you have no game. Even so in the Christian life God’s commandments are given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Quit Now

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 26, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 31,532 views

The dog days of summer are coming and with them the desire to take a little break, but will you take a vacation from God?

Christianview Church July 16, 1995 Don’t Quit Now 1Samual 30:3-20 When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. David’s two wives had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-20

Denomination: Mennonite

How God Rescues Sinners Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

| 9,606 views

It takes faith to believe that Jesus lives in me, but it takes an understanding of grace to stop trying to be good and do good.

INTRODUCTION Charlie Chaplin was the first movie actor in America to attain superstar status. He was the king of the silent movie era in the early 20th century. He was most famous for playing “the tramp.” The tramp was such a popular character that look-alike contests were held all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed, Be Different!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 14, 2014

based on 4 ratings

| 6,390 views

What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah. It takes transformation and it starts in your head. Do you dare to be different?

Different the sermon. Romans 12:1-3 Different now there’s an interesting word. What do we think about people who are different? Now he’s a bit different eats bugs, wears strange clothes and lives in the scrub. Did you hear about the bloke who saved a ship load of people by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 21,594 views

I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;

God Is Faithful I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 1. FAITHFUL TO HIS NAME Rev 19:11 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Six Wrong Ways To Judge Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 2,517 views

How can we be sure that we don’t settle for an evaluation of our life that ultimately won’t hold up?

Ways That We Judge Wrongly: 1. “He was a good man.” - v. 3a - “judged by you or a human court [day].” - At a funeral, the preacher may give this praise to the agreement of everyone present. That does not settle the matter though, because we as humans do not have the final judgment. - Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Your Past

Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Jan 7, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 19,004 views

There are negative things from our past that hold us back, we can overcome the past and experience a great today and tomorrow.

Text: Philippians 3:12-14, Luke 15 - Prodigal Title: Overcoming Your Past Subject: Overcoming sin and faults Proposition: You can overcome your past. Interrogative: How can I overcome my past? Transition: Scripture shares with us several truths to help us overcome our past. Objective: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Four Handwritings Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 3,162 views

There is much that can be learned from the biblical order in which the handwritings of God were given. These writings hold a message for all mankind.

“THE FOUR HANDWRITINGS OF GOD” “And Moses turned, and went down from the mountain, and the two tablets of the Testimony were in his hand. The tablets were written on both sides; on the one side and on the other they were written. Now the tablets were the work of God, and the writing was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 8, 2021

based on 1 rating

| 5,263 views

What prejudices do we hold? This message deals with the conversion of Cornelius to Christ - and the "conversion" of Peter to evangelize gentiles.

Text: Acts 10 Title: Building Bridges... Breaking Barriers... Subject: How did God overcome barriers to reach the gentiles? Complement: by extraordinary means – including the “conversion” of Peter! Big idea: “God calls us to partner with him in breaking barriers and building bridges.” I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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