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Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

Test the Spirits!

Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Identify With

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

“USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Refreshing Leadership Series

Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007

Everything rises and falls on leadership.

Refreshing Leadership 1 Corinthians 16:15-24 Leadership is vital in any organization, especially within the church. It is important this morning, to know how vital it is to have leadership. I believe the key to the success of any organization; especially the key to the success of the church is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Fit In At Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009

“How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part two of a seven-part series studying Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on James and John.

Turn to your neighbor and say, "Jesus is here, and anything can happen." It’s a great day to be in church. We are going to be looking at some scriptures in the gospels, which give a recording of Jesus, the life of our Savior. It gives four different looks at the same scenario. We are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Together With The Right Conduct Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

There are two results to living together with the right conduct.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT CONDUCT Philippians 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to live with the right conduct in the church. 1. One day a little boy complained that his new shoes were hurting his feet. His teacher looked down at his feet. No wonder they hurt, his shoes were on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: A True Model Of Worship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

Many Christians have never truly worshiped God because they don’t know how. Abraham models for us the essence of true, biblical worship.

ABRAHAM: A MODEL OF TRUE WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 August 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It seems that very few Christians know much about true worship. Charles Stanely once said that he believed that most Christians in most churches have never worshiped God. We go to church, but we don’t worship. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 21:8

Survivor Gear For Aimless Days

Contributed by John Kah on Feb 20, 2001

Following the "Survivor" theme, the story of Joseph presents principles to help us survive our aimless days.

"Survivor Gear For Aimless Days" Genesis 45:3-8,15 There is a popular television show that has been dominating the ratings this past Fall & Winter, the show is called "Survivor". The show stars sixteen "ordinary" people who are stranded in a remote part of Australia. They are divided into two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Slander One Another Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2005

The wrong use of words is not a problem limited to unbelievers. The hard truth is that slander can also be a very serious problem among Christians. James addresses the issue of slander in today’s text.

Scripture Kathy Plate of Orlando, FL tells the story of the time she visited her neighbor. While there, five-year-old Andrew pulled out his kindergarten class picture and began describing each classmate: “This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen; he never listens to the teacher. This is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Heroes: Fantastic Four Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/20/2013 If you haven’t been with us the last few weeks, let me catch you up. Our church is building a float for the Halloween parade this Saturday and the theme for the parade is “Superhero Celebration,” which I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Healing Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 15, 2010

This sermon looks at three aspects of God’s Healing Grace. 1. God says you are ACCEPTED 2. God says you are VALUABLE 3. God says you are LOVED

God’s Healing Grace One of the things I’ve learned in this world – is that no one has an easy life. We all have problems. We all have hurts. We all have hidden wounds. Another thing I’ve learned in life – is that one of the deepest hurts of all is rejection. Rejection from parents – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shared Leadership Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

God's plan for the leadership of the local church is shared leadership by a group of godly elders.

The mission of our church is: To develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. As the elders developed that mission statement at our retreat almost two years ago, we also began to develop a Biblical structure for the organization and leadership of our church that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be A Unifying Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Satan's greatest tool in undermining the work of the local church is disunity. The church is called to be unified in purpoose and passion.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Be a Unifying Member” Ephesians 4:1-6 Open Last week, we started a six week series based on Thom Rainer’s book I Am a Church Member. I said that this will be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do We Go? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019

Jesus calls us to witness for him wherever we are, wherever we go and with whoever we know.

WHERE DO WE GO? A few weeks ago Joshua and I went on a trip to Lebanon and Egypt. It was an amazing time. We saw a glimpse of what God is doing right now in that region of the world. I spent 10 years living in Kuwait, and ministry in the Muslim world is difficult. I knew missionaries that had ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Are We Going To Look When We Come Back In

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 20, 2020

Our nation is into a month where the local church building has gone somewhat dark and we find ourselves preaching to empty pews every Sunday because of this CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. I am convinced this coronavirus outbreak is possibly the greatest outreach opportunity for the church worldwide.

TITLE: HOW ARE WE GOING TO LOOK WHEN WE COME BACK IN SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 2:13-17 Our nation is now into almost a month and some places longer where the local church building has gone somewhat dark and we find ourselves as Pastors, preaching to empty pews every Sunday because of this CORONAVIRUS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist