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Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Recently, Beth and I stopped by a grocery store to pick up a few items. To save time, we decided to use the self-checkout option [I normally go to a cashier as a way to support jobs]. When I tried to scan the first item, the machine sounded an alarm, and the screen showed an error. As I waited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Philippians: The Backstory" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 14, 2015

The Apostle Paul from house in Rome writes a beautiful letter of joy to the Saints at Philippi who are his joy and crown from a heart of joy which comes from knowing and loving God whole-heartedly!

Cornerstone Church July 12, 2015 “Philippians: The Backstory” Philippians 1:1-11 Do you remember the days when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2016

A study of the book of Job 12: 1 – 25

Job 12: 1 – 25 The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, who does not know such things as these? 4 “I am one ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Wesleyan Quadrilateral In Theological Reflection

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

What is theological reflection, as a modern concept? Theological reflection is the process by which we come to understand reality as it truly is. The goal ultimately is to see God, the universe, the inspired word, and ourselves, as God sees it.

Introduction What is theological reflection, as a modern concept? Theological reflection is the process by which we come to understand reality as it truly is. The goal ultimately is to see God, the universe, the inspired word, and ourselves, as God sees it. This will naturally entail a limited ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, Philippians 3:11, Hebrews 4:12-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Be Bossy Be Glossy! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place.

“Be Glossy! Not Bossy!” Thesis: Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Gifts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2009

1) The Proverb 2) The Word 3) The Provision& 4) The Harvest of giving

What do Bill Gates & Mother Teresa have in common? Generosity. Being generous is a godly motive for ministry. In Corinth, False teachers were questioning Paul’s motives for ministry. Evidently they were suggesting that Paul was pocketing contributions earmarked for the poor believers in Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Other

Christian Conscience And The State Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011

What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

“One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Able To Learn Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 17, 2011

With this message, I introduce to the congregation an exploration of the little understood doctrine of soul competency.

“I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and is no lie, just as it has taught you—abide in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Quickly We Forget

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 16: 1 – 20

2 Kings 16: 1 – 20 How quickly we forget 16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and he did not do what was right in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Skilled Or Committed - 2 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 11, 2015

God's plan is not a program. God's plan is man, and you are that man" - Pastor. Colton Wickramaratne

* Some of the ideas presented have been adopted from other authors to help expand and explain the subject. Brian Money and Brian Love There is always a conflict between the two. One is Business orientated. One is Christian minded. And the strangest of all is that they are one and the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joshua's Farewell Address To The People- Commit!!!

Contributed by David Wilson on May 13, 2011

Joshua, nearing the end of his ministry makes a passionate plea for REAL commitment.

An Outline of Joshua’s Farewell speech to the People of Israel Joshua 24:1-13 Verses 1-13 Joshua recites the history of Israel from Abraham’s call to the conquest of Canaan. The theme of Joshua’s message is a call to continue serving God—remembering God’s goodness ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27, John 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 7, 2014

John the Baptist was an important pivotal prophet who teaches us the principles of a true WITNESS and TESTIMONY.

11 9 14 A Witness of the Word: John 1:6-8 We have been walking with John through the Gospel of John and meeting the Eternal Son of God who became the Son of Man. We have seen the Savior in the first five verses as the Eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stop Fights At Church?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

There is a direct correlation between the effectiveness of our mission and how we treat each other. We must be the church before we can build the church. We must care for one another before we can hope to reach this community and county for Christ

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Motives For Giving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus says generosity toward the poor will be rewarded in eternity. This means that everything we give for the needs of others is like putting money in the bank of heaven.

All of us would certainly agree that it was a good thing that Columbus was given the money he needed to sail to the discovery of America. What we do not realize, however, is the evil method by which the money was gotten. In 1492 Tomas de Torquemada, the chief architect of the Spanish Inquisition, ...read more

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE

BIG IDEA: THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE I. (:1-3) WAIT ON THE LORD FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY SO THAT FAITH MIGHT BE VINDICATED "Let me not be ashamed" David’s historical context was more one of needing deliverance from physical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible