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The Shack Heresy

Contributed by Les Puryear on Mar 6, 2017

This sermon examines some of the theological problems with the book and movie "The Shack."

"The Shack" Sermon Manuscript by Rev. Leslie Puryear Bethany Baptist Church, Gulf, NC March 5, 2017 2 Peter 2:1 – “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To Hell

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 27, 2017

What kind of man went to hell and what kind of hell did he go to in Luke 16:19-31

Journey to Hell Introduction: Herman Goering stole millions and killed thousands in World war II. At his trial at the end of the war, he laughed and mocked when a preacher was sent to his cell to pray for him. twenty minutes before his hanging, he was found dead in his cell. He had taken a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Courageous (Updated 1/13/20)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2017

A sermon looking at our need to be courageous for God as found in God's word to Joshua in Joshua 1

Being Courageous YouTube Channel: Click: https://youtu.be/IXSspg0F-mM You can listen to the audio at: https://mega.nz/file/HR1h0DJC#jmS5vQbGAFI7r4G-qtjzZpOqBP4UANRPdhwesQVlllw Tonight’s message is going further into our message from the other morning on practical faith, and the faith it takes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Thankful In All Things Part 2- Salvation Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 27, 2018

part 2 of our thankful series

Thankful in all things Part 2 Salvation November 2018 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Today we are going to begin a short series on thankfulness November is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is For Real How Can I Get To Know Him?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2020

‘If God is for real how can I get to know him?’ sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Question #1: ‘If God is for real’ – Does God exist? • Question #2: ‘How can I get to know him?’- Is God knowable? • Claim #1: He is “The Way” • Claim #2: He is “The Truth”. • Claim #3: He is "The Life." SERMON BODY: Our subject this morning is really two topics in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Brethren

Modern-Day Legalism (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020

Legalism is potentially such a damaging, deceitful, and depressing way to view the Christian life.

INTRO: I’ve tried to be very clear and practical at each point in this topic about what legalism is, what it does, and what it looks like. We spent the last message covering the statements a legalist might say, the specifics of legalism as far as the actual fundamental definitions of this way of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20, Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Search For Magnificence Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 24, 2022

Jesus was the most magnificent person to ever walk this earth. Let that sink in: the most magnificent person. What did that look like? Today we are going to go on a search for the magnificence of Jesus.

A Search For Magnificence John 5:31-47 Jesus was the most magnificent person to ever walk this earth. Let that sink in: the most magnificent person. What did that look like? Was there a radiance coming off of Him? No, not usually. Were angels flying around announcing His magnificence? No. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fork In The Road

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 4, 2022

Covid still prevalent as we enter 2022, I am sure we will be faced with many more decisions and challenges in this New Year. It is good to know as believers we do not have to face these decisions alone.

TITLE: THE FORK IN THE ROAD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1 (Points adapted from 2019 sermon by Rev. Krushal) We are blessed to be able to share together as a Church family this First Sunday of a New Year. We must admit as we move into this third year of our nation as well as the world dealing with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Suffering All About, And Can We Gain From It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 24, 2019

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we suffer; and what are we mean to do about it.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th March 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 “Please join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal

More Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 5, 2017

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is an expected occurrence for all believers

April 30, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:37 Subject: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit – Part 1 Title: More Last week I finished up the series on Lessons from Revelation. I by no means exhausted the things that we can learn, but where we finished last week created a great starting oint for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sovereign God Calls

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 12, 2024

What could the Omnipotent God, who is in control of all things, do in our time? In what way(s) He manifests His Sovereign power in our life right now? What happens when He calls?

"Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Align Your Soul With The Spirit: Discerning God's Voice From Your Inner Voice Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

Have you ever had an experience where you knew that God was telling you to do something? But part of you resists the leading of God. And you ask yourself, “Did God really say that? Or am I just making that up in my own mind?”

I remember early on as a Christian I had a dream. I had listening to different ministries and churches and I was just learning the faith. I remember having a dream one night that I was at this church, big, with many people. But it all felt dead, empty, and I left the building. Outside the building ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

"hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021

We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

“Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

Peace is not the absence of war or strife but the presence of God. Peace comes through personally knowing the person, that person is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Today, the sermon topic is “Peace on Earth?” The biblical meaning of peace or “shalom” means far more than the absence of war or conflict. Shalom speaks of wholeness, completeness, of well-being, tranquility, prosperity, and security. Rabbinical texts speak of achieving peace on a social level, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 34 - A Life That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 9, 2025

God the Father testified of Jesus saying, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.” As children of God, it is good to constantly examine ourselves to see if our lives are pleasing to God and are in alignment with God and His word.

Today’s meditation is based on Matthew 3:17, “A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the one I love. I am very pleased with him."” (ERV) God the Father testified about His Son Jesus, that He was pleased with Him. Jesus was thirty years old when He began His public ministry. At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17, 1 Corinthians 10:5, Deuteronomy 26:6-8, Galatians 1:4, Exodus 14:13, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Galatians 3:27, 1 Corinthians 10:3-6, Numbers 11:6, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:165  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other