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It’s Transformation Time!

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2010

It’s time to make a change! We need to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, to not be conformed to the world, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

IT’S TRANSFORMATION TIME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Are you tired of the usual? Do you want to get up out of the ruts of your life and see some major changes? If so, it’s time for TRANSFORMATION! Someone said once, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll have what you’ve always had.” If you’re ready to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Do We Have A Covert Faith This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010

The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards the cross. Peter, who has, just recently promised to never forsake Christ, is now deeply involved with the community of people who are enveloping the situation

DO WE HAVE A COVERT FAITH THIS EASTER? GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 2010 Series Part 3 Matthew 26:69-75 PROPOSITION: That our faith in Jesus Christ would be visible to all, not hidden from view. INTRODUCTION: The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can And Should Do After Christmas

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 30, 2012

WE ARE ALWAYS PRESENTED WITH CHOICES IN OUR LIVES. WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THIS OR THAT? WHAT CAN WE DO NOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED? EVERY SITUATION INEVITABLY BRINGS CHOICES WITH IT. THE DIFFICULT PART IS DECIDING WHAT THE BEST CHOICE IS. AND A CLOSE

WHAT WE CAN AND SHOULD DO AFTER CHRISTMAS Luke 2:15-22 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16  So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Amos: Enduring Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2013

God's warning is an act of grace, an act of love and a gift of hope. His desire is not to condemn but to save.

[Read Amos 7:7-17] Amos saw a vision – God standing by a wall that has been built true and straight. • He was also holding a plumb line in His hand, to confirm that the wall has been build true and straight. • If the wall is true, the plumb line will prove it. If it is not, then ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Envy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2013

Envy is destructive, & if it is unchecked, it becomes invasive & can even become a dominate emotion. Let's look at this powerful force, this hostile emotion, this destructive enemy through some selected verses in Proverbs

PROVERBS 23: 17-18 ENVY [Genesis 37:1-11; 30:1- ] Envy is universal or possible in any person. Each of us has experienced the desire to have the achievements, excellences, or possessions of another person that we feel are missing in our life. It is destructive, and if it is unchecked, it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Mayan Mystery”

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 22, 2011

Is 12.21.12 the year that the comic clock ticks for the last time? Newsweek wrote, “The belief that the year 2012 will mark a global transformation is widespread.”

Powerpoint Slides Available Over the last few decades Americans has been hit hard with a big idea that is summed up in one word – “Change”! From politics to health care, from social security to education, from the economy to morality, “change” is the operative word! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Antichrists And The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Many people have set themselves up in direct opposition to Christ, but the most successful opponent is yet to come.

Antichrists and THE Antichrist (topical) 1. We were all shocked to hear of the horrible massacre at a Colorado movie theater. 2. I don’t know if violence is growing, but it seems to be. If it things continue to deteriorate, society will probably surrender some of our freedoms for security. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hungry After Bethany?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013

To show that JESUS's hunger is more of spiritual hunger than physical.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still hungry after being inside the house of dates? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS's hunger is more of spiritual hunger than physical. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:12 (Amplified Bible) 11:12 On the day following, when they had come away from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A 23rd Psalm Funeral

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2024

This was a funeral for a godly woman (who raised sheep). What did it mean for Jesus to be her Shepherd?

A 23rd Psalm Funeral Jean Morphet was a very Godly woman and it’s no surprise (given that she and her husband Don raised sheep most of their lives) that the family told me that her favorite passage of Scripture was the 23rd Psalm. So I want to begin today’s eulogy by reading it: “The LORD is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gog And Magog: God's War On Israel's Enemies (Ezekiel 38-39)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 13, 2024

Ezekiel 38-39 contains one of the greatest prophecies in the Bible, describing a massive invasion of Israel in the "latter years" by a great confederation of nations. The aftermath will show that God Almighty is the protector of HIs people.

In reading the account of the coming Gog-Magog War in Ezekiel 38-39, we need to ask some relevant questions on how everything comes to pass. First, who are the invaders of Israel mentioned in the prophecy? We read about ten proper names in Chapter 38:1-6 that help us identify the invading ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-23, Ezekiel 39:1-29, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:40-45, Revelation 7:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Preposition

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 28, 2024

The death of Christ for the Church was because of His love.

The Power of a Preposition Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Introduction: You who have heard me preach God’s Word over the years will not be surprised to see that the focus of our message this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Piercings

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021

We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, John 19:34-37, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungering For His Presence Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

I would propose to you that the Sunday morning service is meant to be a time when the children of God can see the Lord do a powerful work among His people.

Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 3:14-20 Title: Hungering for His Presence Theme: Praying for the Sunday Morning Service Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: I love the heart of the psalmist who wrote “I rejoice with those who said unto me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013

Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Other