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  • Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

  • Surviving The Summer Slump

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    A sermon from the Widow’s Mite concerning the "Summer Slump" all churches usually have to deal with.

    Intro: I’m an adopted Cincinnati Reds fan. I married a girl from Cincinnati and became a Reds fan as a result of that. But here is the problem with the Reds…every season starts off full of hope and expectation, only to come crashing down painfully by the beginning of June…heard on radio (Cin ...read more

  • An Open Door Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,024 views

    This is one of three sermons from my respected pastors series.

    AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-8 My brothers and my sisters, this week’s Respected Pastors Series sermon by Pastor Maxwell Washington of St Matthews Baptist Church turns our attention to the book of Revelation. ...read more

  • Subtle Changes With Big Consequences Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,277 views

    Seemingly minor adjustments can have far-reaching consequences; this is especially true in the spiritual realm.

    Subtle Changes With Big Consequences (I Thessalonians 1:1-3) One of the fringe benefits of being an English or History teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay. I have pasted together the following "history" of the world from certifiably genuine student bloopers ...read more

  • Every Member A Minister Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    Part 5 of our Mission/vision Series.

    Sermon-10/8/06-E:Every Member a Minister Turn to John 13 Intro-Insurance Claim-A man injured on the job filed an insurance claim. The insurance company requested more information, so the man wrote the insurance company the following letter of explanation: Dear Sirs: I am writing in response to ...read more

  • The Third Temple

    Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    While Israel and world awaits the building of the Third Temple we must realize that the true temple is a spiritual house that each of those who are born again are living stones that make up the House of God.

    THE THIRD TEMPLE By Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:5-10 We are living in a time when all of those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord are watching the events of this world and wondering just how close we are to that day when we shall all be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. ...read more

  • Biblical Discipline Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    Paul gives addresses unscriptural teaching and living, and gives the guideline for sound discipline in a Christian’s life.

    Biblical Discipline 1 Timothy 4:1-16 I. The Undisciplined Atmosphere of the Last Days (v. 1-5) a. Satan’s deceptive power (v. 1; 1 John 4:6; James 3:15) b. False teachers with no spiritual guidance (v. 2; Ephesians 4:19) c. Unscriptural teaching (v. 3-5) i. Unnecessary sacrifices (v. 3; ...read more

  • From The Old To The New

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    A sermon designed to lift the spirits of a church plant congregation after having been verbally attacked by their former church. Focuses on love and the new frontier of a job to be done!

    The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. Their oppressors mistreated them and there is no doubt they suffered mentally and spiritually, as well as physically. Those generations of Israelites must have felt a hurt that would have be unimaginable to us today. The Bible ...read more

  • Church And Community Membership And Action In Light Of Christ's Return

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,486 views

    It is necessary for the church to be involved in community participation and action in light of Christ’s imminent return. I believe that there are three reasons why we need to establish and support biblical community within the church in these Last Days –

    CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP AND ACTION IN LIGHT OF CHRIST’S RETURN HEBREWS 10:25 Introduction: Hebrews 10:25 encouraged the Hebrew Christians to find strength in participation and involvement in their local church in light of the pending destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. They were ...read more

  • Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

  • Waiting On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

    Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

  • Negative And Positive Consequences Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
     | 6,773 views

    The gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the resurrection, just as the gospel ceases to be the gospel, so the church ceases to be the church.

    NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-28. INTRODUCTION: As you can see on the PowerPoint slide behind me, the gospel is not the gospel if the resurrection is removed. The resurrection of Christ is key to our continued existence as a church. Without the ...read more

  • Lives Given And Resurrected Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    We continue looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him.

    LIVES GIVEN AND RESURRECTED 1 CORINTHIANS 15:29-49 INTRODUCTION: The 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians is an intense doctrinal study on the resurrection. We continue our part by looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him. I LIFE ...read more

  • My Transformation By The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, our transformation. Our metamorphoses. So, today, I would like to look at the changes we will go through at the time of the resurrection.

    MY TRANSFORMATION BY THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that most, if not all of us have seen the caterpillar spin his cocoon and after a period of time emerges as a butterfly. In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, ...read more

  • The Ancient Office Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

    The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more