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The Future Home Of The Redeemed - Part 2 - The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2023

Most people believe they will go to Heaven when they die. It is the great future promise of God to every human being. However, Jesus said He was the only way to get there.

Some believe that the Earth may be the future location of Heaven (Romans 8:19-22, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 21:1; 2 Peter 3:10,13). Others believe Heaven is a planet located somewhere in the Universe or even in the Sun! In actuality, Heaven exists outside the dimensions of both space and time. What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:9-10, Revelation 1:1, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

Part 4 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-IV—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

The First Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Characteristics of the first family

The First Family Genesis 1:26-2:25 1. Aim: To teach the people God’s original purposes in creating human beings and the family 2. Explanation of the Aim: Some people may experience struggles in their family, but not understand why they occur. By helping the people to know God’s original purposes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Are Family…” Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#4 “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…”

“The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…” Ephesians 2:19-22 As we look at the Six Pillars of a Powerful Church - we have looked at Pillar 1 - is the pillar of STEWARDSHIP - Pillar 2 - is the pillar of WORSHIP Pillar 3 - is the pillar of DISCIPLESHIP And today we look at Pillar 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008

I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday AM, March 2nd, 2008 I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Introduction

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011

Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Principle Of Prayers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Come Apart – So You Don’t Come Apart

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

American’s way of living tends to be at a breakneck pace, in the fast lane!

Text) Mark 6:30-32 The word “weary” means to “feel fatigue.” It is the natural result of labor and toil that reduces strength. We tend to be members of the “fraternity of the fatigued.” It is said the we are all in the “rat race” of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Got Issues But I Am Still Annointed!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 9, 2017

This message was shared as reminder that every believer has to work through their issues and allow those issues to be the driving force to continue to grow while depending on God.

“I Got Issues but I’m Still Anointed!” 2 Sam. 11:2-5 (NIV) 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 40 Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 4, 2015

This is a psalm of the Messiah; the words are applied to the Lord Jesus in Hebrews 10:5—“Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You have prepared for Me.”

February 25, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 40: PAST TRIUMPHS AND PRESENT TROUBLES (Part 3) A psalm of David. Part 1 David’s Conviction (verses 1-5) Part 2 David’s Consecration (verses 6-8) Part 3 David’s Confession (verses 9-10) Part 4 David’s Contrition (verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giant Issues In Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2014

Although we cannot offer a fool-proof plan that is guaranteed to work, we can look at some proverbs that will help us be more likely to be on the winning side of life’s biggest issues. But we must be willing to surrender our sacred cows.

Giant Issues in Life (Proverbs 22:6, 15, 7,9) 1. Upon waking, a woman said to her husband, "I just dreamt that you gave me a necklace of pearls. What do you think it means?" The man smiled and kissed his wife. "You'll know tonight," he softly whispered. That evening, the man came home with a small ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Children With The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 2, 2013

Sometimes I think we fail to realize how important the children and youth are in the church, the body of Christ. We grossly underestimate their importance. They are the hope for the future growth and vitality of any local church.

Reaching Children With The Gospel Of Christ 1 Samuel 2-3 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have something in this church that is absolutely priceless. It is of more value than those padded pews, chandeliers, or the woodwork of this beautiful building. In fact, it is so valuable you ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church