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Philippians And Stress 6: Don't Face Stress Alone Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

In times of stress, we need people...to support us...teammates...to care about

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DON’T FACE IT ALONE ***Fresh out of school, I started my first job, teaching high school math. I had 5 classes, with more than 30 students filling the desks each hour. I was immature and unprepared for the challenges before me, figuring things out as I went. I worked from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, Philippians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Text Message From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2024

Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go right!”

Text Message from Heaven Text: Acts 16:6-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

All The Lonely People Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

The Apostle Paul serves as a fine example of how Christians at times can feel overwhelmed by the circumstances they are facing even loneliness.

Cornerstone Church October 15, 2006 “ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE, WHERE DO THEY ALL COME FROM?” 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 16 Introductory Thoughts: Most Christians cannot deny the profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7e Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2018

Part 7e addresses the functions of Evangelists, Preachers, and Ministers/Servants/Deacons and some variations between the New Testament church and modern practice in the way these functions are implemented.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-23, Acts 15:2-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-12, 1 Timothy 3:8-10, Ephesians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:7-31, Romans 10:14-18, Romans 12:4-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Open Door

Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Mar 15, 2002

Examines scriptural open doors of oportunity before today’s Christians and today’s church.

I. Introduction Key Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

The early church was very effective in communicating the gospel. In this sencond part of the series we examine why they were so effective in evangelizing and reaching people with the good news.

¡§How to communicate the good news effectively¡¨ Part II Introduction: There was a man who lived up in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go to Florida. His wife was on a business trip at the time so he called her to let her know what he was doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

#5: Traditions Of Men Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#5 of 7 on Worship. This sermon looks at our worship traditions and how to avoid traditions becoming traditionalism.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #5: Traditions of Men What if a first-century Christian happened to come into our assembly? What would seem strange to him? • He would be surprised to see that the church owns a building. They didn’t have buildings in the first century. • He would never ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifice

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 19, 2001

THE SACRIFICE THAT HAS TO BE MADE FOR MISSIONS.

SACRIFICE PT 1 Let me start by saying that without a sacrifice there would be no missions. A sacrifice on whose behalf! Firstly, on Jesus’ behalf, Isaiah 53:3-5, pierced for our transgressions each and every one of us is guilty in our iniquities until we are covered by the blood. That is the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I'm Staying On The Wall!

Contributed by Brian Phillips on Mar 18, 2006

God calls Ezekiel and He calls us to stand as a watchman and sound the alarm against sin and for righteousness.

"Why I’m Staying On The Wall!" (Ezekiel 3:16-21/33:1-9) INTRODUCTION: You may be asking yourself, "What is a Watchman?" "And why do you need them?" A watchman is someone who stood upon a wall or a watch tower (I hate that the JW’s have almost ruined that word!). Some watchmen were set near ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Church Without Borders

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

God calls us to break out of our borders of worship and church. We serve a limitless God so why not give limitless service?

In this story, God calls on us to go beyond our borders! It’d be nice if we realized that our power and purpose do not lie solely within these walls! The church building is a funny building because its contradictory! All other buildings exist to keep out the bad elements! The church building ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: *other

Who's Using You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2011

How do respond when someone hurts you? Is it with veiled hatred and open contempt? The Apostle Paul had to deal with just such a situation and how he handled it can help us to deal with pain in a godly way.

Sometimes the right thing to do is confront bad behavior or attitudes. As a leader there have been times when I have had to call someone on the carpet. It’s never easy and too often that person does not receive the exhortation or even rebuke well. As a leader, my job is to protect and nurture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

More Than My Agenda Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011

I want more than my agenda and plan for my life.

Me (my dilemma or question) One Sunday morning, an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Philadelphia: An Open Door Spiritually Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Philadelphia examines the open doors that God so often puts in our path.

Attalus Philadelphia, king of Pergamum, who died in 138 BC, built this city, and it was named after him by his brother Eumenes. The city was located 25 miles southeast of Sardis and about 100 miles due east of Smyrna. This was the youngest of the cities addressed in the seven letters. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Night Calls - A Call To Help Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 31, 2010

Have you ever had the frustration of being in the middle of something you had planned only to be interrupted by someone needing your help? Paul was carrying out his plan for spreading the Gospel when God interrupts him with a call in the night for help.

Night Calls – A Call to Help Acts 16:1-10 Introduction: Have you ever experienced the frustration of being in the middle of something you had planned to do only to be interrupted by someone who needed your help and assistance? The Apostle Paul was carrying out his plan for accomplishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Denomination: Baptist