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Marriage: Pursuing Conformity To Christ In The Covenant Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In Christ’s relationship to the church, he is clearly seeking the transformation of his bride into something morally and spiritually beautiful.

Ephesians 5:21-33 [Submit] to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got A Deal For You!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

What is the nature of God’s plan? Provision, hope, and a future.

Every weekday morning TV viewers are treated to an hour of high-energy television with the legendary game show "The Price Is Right.” We are constantly bombarded with offers for various things. It seems as if every TV commercial has a fast talking salesperson that says, "Have I got a deal for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting The Lucky Breaks Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

In this message we discover how we can experience God’s favor in our lives, as we continue in the book of Ruth.

GETTING THE LUCKY BREAKS... Ruth 2:1-23 INTRO: Some people put a lot of stock in “luck.” That explains why I always get stuck in line paying for gas behind someone buying lottery tickets. Last week, the Kentucky Derby – “The most exciting two minutes in sports.” Trust me, the excitement has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Playing With Fire

Contributed by Raymond Blacketer on Nov 24, 2005

A Sermon on the holiness of God amidst a people of stiff necks who tend toward idolatry and seek to domesticate God.

INTRODUCTION: Not to be Bargained With One of the volumes of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is the creation story of the world of Narnia, where animals talk; a land ruled by the Christ-like Lion Aslan. In this book, called The Magician’s Nephew, a little boy named Digory, whose mother is dying, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: All I Want For Christmas... Series

Contributed by Reg Koopman on Dec 1, 2005

Jesus Christ came so we could have Christmas, because like Edmund wanting more Turkish Delight, we were sinners wanting and lusting after everything but God.

I remember when I was young {very young} and my Mother took me to the local department store (McNeany’s) around Christmastime, and there in the basement by the toy section was Santa Claus. I remember wanting to sit on his lap and waiting for his question, “And now young man, what do you want for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Now Playing: Back To The Future!

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002

In light of the things happening in our world, what does the future hold? Where are we headed? When will the world end?

Now Playing: “Back To The Future!” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; MATTHEW 24:42-44; 25:13 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Discipline Anyone?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2002

A Church without discipline is in serious trouble. God has a few words to say about this that need to be heard today.

A young lady came to visit our services in Lancaster, NH. She was living with a young man. When we studied with her, she saw that she was living in a sinful relationship. She was resistant, but she continued to visit our services. Then one day she came and said she was ready to be baptized into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 10% Solution

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

Ten practical reasons every believer should at least tithe.

3, February 2002 Dakota Community Church Pastor Dan Cormie The 10% Solution Introduction: Once a year I devote an entire message to church finance. Why don’t I do it more? We certainly could use more money! Ø I have seen to many people manipulated into giving joylessly. This benefits no one. Ø I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-15, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Understanding Evil Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2007

The Bible unmasks evil so we can see it as it is and avoid it at all costs.

Understanding Evil II Timothy 3:1-4 Purpose: To show what evil really looks like. Aim: I want the listener to know what evil really is and turn away from every form of it. INTRODUCTION: Paul is warning Timothy that there are difficult times ahead. This means that life was going to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help Me @ Home!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2008

Having God as the foundation of our homes... so that our children and grandchildren know the Lord.

HELP ME @ HOME JOSHUA 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION… Every house is different (various websites, unsubstantiated) Traditionally, in the Philippines family is regarded as the highest priority which is why there are no overcrowded orphanages or homes for the elderly. Traditionally, at a wedding reception in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should I Give My Treasure, Talents, And Time? Series

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 17, 2008

Basic challenge of discipleship in those three areas we think are our own: treasure, time, talents!

Title: “Why Should I Give of my Treasure, Time, and Talents?” Script: Mt. 25:14-30 Type: Series – Part VI Where: GNBC 6-30-02/Reworked 9-21-08 Intro: Recently my wife and kids and I received an updated version of the old game Monopoly. Carol’s brother sent us an edition with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having A Correct Biblical Theology Is Not Only Necessary, Its Essential! Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

In ever age and in every way biblical faith in Jesus Christ has come under attack.

The former talk show host Phil Donahue wrote in his best selling autobiography, “If God the Father is so all-loving, why didn’t He come down and go to Calvary! Then Jesus could have said, “This is My Father in whom I am well pleased.” How could an all-knowing, all-loving, God allow His Son to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing It When It's Broken Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 2, 2007

A look at Jesus’ instructions to His disciples in the steps for resolving disputes, restoring unity and restoration within the church and between individual believers.

--ILL>One of Aesop’s fables is the story of the Lion and the Boar. On a summer day, when the great heat induced a general thirst among the beasts, a lion and a boar came at the same moment to small well to drink. They fiercely disputed which of them should drink first, and were soon engaged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss Christmas

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007

Topical Christmas Sermon

Don’t Miss Christmas Luke 2; Matt. 1-2; John 1:10 Most of us know December is a very busy month for celebration- maybe the biggest celebration of the year. But you really don’t know the half of it. In fact, there are many official celebrations in the month of December. Let me list a few for you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10

Denomination: Baptist