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Saving Halloween (Updated For 2014)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Halloween-a time or Satanic oppression or a strategic opportunity? This sermon debunks the myth that Halloween is intrinsically evil and encourages Christian to shine a light into the darkness by offering a historical, holy, and hands-on perspective.

Halloween: 2014 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2014 PLAY VIDEO: Halloween Beliefs Collide (sermoncentral) This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and colorful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Disciplines - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 28, 2021

In this final sermon in the series, I recap the past weeks.

Spiritual Disciplines: Conclusion August 29, 2021 Today is the final message on the Spiritual Disciplines series. Amazingly, this is message 18. I was asked if I was serious last week when I said - - America is totally lost!! And my answer is 100% YES! And I fully believe the church is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Will Only A Few Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

Will there only be a few people saved? And how can we be among the few? What is necessary for us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A family one day decided to go on a vacation. So they went to the ocean, to the beach to enjoy a day of swimming and relaxation. This was their first time to see an ocean of water and white sandy beaches. They set up their spot. Mother laid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bold Faith

Contributed by Ben Foley on Jun 15, 2021

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9

Did you know there are 365 times in Scripture where we are told something along the lines of "do not be afraid?" That is one "do not be afraid" for every day of the year! We live in times of great fear. Some of our fears are rational, others irrational. My wife, for example, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Apollos Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2022

Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A contemporary and colleague of Paul the Apostle, he played an essential role in the early development of the churches of Ephesus and Corinth.

Apollos Born 1st century Died 1st century Venerated in Anglican Communion Coptic Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church Feast February 13th Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Must Be Opened Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

If these gates remain shut, it will limit our service to God and hinder our destiny fulfilment; but when these gates are opened, we will have exponential church growth, improvement in our church finances and abundant blessings.

THE GATES MUST BE OPENED “When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him” (Acts 12:10) We shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reparando Los Portillos Series

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Oct 31, 2021

¿Qué es un portillo? Abertura o entrada practicada en un muro.

ISAIAS 58:12 Y los tuyos edificarán las ruinas antiguas; los cimientos de generación y generación levantarás, y serás llamado reparador de portillos, restaurador de calzadas para habitar. Introducción: Dos de las empresas más conocidas en esta ciudad tienen un ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Denomination: Church Of God

I Trust God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 18, 2020

It does not matter what you do to me, I Trust God

Let me say this to every person that is on the live this morning, can I tell you that I don’t know what kind of trials you’re going through, I don’t know what issues, that you are dealing with, and I don’t know what oppositions that you are facing. But I have something to tell you and that is after ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Message Of Daniel, 2. Preparation For The Prophecy, Daniel 10 Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 1, 2015

Extensive preparation and angelic explanation precedes this most awesome of the Bible's prophecies.

II. TO THE TEXT. DANIEL 10-12 A. The Preparation of the Man of God : 10:1-19 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appo inted time was long; and he understood the message, and had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessary Foundation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018

The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That's Good! (Part Three)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 10, 2018

God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness.

THAT'S GOOD! (part three) God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness. 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Philippians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fairest Of Them All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL (JOHN 20:11-18) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exalt Christ In Everything Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Second in a series on Philippians where Paul reveals the axis on which his whole life revolves -- Exalting Christ in everything.

REVIEW Given the extended use of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” in four short chapters (12), joy appears to be a central focus of Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in the Greek city of Philippi. That is interesting given considerable space also dedicated to the subject of suffering. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Is Time To Repair All The Broken Altars In Your Life

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

I continue messages on our trip to Israel. Last time we looked at Jeremiah who suffered for preaching the Word. Today the Hebrews crossed the Jordan and erected an altar in Gilgal about 3 miles from Jericho. Elijah did the same at Mt. Carmel where we visited. What makes an altar important?

IT IS TIME TO REPAIR ALL BROKEN ALTARS 1. Joshua 4:1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, 3 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, 1 Kings 18:30-32

Denomination: Charismatic

How Christ Grows His Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-14 shows us how Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed