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"What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Three

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 29, 2011

What does our church believe about marriage?

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” We have talked about the nature of marriage as we looked to verses 3-6. Next, we considered what Jesus said about the difficulty of marriage and about divorce in verses 7-10. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 21, 2011

Loss of Dicernment among believers.

Hosea 7:5-11 Hosea 7:8 “Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.” Encarta dictionary defines discernment as “keenly ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of God, Submit Not Submerge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Will we submit to the directions of God or allow ourselves to be submerged in the world?

By Garrett Edwards This first letter and this passage is a very clear and powerful summary of Christian belief and practice isn’t it? But its also long isn’t it, I really struggled trying to tackle everything in this in one talk, but I’m going to try without glossing over too many ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 6, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Following The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon looks at what it means to follow the Good Shepherd.

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Are you following the Good Shepherd? Or are you following someone or something else? Who are you following?? Who influences you in your life? What or who is behind the decisions you make? This week as you make decisions As you respond to how others react As you live ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Conflict-Source And Solution Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

We must deal with the conflicts in our relationships.

Fireproof: Conflict-Source & Solution From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL James 4:1-10 June 21, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In James Dobson’s book Love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Those Living In A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To proclaim the good news of Jesus.

If you’ve ever flown Southwest airlines you know how fun their employees can be during the flight. I’ve been on flights when the captain comes on the sound system and says something like, "This is your captain speaking. I have some good news and some bad news for you today. The good news is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pleasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009

This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

It’s through Love that we can show Christ in our actions and in our lives. It’s Love that we can lead others to a life in Christ

Love • In Life I have found there are a lot of things that make me stop and wonder. • I wonder why a speaker who "needs no introduction" --- gets one anyway. • I wonder why, when a preacher says, "In closing..." he doesn’t. • I wonder why people will punish a child for lying • But they will tell ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Attitude Is Everything Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 30, 2009

Using Paul’s defense as an outline for what it means to live with a Christian Liberty that honors Christ.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING” (1 Cor. 9:1-18) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 29, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant-King

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007

This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

We Want To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 6, 2006

We want to see Jesus - should be the desire of all out hearts

John 1220-33 We want to see Jesus. What have you always wanted to see? I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights – now I hope I pronounce this right – the Aurora Borealis. Not much chance of it happening though – you have to go somewhere like Alaska to see it. Anyway there may be other ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Expectation From The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

“GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk That Matches The Talk Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2006

Paul gives us some things that will help us to grow in Christ. This is a process, we do our part, God does His!

INTRODUCTION • Expectations. Life is full of them • As we live our lives, we come to church and when we come to church we hear a lot about walking the walk, or making sure that our walk matches our talk. • What do we mean when we say this? • We are saying that since we who have been immersed into ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ