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Protecting Families In An Ungodly Culture Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

In an ungodly culture, Jacob (and we too) protects his family, not by withdrawing into a cocoon or fighting the culture wars," but by eliminating idols, prioritizing worship, and renewing the vision of the family.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY IN AN UNGODLY CULTURE—Genesis 33:18-35:15 Is it more difficult to raise a godly family today than it used to be? The world seems more dangerous: drugs, school shootings, abuse and rape. Social media allows bullying and peer pressure to come to our families, 24/7. The media ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Awaiting His Return - Ready For His Appearing

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 17, 2023

Just as the 10 virgins in the parable were waiting for the Bridegroom to appear, Many who call themselves Christians are represented in this parable. Those who are ready - those who are not. Which category are you in? Are you Awaiting HIS Return and Ready for HIS Appearing?

2023.04.16 Sermon Notes. Awaiting HIS Return - Ready for HIS Appearing William Akehurst, HSWC KEY Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Referenced Scriptures: 1Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalms 23:5, 1Corinthians 11:23, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalm 23:5, 1 Corinthians 11:23, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Amos 4:12, Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 8:12-17, Galatians 4:6, Luke 21:34-36, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 1:12, Romans 8:10, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-6, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Sang "God Bless America” (Remembering 9/11)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2021

Twenty years ago our sense of security was shattered as planes became missiles, buildings became piles of rubble, thousands of lives were lost, millions of hearts broken – the handiwork of men who killed in the name of their religion.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 25:1-3, 27:1-2; John 3:16-17; Matthew 22:37-39 A. Twenty years ago yesterday the skies of New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-3, Psalm 27:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 22:37-39, Psalm 125:1-2, 1 John 4:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is This The End? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 5, 2020

This sermon begins the "Is This the End?" sermon series by looking at three of the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to the end times.

- About fifteen years ago, a giant, killer hurricane was heading out of the Atlantic heading for New Orleans. This caused enormous fear, because New Orleans was judged to not be ready for a direct hit from a hurricane. There were mandatory evacuations of seven parishes as well as voluntary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Spare Some Change?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

We all deal with chave in every portion of life except at church. God wants church to be a place of change, A place that lives are changed. However, we mucs be changed first.

Can you spare some Change? Acts 9:1-16 There was an old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007

A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Determining Factor

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 2, 2006

We know that Jesus will be the final determining factor, but even that will be based on how you and I responded to all the other factors.

THE DETERMINING FACTOR Heb 3:14 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; Have you ever said, “I should have, or, If I had only, If it hadn’t been for? There are factors that determine the outcome of almost ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 11, 2010

A teaching about putting God and His kingdom first in our lives.

Every Christian has to ask theirselves this question, "What is my top priority?". If our answer is anything other than God, then our priorities are wrong. God should always be the number one priority in our lives. We as Christians have been bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

We Almost Got Away With It

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on May 24, 2013

We have tried to do it our way, not Gods

WE Almost Got Away With It By Rev Stanley Baker Matthew 19: 16-24 We Almost got away with it Or should I say they almost got away with it Almost... is a sad word in anybody’s dictionary. It is right up there along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Five Signs Of A Believer

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2011

Pastor Shane Brown talks about the five signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe on Him.

In the great commission that Jesus gave us, He said that five signs would follow all those that believe on Him. Well, as we look at much of the church today, or should I say, so called "church", we see very little, if any of the five signs following those who proclaim to be Christians. These signs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 9, 2016

How the Lordship of Christ helps us have courage to take the gospel to the streets

Sermon text: Acts 9:1-19 Title: To the Streets Introduction Today we are continuing in our series on the Book of Acts and this morning we are looking at Acts 9:1-19. This is the conclusion of our "To the Streets" portion of Acts which runs from chapters 5-9. Let’s begin by reading ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awakening To Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Awakening to righteousness is a personal decision that requires intentional separation from sin and commitment to godly living.

AWAKENING TO RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:34 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 INTRODUCTION: We are living in times when the line between righteousness and unrighteousness is becoming increasingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34, Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Must Be God’s Light

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 17, 2012

There is a world living in darkness that needs to see that light on a hill, that needs to hear the word of life - to hear that they can be born again into an inheritance that can never spoil, fade or pass away.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Eleven years ago this past week the skies of New York, Washington, D.C. & Pennsylvania were punctured by hijacked airplanes in a diabolical plot to pierce the soul of our nation. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance Demanded Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014

Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist