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Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013

Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

Scripture: John 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Catching The Latest Gossip

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 9, 2013

You can either follow the public opinion poll about Jesus or you can follow Jesus.

Catching the Latest Gossip John 7:10-13 Introduction Last week, we learned that Jesus did not take the bait that His brothers had offered to come to the feast and make a show of Himself as a means of regaining His followers. But signs and miracles of themselves convert no one. Rather conversion ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Said 'go Into The World.' Not 'sit On The Church Pew

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Sep 29, 2014

Needless to say, that well-meaning expression of “Money Cometh” was not the words Jesus, the Christ would have chosen to say.

JESUS SAID 'GO YE THEREFORE INTO THE WORLD.' NOT 'SIT YOU ON THE CHURCH PEW AND FOREVER STARE.' In our capitalist society, a person travels the halls of the elementary, middle, and high school system for 12 years on a designed course to graduate into the world as a potentially productive citizen. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: *other

Be Like Jesus? Or, Be Jesus?

Contributed by Mike Redeker on Apr 8, 2017

Paul calls the Philippian Christians, not to be like Jesus, but rather to be Jesus to one another.

Something happened in our country. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s baseball! Play ball! Take me out to the ballgame. Give me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. My Brewers didn’t fare to well against the Rockies this week. But that’s OK. There are still plenty of games left. And if they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 18, 2015

We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent and the certainty of His coming should motivate us to watch and be ready.

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #4: JESUS THE SOON COMING KING: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • Discuss the interest everywhere with people wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44

Denomination: *other

"How To Be Ready For Our Lord's Return”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2019

Followers of Christ need to make shre we are ready for His return.

On Tuesday of the last week of our Lord’s life, as He and His disciples were leaving the temple, one of them said, “Look Teacher! What massive stones ! What magnificent buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Future

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 17, 2022

Have you ever noticed that man and women who do not know and trust God have an innate fear of the future?

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed that man and women who do not know and trust God have an innate fear of the future? 2. Do you doubt me? 3. WHERE WERE YOU AT 11:58 P.M. on December 31, 1999? What was going through your mind? Was your heart beating just a little fast? Were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10, John 14:26, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? (3 Ways To Stop, 4 Ways To Promote The Spirit Of Christmas).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2022

The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! I want to give you 3 ways to stop the spirit of Christmas. 4 ways to promote the spirit of Christmas.

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? Matthew 2:7-12NKJV The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! From the very beginning of Matthew 2, we will read case and point, Herod had an agenda, “Find Jesus and destroy Him; Destroy a baby! (Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding The Rapture Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #3: This study looks at the two most prominent views on the Rapture. Ultimately, however, no one knows the exact day or the specifics of when it will occur. What matters is that we are prepared for that Day by knowing Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Churches of Asia to arrive at the conclusion that we are now entering the last days. There is a succession of events that must take place during the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of A Savior

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 7, 2023

This a message written for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service that looks back on Jesus' prophetic first coming and looking forward to Jesus' prophetic second coming.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I’ve written many Christmas sermons. Christmas is a remarkable time of year when many people focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Even amid gatherings, gifts, and the commercialized aspects of this time of year in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Brethren

The Man Of Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 19, 2024

From the days of the Apostle Paul, believers have looked to the heavens, hoping to witness His coming in their lifetime. Many signs suggest that His return is near, yet Scripture tells us that it will not happen until the Man of Lawlessness is revealed.

The Man of Lawlessness 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since the Lord ascended into heaven, believers have been patiently awaiting His return. Jesus foretold signs of His coming, including wars and rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In Perilous Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In the midst of perilous times, believers must stand strong as a fearless church, relying on God's wisdom and strength to navigate the challenges of the world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that is so relevant for the times we are living in. Our world seems to be in turmoil, and as believers, we need to understand how to navigate these perilous times. We'll be exploring 2 Timothy 3:1, discussing the need to stand strong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1

Topics: Perilous Times, Stand Strong

The Spirit Of Caleb

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

we must have a go after attitude

Num 13:25 And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. Num 13:26 And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching And Waiting Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

The second coming of the Lord and the signs of the times.

Watching and Waiting JCC 11.10.09 am Is today the day that the Lord will come? Illustrations: (Hide and seek game) Are you ready or not? Have you ever been on a blind date? Not knowing if they’ll turn up, but hoping in expectation of the meeting Or husbands, what’s it like to wait for your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ