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Pursued By Grace

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 17, 2015

A sermon examining the amazing fact that Jesus calls us unto salvation.

Pursued By Grace Acts 9:1-18 This week we saw the verdict concerning Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. On April 15th 2013 he and his brother planted several bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. 3 people were killed and 264 people were injured. Following the bombings on April the 18th there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Grace-Filled Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2015

God wills that we are grace-filled people and God will help us to offer grace and forgiveness in marriage.

Introduction: A. Once upon a time there was a husband who sinned against his wife, but he apologized and she forgave him. 1. However, from time to time, the wife reminded the husband of his past indiscretion. 2. Finally, one day the husband asked his wife, “Honey, why do you keep bringing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sarah - Lady In Waiting

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2015

This “Hero of the Faith”, mentioned in Hebrews 11 goes by the name of Sarah, and she’s the first lady mentioned in Paul’s hall of fame for Heroes. There is so much spiritual meat in Sarah’s life that it’s hard to boil it down into a few worthy snapshots.

7-5-05 Sarah - Lady in Waiting Hebrews 12:1-12:2 Today, I want to talk about one of those “Heroes of the Faith” that Paul talks about in Hebrews. In Hebrews 12:1, Paul declares that you and I are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. And that because we’re surrounded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"as The Spirit Of The Lord Works Within Us..."

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 29, 2015

An old hymn says, “To be like Jesus is my song; To be like Jesus in the throng; To be like Jesus all day long. I want to be like Jesus!” And that is what God wants, too – for us to be like Jesus.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: Romans 8:29 (Msg); 2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT) A few years ago thousands of congregations participated in Rick Warren’s “40 Days of Purpose”. In the churches that participated, for 6 weeks the Sunday morning sermons, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Does Amazing Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 4, 2015

What did they do that we can learn from? First, they asked God to teach them what to do. Second, they committed themselves to obedience. Third, they kept an attitude of worship.

LIFE OF SAMSON: GOD DOES AMAZING THINGS JUDGES 13:1-25 INTRODUCTION… Amazing Story 1 (p) I remember the time I wrecked my dad’s car… I have tried to forget the details, but it was a mistake I made that I did not really learn from because I have had 2 accidents since that one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Honest! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2015

Often in this life, people tend to not want to talk about the bad things we have done in our life. We like to forget about them and pretend they never happened. While we do want to put those behind us, we need to be honest about them if we are going to truly be free to move forward.

Be Honest 1 John 1:8-2:11 Be honest with yourself about sin (1:8) Be honest with God about sin (1:9-10) Be honest about the Remedy for sin (2:1-2) Be honest with yourself about your relationship with God (2:3-11) Test yourself (2:3) Test your Actions Test your Affections Slide How honest ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joyful Generosity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2015

If you want to develop joyful generosity, start by giving your self to the Lord. Then give your songs to the Lord, then your substance to the Lord.

Several men in the locker room of a private exercise club were talking when a cell phone laying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: “Hello?” “Honey, It's me.” “Sugar!” “I'm at the mall two ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 7: Ch 8-9, 7th Seal, Aka The Trumpets Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 18, 2015

Deeper and deeper into the mystery being unveiled. This is not an elongation of history but an in-depth look at the final judgments already uncovered. Seems that all this is happening within 3 and 1/2 years.

The First Six Trumpets and the three woes aka: the 7th seal (8, 9, 10:1-7, 11:15-19) A break (8:1-6). All 7 trumpets are part of the 7 seals. In fact it appears as though they can all be found in the 5th and 6th seals. The catastrophes of the first four seals are now intensified. The fraction ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yahweh’s Marriage Vow Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 62 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 62: 1 -12 Yahweh’s Marriage Vow 1 For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. 2 The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, and all kings your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Do You Love? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 23, 2015

Who do you love and how can you tell?

Who Do you Love? – How can you tell? When you love the world, you believe the lies of the world… Believeing that feeding your physical desires will bring life Believing that feeding your visible desires will bring life Believing that feeding your prideful desires will bring life When ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Worship - Epiphany 3 C

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 23, 2016

Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit Anointing and 5. Full Salvation

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21; Nehemiah 8:1-10; Psalms 19 Theme: Authentic Worship Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Legacy In Stones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Does your life reflect what God has done for you? Do you sacrifice for God in your life promoting purpose, holiness, worship, praise, and mercy? Are you honestly carving your life on the inside and the outside to look like Jesus Christ?

LEGACY IN STONES 1 PETER 2:4-10 STONE CARVER PARABLE 1 Once upon a time there was a master stone carver who had a large seven foot square piece of stone outside of his shop. It was a perfect square block of marble that the stone carver always said would be his master work. He always said that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Hell Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2016

This sermon looks at the question: How can a loving God send people to hell?

Long before I knew about God’s grace I knew about Gods’ wrath. Long before I had encountered a loving God I knew about the fires of hell. Some of those images came from culture and some came from art. All in all I think I prefer Larson to Michelangelo, but I’m that kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grow Deep At Gbc Through Fellowship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 31, 2016

A sermon examining home groups and small groups, answering the questions: Are they biblical? Are they historical? Are they baptistic? And, Are they needful? (for our church members and for the church)

Grow Deep at GBC Through Fellowship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 31, 2016 TEXT: Acts 2:46-47 – “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2016

If we want to promote the good news of God’s love, then we must stand together in suffering for the Savior.

Just a few years ago (February 2013), Great Britain's Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs sold in Britain. A month later, Swedish furniture giant IKEA was drawn into the food ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free