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Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2007

Why would God ask the Israelites to make a verbal commitment to Him? Hadn’t they already shown their intention by following Moses out of slavery and to the foot of this mountain? Consider the power of "vows" and how God uses them in every aspect of our li

OPEN: One of our country’s most beloved Presidents was Abraham Lincoln. He had the great misfortune of being at the helm of our nation during one of it’s most troubled times. The once united States had split in two, and the armies of the North and South were waging an incessant war that claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus’ baptism is a transitional point in his life. In this lesson we answer the questions why was Jesus baptized and why must we be baptized.

Introduction: A. We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives. 1. Hopefully, as we have been meeting the Lord in praise and prayer and in communion, we continue to experience His transforming presence and power in our lives. 2. And now as we turn our attention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Together By The Right Pattern Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

There are two reasons we need to live by the right pattern: the first is negative; the second is positive.

LIVING TOGETHER BY THE RIGHT PATTERN Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRODUCTION A. How Christine lays out a pattern to sew by: 1. She spreads it out on the table, and I will come home to find the dining room table taken over by her material as she cuts out a pattern. 2. The items she is cutting out do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0103 Christmas (Holy Innocents) Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 20, 2007

Christmas, the Massacre of the Innocents, and Abortion.

Sermon: Aborting Christmas Text: Matt 2:13-18 Occasion: Holy Innocents Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, Jan 21, 2007 (which is really Epiphany III) 0. Preamble May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable n Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

...peace Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 11, 2007

A sermon about "peace" being one part of the Fruit of the Spirit [our Christian character].

My beautiful wife has become hooked on the cable television show Shalom in the Home. It is what I call a Jewish version of the Dr. Phil Show. The difference is that Dr. Phil’s program is more of a talk show format where Rabbi Shmuley uses a hand’s on approach and gets his hands dirty by being ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Are You A Family Of Faith? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 6, 2002

God may want to use your family in an unusual way. God wants to use your family as an instrument of His grace through which He can unleash His creative plans and projects.

This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7, Genesis 5:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Revival From The Rubbish

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Several lessons can be drawn from the actions of Nehemiah that prove that God can create when chaos seems to reign.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 – “1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.” “2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chastening Of The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

God deals with us when we do not do His will. Jonah is a prime example of how we should listen to God, and how God deals with His own when they don't listen and rebel.

The Chastening of the Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 2 Today's message is a continuation of a study on the book of Jonah, which we started last week. Please turn to the book of Jonah, which is between Obadiah and Micah, just a few books before Matthew which is the first book of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Noah: More Than An Ark Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 29, 2009

Genesis 6-9. The story of Noah’s Ark is about more than a giant boat...

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE LIFE OF NOAH: MORE THAN AN ARK GENESIS 6-9 INTRODUCTION - There are only a few biblical accounts that enjoy widespread, almost universal familiarity. When asked to name a famous Bible story, an average person on the street might respond ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Peace

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 2, 2015

On this Memorial Day Weekend we remember those who died, and we remember Jesus: 1. Remember the One who stood in our shoes. 2. Remember the One who brings our blessings. 3. Remember the One who suffered for our sins.

The High Price of Peace Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2014 *[PIC 1] One of the most famous pictures of World War II is of five brave Marines raising the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. More than five thousand Marines gave their lives in that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Gathering

Contributed by Mark Engler on May 19, 2015

When Jesus said He would build His church did He have in mind putting on a Sunday service or did He have in mind His people coming together in authentic relationship with each other? Is the church today doing what He intended. Not so sure we are.

The Jesus Gathering Matthew 16:13-20 INTRO: The church. That can mean a lot of different things today. It can mean the building in which we come to on Sunday mornings. It can mean the institution of the church. It can speak of a denomination. The Methodist Church, the Baptist Church, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of God’s Law

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2015

Psalm 19 is a song of praise to the glory of God’s law, even though David begins his song of praise in adoration toward God solely in terms of His glory in nature. Yet the most prominent feature of this psalm is praise to God for His law (His Word).

2-26-05 Title: The Glory of God’s Law Text: Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

All The Church Has Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2013

What makes sheep? Sheep make sheep. And we are his people and the sheep of His pasture. So how do we go about making more sheep for His flock?

In a large city there was once a prominent church building. It was a beautiful four story structure that dominated the city block on which it stood. It was well known in the community for its beautiful building, it’s dignified and well educated preacher, a choir with professional quality, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Something Extra With The Ordinary

Contributed by Stephen Epps on Sep 10, 2013

Faith is a reductionism of the greatest kind. For in Jesus, the "extraordinary" is nothing more than the "ordinary" things in life PUT TOGETHER to achieve an "extraordinary" feat.

Beloved, I would like to engage your hearts and minds for the next few minutes, from the subject, “Doing Something Extra With The Ordinary” Beloved, in his painting “Walking on the Water”, one can nearly hear the rhythmic splashing underneath. One can almost feel the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-29

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ