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Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 20, 2015

Through worship we are transformed. This sermon looks at the why, how and what of offering ourselves to God.

LIVING SACRIFICES Two older women were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of them slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in her hands. As she stood there gazing at the frog, fascinated by its ugliness, the frog croaked, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Parking Lot Talks About Your Pastor Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

In the Book of Titus, Paul instructed him telling him to appoint elders in the churches. This by its statement proves God wants you to belong to a church and have a Pastor. How should I respond to the fact that God calls Pastors and wants us to follow one.

Do you know what the #1 fear in America is? The number one fear in America is public speaking. Yet do you know what the #2 fear in America is? The number two fear in America is death. The comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was talking about this and came to this conclusion. He said: “Since the number #1 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

The world is moving to a universal conformity as governments legislate for uniformity and control. But what about the Christian for he/she must not compromise the faith. As evil increases how will that impact Christians. Compromise is an ever increasing danger.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Atomic Habits Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2025

A series looking at our calling by God. Looked at in a different light.

ATOMIC HABITS Ephesians 4:17-24 January 12, 2025 Do you know what this past Friday was? It was QUITTER FRIDAY! That’s right, quitter Friday. Analysts have determined that on this day is when most people give up on their goals and resolutions for the new year. How about you, are you still on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 20

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 20

At this point in the Lord’s sermon we come to what is commonly referred to as "The Lord’s Prayer." More properly it should be referred to as "The Model Prayer" or "The Pattern Prayer." While the Lord never literally prayed these words, He does present for us a "model" or a "pattern" that should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Focus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

. As we look together at the life of Daniel, a Hebrew in exile in Babylon, we can see the exact debacle taking place there. But, the outcomes might be different for Daniel?

FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 NOVEMBER 26, 2000 INTRODUCTION: Important definitions:  CHAD: noun. The punch out portion of a punch style voting ballot.  DIMPLE: noun. A chad on a voting ballot that is bulging but not pierced, by a voter’s stylus.  PREGNANT CHAD: noun. A ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Of Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Home That's Blessed Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

Our homes are called to be sacred. Places where children learn how to love God and serve Him through positive godly example. How can our home trully be blessed ?

AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE God’s values for a Christian home Part One : A Home that’s Blessed ! Many Christians do not see their homes to be as sacred as the church. They have undervalued and underestimated God’s perspective and heart for the home. Our aim: To highlight and outline the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15, 2 Samuel 6:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 22, 2002

By adapting our lives to Christ’s humility we will find out what it means to truly live life to the fullest.

IF THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL IS GOING TO BE HEALTHY AND SPIRITUALLY SOUND, THEN EACH ONE OF HER MEMBERS MUST BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF THEIR MINDS. BUT TO WHAT OR TO WHOM DO WE "RENEW" OUR MINDS? OUR MINDS NEED TO BE RENEWED TO REFLECT THE MIND OF JESUS CHRIST. WHEN WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Crucified With Christ

Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004

Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-8

Denomination: Holiness

Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003

2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Free In Christ Series

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

Freedom gives hope to the weakest believer!

Living Free in Christ, Romans 6:17-22 Pastor Trey Rhodes "If you do the ’do’s’ you ain’t go time to do the ’don’t’s.’ So you don’t and that’s cool." - Mike Warnke For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do. -Isaac Watts Background: There is hope for the weak! (v. 19b) Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Has The Lord Done For You?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord. Intro.: 1. It's Sunday AM and you're "channel grazing" through the TV channels. a. Your attention is drawn to a popular "Christian Talk Show." 1) Host (immaculately dressed, hair perfect) is all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-19