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Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2012

Sermon for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

Do Not Be Afraid / John 6: 14 - 21 Intro: One day a very small, sickly-looking man with thick glasses rode into a western town on the stagecoach. He was hired to be the new bartender for the town saloon. He was warned by his new boss, “Remember, drop everything and run for your life if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2) Citizenship Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 13, 2008

As citizens of God’s kingdom we are given values that govern our lives. Those values are used to bring influence in an open society for the kingdom of God.

Introduction Text Matt 5:13-16 Jesus prayed in John 17:11-20 These are in the world I do not pray that You should take them out of the world They are not OF the world Sanctify them (separate them and consecrate them) I send them into the world This is for all those who believe because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Still Thirsty

Contributed by Ron Engler on Oct 12, 2011

Christian still thirsty

Still Thirsty John 4: 4-26 I wonder how many people in this affluent life style have ever been truly thirsty. I am sure that we all have experienced some level of thirst but I wonder if anyone has truly been dying of thirst. We work out, do work in hot conditions, we spend time in the summer at ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't Give Up Hope" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011

It is never to late to turn back to God. This is a three part series on Jonah.

I love the story of Jonah. Maybe because so many times in my life I have also been like Jonah. Have you ever felt like God was calling you to do something and you didn’t do it? If so you are not alone. I am going to give an outline today of the study for the next few days. But I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011

Pergamos lit. means “citadel” and is the word from where we get the word parchment. This was a writing material made from animals and was first developed in that area.

Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJ 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A Conservative Christian Environmental Statement

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 9, 2013

A Conservative Christian Environmental Statement

Over the course of the past several decades, an entire industry has arisen establishing an ideological and philosophical framework addressing the environmental issues facing modern society. Much of this thought stems from the worldview of contemporary liberalism, which often exhibits a mindset ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 10, 2012

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

In the 9/20/11 issues of Sojourners magazine is an advertisement for the 2012 Gladdening Light Symposium featuring Jesus Seminar scholar John Dominic Crossan. Part of the ad copy reads, "Feed the soul, savor the beauty, and experience the communion love of Agape in the Gladdening Light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's A Battle Over You Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

The whole of Ephesians is to declare God’s plan… who you are and can now become. But now the climatic truth of what is at hand must be raised: there is a war over you.

There’s A Battle Over You Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - March 30, 2014 Intro This season I have been getting a review of history… one of my High School sons has a World History class and we have a ritual going over his notes a few times each week before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting An Evil World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2019

Jesus shows how to Confront an Evil World through presenting 1) A Clear Message (Matthew 10:7), and confidence of 2) Confirming Credentials (Matthew 10:8)

Matthew 10:7-8 [7] And proclaim as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' [8] Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. (ESV) A common practice in warfare is psychological operations, or Psych. Ops. Key to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Denomination: Other

The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

"The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Rise Of The Antichrist (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 17, 2022

True believers will know the difference between the real gospel and an imposter. It is all rooted in biblical literacy.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View These Messages at: Part 1: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/145299 Part 2: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/149278 1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 7:2-7

Denomination: Brethren

Causes And Effects Of Sin And Its Remedy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Causes and effects of sin and the means of communicating Christ across cultural barriers

Severe consequences of sin include: 1). Spiritual death - Because of sin, all unsaved men will someday be forever separated from God in the lake of fire. This is referred to the second death in Matt. 7:23, 25:41, Rev.2:11;20:6,14;21:8 2). Physical death - The Lord created the first man with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With Spirit Led Ceremonies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With the Use of Spirit Led Ceremonies

ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM WITH CEREMONIES Introduction - In a cross-cultural evangelism class one of the students shared an interesting case study of how a deficient understanding of the importance of ceremonies hindered the spread of the gospel in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In Dumi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The New Age, New? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible