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Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revival We Need Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 6, 2020

Based on New. 6:15-16, this sermon challenges the listeners to look for the revival that God wants to send to His people.

“THE REVIVAL WE NEED” Neh. 6:15-16 7/5/20 – FBCF Jon Daniels INTRO – In May, 1884, Z.C. Taylor, missionary to Brazil, wrote these words in his journal: “We are now in the midst of a revival…that grows brighter every day.” - Wouldn’t you love to be able to write those word in your own journal ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- B Mustard Seed Cooperation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 13, 2021

The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

Working in harmony with the processes of life in co-operation with God is how the Kingdom of God works, Jesus says. Its methods may be illustrated by the case of an old derelict ship that was to be lifted-up from the bottom of the sea. In one of the tidal rivers near New York, the building of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34, Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Catholic

Why God Hates Divorce And Violence (Cont.) Malachi Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society.

Why God hates divorce and violence (cont.)! Malachi Pt. 3 Thesis: God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society. Scripture Text: Malachi 2:11-17 11Judah has broken faith. A detestable thing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Faith To Faith

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1.

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1. "When anyone gains a knowledge of this Epistle he has an entrance opened to him to all the most hidden treasures of Scripture." - John Calvin 2. "Time and again in the course of human history it has liberated the minds of men, brought them back to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

IX. The Physiology of Faith

CLASS 4 IX. The Physiology of Faith A. The God Who Heals You Trusting-Faith is the essential element of living in health and prosperity. When we live our life trusting God, He takes care of healing our spirit, mind, and body. The subject of Divine Healing has been hotly contested and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow Down And Shut Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005

24th in series on Joshua. This is about jumping to conclusions about someone else’s faith, and how it’s much safer not to speculate.

Joshua 22:1-34 – Slow Down and Shut Up (NOTE: I draw heavily on Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian for this message. And the reference I make to Pentecostals are towards the Jesus-only variety, not the Trinitarian varieties.) Maybe you have heard the poem called The Cookie Thief, by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, Joshua 22:11-34

Denomination: Baptist

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells His followers to Shake Off the Dust from your Feet when they reject the message of His grace. It meant two things and both are important for you to hear today.

"We begin a new series this morning inside the Gospel of Luke but more on that in a few moments. It’s the time of year when people are considering New Years Resolutions and changing some of their old habits. In light of this, I want to talk about our church and a personal challenge for you in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007

Have your students ever wondered how to pray. This sermon will help them apply Biblical principles to a committed prayer life!

Spiritual Disciplines Prayer gb. The Point. 11/01/04 Recap: Last week we started talking about this thing called spiritual disciplines, and how you’re supposed to read your Bible. Will talked about DNA: developing your desire, knowing your need, and applying what you’ve read. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: *other

"Pride Before The Fall" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 4, 2008

A sermon using Spider-Man 3 as the sermon illustration.

Proverbs 11:1-3, 16:8; 29:23; Psalm 10:4 “Pride Before the Fall” Sermon Series: Spider-Man 3: The Battle Within By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pride, pride, pride… …who of us have not had a problem with pride? When we first ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Foundational Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 22, 2015

Today, it appears the Thanksgiving season is open season to make merchandise of the Gospel with the purpose of making money. To use the Thanksgiving season as an prelude to touching the Holy things of God with unholy hands is an insult to the Lord who has given us the blessings we enjoy

Foundational Thanksgiving Understanding Our For Fathers Heart Introduction: The tradition of Thanksgiving in America and it's focus on God and His blessing date way back, such as: "The main thrust of celebrating Thanksgiving here in America, is from the familiar story of the Pilgrim's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Mental Health: Healing From Past Traumas And Hurts

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Today we’ll address the topic of mental health: healing from past trauma. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us.

John 5:1-9 NIV: "Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus' Millennial Reign - Now But Not Yet

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 6, 2007

When is Jesus coming back? Is the millennium right around the corner? All the answers found here!

-Has anyone ever read any of the books by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins? Has anyone read any of the books in the “Left Behind” series? -The series of books has really taken the world by storm -The only problem is it is pure fiction – Yeah, yeah, I know that it is intended to be fiction but some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"Backdraft"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002

When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

“BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Dunamis Flowing –theory And Experience

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on May 5, 2006

This is an interesting gift that the Lord has given to me which I sometimes call, " Heat At The Interface". It usually works during prayer for people.

On October 29, 2002 we were having a prayer meeting in my flat/ apartment. At that time I could feel heat emitting from my right hand when I placed it about 1 inch from someone’ s body. When I did this with a certain lady called J she fell backwards on to a sofa, started to yawn and cry out. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational