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A Spiritual House - The Building And Purpose

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

The goal of this message is to help us understand that God dwells in us and that He has a purpose in the church being a living, vibrant community of believers.

A SPIRITUAL HOUSE – The building & Purpose 1 Peter 2:4-5 & Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION A. The idea of a spiritual house (called by many names) is seen almost from the very beginning of the Scriptures 1. We see it first in the Exodus - Exodus 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2011

God uses earthly things to teach us eternal truth. 1. The Ark: God’s law and love (Exo 25:8-22). 2. The showbread: God’s life (Exo 25:23-30). 3. The lampstand: God’s light (Exo 25:31-40). 4. The tabernacle: God living in His saints (Exo 26:1-27).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 8 Exodus 25:8 - 26:27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 28, 2010 pm BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Tonight we continue looking at Moses on Mount Sinai with the pre-incarnate LORD, Jesus Christ. We will continue to study Moses’ 5th ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Teachings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

The message talks about Jesus' words to living a good life.

Text: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Jesus is the Son of God. He walked the face of the earth preaching and teaching the multitudes of people. Many listened to what He had to say, but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

"I Have Come!" Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 8, 2011

What does it mean when Jesus says, "I have come..." In our passage today we find out that Jesus reveals WHY He has come and how that affects and applies to our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 21, 2011 Date Preached: April 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Come to Save Sermon Text: John 12:46-47 [ESV] John 11:38-44 46I have come into the world as light, so ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Open Windows

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 25, 2011

Annual Theme for the church for 1988, announcing a program of enhancing the educational ministries.

(Annual Theme Sunday, Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 1988) A little over a year ago I brought you a report on the rebuilding of Takoma Park Baptist Church. In that report I said that our rebuilding and renewing process could be compared to the business of building a building, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011

Is the Church really salt and light in our society

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

"Tasting And Seeing The Goodness Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2011

A sermon about being salt and light in the world.

Matthew 5:13-20 “Tasting and Seeing the Goodness of God” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com When I was about Mary Ellen’s age, I happened along my dad, who was sitting in the kitchen, eating an apple. My curiosity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Shining As Stars

Contributed by Matthew Clark on Sep 12, 2010

Paul tells the Christians at Philippi that they are "shining as stars." This lesson looks at why Paul said this about this group, and how we can also "shine as stars."

SHINING AS STARS Philippians 2:12-16 READING THE STARS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long before our culture had such things as a map, an atlas, or GPS, people used to look to the sky for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamp Of Life

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 10, 2011

God gives to us to light the path beneath our feet.

INTRO Let me ask you a couple of silly questions. Have you ever walked down a darkened hallway in the middle of the night, and then stubbed your toe, or bumped into a wall or something else? How about this one: have you ever walked outside at night without the use of artificial light and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Lutheran

The One Who Can Lead Us Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus is the light of the world who can lead us to eternal life.

[For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Sunlight Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing Darkness In?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 23, 2012

Do we focus on godly things or do we allow darkness to creep into our lives?

Many of you know the tragedy that happened early Friday morning when a 24 year old man went on a shooting spree in a theater full of people watching the opening of the Batman movie. 12 innocent people were killed and many were injured including many children! We get shocked of course from these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 4, 2012

We have been brought out of darkness to show forth the glory of God.

I opened the last chapter describing the watershed interaction between Jesus and his disciples, which culminated in Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. In a similar manner God and his people, the Israelites, had a watershed experience in which their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 10, 2012

There is no single thing that makes Christians different from the world than an active, vibrant, intimate, and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Without Jesus we are not only in the world but we are of the world. But unfortunately, too many Christi

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Jesus Christ Of all the things that make Christians different from the world NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING is more important than Jesus Christ. The main reason that we were created was to worship and praise God but since Adam and Eve messed that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Sermon

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 14, 2013

In His last sermon before the Cross, Jesus affirms His union with the Father, along with a message of hope for tomorrow and light for our darkness. He also states the position of believers and unbelievers.

If somehow I knew my next sermon would be my last, what would I preach? Our Lord’s time on earth was drawing to a close, and so He delivered a final sermon, an appeal to people to embrace His light. One translation introduces His message: “And Jesus cried aloud” (Moffat). ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Congregational