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The Blueprint For Christ's Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 7, 2010

A sermon examining Christ's design for His Church.

THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Part 1 Acts 2:41-47 In February of 1979 Stockdale’s previous sanctuary burned to the ground; within just a few months this current sanctuary was erected. The men of the church in those days didn’t just go purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of materials and come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

What does God consider acceptable worship?

The Lord Treats Lightly Those Who Treat Him Lightly Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction The third of the Ten Commandments reads: “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). Often we think of this as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Worship Worth?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 2, 2016

A sermon examining God's rejection of half-hearted worship.

What Is Your Worship Worth? Amos 5:21-27 We often sing a song that proclaims that the Lord is worthy of worship, praise, honor, glory, offerings, reverence, fear, love, and devotion. Without a doubt, each of these statements are true. But when offering these things to the Lord we must ensure that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Assessing Your Kingdom Status Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of God Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013

To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:17 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Abundant Christian Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 27, 2018

A Sermon examining the kind of life Jesus wants us to live.

The Abundant Christian Life John 10:10 In the western panhandle of Texas is a small town named Texline. It had an ostentatious beginning in the late 1800s as a thriving center along a new railroad line. Within a few years, though, most of the shops had closed and the town’s population shrivelled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2018

This Christmas, realize that God has visited you, trust Him to save you. Then, after He has saved you, serve Him without fear. It really is the only way to experience His peace.

Michele Hardie, of Holland, Michigan, describes a time when her family was getting ready for Advent. Recalling their preparation for advent a year earlier, she asked her children, “Who can tell me what the four candles in the Advent wreath represent?” She was looking for them to say hope, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Keep Going Forward For God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 5, 2019

How can we go forward? 1. Keep speaking about our Savior (vs. 20-23). 2. Keep studying the Scripture (vs. 23). 3. Be sure that more people will be saved (vs. 24-29). 4. Boldly keep striving to serve the Lord (vs. 30-31).

Keep Going Forward for God The Book of Acts - Part 93 Acts 28:16-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 2, 2015 *Tonight, we finish our study of the Book of Acts. John Phillips described the closing scene with these words: "That is where Luke put down his pen. He gives us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Sure Truth About Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2018

1. We surely have to speak up about Jesus (vs. 9-14). 2. God surely has to do the saving (vs. 14). 3. New believers should surely take a stand for the Lord (vs. 15). 4. All believers should surely serve the Lord (vs. 15).

The Sure Truth about Salvation The Book of Acts - Part 53 Acts 16:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2014 *Larry Sarver once said: "There are very few things in life that you can be absolutely certain about. Many of the things we buy disappoint us despite the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise In The Graveyard

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018

How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

“A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Being Servants And Stewards Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2022

We can learn from the words of Paul to his accusers the perspectives we need to adopt in the face of opposition in ministry. Paul understands where his authority comes from, knows to whom he is accountable, and trusts in God's final appraisal of his works.

1 Cor 4:1-5 Being Servants and Stewards of God We have covered the first 3 chapters of 1 Corinthians over the last 10 weeks. Today is our 11th Sunday on this book. • I believe by now we have an idea of the problems the church in Corinth is facing. • Surely this is not a happy thing for Paul, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Kings 3 - Solomon's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Sam Cheung on Aug 3, 2021

Taking a deep look at 1 Kings 3 and the lessons we learn from King Solomon's request for Wisdom

Passage Read. Pray One day, three men were leaving their office to go on a lunch break. They somehow stumbled on a genie who offered them a wish each. The first immediately said, “I wish I was lying on a beach in Bali with a drink in my hand”, and poof, he was there. The second, seeing the first ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Los Tesoros Espirituales Perduran Para Siempre

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este mensaje fue preparado para un servicio conmemorativo trimestral que recuerda a los residentes de una comunidad de ancianos que fallecieron durante los meses anteriores.

«Al ver esto, Simón Pedro cayó de rodillas delante de Jesús y le dijo: —¡ Apártate de mí, Señor; soy un pecador!» (Lucas 5: 8). La respuesta de Pedro es una respuesta muy normal y natural a Dios. Es el resultado del asombro inspirado por Dios y de la ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:16-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed By Truth: The Prophecy Of Zechariah Luke 1:68-75 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 14, 2024

Luke 1:68-75 is often referred to as Zechariah’s Song or the Benedictus, is a prophetic declaration filled with hope and divine promise.

Transformed by Truth: The Prophecy of Zechariah Luke 1:68-75 Introduction: Today, we will dive into the powerful words of Zechariah in Luke 1:68-75. This passage, often referred to as Zechariah’s Song or the Benedictus, is a prophetic declaration filled with hope and divine promise. Zechariah, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75, Isaiah 44:22, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Genesis 17:7, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: Don't Hide In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

When we choose not to hide in plain sight, we become catalysts for change. Our visibility allows God's love to flow through us, touching the lives of those around us.

"Visionary View: Don't Hide in Plain Sight" Today, we delve into the concept of not hiding in plain sight, a vital message rooted in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT): "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal