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What Does It Mean To Be Alive?
Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2026
A sermon about being a church that helps unbind one another.
John 11:1-7, 17-27, 32-45 What Does it Mean to Be Alive? When we step into John 11, we step into one of the most emotional and hope filled stories in Scripture. Lazarus—friend of Jesus, beloved brother, pillar of his community—becomes ill, and before help arrives, he dies. His sisters grieve, ...read more
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Ask, Seek, Knock Series
Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 8, 2016
What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active partner with the LORD in your life 3. KNOCK - Be Ready to Welcome and Go through God's Open Doors
Luke 11:1-13; Psalms 138; Genesis 18:20-32 Theme: ASK, SEEK, KNOCK What Does Jesus mean by telling us to Ask, Seek and Knock? Proposition: What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active ...read more
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Funeral Sermon
Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2020
Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.
In John 14, we catch a glimpse of what the disciples were experiencing as they began to realize that Jesus would not be with them much longer. Jesus spoke about heaven and gave His followers four truths to trust in… • His peace • His place • His promise • His plan Let not your hearts be ...read more
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The Donkey King
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2011
In a day when Christians in America are increasingly in a crusading posture to capture more political, social, and economic power, the picture of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a lowly donkey and anticipating intense opposition, rejection, and death makes
Opening illustration: Every spring, hundreds of Hollywood stars gather for the Academy Awards. Very few “slip in the back door:” instead, they make an entrance. They walk down the long red carpet, smiling at the cameras and waving to the people in the stands (who, by the way, all had to apply and ...read more
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The Messianic Entry Series
Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009
This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final cataclysmic event. Jesus steps into the limelight to draw attention to the most important event in history, His death & resurrection.
JOHN 12:12-19 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels. It is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final ...read more
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Psalms Part 2 (Written When I Was A Captain)
Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 20, 2026
NIV, some notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries
BOOK 1 (GENESIS / SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD) I. PSALM 19: 1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” This scripture inspired me as I used to study astronomy in high school with big telescopes. I saw the amazing things God created in the universe, and I realized ...read more
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A Paycheck With A Purpose
Contributed by Michael Bates on Mar 20, 2026
Why do we work? What's the true purpose of work? What's the true meaning of vocation? Well this short biblical sermon answers these three questions and more.
The Bible says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 CSB In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busy-bodies. Now we command and exhort such people by the ...read more
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Got Questions?
Contributed by Michael Bates on Mar 20, 2026
What is the purpose for my life? Why am I here? Many people around us don't have a sense of life's purpose or direction. Many have unanswered questions about the meaning of life. Well, God is the one who holds the answers.
What is the meaning of life? What is the purpose for my life? Why am I here? What direction in life do I take? If you're currently asking yourself any of these questions, don’t feel alone. Every human being for thousands of years has asked themselves these very same questions about the meaning ...read more
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Wake Up And Put On The Armor Of Light
Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 20, 2026
This sermon calls believers to wake from spiritual slumber as the day of salvation draws near. It provides a practical roadmap for casting off deeds of darkness and putting on the armor of light by clothing ourselves in the character of Jesus Christ
Sermon Title: Wake Up and Put on the Armor of Light Scripture Text: Romans 13:11-14 “Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast ...read more
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The King Who Came For You - Palm Sunday And The Call To Follow Jesus
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 20, 2026
Palm Sunday is the public presentation of Jesus Christ as King. It is the moment when heaven’s King rides into earth’s rebellion—not on a war horse, but on a donkey; not with a sword in His hand, but with salvation in His heart; not to crush sinners, but to be crushed for them.
The King Who Came for You - Palm Sunday and the Call to Follow Jesus Today we come to one of the most sacred, striking, and deeply moving moments in the earthly ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ: Palm Sunday. This is not merely a story about crowds, cloaks, branches, and celebration. This is not ...read more
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