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Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grab A Paintbrush!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 15, 2018

Theme: God's Masterpieces 1. Our Sin Has Killed Us 2. In Christ We are Reborn! 3. God calls us to join Him in the Masterpiece Business. So grab a paint brush!

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (Call to Worship - Psalms 107:1-3) Title: Grab a Paint Brush! Theme: God's Masterpieces 1. Our Sin Has Killed Us 2. In Christ We are Reborn! 3. God calls us to join Him in the Masterpiece Business. So grab a paint brush! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 107:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Las Cuatro Esquinas De Mi Corazón

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020

Este es un mensaje de Adviento sobre la Segunda Venida de Cristo y nuestra necesidad de estar preparados para la venida. Al mirar la parábola del sembrador, descubrimos los 4 tipos de suelo que logra vivir en cada uno de nuestros corazones.

Las cuatro esquinas de mi corazón 29/11/2020 Mateo 24: 36-51 y 2 Timoteo 3: 1-5 Hoy es el primer domingo de Adviento. Adviento significa la "venida". La Biblia se divide en dos partes. El Antiguo Testamento y el Nuevo Testamento. Los libros del Antiguo Testamento apuntan a Uno ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-14, Matthew 24:36-51, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make Disciples Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2008

To fulfill our supreme mission, there must be: 1) AVAILABILITY, 2)WORSHIP, 3)SUBMISSION, 4) OBEDIENCE, & 5)POWER:

One of the most important moments in a military officer’s life is their commission. It is the moment when they swear to defend their country against all enemies, foreign or domestic while upholding the rules governing their country. When officers finish their training they gather together in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other

Erasing Excuses For Being Exclusive Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

God shows no FAVORITISM in the invitation of the gospel.

Erasing Excuses For Being Exclusive Acts 10:1-11:18 The famed test pilot Chuck Yeager related a fascinating story in his autobiography. He was flying an F-86 Sabre over a lake in the Sierras when he decided to buzz a friend’s house near the edge of the lake. During a slow roll, he suddenly felt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of John: An Introduction Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

Arguably with no other book, is there a larger disconnect between academic, scholarly understanding, and the way the church reads it. The intro is designed to bridge part of that gap, and explain my own approach to John.

First of all, a note on my approach: This series uses a literary/narrative approach to John, along the lines proposed by scholars like Adele Berlin, Frank Kermode, Robert Alter, or Charles Talbert, to name just a few. I assume that the author/narrator of John-- who I call "AJ"-- had ...read more

Scripture: John 9:22, John 12:42-43, John 16:1, John 2:23, John 6:66  (view more)  (view less)

What Really Happened?

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 23, 2003

Is it really possible for GOD to forgive me after all that I have done?

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org What Really Happened? Matt 28:11-15 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 4/20/2003 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________ Matt 28:11-15 Mat 28:11 Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Matthew 27:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maundy Thursday Celebration

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 24, 2008

The last night that Christ had on this earth before His death where he celebrated a final passover meal with His disciples.

This evening we are going to go through the last night that Christ had on this earth before His death which, which we call Good Friday. (Prayer) The setting: In the final week of Jesus’ life before His crucifixion, all of Jerusalem was celebrating the Passover. In terms of the Jewish calendar, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5-6

Denomination: Other

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Christianity isn’t a place where people can laze around until the day they die and then slink into heaven. We’re either serious now or we aren’t serious at all.

The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25-35 God was talking with Adam and He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, “Yeah, I really do.” So God said, “What if I make a woman? She’ll be perfect for you. She’ll be beautiful. She’ll rub your back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

“the Call To Fervent Prayer!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Based on the movie "War Room"... we look at the importance of first evaluating our own prayer lives. Are we hot or cold? Before we start praying that God works on another person, we start by asking God to change us. This is where our prayer lives begin.

Introduction: As you all know… This week we saw another tragic college shooting transpire. This time near ROSEBURG, Ore. Ten people were killed during a shooting at Umpqua Community College Thursday morning. And I think there were nine others who were wounded. What makes this story even a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Vineyard

Face Off Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 8: 31 - 59

John 8: 31 - 59 Face Off 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Food For A Longer Better Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 13 from John's Gospel exploring Jesus' claim to being the Bread of Life".

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Food for a longer and better Life” REVIEW Chapter one serves as an overture to this remarkable work introducing a multitude of themes effectively developed throughout the book. Chapters 2-12 Focus on the public ministry of Jesus. Chapters 13-17 highlight ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71, Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Want To Go Away?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2023

As the message delivered by Jesus transitions for followers to embrace Him as Master, many chose to leave. The Lord questioned His disciples, asking, "Do you want to go away as well?" Peter answered for all who will follow the Saviour, asking, "Lord, to whom shall we go?"

“Jesus said to the Twelve, ‘Do you want to go away as well?’ Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.’” [1] Christ will never compel anyone to remain as one who is counted among the faithful. If a person is determined to “quit” pretending that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Baptist

Believe What The Works Tell You About Jesus (John 10:22-41) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

Jesus has told the Pharisees who he is. They just aren't willing to truly hear him.

The past several weeks, we've taken a break from John by studying the "Sons of God," mostly focused on the OT. [I made this its own separate series on sermoncentral, and today's won't make as much sense without reading that first]. Today, I think we are the place where we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-41, Psalm 82:1-8

Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022

This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Philippians 3:17, John 3:16, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, Mark 3:13-14, Mark 6:6-13, Luke 5:10, Luke 10:1-20, Colossians 1:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational