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What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Those who obey God by faith find real and lasting joy.

Well… welcome to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so excited that you’re here. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are truly thrilled… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-68

Longings To Be Followed-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2016

3 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-III—John 8:12 Attention: !NO OPENER! There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), Expansive house(s) & lands, Personal comfort, Statement clothing, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012

The first words of the Lord's prayer emphasize our need for a relationship with God and how special that relationship is.

A 4-year-old boy was asked to give the meal blessing before dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Secret Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 25, 2012

Jesus is God’s secret for us becoming full and complete persons. Discover in Christ, and only in Christ, everything you need to realize your hope, to grow in your love, and to become strong in your faith.

Campus Life magazine was one of those great magazines for Christian students that I really enjoyed when I was in High School. It’s no longer being published, which is too bad, because it had a lot of helpful articles for students along with some good humor. There was a column in it called ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Kindness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021

The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 4:15, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 1:10, Luke 6:33-36, James 1:27, Matthew 12:1-8, Proverbs 31:26, James 2:1-17, Colossians 4:6, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Galatians 5:22, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:14, Isaiah 8:17-18, Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Feb 17, 2021

Php 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven…….. The word heaven means: The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation.

HEAVEN Php 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven…….. The word heaven means: The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation. I love that –the souls of those who are granted salvation! As Christians we have an incredible hope and an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Providence Leads The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 20, 2022

God is present and ordering our chaos by His providence. Believe this. Pray to believe this. Be challenged and comforted in this Truth.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID Providence Leads the Way 1 Samuel 16:14-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I would like to start by reading the passage we will be digging into in ‘The Very Relatable Life of King David.’ We are at the beginning of David’s life presented in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Because I Live...”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

It was Tuesday, May 8, 1945 all over America the news was being announced on radio that World War II had ended.

- People rushed out on the streets and began to leap for joy. - Mothers and dads were thrilled that their sons would be coming home. - Housewives were leaping for joy because their husbands would be coming home. - Children were dancing in the streets because their dads would soon be coming home. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, John 14:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022

After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study In Colossians Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2022

We see Paul's struggle, his goal, his warning, his delight

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 2:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-08-202 Donna Our friend Donna was raised in a strong, Jesus-loving house and church. She loved Jesus and thought she was firm in her faith. Until she ended up divorced. She sank into deep ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 18 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 20, 2022

In part 18 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about judging.

Living in the Kingdom 18 Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6; First Corinthians 5:1-5; Galatians 6:7-8 As I am continuing my series “Living in the Kingdom”, this morning we begin with Matthew chapter seven. We will be looking at the first five verses where Jesus talks about not judging. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Easter Potential Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Easter is the day God made it clear to man that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to find the fountain of life. He, and He alone, has the power to make life immortal.

One of the reasons that Ferdinand and Isabella supported Columbus in his scheme to find a new world was their hope that he would also find the fountain of life. When Columbus landed he searched for it, and he questioned the Indians about the legendary fountain that would make old men young again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-53

Body Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

This body we dwell in is the first part of man that God made. Man was a body before he was anything else. As Paul says in verse 46, the natural comes first than the spiritual.

I don't care how widely traveled you are, I know you have never sailed among the Island of Langerhans, or drifted lazily down the Aqueduct of Sylvius. Nor have any of you ever strolled along the banks of Hunter's Canal, or watched the sun go down behind McBurney's Point. None of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49