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How God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

How does God look at us? Part 1 of 3

Redeemed: Looking in Mirror Isaiah 30:1-18 August 3, 2014 I don’t know about you, but I’m not always to thrilled to take a good look at myself in the mirror. I’m just referring to the outward appearance. I know when I look at myself, I’ve changed over the years. I know . ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 12, 2014

God is for us

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Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: *other

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012

Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Life Began

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 24, 2012

Most of us here have heard this story read time and time again. I believe it should be shared with our friends and families all over the world. But as I have read thru this passage the past few weeks…God brought several things to my attention… First…th

Video… Social Network Christmas Slide #1 Welcome…Coffee Please stand… with me as we read from…Luke 2:1-20 “ In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Sold Into Slavery - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Sold into Slavery – we are not our own – Our wills must be submitted to Him – if each of us does that - the Body operates effectively

The Body Beautiful Part 5 Sold into Slavery Today we conclude This series called The Body Beautiful If you have missed any of this series You need to get the CD and study this series The conclusion of this series Amazed me I didn’t expect the Holy Spirit To take us to this topic In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: *other

Framed - Pt. 3 - Mind Frames Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 3 – Mind Frames As I have stated there are many forces trying to wield influence to shape us or frame us. There are billions of dollars spent each year in an attempt to frame our desires, our style, our wants and our likes. However, I also told you that although I know that your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012

Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 27, 2011

In this final sermon (#6) of the "What Am I Missing Here?" series, we quickly consider four more reasons why your joy may have departed. When we see that others have a radiant joy that we do not possess or understand, then it is time to ask, "Wha

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy 5/15/2011 Calvary Baptist Church Psalm 85:8 SERMON 6: Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series based upon the sermon by F.B. Meyer, “Where Am I Wrong?” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Sanctified Life

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jan 17, 2011

Many of us, after we have accepted Jesus Christ into our lives expect to live without sin and are disappointed in the result. This sermon helps to explain the addition of the Holy Spirit into our life and show us the power that is brought by the

The Bible is a book offering the good news of salvation from sin. It is also a book that presents the bad news of condemnation for sin. No single book or collection of writings on earth proclaims so completely and vividly the totally desperate situation of people who are apart from God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

It’s one thing to be spiritually poor and acknowledge it; it’s another to grieve and mourn over it.

On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated with a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed using it until one day he examined some food he was planning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Finished Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 27, 2015

What was finished: 1. The MALICE of his enemies. 2. The SUFFERING of Christ. 3. All the Old Testament PROPHECIES. 4. The CEREMONIAL LAW . 5. His EARTHLY LIFE. 6. The work of REDEMPTION. 7. The price of SIN was paid in full.

Finished Our text for today is found in the gospel of John chapter nineteen - verse thirty. Please follow along with me as I read: Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30 (NASB) We have spent the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean Living Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

The sermon tackles obscure commandments, with practical implications: 1) All of life matters to God, 2) All of life can be made clean by God, and 3) We can be clean now. Practical applications to live a clean and holy life.

CLEAN LIVING—sel. From Leviticus 11-15 (Preacher: Begin with “Things Moms would probably not say...” on YouTube or Powerpoint… End the list with… “Let me smell that shirt. Yeah, that’s good for another week.” And, “Don’t bother cleaning your room. It makes the rest of the house ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:1-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want More

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message gives listeners the tools to Live Life More Abundantly!

Today as we look at John 10:10, we notice that Jesus felt compelled to teach the people how to discern between a thief and a good shepherd. He spends a lot of time in the early verses of John chapter 10 doing this and clearly distinguishes himself as the Good Shepherd. In verse 10 he warns that ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:3, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 23:3, John 4:14, John 13:13, Ephesians 2:14, Hebrews 13:6, Jeremiah 50:6, 1 Timothy 1:1, John 9:38, John 9:35, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 4:13, John 9:10, John 9:1-5, John 10:10, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Is Enough, Enough?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2018

when do we stop accumulating 'things' and follow Jesus admonition to the rich ruler?

Mark 10:17-31 Our Father, we thank you for your Word and for the eternal truths that guide us day by day. We thank you most of all for the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the sureness of his presence. Teach us how to turn unto you so that your thoughts may be our thoughts, and your ways our ways. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Episcopal