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The Gift Goes On Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do With Discouragement - Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009

Nehemiah was a motivational leader and knew how to battle discouragement among his people as they rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

TEXT: Nehemiah 4 TITLE: What to do with Discouragement - Nehemiah SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Discouragement OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 15, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! As you probably remember, we are in a sermon series called When Life Gets Messy. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2014

It might just be that the most important fruit you give or receive this year will be the fruit of patience.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Fruit of Christmas” Exodus 34:1-10; 2 Pt. 3:8-18 “I can’t wait!” “I want it now!” “Why does it take so long?” “Hurry up!” Sound familiar? What makes you impatient? The wait in line at the store ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Six Steps To Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Matthews

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

THE MOST IMPORTANT CALL THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE IN THIS WORLD IS THE CALL OF GOD ON YOUR LIVES. THIS IS A CALL THAT WILL HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES TO YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU, DEPENDING ON HOW YOU ANSWER IT.

CALLING ALL MATTHEWS LUKE 5:27-32 WHILE PREPARING FOR TODAY I READ AN AMUSING STORY THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU. THREE GUYS WERE HIKING IN THE WOODS WHEN THEY CAME TO A RAGING RIVER. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO THE FIRST GUY LOOKED TO THE HEAVENS AND SAID “GOD, PLEASE MAKE ME STRONG ENOUGH TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Grace For The Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2018

Salt without prescribing how much is what king Cyrus offered the children of Israel. Knowing the salt or divine grace that God has provided us is the key to driving out coveting within our lives and is also the key to feeling unspeakable joy!

Salt Without Prescribing How Much Ezra 7:22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Knowing that there is limited amount resources tends to motivate us to seek to obtain and protect not only what we need but also what we think will be the greatest source of joy in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:21-22, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship: Not An Institution

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Our tendency to institutionalize everything has crept into the church as well. With this the idea of limited liability has also crept into the Church. But Jesus' message is not of limited liability.

We are meditating on the topic of Fellowship this month. All of you know that we are called the Bangalore Bible Fellowship. How many of us know what we stand for, what BBF stands for? What is our purpose? I want to start with that today. The Purpose Statement of Bangalore Bible Fellowship reads ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Do

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

a look at what God is doing in our lives and what we can do for Him while we here.

What would Jesus Do” Sermon Series Time management and Time spent Selected verses Introduction- Last week we began a Series called “What would Jesus do.” How would Jesus act concerning the things you go through in life? How did Jesus allow God the Father to disciple Him? How did Jesus allow ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing Deeper Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024

We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For Elderly Godly Woman

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 6, 2021

Funeral service for godly woman who provided by her example godly legacy for children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.

OPENING: In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here whether at this location or on the Internet. Your presence is honoring to Mary and is a comfort and strength to the family. In Psalm 116:15 we find this comforting statement: “Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Living The Loyal Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 12, 2022

We are going to have the opportunity to rekindle our own loyalty to Jesus as we try to live a life that is connected to Him.

Last week we started in a new direction as we began talking about being closely connected to Jesus. We said that in order to be more like Jesus, we need to exhibit a life of humble service. Today, we will talk about living a life of loyalty. When a couple is going to have a new baby, it is their ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Building Your Life On A Solid Foundation.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 10, 2022

God acknowledges those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and just as a physical structure requires a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives and faith need a strong spiritual foundation to endure life’s uncertainties and to grow in our faith.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 28:16) "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste." (2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:2, Acts 16:30, Romans 5:20, Romans 8:35-37, Psalm 18:2, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 8:3, 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55, Acts 16:33-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Way God Blesses Us Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 24, 2022

The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors for us.

REF NO: 025 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 18:16, NLT: "Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!" BACKGROUND: The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:16, Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Charismatic

The Miracle Of Transformation Is Possible When Preparation Precedes The Blessing

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2021

The miracle of transformation begins when we are willing to offer Jesus obedience without reservation; service without limitation; and participation without intimidation. Jesus can take what we will do and do with it that we can’t do.

Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind. Yet, he took the time to attend a wedding and take part in the festivities. We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our important work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist