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Moving From Good To Great

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

We come to this passage immediately following the conversation in chapter 3 between Jesus and Nicodemus. You remember Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again.

“Moving from Good to Great” John 3:22-30 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 21, 2019

God's Righteousness is revealed in the Gospel. God's wrath is revealed in man's ungodliness and unrighteousness.

New Sermon series starts today, “The Wrath of God.” Why such a subject? When I look at the world and I see atrocities. People cheering when they pass a law in NY allowing abortions up to the day of birth. A state Governor advocating for post birth abortion (think about that). Biological men ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 3, 2019

It is sad when someone gets to a place in life where the misery of others brings satisfaction. Rather than desiring repentance and restoration, a desire to see judgment can outweigh compassion.

The Pouting Prophet Jonah 4: 1-11 We have discovered an interesting journey while studying the book of Jonah. The prophet’s life was filled with several twists and turns after hearing the call to go to Nineveh. Initially making the decision to flee from God, Jonah soon discovered such an endeavor ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

8 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VIII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faithfulness The front door was accidentally left open & our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling & calling, my husband got in the car & went looking for him. He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting Or Trying Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Introduction When I wash my son’s hair I tell him to put his head back and he won’t get shampoo in his eyes. His natural reaction of course is to put his head forward and rub his eyes every time the water starts to flow and as a result he panics, opens his eyes and soap gets in and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Lighting The Way!

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 11, 2020

We are the ground troops in charge of lighting the darkness on this earth. We can light up the world with our attitude. We can light up the world with service and good deeds. And, last but never least... lighting the way with LOVE!

Lighting the Way! ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right!" the boy said, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9, Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:12

Denomination: Other

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Love And Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

God desires for us to find love in every area of our lives, not just the physical part of our lives.

Love Worth Finding Love and life through the Spirit Romans Chapter 8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning! Last week we began a series called “Love worth Finding” We looked at God’s Love for us and our love for God. We agreed that this world is messed up and needing God to bring peace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Heart Of A Minister Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Colossians. This message explores the heart of Paul regarding ministry.

Chico Alliance Church November 16, 1997 “The Heart of a Minister” Introduction Today we look at the heart of a powerful tool in the hands of the King. Paul explains to the Colossians his personal ministry regarding this glorious hope. It is my hope that as we look at Paul’s personal ministry to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Obsession With Jezebel

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 28, 2020

Jezebel is the primary demonic creature taking all the blame for the ill's of society and the seduction of the Born-Again Christian

Within a fringe element of the church, known as “deliverance ministry,” there is an obsessive fetish with demonic spirits who are blamed for virtually everything wrong in society and within the culture, and are believed to be the instigators of Christian misbehavior. The goal of ‘deliverance’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:33, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7-9, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Many Hairs Do You Have?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2017

A sermon about overcoming fear.

“How Many Hairs Do You Have?” Matthew 10:24-31 Fear and worry and anxiety run deep in all of us. We’re afraid of being alone, of being unloved, of being abandoned. We’re afraid of looking dumb. Some of us are afraid of losing; others are afraid of success. We’re afraid of taking chances, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 25, 2014

Not one of us..has ever done anything to deserve Gods Extravagant Love towards us! But thank The Lord He Lavishly Pours It Out On Us!

The High Cost Of Freedom Tomorrow is “Memorial Day”. For most people it is just some much needed time off from the busy work schedule, It is a day, that the true meaning of, is mostly overlooked and sometimes forgotten. It’s the day once a year we set aside, to remember those ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Source Of Strength - Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013

Each day we depend on a source to help us make it through the day. We look to electricity and water for our homes, a car and fuel to be able to get to work and back. Money in the bank to pay our bills. Often times we neglect our true source...Jesus!

Each day we depend on a source to help us make it through the day. We look to electricity and water for our homes, a car and fuel to be able to get to work and back. Money in the bank to pay our bills. Often times we neglect our true source...Jesus! This morning I'll be doing a first for me, a 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Render To God The Things That Are God's

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Jesus says, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's" (Matt 22:21). Most sermons on this verse deal with the first part of this verse, but what does the second part mean? What does it mean to render to God?

MAIN TEXT: Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ