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Five Truths About Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

Life - real Life can be hard, but in the scale of eternity it is only for a moment and maybe if we spent more time seeking God’s guidance, if we spent more time trusting Him.

It’s the 2nd Sunday of Advent - it’s just 17 days to Christmas Day. So let me ask you: Are you ready for Christmas? “Are you ready for Christmas?” .... What question am I really asking you this morning.. When I ask are you ready for Christmas? Do you think I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward In Faith: What Do You Have Faith That God Will Do In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

Jesus says in Matthew 9:29 “Because of your faith, it will happen.” It is important for all of to learn how to really live by faith.

We are continuing in our theme of Moving Forward in Faith. As usual I am going to start with a question: What are you expecting God to do in your life? The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend to see what we expect to see. We tend to hear what we expect to hear. We tend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thunder Boys Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 5, 2013

A beautiful summers day can turn violent when a sudden thunderstorm erupts. James and John had a tendency to erupt like a sudden storm.

Last week we looked at Peter and discussed how he seemed to be the best friend of Jesus. Jesus pinned all of his hopes and dreams on Peter. However, there were two others who were within an inner-circle with Peter. These three were allowed to be a part of teachings and miracles that the others were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:54

Denomination: Foursquare

"Let's Make A Deal" Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2014

Life is always tempting us with doors number 1, 2, or 3. It takes wisdom, prayer, planning, preparation, and pusuing godly counsel to make the right choice.

This morning we are going to play a game that became very popular in the seventies and continues today. It’s called “Let’s Make A Deal.” Do you remember it? People would dress up in the most silliest of costumes in hopes of being selected to play in the game. If you were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Applying Surrender Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 1, 2014

Surrender, Unity, Fighting, The Church

LIFE APP – Applying Surrender James 4:1-12 (p. 848) October 5, 2014 Introduction: In my ministry life I’ve spent a great deal of time talking to people who couldn’t or wouldn’t see any reason to be a part of God’s family, the Church. Almost always ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace That Heals The Great Disconnect Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 15, 2011

What sin has done in disconnecting from God, grace in Christ has healed by reconciling and reconnecting us to God.

Acts 3:17 "And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26

Denomination: *other

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 30, 2010

The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.

“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bad Kids Of The Bible: Shelomith's Son Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011

Part 2 of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: SHELOMITH’S SON Text: Leviticus 24:10 – 23 Although I don’t really want to do it, I feel led to share something about myself that I am completely ashamed of. Back several years ago, when I taught eighth grade at McKell Middle School, I had a class of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good Sam Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 25 – 37

Luke 10: 25 – 37 Good Sam 25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” 27 So he answered and said, “ ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Kind Of Pudding Does God Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves some

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves something or even makes certain ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

A Man Passing Through The Crowd Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2012

“Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” Simon of Cyrene was. He carried the cross to Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified.

Title: A Man Passing Through the Crowd Text: “Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross” (Mark 15:21). Scripture Reading: Mark 15:16-32 Introduction Let me begin our lesson by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Moving Prayers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011

Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Transformed Name Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011

7th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, preached on June 19th, it was leading into the summer were continuity and attendance start to decline. This sermon is focusing on the transformation of Saul, the stretching of Annanias and how God wants to change u

Action – A transformed name I was watching the news reports of the rioting in Vancouver after game 7 this week and was struck by two things, how dangerous people can be when they start going down that path and the danger that is our reaction to it, thinking that there is no way we would ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Process To Integrity

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 18, 2018

A short series looking at how to become people of integrity

The Process to Integrity Psalm 119:33-40 August 19, 2018 This past week I read about a candidate for the Florida Legislature who said she had a college degree that she didn't complete. Se said he plans to stay in the race and “will lead by example from now on.” She actually posted a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Legalism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 9, 2014

A sermon that describes the religious legalist.

"The Gospel of Legalism" Galatians 1:6 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Introduction: This morning I may be preaching one of the most important messages I have ever preached anywhere in my ministry. I hope that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist