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Core 52 Week 23 - The Cross Before Me Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2020

Jesus turns our cultural ideas of "the good life" upside down by affirming a radical shift in our thinking and actions away from our own agenda and living for Him will bring us true happiness and contentment.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4078034 Intro: • Yale course on happiness. Taken by over 2 million people. • Professor Laurie Santos - demand is a “bit surreal but understandable given that people are looking for evidenced-based ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be A Show Off

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018

This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

(a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 25, 2019

Neglecting to regularly thank God is a sin, but thanking Him frequently blesses His Name and blesses our walk with Him.

Forget Not All His Benefits Psalm 103:1-5, 2 Chronicles 32:24-26 1. Most of us are looking forward to an amazing Thanksgiving dinner – a small version of what we had at church last Wednesday night. 2. But what if you burn the bird? There is a positive way of looking at it: • Salmonella ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-26, Psalm 103:1-5, Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Step Four - Time To Get Real Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step Four is the stethoscope for what really ails us. The next steps are the cure. So are you ready to do your inventory?

The reality is all people have a problem with really getting honest. Honest with others and honest with ourselves. It’s probably the reason God has so much to say about in His Big Book the bible. Here are just a few quotes about taking an inventory from the Bible… (See sheet) In addition to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Talk

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 3, 2019

Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life? Have religious people made you feel disqualified? Are you tired of feeling this way? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

Matthew 9:13 INTRODUCTION: • Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life? • Have religious people made you feel disqualified? (Or is it in your head? The devil will do that too… especially if you are prone to “victim mentality”.) • Are you tired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 1:22-29, Mark 10:31, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 1:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Disciplining With Wisdom Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. Discover how to discipline with greater wisdom.

Discipline Is Challenging to Navigate Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. If you are too harsh, you could end up intimidating your children emotionally and thus hijacking their ability to learn through the discipline. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Positioning System Doesn't Need An Upgrade #1

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

A GPS is a device to help you find your way when you're lost. Wouldn't be great if there was one for your faith? The good news is there is.

Every phone now comes with one. However, just a few years ago, people had to purchase one. How many people still own one? I have to tell you I resisted purchasing one for some time. In fact, truth be told, the family received theirs by cashing in some credit card reward points. I resisted because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be My Guest

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 4, 2019

God has been such a great host to us! He treats us as Guests as well as travelers through this world.

1. Preparing for Guests Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and brother to work cleaning the guest bathroom. Later, when she went to inspect it, she was surprised that the once-cluttered room had been tidied ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

Subject: The Holy Trinity Psalms 8 (kjv) 1 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year A- "Lazarus, Come Out!”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 16, 2023

We have a part to play in our coming out of the tomb

Reader’s Digest has printed many quirky items from the daily lives of ordinary people. Many of these items are quite amusing. For example, Jennifer Pace wrote a few years ago to tell about a billboard she passed while driving through Texas. The billboard read: “Stand Up and Be Counted for the 2000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, Ezekiel 37:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 1 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and night.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, if you don’t loiter with the wicked, if you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 1:10-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

When followers buy into your vision, they buy into your leadership.

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Josh. 1, 10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Love

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

God's love is everlasting

EVERLASTING LOVE INTRODUCTION: Being Valentines Day, there is a great deal spoken of love today and throughout this week. Many individuals are receiving various gifts in an effort to say, “I Love You.” Examples: Flowers brought to school to students, teachers, and workers. Florists deliveries ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Psalm 90:2, John 13:1, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

How to bless children.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Real Spiritual Journey?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

One day we may explore the stars. But what are the stars, but reflections of the mind of God? Our exploration is the exploration of galaxies within the mind of God. Make no mistake, God is no god if he has limitations.

One day we may explore the stars. But what are the stars, but reflections of the mind of God? Our exploration is the exploration of galaxies within the mind of God. Make no mistake, God is no god if he has limitations. From one end of the universe to the other is nothing to God. Any distance, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army