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Who Is In God's Family? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 18, 2004

In this text Mark shows us what it takes to be in God’s family – who it is that makes us God’s family. We’ll see that it requires a radical commitment, but has radical benefits.

WHO IS IN GOD’S FAMILY? Mark 3:20-35 INTRO: Becoming a part of Anne’s family required a radical commitment: My family was not very “hands on.” We didn’t hug or kiss very much at all. But in Anne’s family, you could not leave a family meal or gathering of any kind without kissing everyone in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time Of Heart Preparation

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 28, 2005

The first Sunday of Advent. It is time to prepare our hearts and be ready for the coming of Jesus, who comes to us in spite of our sins and in spite of the messiness of human existence.

A Time of Heart Preparation I Corinthians 1:3-9 November 27, 2005 First Sunday of Advent For those of us who live in this northern latitude, this is an interesting, and sometimes confusing time of year. Today, we find ourselves on the first Sunday of Advent; the beginning of a new year, if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 10, 2007

To make peace is not to compromise or avoid confrontation. Abraham set us a good example. We must have the desire to make peace, treasure the relationship, be generous in heart and avoid a self-centred view of things.

JOHN PIPER says the cry of the beatitudes is this: “Get a new heart!” • They are not good suggestions, but what every Christian ought to be. • The beatitudes counter the false understanding that a person can be saved without being changed. Or: that a person can inherit eternal life even if his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blueprint For Christ's Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 7, 2010

A sermon examining Christ's design for His Church.

THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Part 1 Acts 2:41-47 In February of 1979 Stockdale’s previous sanctuary burned to the ground; within just a few months this current sanctuary was erected. The men of the church in those days didn’t just go purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of materials and come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To Titus Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009

Introduction to the book of Titus

INTRODUCTION What do you love about M&M’s? They don’t melt under heat. What do the Following people have in common? John Edwards David Duchouvy Fast Eddie Johnson Winona Ryder Jeremiah Gunner Scott Karen Raborn Heather Johnston Amy Wilkins The all experienced some type of Integrity ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Taking His Presence To The People Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 5, 2014

Final message on the tabernacle. We have made it into His presence now what do we do? We are priests.

Notes and message preached on the tabernacle. Takes a journey through the tabernacle. Note: Thanks to Doug Small and Pastor Chuck from New Hope at newhope-ag.com Title: Taking His Presence into all the World Theme: Text: Exodus 19:4-6 , Deuteronomy 10:8 Introduction - Review Well we are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Hometown Boy Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Jesus deal with home-town folk and delivers a startling message.

• There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your childhood church often know you too well to ever accept you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Loveless Church

Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 6, 2015

Jesus' letter to the church at Ephesus

LETTER TO THE LOVELESS CHURCH Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus was the most important seaport in all of Asia Minor; Ephesus was at the hub if the major highway network of Asia Minor; Ephesus was also a religious center. That has long since changed. Where once there was a great, thriving harbor, today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2014 Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2014

Did you know that you can purchase a "genuine" college degree online with no validation other than a credit card? Buddha and Muhammad had no prophetic validation. What about Jesus was He genuine of did he purchase a fake Messiah degree? Let's find out!

About 500 before Jesus was born - a man named Buddha came along. He established a religion we know of as Buddhism, and many people gathered around him and tried to live by his teachings. But before he was born, nobody ever said: “Hey somebody is going to come along and he will come from this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:7-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Hearing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 18, 2024

From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. Let us open our hearts and minds to the truth revealed in Scripture and be transformed by the voice of our Creator.

Hearing the Voice of God Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound theme of hearing the voice of God. From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 6:8, Exodus 33:11, John 1:27, John 8:47, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon is an overview of the series "The Word On Parenting" and a treatment of four essential relationships in successful parenting.

P A R E N T I N G: T H E B I G P I C T U R E Proverbs 22:6 ¡§Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.¡¨ That verse tells me there are two basic gifts we are to give our children: Roots and Wings. Train up a child in the way he should go¡XWe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007

A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that lives what it says it believes.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 14, 2007 LIVING Faith – James 2:11-26 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into ...read more

Scripture: James 2:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Shine As A Christian Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 14, 2008

This message shows us four steps to shine as a Christian - will help you to improve your testimony for Jesus if you apply these principles

How to live the Christian Life Series ‘How to shine as a Christian – Part 4 of 12’ Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr Good morning. Have you ever wondered what kind of testimony do you have in the community? What kind of a testimony do you have on your block? What kind of a testimony do you have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Abraham & Isaac: A Picture Of Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 23, 2009

Genesis 22:1-19. The familiar story of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac and what it means for today.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM & ISAAC: A PICTURE OF FAITH IN ACTION GENESIS 22:1-19 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our short look at Isaac today you will notice that this portion of Scripture is really just as much about Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist