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One Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week two: One Spirit.

ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/14/2018 Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book titled Great Church Fights. In it, he tells the story of a young father who heard a commotion out in his backyard, he looked outside and saw his daughter and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Greatness Comes Through Serving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD'S SERVANT IN ACTION GREATNESS COMES FROM SERVING A. Mark 10:43b-45- “…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corinthians: Church Matters (3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul points out three problems: a problem with Strife, a problem with Sex, and a problem with Sanctification!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/23/2014 Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lumberjack God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019

John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Halloween Is Ok, But . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 21, 2022

Looking at the church, but looking at how we have allowed sin to filter in.

Various Scriptures October 23, 2022 I don’t think I’ve ever spoken about Halloween during a sermon, but today is your lucky day. I’m not going to condemn Halloween, but want to point out some parallels between our world today and the origin and meaning of Halloween which goes back 100's of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Comfort In God's Control

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 9, 2022

Mothers often need a break from the cleaning, cooking, laundry. There is a lot to do to keep a house and home under control. Things can go haywire quickly, and not just for mothers. But no matter who you are, you can find comfort in trusting in God's ultimate control.

Alba 5-8-2022 Finding Comfort in God's Control Genesis 38:27-30 A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Undeniable Proof: Jesus Is God's One And Only Son Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 3, 2025

John the Baptist struggled with his faith in Jesus as the final chapters of his life were closing. Do strong believers doubt? Does Jesus have an answer for our doubts? He answered John's doubts with undeniable proof that He is God's One and Only Son.

In Egypt’s “Valley of the Kings” the French Archeologist; Victor Larae discovered and excavated the tomb of Amenhotep II who was the Pharoah of the Exodus that experienced the plagues and was likely drown in the Red Sea with the rest of the Egyptian army. This tomb was found in when the corridor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

Every great movement begins not with an answer, but with a question.

In John 17, as Jesus prepares to go to the cross, He prays not just for His disciples, but for all who will one day believe in Him. And what does He pray? That we would be one. Not just unified in theory or theology, but in life, love, and witness. Jesus says something incredible in verse 23: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Everyone Can Tell The Good News

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 21, 2005

Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places.

#2005-25 Title: Everyone Can Take the Good News to Others Text: Acts 13:1-3, 26-33a, 38-39, 44-48 Truth: Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places. Aim: To help you participate in taking the gospel to all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What My Wife Taught Me

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2018

The message is an exposition of Paul's instruction concerning wives, reflecting over fifty years of marriage. Our world has divided into warring tribes and factions, and the conflict has entered into the marriage relationship, which dishonours God.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” [1] It is tragically sad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Stress-Powered Prayer - Philippians 4:5b-6a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

There is good anxiety and bad anxiety. Eliminate the bad kind, and make good use of hte good kind.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-6

How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit: Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

This was the introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit, and included Love.

Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? What type? I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house that we were told had five different types of fruit trees in the back yard. When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be so cool.” The day we arrived one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan