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The End Times Matter Now Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Ministry & Motivations (1:23-2:5) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon finishes up Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians with him telling them what he is doing for them.

Paul's Ministry & Motivations So far, as we have studied Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians we have looked at what Paul says that he, and how he prays for them. This evening we will look at what Paul says that he does for them. In Colossians 1:24-2:5 Paul describes his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001

Jesus comes among us in our time and in our place.

2 Advent C Luke 3:1-6 10 December 2000 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a great text. The majesty of the writing, what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are You?

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 2, 2007

Are you the kind of person who just believes the facts about Jesus? Or are you the kind of person who really trusts that God will do what he has promised; that Christ’s death was payment in full for your sins?

Who Are You? When I was your age, there was a song that was made popular by The Who. And I would guess that most of you know that song, even though you hadn’t been born at that time. You know it because it’s the theme song of CSI, "Who Are You?" And that’s a question I want to ask you, "Who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Last Words: Our First Work (Theme By Michael Milton)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 24, 2005

Jesus’ last words remind us that evangelism is not an event; it’s a lifestyle.

Have you seen the commercial urging Albertans to recycle? The one I’m thinking of features two hikers caught in a snowstorm high in the mountains. One hiker falls and urges the other to go for help. But before that hiker can leave, the injured man thrusts an empty water bottle into his partner’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We've Tried It All Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 11, 2013

Only Jesus, acting through the ministry of the Church, can fill the gaping hole in our hearts.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2013 “We’ve Tried it All” “We’ve tried it all,” haven’t we? Our culture certainly has, and many of us have tried to reach fulfillment with everything the world has offered us. Maybe we started out with the high-priced commercials ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Word Of God Comes

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013

John the Baptist received the word of God in the desert, and prepared the people for the coming of Christ by calling them to repentance.

We are in the season of Advent. We prepare now for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we recall that He will come again with power and great glory on the last day. The Incarnation was long foretold by the prophets and looked for by God’s faithful people. The secular world prepares for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Anglican

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Learning from the darkness.

This past Sunday was considered to be the Day of Pentecost Did you look on your calendar? What is it? For ’day of pentecost’ Acts 2:1 And when the DAY OF PENTECOST was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007

Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

A Claim, A Commandment, And A Promise

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

Casual Christianity is worthless and brings neither glory to God nor satisfaction to the soul.

I love fast food. I know I shouldn’t, but I do. Actually, I don’t really love it; I’m just comfortable with it. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s cheap. It’s not good for me, I know. The last time I ate a Big Mac, I checked the calorie count. If you eat just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 3, 2024

Christ is a beacon for all to set their compass, and reference for their journey home. We can also be beacons of light. We receive the fire of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, we can be one of the guiding lights that helps shepherd God’s children home.

Go Into the Light Do you remember the movie Poltergeist? It was about a house that was haunted with not just one ghost, but many, many of them because the greedy developer built the entire neighborhood over a cemetery. The 4’3” actress Zelda Rubinstein plays the eccentric medium hired to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Isaiah 12:4-5, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-14, Proverbs 9:9, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018

They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, John 14:23-31

Denomination: Catholic