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The Realities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2014

When we walk with Jesus, our lives are filled with meaning and rich. But the Christian life is not an easy life, forcing us to first count the cost as we evaluate the following facts.

The Realities of Discipleship (Mark 8: 34-38, Psalm 49 and Daniel 7:13-14) 1. The Sunday School teacher taught her class, “The wicked kings and queens of the Bible thought no one or nothing was more powerful than they were. Who can tell me who or what is more powerful than a king or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Finding God's Strength" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

Like many of the teachings of Jesus, the words He spoke did not really go along with the popular views of the day. Listen again to what he said…blessed are the meek…they will inherit the earth. This is certainly not the teaching that is found in the business world today.

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rich Toward God: What That Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 19, 2014

A look at three of the ways that we can be "rich toward God" by using our money wisely.

A MONEY PROBLEM: What you store up for yourself gets left behind. - Luke 12:20-21a. - The end of verse 20 notes the rich fool can’t take it with him. That very night his death is coming and then someone else will get what he’s built up. Everything that he has is left on this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

More Precious Than Silver And Gold

Contributed by John Pingel on May 8, 2020

The precious blood of Christ of more value than silver and gold

Peter 1: 18-20 “Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold.” Burl Ives sang about silver and gold in a famous Christmas song. But silver and gold were revered as being precious far before that song’s debut in the l965 Christmas special. Historians tell us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Living By Faith -Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 11, 2020

Living by faith is not optional!

Title: Living by Faith – Part 3. Scripture text: Hebrews 11: 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. – NKJV Intro: The bible teaches that living by faith is NOT OPTIONAL! Hebrews 10: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Family Values

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2020

Message on the importance of building the right foundation for the family.

Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to Psalms 127. We are beginning a short series on the Modern Family. Raising great family/children in a crazy world. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The King Who Rules Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019

Looking at the splendour and power of the Persian king, the author set the stage for his readers to appreciate the work of the unseen King who rules.

Last week Michael gave us an overview of the book of Esther. Let’s recap the timeline. Cyrus (559-530) Ezra 1:1 – 1st year of his reign over Babylon, allowed Jews to return Zerubbabel led the first returnees in 538 BC Started rebuilding altar/Temple but halted until 2nd yr Darius (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel. Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 18, 2019

By our faith the world sees a tangible evidence of the One who has done all the work for us, & saved us.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health 5 - I am not ashamed of the Gospel - We’ve now made it to the fifth part of trying to strengthen our spiritual health. - We all can probably identify with the phrase, take two aspirin & call me in the morning. - There’s a prescription ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:38, 2 Timothy 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Propitiation And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2019

Jesus satisfied God’s wrath on our behalf, and through faith in Him we can have a righteous legal status before God.

Propitiation and You (Romans 3:21-31) 1. A few years ago, I was trying to replace a windshield wiper on my mini-van. Somehow I let go of the wiper stem, and it hit the windshield hard. I had cracked the windshield. A $10 wiper turned into a $200 replacement windshield bill. 2. When we damage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All This, Over An Apple?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Understanding the story of sin in the Garden of Eden

There are certain sayings, or sage advice, that parents have been passing down from generation to generation. Lets' see how many you know? An apple a day..........? keeps the doctor away. Don't eat sweets before dinner, or you'll..........? lose your appetite. Don't swim for an hour after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Driving Out The Enemy

Contributed by Gary Smith on Feb 27, 2018

This is a sermon about driving out the enemy or evicting the devil from the territory that God has given unto the church. Jericho was the first city Joshua and the Israelites encountered once they crossed the Jordon River.

“Driving Enemy Out” TEXT: Joshua 6:1-5 (KJV) 1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. 3 And ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Introduction To Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

What is the preacher's task?

Introduction to Preaching! Let me introduce a series of lessons that will cover the gamut of preaching. The Gospel is the most important message on the planet. You, the preacher are a key individual in this heavenly enterprise. Few other people have the opportunity to affect the lives of people in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job's Ressurection

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-17, Job 19:23-27, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Take God At His Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2018

We take God at his Word. His Word reveals what is right, says what is true and brings what is good.

Another very interesting account today from 2 Kings 6-7. • The capital of Israel, Samaria came under siege by the Arameans. • It was to be an opportunity for Israel to turn back to God and trust Him. • Let’s read what happens. Let’s read the first part – 2 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible