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Focusing On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

5 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. One of the incredible abilities Jesus had was to stay on target. His life never got off track - He kept His life on course. His ability to focus is a strong characteristic of His life and it can be a ch

FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS Ephesians 1:17-18; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:2 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-18, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 24, 2002

When the prodigal returned he was given five very special gifts: they each symbolise what we have in Christ as believers.

THE PRODIGAL SON Luke 15:11-32 And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. Jesus was responding to the criticisms of the spiritual leaders of Israel. He had been eating with sinners. He did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Aug 27, 2025

Seeking meaning in earthly pursuits leads to emptiness; they were never designed to be the source of our purpose. "Why am I here?" is fundamentally a theological question, not a worldly one. The answer can only be found by going to the source of life who created us – God.

The purpose of life The Bible repeatedly points out that humanity's natural inclination is to turn away from God's will and follow their own path. This is a central part of the biblical concept of sin. This rejection is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 14:12

"how To Overcome The Sin Of Unforgiveness."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 5, 2022

This message emphasizes the importance of living a life of forgiveness. Every year, many will celebrate the Jewish feast of Yom Kippur, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast requires participants to afflict their bodies and cleanse their souls in true repentance before God and others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:14-15) {14} “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:” {15) “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, Romans 12:20, Proverbs 25:21-23, Psalm 51:11, Psalm 19:14, Colossians 3:13-25, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Our Debts Just As (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 24, 2023

In part two of this message we will answer 3 questions: Why we should forgive our debtors? What we should not do with our hurt? How to forgive our debtors?

“Forgive Us Our Debts As...” Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this... AND MGCC – I want to let you know right out of the gate, THAT - we are going to be diving into some serious truth this morning. TRUTHS - that many of us would rather not deal with. TRUTHS - that most of us would prefer were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Forgive - Matthew 18:15-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message will show you how to overcome anger in your heart and soften your heart toward someone when your heart is refusing to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-35 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

How To Forgive (Contd) - Philemon 8-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message answers common questions about forgiveness and provides seven practical principles that will help you forgive.

Philemon 1:1-25 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15, Philemon 1:8-18

Tips For Generous Heart Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Tips for a Generous Heart Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Americans per capita are the wealthiest people on earth and it is said of us that we are also the most generous people on earth. From the experiences I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Holiness

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

Jesus calms our troubled hearts when he tells us the end of the story. He is coming again to take us home.

Comforting a Troubled Heart. John 14:1-4 When I was a little boy I remember having nightmares. There were two things that used to scare me to death. One was witches and the other was skeletons. Ooo! I hated those things! It all started when I saw the Wizard of Oz. It was Sunday evening and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look, You Blind, And See!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2002

God calls us to faith when we are blind.

March 3, 2002 Isaiah 42:14-21 “For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and held myself back. But now, like a woman in childbirth, I cry out, I gasp and pant. 15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; I will turn rivers into islands and dry up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Is That Your Final Answer? Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Nov 20, 2001

Stewardship challenge

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Part 3 – Is That Your Final Answer? Glenn H. Teal, CrossRoads Community Church February 20/00 We are using the name of the TV Game Show to jump-start a serious study of the issues surrounding the management of money. How do we get more money? In a word – ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Born To A What Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Dec 16, 2000

A message on the Virgin Birth of Jesus

"Born of a What?" SERIES: Who is This Jesus? Advent 2000 ©December 17, 2000 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche It is not uncommon when you get a group of mothers together that they begin telling the stories about the birth of their children. There are horror stories of labor that lasted for days. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Easter More Than Just A Holiday

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2004

Easter Sermon 2004

Make Easter More than Just a Holiday Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 Introduction Well, here we are ¡V Easter. The sun is shining, most of the time, the birds are singing, the buds are trying to bust out on the trees, and the days are getting longer. We celebrate the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Made For God's Enjoyment Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 24, 2003

Part 2 of this series that is looking into the purpose of life. This message shows us our first purpose in life... Made for God’s Enjoyment.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 2 (Made for God¡¦s Enjoyment) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) A rich man was determined to give his mother a birthday present that would outshine all others. He read of a bird that had a vocabulary of 4000 words, could speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Revelation 4:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Gifts And Love

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

The primacy of love against the backdrop of Spiritual gifts, mutual interdependence and the common good.

BANKERS TRUST? Have you noticed what’s been happening in your bank? "The Banks" have been introducing change by stealth. It began over 10 years ago when the banks made some poor investment decisions during the buoyant 80’s. But with the Stock Market crash of 89, banks were struggling with extreme ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational