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Christmas Candle Light Service

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

Glory To God In The Highest

Christmas Candlelight Service Rev. Timothy and Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Luke 2:1-20 Welcome/Prayer: Pastor Fellowship Time Offering Scripture Reader Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions That Need An Answer (Isaiah 40:12-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2024

The questions push people to believe what they know: God is great; problems (and human empires like Babylon) are small.

Our passage today is built around a series of questions. You might find these questions comically easy to answer. Parts of this might feel a bit like Sunday school when you were very little. But work with me this morning. Multiple times, I'm going to ask you the question the prophet asks. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

In Christ: Outline Book Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023

Outline of Ephesians

In Christ I) Greeting (1:1-2) Paul’s reference to himself is more general than in other letters. Paul is not seeking to establish his authority of his apostleship. Paul mentions both Jesus Christ and God the Father as a source of grace and peace. II) Redemption in Christ (1:3-14) 1. Election ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Conflict (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jun 18, 2001

This morning, as we continue our study of the anatomy of conflict, we’re going to begin to look at the worst of all forms of conflict—conflict with God, and how friendship with the world and ignorance to the truths of Scripture help to create this conflict.

The Anatomy of Conflict (Part 2) James 4:4-5 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 10, 2001 Introduction: For those of you who couldn’t be with us last week, we began looking at the anatomy of conflict. James gives us the details of that anatomy in the first six verses ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-5

Denomination: *other

Jesus Greater Than Moses

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus Greater Than Moses - Greater than everyone! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Greater that Moses Reading: Hebrews chapter 3 verses 1-6. The theme of the book of Hebrews; • Ill: Plane - Is like a banner waving high in the sky, so high that everyone can see it: • The message it contains is short but true: ‘Christ is superior’. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Passover Seder Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 13, 2006

The first of the Seven Holy Days given to God’s people to celebrate. Ths Passover Seder is written in typical Haggadah fasion with a relationship to Christ in each step of the dinner.

Passover 2006 April 12th, Sundown INTRODUCTION We know from the scriptures that Jesus was Jewish. He observed Moses’ Law faithfully and no sin could be laid to his account. (1 Peter 2:22) Colossians 2:16 – 17 “16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 4 of series on Samson

FAILING FORWARD SAMSON, WEEK 4 This is the final week of our series called Samson. If you have your Bibles with you, turn to Judges, Chapter 16 (pg 174) We are looking at one of the most frustrating characters in the Bible. This was a guy who was given so much by God. From birth, Samson was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Know that lust is sin and that hope is available

WARNING! – VOLATILE MATERIAL “We need to talk.” Some of the most famous words in history and yet we hope we never have to hear them. I have heard them a few times in my life and even a few times here. Most of the time, it isn’t even a problem, just something to think about. However today, I would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Careful What You Wish For Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

We often look forward to eschatological events as wonderful pie-in-the-sky times. While the fulfillment of those events will result in unimaginable blessedness, we cannot forget they are initiated by judgment. Are we ready for how they will arrive?

Be careful what you wish for. 1. Because it might not be what you expect. 2. Because you might not be as ready for it as you think. 3. Because your memory might not be as good as you think it is. 4. Because you might need to do everything you can in the present grace God gives you. AMOS ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27, Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

In The Spin Cycle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2009

Addictive behaviors are sins that we simply ought not to start; and they are sicknesses that stem from low self-esteem. Christ is able to deliver from both sin and sickness.

When washday comes at our house, I go on alert. I go on alert for a certain noise. If we are washing something heavy, like bathroom mats or a bedspread, I can predict that during the washing process, I will hear great clunks and thunks arising from the basement. It will sound as though somebody is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive A Refreshing Vision From God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 26, 2006

How to put yourself in line to be visited by God with a refreshing new vision for your life!

Today we’re completing our series on Second Chances. We’ve been digging deeper into the Word of God to find out more about how God’s character as a wonderful Heavenly Father who gives us a multitude of opportunities to live life to the fullest! One of the big factors in taking advantage of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Confrontation!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Nathan confronts David about his sins. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Samuel chapter 12 verses 1-14: Ill: • A young lady was sunbathing on the beach; • When a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, • Came up to her and asked her, "Do you believe in God?" • She was surprised by the question but she replied, "Why, yes, I do." • Then he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Mapping Out The New Year Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2009

The scripture is our divine GPS for mapping our lives in order to experience many good days. What does this divine GPS tell us to do? 1- Seek the Lord 2- Follow the Lord 3- Trust the Lord

INTRO.- Have you ever had a bad day? Well, of course. Who hasn’t? But what about a really bad day? Here’s one that tops many I’ve heard. ILL.- The following is seen in a Florida newspaper: A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen. The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus calls Himself the light of the world. And I think we can simply study what effect physical light has on the areas that it touches and gain some spiritual lessons from that.

If you remember, last Sunday morning I spoke to you about how God described Himself as the I AM and what all that means to us today. It’s good to know that God is, that He does not change, and that He can be everything we need Him to be. Well, tonight I want to begin a series that will span over ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Holiness

Boogie Wonderland Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2006

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE July 23, 2006 Church – Boogie Wonderland Funny: This prim and proper lady was planning to go on a vacation to a nice campground in Florida. As she made her plans she began to worry about the restroom facilities, so she decided to write a letter to the campground to inquire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Baptist