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Unburied Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2015

We celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus. However, what makes Easter great is that it gives us hope for our resurrection . . . right now! Jesus looks for the dead among the living so that He can unbury them!

unBuried I. Text Luke 24:1-6 At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn’t find the body of the Master Jesus. They were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

Matthew 6:5-13 KJV 5 And when thou prayest , thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you , They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest , enter into thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Things Are

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 17, 2014

This sermon talks about how we often things have to be the way they are, but scripture says they don't have to be. Things can change as we speak to our mountains and refuse to settle.

Valley Grove Assembly of God Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree September 14, 2014 The Way Things Are Mark 11:22-24 INTRODUCTION: We think things have to be the way they are. What things? We think that when we get older we have to be in poor health Have to have arthritis, diabetes, rheumatism, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Mary's Vision Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on May 23, 2015

How the vision of the Risen Lord transformed Mary

MARY'S VISION OF THE RISEN LORD The women hold a special honour of seeing the Risen Lord before men. Mary Magdalene came from the village of Magdala on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. She was one of a group of women who became followers of Christ during his earthly ministry. She and the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Link Between Joy And Worship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

THE LINK BETWEEN JOY AND WORSHIP

THE LINK BETWEEN JOY AND WORSHIP PHILIPPIANS 3:1-3  FINALLY, MY BRETHREN, REJOICE IN THE LORD. TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS AGAIN IS NO TROUBLE TO ME, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU. 2  BEWARE OF THE DOGS, BEWARE OF THE EVIL WORKERS, BEWARE OF THE FALSE CIRCUMCISION; 3  FOR WE ARE THE TRUE CIRCUMCISION, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Fast In Liberty Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 21, 2015

This is the second in our series at Hosanna Church highlighting our concerns with the Hebraic Roots movement currently making its way through church circles.

Stand Fast in Liberty (part 2) Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 19, 2015 Galatians 5:1 Review of the first Message in this Series On July 5th, Pastor Dallas shared a fine sermon dealing with a current threat to genuine Christian Liberty. This is not a threat coming from outside of the Church from her ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2015

Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

Characteristics Luke 4:16-21NKJ Jessica Hagy speaking at Pop! Tech 2007, gives 10 Characteristics of very interesting people: Adventurous, Generous, Active, Strange, Caring, Humble, Daring, Original, Brave, Self-assured Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Too Young, Never Too Old Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 31, 2015

Ancient coffin dodgers Anna and Simeon hold up a tiny baby for all to see. We write two of them off as too old, and the other as too young, but God sees things differently

I met Tinky Robertson back in 2012 when I was out in South Africa. She is ordinary not particularly important white South African woman who now works as a book keeper for the Diocese of Zululand. But back in 1994, just after the first free multiracial elections she lived in Pretoria. Tinky was out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Malachi 3:1-5, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Love Displayed

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 26, 2011

Exposition of John 3 regarding the sending of God’s Son on Christmas was part of one of the greatest displays of the immeasurable love of God ever.

Text: John 3:16, Title: Love Displayed, Date/Place: NRBC, Christmas Eve 2011 A. Opening illustration: I had a Greek professor in seminary who was a great help to me. He taught us how to love our wives. He wrote “The Myth of Adolescence” and taught us how to love our children. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Let God Care For You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2010

How to let God care for you.

The problem is not usually the problem. The problem is often our lack of information or our failure to focus on the information. We're in the series, "Does God Care?" and we're considering the letter of Hebrews written to Christ followers of the First Century who were discouraged. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28, Hebrews 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Wait?

Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 4, 2010

Waiting on God’s Timing

This is a word or a verb that is very hard for most people. It requires a lot from someone to do this action. We tend to want things fast, our dreams or our goals reached quickly, to get married and it hurts or terrifies us when we can’t see or do what we want rigtht away. We tend to take actions ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Youth: Follow Your Dream, Be All You Can Be.

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jan 11, 2013

Youth Sermon to be all you can be, Follow your dreams.

INTRO: Recently I was asked to do a Youth service on a Wed night at our Church. Since I am 74 years old, it was a little intimidating But the end results: 20 youth responded to the Altar Call for salvation. Our Text for this service: POWER POINT 2 EPH 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do exceeding ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 26, 2011

We are conditioned to think that death is the final act of life. But God wants us to know that He is the one who gives life now and eternally.

Ezekiel 37. 3 And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord GOD, You know." 4 Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! Introduction We are all conditioned by life to believe that there is no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith 2: God Is Faithful So Have Faith In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2013

There may be many different things you have placed your trust in, but do you show a real trust in God in your everyday life?

Our new series is called, “Forward in Faith.” And this morning I want us to spend a few minutes thinking about the What? How? and When? of faith. Faith is a fundamental requirement of life. All of us have faith in something. When you went to bed last night you had faith in the alarm ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal