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Your Work, His Power - Sermon On Philippians 2:12-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

The commands God gives us are like a foreman telling a worker to move a mountain. A shovel (his own strength) won’t work, but neither will a lawn chair. The power comes from the earth mover, but operating that entails hard work.

Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act for the sake of his good pleasure. Introduction From ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Loving God With Our Whole Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2023

Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023

Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize nor read… but ...read more

Scripture: John 21:16, Matthew 7:29, John 8:2, John 14:10, John 16:3, John 6:68, John 1:41-42, Matthew 26:33, Matthew 26:34, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:34, John 13:38, Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:55-60, John 18:16-27, John 21:15-22, Mark 12:30, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 16:22, Matthew 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Out! - Mark 13:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

What the structure of the Olivet Discourse tells us about the way we should interpret it.

Mark 13:1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Je-sus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-6, Matthew 24:4-5, Luke 21:8

Luke 16:1-13 - Dirty Money And Kingdom Purposes

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

An interesting teaching on how we as disciples should view and utilize the money systems of this world.

Last week, we were going through the parable of the prodigal son—prodigal meaning somebody who squanders resources. Today, we're going to be talking about the prodigal manager, another person who is squandering resources. Jesus is going to use this illustration to prove one main point, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 4:1-17 Equipped For The Call

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 21, 2024

God has called Moses to deliver His people. Now God equips Moses with everything he will need to fulfill the calling on his life.

To make the fourth chapter of Exodus more understandable, we need to backtrack and understand the backstory. In most great stories, there's a backstory, and once you're clear on that, everything else makes more sense. So, if you would turn with me to Exodus chapter 3, we're going to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleepy Judas - Mark 14:10-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024

Why did Judas sell out the man he had left everything to follow? Surely it must have been more than just the money, right? Jesus has been preparing us for the answer to that question throughout the whole book of Mark.

Mark 14:10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. 12 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-16, Matthew 26:14-19, Luke 22:3-13

Take And Eat - Mark 14:22-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2024

Why do some verses in the Bible make our relationship with God sound conditional, and other verses make it sound unconditional? The answer to that question is the key to understanding the gospel and having the closest, most intimate relationship with God possible.

Mark 14:22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 "This is my blood of the covenant, which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, Matthew 26:26-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

1 John Chapter 3

Contributed by Bo Sullivan on Jan 18, 2001

Verse by verse discourse on 1 John chapter 3.

1 John 3 NKJV by Bo Sullivan 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! We hardly understand the "manner of love" of our heavenly Father. We, as fathers and mothers, invest our time, money and resources raising our children. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings After Battles : A Prophetic Message

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2018

1. REJOICING 2. RENOWN 3. RICHES 4. ROLE 5. REBUILDING 6. RESTORATION 7. REST

BLESSINGS AFTER BATTLES : A PROPHETIC MESSAGE PSALM 90:15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou has afflicted us ,and the years we have seen evil. OUTLINE 1. REJOICING 2. RENOWN 3. RICHES 4. ROLE 5. REBUILDING 6. RESTORATION 7. REST THE MESSAGE BLESSINGS AFTER BATTLES 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Situation.

I. THE SITUATION A. God’s Perfection Intro: 1. The March/April 2016 issue of Psychology Today attempted to give readers several reasons to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder with their article "It's Not All About You!" The article mentioned the following secular sources about our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 8, 2021

To establish that Jesus is God over the heavens and the earth. Jesus demonstrated His authority to rebuke the wind and command the Sea to be still. The power of His words quieted the storm and allayed the fears of His disciples. Their fear of perishing prompted Him to ask: “Where is your faith?”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Master’s Resolve 2. The Master’s Rebuke 3. The Master’s Reprove Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Where is your faith?” This question Jesus asked His disciples, after rebuking the wind and the Sea, for its raging as they passed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2017

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2)

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Near Capernaum Title: Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-7:29, Luke 6:20-49 -Matthew- And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2) “And seeing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 5, 2001

There are positive steps we can take to keep from fooling ourselves and, instead, develop a genuineness and depth of faith that will not only be lasting, but effective along the way.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) James 1:19-21 Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 7, 2001 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the reasons why we, at times, are too busy to sit quietly before the Lord and listen for His direction. The distractions in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: *other

"Ready-Break"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 15, 2004

TODAY – I want to talk about a dream… AND – it’s not a dream about; Model T’s, air planes, financial security - or the Super Bowl – it’s a dream about the church….

“Ready – Break!” If you have your bibles I want to read several passages of Scripture that will kind of serve as a foundation for our study today… The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ