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Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2015

Many of us would probably rate our ability to see as our most important sense, but spiritual sight is even more important.

Was Blind But Now I See (Mark 10:46-52) 1. We all experience countless disappointments in life. Some blogs: Today, I got a call from a potential employer. They spent five minutes explaining job duties and I listened with anticipation. Then they spent five minutes explaining why I wasn't the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Your hope is found in Jesus.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#7] YOUR HOPE 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction: Each week, I hear about different people in our Church who are sick, tired, sick and tired, etc…; and most weeks I’m in all 3 of those categories. It is difficult to live in this body in this world and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Marrow Of Christianity

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

Repentance is the very marrow of our Christianity.

Marrow of Christianity – 01.04.09 READ: Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction – I visited Ben and found out that he might have a bone marrow problem. Explain. At same time I’ve been studying Matthew 3. Confluence. What is the marrow of our Christianity? Are we producing the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011

Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Of Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2016

Even though angels are above humans, the human nature of Jesus was only temporarily below that of angels: Our salvation made His temporary humility necessary. That’s how much He loves you and me.

One of Us (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. Some people make a big deal out of small problems, some of which they should actually find amusing: “Today, for our 25th anniversary, my husband and I had dinner on a cruise ship, a dinner we had been planning for months. Upon boarding, I realized the expensive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience In Giving

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 29, 2014

Regular sacrificial giving is an act of trust and worship of God.

Obedience in Giving October 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Regular sacrificial giving is an act of trust and worship of God. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 Introduction: When man finds Jesus, it costs him everything. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Survey At Caesarea Philippi

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017

Let's review our attitudes toward authority, particularly in the Church.

21st Sunday in Course 2017: Ordinary Form Homily Is authority a divine gift? The story we read from Isaiah suggests that Shebna, the corrupt official whose name we learn in an earlier verse, was given his office by God, and cast out of that office by God. Then God raised up Eliakim ben Hilkiah to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2013

How do we treat Thanksgiving when the culture is trying to drive God out of that feast?

Thanksgiving Day 2013 Now Thank We All Our God “And now bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These words, from the wisdom of Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, inspired the hymn “Now Thank We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019

We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Non-Biblical Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Ten sayings not found in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many think these “sayings” are quoted from Scripture, but they are just not there. However, they have biblical truths taught (a) in principle, or (b) application. 2. Some wrongly apply some of these “sayings.” 3. Condition: become a man/woman of the book, i.e., the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 29:15, James 2:8, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

From Rejection To Acceptance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

We have all experienced rejection, but we do not have to live in rejection for acceptance is available.

John_6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Many people feel rejected or fear rejection and thus live in dejection. It is true that in life you will face many situations where people will reject you because of your looks, social ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 5, 2018

What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 4, 2018 Follow Me! Matthew 10:34-39 “And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” Matthew 10:38 Jesus isn’t mincing any words here is He? If we are going to be Followers of Christ, HE must come first in our lives. When we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 16:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father’s Day - Great Fathers Redefined

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Jun 12, 2018

See how murderers, adulterers, fornicators, liars, and many more, became great fathers.

Most Father’s Day messages will not complete without sharing the story of how it all began. Father's Day was attributed to an American woman Sonora Smart who advocated the tradition because of her father. The father raised five children after the death of his wife during the birth of their sixth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-17, Genesis 19:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Superstition Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2020

Biblical Christianity is superior to magic and superstition. Yet we need to rout our superstition in our own lives, too. Biblical faith has no room for superstition.

Superstition or Faith? (Acts 19:11-20) 1. I think it is bad luck to believe in superstition. That’s a joke. “The number 13, black cats, breaking mirrors, or walking under ladders, may all be things you actively avoid – if you’re anything like the 25% of people in the US who consider themselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Have No One To Help Me

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Sep 29, 2020

God demands our complete trust in Him alone, and will not tolerate double standards. Yet many believers have put their trust in man without even knowing. Introduction.

I went through a very tough situation where nobody could help me out. Several people prayed for me but there was no change. Others connected me to anointed men and women of God for prayer but there was no change whatsoever .In fact somebody told God while praying for me that instead of blessing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God