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Dealing With Family Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2012

Jesus did not rebuke or deny His physical family but His focus was always on the spiritual.

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke Chapter 8. Please open your Bibles there. Luke 8 starts with “After this”. What happened before Chapter 8? Jesus talked about faith in Luke Chapter 7. We can note from what Jesus said that faith is based on truths and truths come from God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Kingdom Of Priests

Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010

Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A New You

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

A look at resolutions, and how to be a better you!

We’re about 3 weeks into the new year, and with the new year, always comes “New Year’s Resolutions.” How many of you made resolutions this year? What are some of your resolutions? Now, How many of you are still sticking with those resolutions? It seems like every year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: *other

"God’s Favor Is For A Lifetime!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 9, 2011

The scent of victory is in the air, all you have to do is, trust in Gods favor and ability to bring you the sweet taste of success every time!

God’s Favor Is For A Lifetime! Psalm 30:1-5, AMP 1.I WILL extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2.O Lord my God, I cried to You and You have healed me. 3.O Lord, You have brought my life up from Sheol (the place of the dead); You have kept me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Apologetics #8: Atheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 18, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #8: Atheism

If the Christian has no assurance that God will triumph from the way the world appears to be going, one would be better off hedging one’s bets by siding with the Devil or sitting the whole thing out all together. There are those that attempt to do just that. Atheism is the worldview that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Treasure Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This series of messages inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan"

What do you ‘Treasure?’ A Fan or a Follower - #3 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 13:44-45 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * As we continue considering the question of, “Am I a Fan or Follower” of Jesus Christ, I remind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

Why Trust Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 20, 2013

We do what we do because Jesus says so!!!

Many of you have heard the saying “Jesus said it, I believe it, that settles it!” Not a bad statement! But as we will discover in our passage today, we are to simply say, and live with this statement: Jesus said it, that settles it! My prayer, as we learn more about Jesus today, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming The Messiah's Disciple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 27, 2010

The basics of discipleship are easy to understand, not always easy to do, but thye are the prerequisites to become the kind of Christian God expects you to become.

Becoming The Messiah's Disciple (John 1:35-51) 1. Sometimes we hear phrases and teachings so often that we could easily parrot them back, but we really understand? 2. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going Overboard About Our Possessions Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 18, 2013

The main idea shared here is "don't go overboard about things you'd throw overboard." The message looks at how often only a life-threatening situation can cause us to let loose of our possessions.

MAN OVERBOARD: Don’t go overboard about things you’d throw overboard. - Jonah 1:5. - This trip was undertaken for financial reasons. They didn’t just set sail because they wanted to see the ocean for a while. They did it because there was money to be made. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Shadow Puppets & The Puppet-Master

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 17, 2013

Allow God to orchestrate the affairs of your life and be blessed. God is not a puppet-master in the sense that pulls all your strings 24/7/365; Rather think of it as Him being the master harpist.

Quotes: "We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God." - St. Francis De Sales "Only God can fully satisfy the hungry heart of man." - Hugh Black “God doesn't owe us anything - yet in His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit –how? & How? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014

Part 3 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is that part of the Trinity that lives inside all believers. When and how He enters our lives is often confusing, and thus often debated… why? Most of it has to do with the fact that He has worked in different ways, in different people, throughout the ages… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

How to enter the Throne Room of God, approaching the Father with praise.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #2 TITLE: Our Father in Heaven TEXT: Matthew 6:9a INTRO: Two men were out walking one day. One guy challenged his buddy by saying, “If you’re so religious, let me hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I’ll bet you $10 you can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Noah And The Flood Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 24, 2014

What happened after the Flood?

This weekend, millions of people will go to theaters to see the movie Noah starring Russell Crowe. It is a story from the Bible, God’s Word. How are we, Believers of Christ, to handle this? If asked about this upcoming movie Noah: 1. We are to tell people that the producers themselves state that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eliminate Doubt Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James knew humanity only too well. Immediately after James invites us to charge boldly into our new lives, he points us to the tool for sustained endurance: Wisdom. Without God’s wisdom, we can quickly sprint into a concrete wall and spend months or years banging our heads against it.

Tom Lowe 1/18/2021 I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 5. Eliminate doubt -- 1:6-8. Lesson: James 1:6-8 - Eliminate Doubt Text: James 1:6-8 (KJV) 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hyperbole

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 31, 2020

Jesus gets the people's attention by exaggerating his statements.

Personal Illustration: I had to have a tooth removed last Thursday. It took me FOREVER to get an appointment. Once I got there and got back in the room where they were going to extract my tooth I felt like I was in an operating room not a dentist office. I remember back in the ‘80’s when I got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, 1 John 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible