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Exodus 24 - How Close To God Would You Like To Get? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal. What about you? How close to God do you want to go?

Exodus 24 - As Close as You Choose to be. Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal, as God called him to receive the stone tablets of the laws of God, signed off in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will receive the glory. He is a jealous God and will not share that glory with anyone or anything else. This kicks against me slightly - because I feel that desire for glory too, yet

Why is the ocean blue? Why are leaves green? Why do birds sing? Why did Jesus die a criminal's death? One simple reason: because God wanted it that way. He exists, creates, and loves ... for Himself (Isaiah 46:9-10). This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Buddy Pick-Up Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 29, 2008

"Friends to the end," He said, "but this looks like the end".

Buddy Pick-Up Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Pastor Louis Gibson, Blue Ridge Cowboy Church April 08 *Noah said Friday evening, “His brother had friends, his sister had friends, but he didn’t have any friends, only God liked him.” Friends to the end, he said, but this looks like the end! A true friend is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Somewhere Else

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2009

Making room for God in our busy lives can enable us to cope with the stresses and business of living in our hectic, modern world.

Somewhere Else Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. I was delighted to see new Bibles carefully placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge large, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are Living For?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013

The world is full of people who are making a good living but living poor lives.

Matthew 16:26-For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? The world is full of people who are making a good living but living poor lives. The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you're still a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

This Pilot Never Ever Fails!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 20, 2015

Calamitous consequences can be circumvented if we have Jesus as our Pilot!

This PILOT never fails! Psalm 23:1”The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Have you ever wondered about the capability, fitness and reliability of the pilot who flies the aircraft that you are travelling in? You don’t get to see what he does inside the cockpit where there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Healing More Than The Withered Hand"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 31, 2008

This is a message on the Lordship of Christ. Three point outline. Jesus is Lord of the Synagogue. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. And Jesus is Lord of his Sheep.

Introduction: This miracle highlights the “Lordship” of Jesus Christ. 1. Jesus is Lord of the Synagogue. (Mat 12:9 KJV) And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: Did you notice the phrasing of the statement, “He went into their synagogue?” When did the synagogue no longer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Despair Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 24, 2019

Even in death, we have hope in Christ

March 27, 2019 - Good Friday Service Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 18:1-19:42 Hope in Despair Brother Charles de Foucauld wrote what he entitled The Prayer of Abandonment. He imagined that it was Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. It seems appropriate to read on Good ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All In The Details

Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 27, 2015

Christmas is filled with details large and small, but the important detail is God's incredible love in Jesus Christ who came to save us.

One of my childhood Christmas highlights was putting up the crèche. I don’t know why my Norwegian family called the nativity set by its French name, but we did. First we would put the wooden framework in place. In back of it was a music box which we wound to play a tired version of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Be With The Right Person

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2019

Someone said: “With the right set of mind, with the right people, with the right support, things happen.”

Be with the right person 1 Samuel 9:22”Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.” Someone said: “With the right set of mind, with the right people, with the right support, things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Doesn't Mean Independence

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 1, 2018

Christ has provided for our freedom from the bondage of sin, yet we remain dependent upon God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit in living out HIS will.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 1, 2018 John 8:32 Freedom Doesn’t Mean Independence Freedom doesn’t mean independence, at least not in any spiritual sense. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Let’s establish that truth. The truth is that when Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Do We Move God?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 12, 2018

The message is a summary of David attempting to move the Ark of Covenate and moving us.

How do we move God? 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19 1. David has a desire to move the ark of the covenant • The philistines had the ark • The Ark was basically home to the presence and glory of God. • It contained the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, the rod of Aaron that budded as well as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Ground

Contributed by Michael Adams on Aug 6, 2018

Treating Our Church Sanctuary as Holy Ground

HOLY GROUND The Tabernacle was a place of beauty, the colors, the décor. The Tabernacle ran lengthwise east to west. Entering into the seven foot high walls the first item was the Altar of Burnt Offering. The Bronze Laver was just before the tent inside of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joy

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 16, 2023

This is the third Sunday of Advent we celebrate joy today.

“JOY” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 1. Today , the Advent candle in the wreath is not blue or purple; it is pink. • It symbolizes joy. On this third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate joy. • Today is also known as Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin, Gaudete, meaning “rejoice.” • These words are lifted from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Methodist