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Got Purpose?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2009

Running to win only makes sense if you’re chasing the right prize

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Great Love Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 24, 2023

Based on John 3:16 - Reminds hearers that God's great love is directed to them.

“GOD’S GREAT LOVE” John 3:16 FBCF – 4/16/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Simple things in life are sometimes most special & most profound: - Sunrise or sunset - A hug from your child or grandchild - The power of a simple word of thanks spoken to someone, or a simple word of encouragement given to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Purifying Hope

Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 17, 2002

John lived a life worthy of the high calling of Christ knowing that at any moment, He would return. We too should live a life worthy of Christ so that when He appears, we won’t be ashamed of Him at His coming.

The Purifying Hope 1 John 2:28-3:3 August 18, 2002 This week was a wonderful week as we were able to visit the Smoky Mountains and see the beautiful creation of the Lord. We had a front row seat to the Smoky Mtns. We hiked up into the mountains and saw the large rock formations, the huge trees ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 7 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Feeding of the 5,000 is the picture of Jesus as the Bread of Life, and how the maturing Christian feeds on the Bread of Life.

Picture # 7: Jesus is the Bread of Life John 6:1-15. See Matthew 14:13-21 See Mark 6:30-44 See Luke 9:10-17 Up to 26 million people in the United States, and over 800 million people in developing and underdeveloped countries go without adequate food on a regular basis. Every single minute, at ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Heart For Service

Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002

A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

 FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Do Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 9, 2003

There are vast viewpoints of ministry today. How do we view ministry through the eyes of servanthood? Study in Gospel of Mark

HOW DO WE VIEW MINISTRY? Mark 1:29-39 INTRO: A Man With a Servant’s Heart A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Plan For Change

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Following God means embracing change

Intro: *note - will have just finished having communion service Jesus tells us to do this in remembrance of him. Let’s reflect a little on the Lord Jesus, and the earthly ministry he had while he was here among us. We know that Jesus came to do the father’s will. He came to finish the work the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity Boshemity

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 16, 2002

Queen Vashti teaches us a lesson of integrity in the face of adversity.

Integrity Boshemity Esther 1:1-22 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 Introduction: I. Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these answers. A. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. B. I was working smarter – not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The characteristics of Christian leadership

Basics of Christian Leadership Selected Passages July 12, 2009 Evening Service This message uses some material from a John maxwell Leadership lesson: the leadership of Jesus Who are the leaders within the church? Board Member Ministry Director Sunday School Teacher Praise Team ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Thy Neighbor Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 16, 2009

We look at the flvor of LOVE

Love Thy Neighbor Leviticus 19:9-18 Introduction: Mr. Rogers is a fixture in most people’s hearts with fond memories from Childhood... The PBS Television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood ran for 4 decades and spoke to millions of viewers... Mr Rogers would open the show with a song that he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges For The Church

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007

This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Wake Up Call

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 23, 2007

Sometimes God gives us a wake up call

God’s wake up call Jonah 1:1-2:10 [openiong] A married couple were on vacation and staying overnight at a motel. They had to get up early the next morning to continue their travel, so they called the front desk for a wake up call the next morning. The front desk called, and the wife got up and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Begin The New Year

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

It’s hard to believe that another year has past. The saying, “the older we get the faster time goes by,” is becoming a definite reality in my life. I truly understand James 4:14 which says, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a lit

How To Begin the New Year; Psalm 139:23-24 It’s hard to believe that another year has past. The saying, “the older we get the faster time goes by,” is becoming a definite reality in my life. I truly understand James 4:14 which says, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

So, You Got Your Value System On Ebay Series

Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Nov 8, 2006

How to develope a core vlaue system

So, You got your value system on EBay. "These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life... they are foundational words, words to build a life on" (Matthew 7:24 MSG) A sermon by Kenneth Wright - Sunday, November 05, 2006 Introduction On Tuesday, October 3, 1999 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God And Others Midrashim Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2010

The Two Great Commandments -- loving God and loving others -- cannot be separated. Yet they can be contemplated because they are aimed in two directions.

Loving God and Others Midrashim (Deuteronomy 7:6-11 with John 3:16, 5:20-24, 14:21; Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Leviticus 19:18 with Luke 6:31, 10:25-37) 1. The World is changing. It used to be that the world’s tallest buildings were all in the U.S.; but not for quite some time. 2. DUBAI (AFP) – ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible