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I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020

A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

The Light of the World May 10, 2020 John 8:12 Let’s start off with a little quiz - - Q: How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: Two, one to screw it almost all the way in and the other to give it a surprising twist at the end. Q: How long does it take for a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeking Grace" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2017

God works in each life to draw us to Himself.

Today, we're going to begin looking at the various aspects of God's Grace - Saving Grace; Sanctifying Grace; Sustaining Grace; Surpassing Grace; and Seeking Grace. Often, when we think of people coming to Christ, we speak of those who are "seekers." Indeed, many are looking for meaning, but they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Will You Sacrifice For God?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 24, 2016

To serve God or gain something of great value you must fight to earn it, and not everyone is willing to make the sacrifice. But those who do remain respected..

How Much Will You Sacrifice For God? Kelly Durant Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls :46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 2. How many of you have ever wanted something really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Drink Deeply! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 28, 2023

Based on John 7:37-39 - Encourages hearers to drink deeply of Jesus & let the Holy Spirit work in their lives.

“DRINK DEEPLY!” John 7:37-39 FBCF – 3/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Did you know that there are 4 types of deserts on earth? Polar deserts, subtropical deserts, winter deserts, & cool coastal deserts. Most of us probably think of the sandy subtropical deserts like the Sahara when we hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Nov 30, 2001

Jesus couldn’t have picked a more dramatic place or a more dramatic moment to make His claim. One that would involve Him as Messiah. He will be the divine guide of the people to lead them from their sins, and will be with them forever.

Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter December 2, 2001 Jesus is the Light of the World. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth; redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc Scripture clearly ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Isaiah 42:6

Denomination: *other

J-Who?

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006

JEHU Becomes Anointed

The turn around anointing II Kings 9:1-7 and 16-20 • The tribes of Israel were divided. Israel had two kings. Ahaziah and Jo-ram but really Jezebel was running the show. • Elisha called one of the prophets and told him to go found Je-hu. The only thing he brought with him was a box of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002

The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-52

Denomination: Baptist

Supper In The Sick Ward Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

Jesus teaches us something. The place we often think of as a garbage dump of human refuse, becomes in God’s eyes, a sick ward. People aren’t sick and depraved because of the wrong they do, they do what is wrong, because they are sick. Jesus is the cure

Supper in the Sick Ward Subject: Forgiveness/Repentance Theme: Healing from Sin Portion: Luke 5:27-32 Process: Inductive Intro: Is there anything so intimate as time spent over a meal? Through every known culture we discover that more happens at a meal than simply eating. At a meal conversation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little While Longer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Whatever trials you’re going through, Jesus calls you to simply remain faithful to Him.

I have to tell you about my experience this week. This week I did something I’ve never done before. This might surprise you, but up until Tuesday, I had never voted in a voting booth. You see, I turned 18 when I was in Basic Training. From that point forward, I always voted absentee. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointment: Crop Failure Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 2, 2007

Jonah knows God, but he is unpracticed in God. This righteous man ends up disappointed with God. How did that come about?

Here we are in chapter four of the book of Jonah, the end of the story, things haven’t turned out the way Jonah expected, have they? He has seen nothing but disappointment. He was told by God to go to a place he didn’t want to go to and deliver a message he didn’t want to deliver to a people who ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abraham Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008

God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Applying God's Word Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009

In our last three messages in Nehemiah, we’ve seen what it takes to understand God’s Word the way He would have us to. The fact is, most of the time our problem isn’t understanding God’s Word. Most of the time our problem is applying all the things that w

We have spent the past few Sunday nights talking about what it takes to understand God’s Word. The first 12 verses of chapter 8 have given us one of the best examples in Scripture of God’s primary design in making His Word understood. In that text, we’ve seen how it takes the right message for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010

In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

The human religious nature that tries to resolve our guilt and shame in our own way.

Last week - healing… reaffirm… We’ll see more… but today… what’s driving through Jesus… the CENTRAL POINT OF CLASH AND CONFLICT… Mark 1:40-41 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2014

Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.

1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-59

Denomination: Baptist