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There Are Icebergs Out Trere

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

WATCH OUT, ICEBERGS

There are Icebergs out there (Mark 4:35-41) Intro: Disciples on the sea facing a terrible storm Text : Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Mark 4:36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Willing And Able Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

Will we choose to be Willing Contributors or Wanting Consumers?

1. John Ortberg tells about a carpenter in San Francisco who is a disciple of Jesus. For years he felt inferior as a disciple because he was “just” a blue collar worker. He had not fancy degrees. He had not special gifts of teaching. Then one day it dawned on him that if Jesus could be a carpenter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping An Eye Out

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2019

We must ever be on our guard against satan, especially when everything is going according to plan

Keeping An Eye Out Neh 7:1-4 1. Always keep watch vs 1 The number one rule in boxing, Always keep your guard up It doesn't matter if the walls are up, the enemy is still on the prowl ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The King Was Born

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 20, 2018

The birth of Jesus involved both joy and sorrow. These emotions are vivid in the Christmas season. Jesus came to deal with both -- to give us joy and a sense of peace in our sorrows.

1. When a King is Born: • You can hear the shots of artillery in a 41-gun salute. • Flags billow and chapel bells peal loud clanging music into the night.\ • Champagne corks stream through the air by the thousands. • People stand together and sing choruses in the street. • Clouds of euphoria make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Death Valley To Grace Mountain Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

In these verses Paul shows us how to move from Death Valley to Divine Victory. He tells us how to move from the graveyard to the throne room. Take off those grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes. Put on your climbing boots and let’s take a hike.

From Death Valley to Grace Mountain Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Dr. David Dockery, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, offers an insightful thought that illustrates well the simple meaning of this text. He relates that Mt. Whitney in California is the highest point in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Real Talk

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 3, 2019

Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life? Have religious people made you feel disqualified? Are you tired of feeling this way? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

Matthew 9:13 INTRODUCTION: • Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life? • Have religious people made you feel disqualified? (Or is it in your head? The devil will do that too… especially if you are prone to “victim mentality”.) • Are you tired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 1:22-29, Mark 10:31, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 1:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resurrection Brings New Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

When we look on our world we see all sorts of violence, terror and war. Innocent men, women and children caught up in situations way beyond their control so they flee for their lives. The Resurrection of Jesus brings peace - an inner peace.

The Resurrection Brings New Peace John 20:19-20:31 What is the message of Easter for you this year? If you think about it the Easter message is very positive especially for those who live constantly in fear: fear of failure, fear of death, fear of so many things,….. The first words Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Sweet Smell Or A Stink

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

How do you smell

Intro: One day long, long ago there was an apothecary who created the most exotic perfumes. The perfume maker had just finished making his greatest creation, a perfume that was so intoxicating that no one could resist it's aroma. He would make a fortune with this perfume; he would sell ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus As The Whiz Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017

This is Chapter 4 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

Introduction At the time of this writing, I serve God at what would be considered a small church in a small town. The members have heard me say a time or two, “I do not serve at a mega church but I do serve a mega God!” I have seen God do many, many, tremendous things for me and my family right ...read more

Scripture: John 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 10, 2021

Watch out for fakes! Whether we're talking about counterfeit products from the internet or people, the results are similar. We're disappointed, angered, distrustful. Fake stuff doesn't live up to our expectations. Become the "real deal."

Authentic: Becoming The Real Deal   • Fake Rolex in NYC for $50. (real deal is anywhere from $10-$15K USED) That street corner Rolex will eventually turn your wrist green and quit right after that. • If you shop online at all, chances are good you’ve bought counterfeit or fake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:11-24, Matthew 23:3-7, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Break! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 19, 2020

Sabbath-ing is still important!

1. Exodus 20:8-11 8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Understand The Times, And Leadership In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 17, 2020

A leader is not born, and not made in times of crisis, but are revealed to the world when crisis struck. Today's crisis has revealed a lack of leadership in the church.

In today's world, knowing what to do in times of crisis can give a nation or a person the needed advantage to overcome adverse situations. But a shortfall of not knowing what to do can spell more trouble, anxiety, and fear in the midst of uncertainty and a wanting leadership. And this true in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Volunteers Are Awesome: They Change The World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less.

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less. I’ve often wondered at what I could do in the world with 10 good men. Or 10 good women. Imagine what a church can do with 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Apocalyptic Piety : The Destruction Of The Second Temple

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2019

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 33rd Sunday, Year C

In 70 A.D. The Roman army destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple by the use of the catapult: The Jewish watchmen cried out in their own language, “THE STONE IS COMING! “THE STONE IS COMING!” The Romans declared their innocence for the death and destruction saying that God had deserted the Temple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

Overboard

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 25, 2019

SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED TO GO OVERBOARD WITH OUR FAITH!

I. THE SETTING – V. 22-23 Jesus and the disciples had just spent all day in ministry where Jesus taught and did a creative miracle with the feeding of the five thousand. The disciples had facilitated the miracle and were rightfully exhausted. A. Jesus drew away to pray 1. There is so much to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God