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Jesus Wept - Part Two(Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

As Jesus approached Jerusalem, crowds of adoring fans shouted his praises. Yet, Jesus paused and wept before entering the city. What prompted his tears and how are they relevant to our emotional struggles today?

Jesus Wept (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/20/2020 In Lou Holtz's second season as head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his team experienced a humiliating loss against Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. Holtz was utterly dejected as he walked into the locker ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeing God

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 24, 2020

What happens when we see God for who He really is?

INTRODUCTION There is a splendid moment in the 1993 movie Jurassic Park, when world-class paleontologist Allen Grant, who has devoted his life to the study of dinosaurs, suddenly comes face-to-face with real, live prehistoric creatures. He falls to the ground, dumbstruck. The reason is obvious. It ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020

Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Most Trusted Name In (Good) News Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 13, 2020

We trust a news source because we believe they have authority. In this sermon, we will look at the many areas in which Jesus has authority.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Mark 1. We continue our series on “Good News.” You see the title of this morning’s sermon. For years, one Cable News Network has had this phrase as its tagline: The Most Trusted Name in News. The problem is… its not. In a recent poll, among all adults, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020

In Part 4 of this series we examine IF situations that pertains to our being obedient to God.

IF Part 4 Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17; 3:17; Exodus 19:5-6; 23:21-22 This the fourth message in my series on the importance of paying attention to the word “IF” when we read it in the Bible. Although a small word, as we’ve seen in the first three messages, for a person who says he or she is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 23:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifted (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 13, 2018

In looking at the lit of spiritual gifts in Romans 12:6-8, we've looked at prophecy, service, teaching, encouraging and giving so far. Today we will learn about the gift of leading.

GIFTED (part five) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at Encouragement and Giving. The OT word for encouragement means to strengthen. To encourage is to inspire, to lift someone’s spirits, to instill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Choice To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 27, 2018

Learning how to rejoice during anxiety

Note: I used Max Lucado's book Be Anxious for Nothing as a reference for this sermon series. Many of the quotes come from this book. Title: The Choice to Rejoice Theme: From the series of Be Anxious for Nothing Text: Genesis 50, Philippians 4:6 – 14, Lamentations 3 Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 50:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

What If?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

Its only when we take ourselves and the word if out of the equation and trust God to do the impossible. The story concludes with not a question of if, but the fact that David answered and stepped out of if, into faith! Are you willing to do the same?

What if? Illus. From sermon central A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-7(2016-17)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 24, 2017

7 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-VII—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Joint Robbery Surveillance--WCTV Eyewitness News--January 25, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Three suspects have been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase through Tallahassee in a stolen vehicle. According to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2016

Stop trying to keep the law and start trusting Christ with your life to be truly blessed.

Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds of feet above the red Georgia clay and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

He's Preparing The Way!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 6, 2017

If you are willing to seek God to be the source for the direction in your life, He won't let you down. He will keep His promises to you and He takes each one of His promises very seriously!

He's Preparing the Way! Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great In The Sight Of The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014

Jesus said there was no greater prophet in the Old Testament period than John. That’s an astounding statement. What made John so great? I want us to look at FOUR marks of greatness in John, so that we can make our lives great too.

GREAT IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD Luke 1:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW THEY GOT SAM TO CHURCH 1. The story is told of a small church where the small congregation had tried for years to get the biggest “sinner” in town, Sam, to come to church. 2. Sam the sinner would have nothing to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making A Messiah,easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2016

This is our conclusion to Making a Messiah, as we look at those who proclaimed Jesus Innocent of the charges brought against him.

Jesus was guilty! That’s right on that Good Friday so many years ago Christ was declared guilty. He had fought the good fight but he had lost. In the eyes of the world, in the eyes of His followers and in the eyes of his enemies Jesus Christ the carpenter from Nazareth had been proven to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are Called! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Beginning of Year Sermon reminding people they were created for a purpose and mission in God's Kingdom. Heavily Adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central *note*- parts of this sermon refer to the death of our associate pastor the day before

We are all Called! Made for Mission: Week 1 CCCAG January 5, 2020 Scripture- Matthew 9 Today we are going to start a 6 week series that will help focus us in the new year. It’s called “Made for Mission” and we will be focusing on how God has made each one of us to fit within His Kingdom as part ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray With Persistence. Or Impudence. Or Shameless Audacity. Whatever. Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 13, 2020

In two parables with the same storyline, Jesus taught us to keep praying and never give up.

Good morning. As we continue our series on the power of prayer, we are going to look at two of Jesus’ parables on prayer. They are both in Luke, and they are separated by just a few chapters. So please turn to Luke 11, but be ready to flip to Luke 18. There’s a supposedly true story of a country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13, Luke 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist