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"learning That We Love Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2019

A sermon about learning that we love God through loving others.

“Learning That We Love Jesus” John 21:1-19 I would imagine that almost all of us can relate to trying to get a child to try a new food, only to have them make a gagging noise without even putting it in their mouths. We often follow this up with, “How can you know whether or not you like it if ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

God will use strange ways to speak to man Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 1 A) Balaam is mentioned five times in the Old Testament. * Here in our text – Deut. 22; Josh. 13; Neh. 13; and Micah 6. * He is mentioned three times in the New Testament – 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 11; and Revelation 2:14. B) Balaam is one of those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's New Years Eve, Have You Discovered Your Destiny? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 28, 2017

The final sermon in the series on Discovering your Destiny. Your destiny, my destiny, starts with God’s will and purpose for our lives. It’s not about what you or I want our destiny to be, it’s all about seeking the destiny God has planned for us.

It’s New Years Eve. Another year is almost over. As the clock strikes midnight this evening we will be in 2018. Our preaching theme for 2017, has been Discover your destiny, discovering our destiny. This morning will be the last sermon in the series and I want to ask you a few questions: Have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 44:6-8, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mark 6:45-52

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

mark 6:45-52

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Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: *other

Feed On God's Faithfulness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show GOD's faithfulness for us that He will provide everything for us for our own good.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you feeding on GOD's faithfulness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's faithfulness for us that He will provide everything for us for our own good. IV. TEXT: Psalms 37:3 (New King James Version) 37:3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

On A Morning Like This

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 18, 2019

Mark's ending, unique among the gospels, connects the empty tomb to real-life struggles, as it ends with the women "bewildered and afraid." As we join the women there, we grasp the life-changing impact of the resurrection.

ON A MORNING LIKE THIS—Mark 16:1-8 “In the sky the song of the skylark greets the dawn in the fields wet with dew The scent of the violets fills the air on such a lovely morning as this Surely on such a lovely morning as this Lord Jesus came forth from the tomb.” John Carden, A Procession of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Core Value 2 - Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2019

This sermon uses Matthew 28:18-20 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Mission Minded where we seek “To lead not-yet-believing family, friends and neighbours into a mature relationship with Christ and integrate them completely into the life of our church.”

Message Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Minded In a town near a river which is full of fish there is a fishermen’s club. Week after week the fishermen in this club meet to talk. They would talk about their responsibility to fish. Their slogan was “We live to Fish”. They would talk about the many types ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Gospel Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

A generosity initiative that will enable us to cooperate with God in achieving the vision to make a greater impact for Him; to push back the darkness faster & better.

October 8 Unleash the Gospel (Acts 1:8) (Ephesians 3:20-21) In every contest, there comes a turning point; something that changes the momentum and even the outcome of the game. We are at that place right now at Rush Creek. With all that God has done in and through us in the past, He has a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Green With Envy, Ripe For Trouble Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The causes of envy: circumstances, insecurity, spiritual vacuum. Solutions to envy: Take responsibility, find security in Christ, embrace our purpose in God's plan.

GREEN WITH ENVY, RIPE FOR TROUBLE—Genesis 37 A few years ago, a shampoo commercial on TV featured a beautiful woman, with long flowing hair, saying, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Why would anyone hate a person who is beautiful, or charming, or successful, or popular, or rich, or smart, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Life Is On Hold Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Waiting is tough! What carries us? God cares, God can be trusted, and God is able to fulfill his plans for us. Joseph's 13 years of waiting for God's plan to unfold led to unbelievable blessing. Our time of waiting fits into God's plan.

WHEN LIFE IS ON HOLD—Genesis 40-41 Joseph led a charmed life. It started with his birth: the favorite son Jacob, also known as Israel, the father of the nation of Israel. Jacob showed his favor by giving Joseph a “coat of many colors,” and God revealed his plans for Jacob by giving him dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’ve Grown Accustomed To His Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

We can grow casual about God's Grace, and we can think we can earn it. Grace is examined by looking at the Christians in Corinth and in Galatia, and examining their differences and similarities in how Paul writes to them.

I’ve Grown Accustomed to His Grace Dr. R.C. Sproul, a famous radio preacher, was assigned an Old Testament class of 250 freshmen. In his syllabus he clearly set forth the course requirements. There would be three small papers due by noon on September 30, October 30 and November 30. They were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Hopeless And Helpless? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Jesus offers us healing, but will we accept His healing, or keep our sicknesses?

Hopeless and Helpless? June 9, 2013 John 5:2-8 I believe one of the hardest, most difficult things for most people --- is to ask for help. We want to be independent. In fact, we fight for our independence. Yet, at the same time, once some people have accepted help, they get stuck in a place ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith In A Great God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 22, 2013

It's not great faith we need, but faith in a great God.

Luke 17:1-10 "Faith in a Great God" Here in the first 10 verses of Luke Chapter 17 Jesus gives His disciples and us four teachings: 1. One is about tempting others, or causing others to sin. 2. One is on forgiving others. 3. One is on the need for us to act on our faith. 4. And the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

D:day Disaster Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2013

Those of us of a certain age remember when the threat of a nuclear bomb was an ever present, very real fear. Today, our fears of disasters come in all kinds of wrappers.

D-Day Prepping Series - Disaster April 14, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Chester FBC Introduction: A Those of us of a certain age remember when the threat of a nuclear bomb was an ever present, very real fear. 1 Today, our fears of disasters come in all kinds of wrappers. a Natural, man-made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 22, 2013

Many followed Jesus for what they can get out of Him. Peter followed Him because He is the Son of God and He has the words of eternal life.

[RECAP last week’s sermon taken from Luke 9:57-62] Jesus wants us to be His disciples, who understand the heart of our Father and are willing to commit to doing His will on earth. • To do that well we need to be prepared for what we are getting ourselves into. • Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Independent/Bible