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Ministry Is Not Meant To Be A One-Man Show

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Do you need help? We rarely like to think that we do. How did Moses respond when someone said that he looked like he needed some help. Moses’ example is a great reminder of the help that God provides for us in those whom God has placed around us in our church to carry out the ministry together.

“Do you need some help?” When someone asks you that question, what is your natural reaction? I think that our natural response might be a bit defensive, “No. I’ve got it. I’m fine” whether we really are or not. Why is that? There is a little part of us that doesn’t want to admit that we need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Lutheran

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

These addresses will examine what the Rapture is, the meaning of the word, the biblical passages pertaining to the rapture, and how history changed the teaching. The Rapture is the blessed hope (glorious hope) and Christians should rejoice in the teaching.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 1 OF 4 We are going to enter a journey into the understanding of the Rapture. I am wanting to do that because this is such an important subject, and the changes in the world in these past 24 months have been quite dramatic, further pointing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Rescued, Then To Rescue Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Wasn’t that awesome! Let’s give it up for Wade…giving us a little Valentines Day serenade. So we have a lot to celebrate today, but first things first. How about last Sunday…Denver Broncos World Champions? That’s what I’m talking about. Thank you Lord Jesus for great defense amen. Feels good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-52

Trials Of Suffering

Contributed by Alexandria Jimenez on Jun 30, 2018

We aren't promised to never experience suffering, but how do we react and handle it, when our lives become the target to suffering?

Can you imagine the emotional state, along with the nerve wrecking distress that Jesus Christ himself felt the day before he was nailed to the cross? Can you imagine the hours, down to the minutes, and then the seconds, that our Father counted till his ultimate sacrifice, and our ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:35-36, Luke 22:42-43, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 14:22-24

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing A Penknife To A Sword Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2013

There are folks who try to bring a "penknife" to a Sword fight they want to have with the Bible. Why would they even try? And why are such folks doomed to failure?

OPEN: Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, we read an intriguing story of a Jewish King who didn’t like something God had to say. The King’s name was Jehoiakim and God had had Jeremiah write down a prophecy condemned the King and his kingdom because of the evil that King ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jeremiah 36:9-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Has Borne Our Griefs Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2016

We must allow the Lord to bear ur sicknesses...

October 9, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 53:1-12 Subject: Healing Title: He Has Borne Our Griefs – By His Stripes We are Healed Part 2 We began this series a couple of weeks ago from the prophecy of Isaiah 53 that we are calling, “By His Stripes We Are Healed…” And ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evil Load

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

There is only one Person who can break the yoke and remove the burden - God

THE EVIL LOAD Dr. D. K. Olukoya Matthew11:28-30 “Come unto me (an invitation) all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Our Great Burden Carrier

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 25, 2021

God is our great burden carrier! Let me share with you 5 ways God does this – 5 ways He is our great burden carrier.

One of the great contrasts between Christianity & other religions is that in Christianity God is the great burden carrier for His followers - where in other religions it is the followers who seem to carry the burden of their gods. The prophet Isaiah brings this out in the 46th chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2, Psalm 68:19, Isaiah 46:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017

No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 20, 2023

Loving one another is the primary command for disciples of Jesus. And bearing one another's burdens is one of the best ways to show our love for one another and to fulfill the law of Christ.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm - It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming - one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Burdens Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bear One Another’s Burdens Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2009

Bearing each other’s burdens is a genuine expression of love and therefore fulfills the law of Christ.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story I used several years ago from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991). It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Levitical Duties (Numbers 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2024

How does the tabernacle picture New Jerusalem? Let's look at Numbers 4.

How many sub-tribes were the Levites divided into? How were the duties of Kohath, Gershon and Merari organized? Did this foreshadow an eternal tabernacle? Let’s look at Numbers 4. What were the responsibilities of the Levitical tribe of Kohath in the tent of meeting? What were their ages of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible