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The Real Us

Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007

I want us to take a long hard look at ourselves this morning and glean some truths from Paul’s words. I want us to look at our condition, our need and what God has done to meet that need and then our response to God’s actions.

We, at times, don’t like the real us! Now before you attack that statement, listen to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: since 1997 there has been an increase of 444 percent in the total number of elective cosmetic procedures. Surgical procedures have increased ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wild Praying Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013

Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering Questions Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 14, 2009

Have you ever asked a question and not gotten the answer you were looking for? I think we all have. The fact is, that just because a person is asking a question, doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re looking for an answer. Especially if the answer goes ag

Have you ever asked a question and not gotten the answer you were looking for? I think we all have. Many times we will even ask a question with an answer already in our heads that we are looking for. Sometimes, we will even frame the question in such a way that even the way we ask it is designed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit-Filled Heart (Updated) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 4, 2016

"A Spirit-Filled Heart" is part of the Christian's Heart series looking at the quality of being spirit filled, and what a Spirit-filled heart looks like. A Spirit-Filled heart is a heart that's is set ablaze, filled to overflowing, and empowered.

A Christian’s Heart “A Spirit-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-WNaXKHO4 As we begin our study on the qualities that every Christian’s heart should possess, I realized that this one quality should start it all off. Because, if there is any one quality ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:5, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Foursquare

This Year's Vision: Becoming More Like Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 27, 2020

This sermon will review three vital questions : are you on the right track, do you have passion to run, are you looking back or are you looking forward and striving to become more like Jesus so that upon His return you might hear the words “good and faithful servant”?

The Vision to know Jesus! Philippians 3:7-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The beginning of another year is upon us, you know the time when most people review last year’s accomplishments and strive to set new goals and dreams. For many their vision of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who? Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 24, 2019

If we do not value people’s souls, we will not go out looking for them. And if we do not go looking, then we cannot fulfill our purpose … which is to bring people into a right relationship with God. And if we do not fulfill our purpose, then what good are we to God?

Imagine you’re God and you want to announce the most amazing, incredible, joyous news ever … an event that will literally change the course of history … the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ … the birth of the One who will be the Savior of the whole world … the One for whom the Nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Acts 1:7-8, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"it's Not Fair!" (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2019

The scenarios we've been looking at over the past few weeks seem unfair on the surface but when we examined them we realized that God was not being unfair. As we close out the series, we'll look at Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard.

"IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part four) We looked at Adam and Eve getting kicked out of the garden for one act of disobedience. We looked at the story of Job losing everything despite being upright and blameless. We saw how the prophet suffered death even though he was tricked by a lying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Jonah 4:1-4, Luke 17:7-10, Deuteronomy 32:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Announcing The Lord's Coming Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 13, 2016

Mary, as her song indicates, did look at the big picture, but maybe even better, she looked at her Lord. She is a servant of the Lord. She is in his hands; she lives for his glory. What more does she need to know when she knows him?

Luke 1:26-56 Announcing the Lord’s Coming 12/12/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction The last judge of Israel was Samuel. His mother, Hannah, had been barren. Finally, the Lord answered her prayers and granted her a son who was named Samuel. In gratefulness, she “lent him to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alternative Creation Theory No.2 - The Gap Theory

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 21, 2023

There are four "theories" used by some believers to explain our origins apart from the biblical account of creation. We looked at "theistic evolution". Now we will look at the "Gap Theory". Is it a legitimate alternative? We need to examine its claims.

Four basic creation "theories" have been promoted by Christian theists over the years as alternatives to the biblical account of creation as recorded in the book of Genesis. They are theistic evolution, the gap theory, the day/age theory, and progressive creationism, each one contrived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:1-3, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 45:12, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Turnaround Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

I WANT SOMEONE TO CRY OUT LOUD TO PRAY THIS PRAYER "The Miracle that is Difficult to believe, O Lord release it into my life and home this season." AMEN! AMEN!! My beloveth in Christ...... Never look down on anyone. The person you look down on today

Hallelujah.... Firstly, I want to say God Blessing will never elude you and your family in Jesus Name. I WANT SOMEONE TO CRY OUT LOUD TO PRAY THIS PRAYER "The Miracle that is Difficult to believe, O Lord release it into my life and home this season." AMEN! AMEN!! My beloveth in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuild The Wall - The Story Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 14, 2024

So, I want to look at Nehemiah and the wall rebuilding. I want to look at a different aspect. I wish to talk about the wall and how it still applies to us today. Let me first give you some context and background for those who do not know the story.

Rebuild the wall – Men's Breakfast April 2024 Well, good morning, men. Some of you are wondering if this was the big announcement. No, it does not come at the end of this message. It is excellent for us at newlife to have over 100 men at our breakfasts. It has been good to see that we men, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sukkot - Feast Of Tabernacles, The Ingathering

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 25, 2021

The Feast of Tabernacles, families create outdoor living space to eat their meals and rest, spending as much time as possible in this outdoor “booth”. As I look to the open sky, I am reminded to “Look up, for your redemption draws near.” But to understand the INGATHERING, this means so much more!

2021.09.19. Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot, the Ingathering William Akehurst, HSWC Sukkot – The Feast of Tabernacles Note: Monday night 9/20 is the Harvest Moon. A Full moon that will brighten the evening as if daylight. (See Zechariah 14:7) During the Feast of Tabernacles, families create an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Acts 3:19-21, Zechariah 14:1-20, Exodus 23:16, Zechariah 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Champion With God

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Sep 14, 2017

Men in general…and, Christian men in particular…have a need to look good. We need to appear to be in control. But, in truth we are very much like ducks gliding along on a pond…we look serene…and calm…but, underneath we are paddling like mad.

Father’s Day June 2016 How To Be A Champion With God Introduction: !. Thank people for the kind acceptance they have extended to us. 2. Father’s Day story about my Dad. (The time he confronted some street gang in church). A Foreword to what I am going to share with you: Men in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In The Meanwhile”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 13, 2025

I’d like to introduce a new word that is rarely heard in theological circles, but it’s a word that will help us understand God’s purpose in the in-betweens of life that we looked at last week. And I’d like to expand on this idea looking at living life in the meanwhile.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the Meanwhile” Genesis 37:36 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KHIZTJrdTA As we continue in our series of taking discipleship, our discipleship, our becoming more like Jesus Christ, taking it to the next level, I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:36, Genesis 39:3, Proverbs 16:9, Exodus 13:17-18, Romans 8:18, Genesis 50:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Healing Old Wounds

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Someone once said that "Time heals all wounds." If I were to look back at all the physical battle scars I've managed to get over the years, and how they've become little more than memories, I might be inclined to think that statement is true.

HEALING OLD WOUNDS JOHN 5:1 9 One of the things our children did quite frequently when they were younger was come running to Laura or I saying Boo Boo...wanting us to kiss it and make it better. Most of the time it is so minor that he often forgets exactly where the boo boo is by the time he gets ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9