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God At The Fall Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 31, 2014

Concerning God in the Garden: He is there, creating purpose. He is there, giving freedom He is there, seeking the disobedient He is there, allowing consequences He is there, providing/promising redemption

Last time we considered the Bible’s teaching that God created everything for a purpose. This week we see that shame is NOT something humanity was made for, but something we discovered through our disobedience to God. When we think about the Fall, we always think about it from a human ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2014

In the Bible disease and sickness often pictures sin and healing is a picture of salvation. The story of the healing of the lame man suggests many parallels to coming to faith in Christ. This salvation sermon look at his healing from this point of view.

The Power of His Name Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 10, 2014 TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Light Of The End

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2014

As we approach the time of the end, Jesus calls us to be aware of the signs and be alert to His coming.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loose Your Life To Save It

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

We are not called to a superficial Christianity. We are called to be Christ's disciples. We are called to discipleship.

“Life is precarious, and life is precious. Don’t presume you will have it tomorrow, and don’t waste it today.” —John Piper Losers Keepers Mark 8:27-38 Peter’s Confession of Christ 27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be A Brave Adventurer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2014

God has called us to live our lives as Bold Adventurers. We are called to live a unique life, a bold life and life where we know who we are why we believe. How do we fulfill the adventure that God has set before us?

(We opened with a video by our children’s minister which integrated Stephen Curtis Chapman’s “The Great Adventure” with clips from the Indiana Jones movies - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4MXV8yqb4 till time stamp: 2:58) As Christians, God saved us to go on a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overflowing Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014

Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 17, 2014

"I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, and that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than 5 other things that Christians consider very important.

Love is the Most Excellent Way The Bible teaches that we are to be people who exercise love in all of our relationships with one another. 1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2. If I have the gift of prophecy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Making God More Real In Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2014

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Making God More Real in Your Life John 14:7-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreReal.html Jesus is having a Q&A session with His disciples. They have left their jobs, boat investments, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and all their life plans in order to follow the Lord. It has been ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Rest Of Creation Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 6, 2014

In the commands regarding the Creation we find echoes of Eden. Even as we don't leave human sin to run rampant in our personal lives, we should also seek to manage God’s creation in God-honoring and God-pleasing ways.

Sabbath: Rest for the Rest of Creation Scripture Text: Exodus 23.10-13 In the passage we just read - It talked about planting-and-harvesting, …the poor and wild-animals, ...oxen-and-donkeys, …slaves and foreigners. It’s-a-little-odd, isn’t it!?! ~ …I-mean ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Help Me, Help Me! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 9, 2014

We can learn to help one another through Paul’s experience about asking for help. 1- We must be motivated by Christ to help one another 2- We must struggle with one another in prayer 3- We must rescue one another from evil

INTRO.- We all need help in life, even the best of us. God allows us all to get to that point in life even though we’d like to be as independent as possible. ILL.- The soldier's first article of faith is summed up in an 1865 letter from Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stealing And Labor Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 15, 2014

We here the phrase I can't afford to work. The implication is that if I work I will earn less than not working. Eph. 4:28 says that is stealing! The reason I believe many hold this wrong concept and steal is they do not understand God's design for work.

Passages from the NIV on Bible Gateway Introduction Have you ever wished that you had grown up in the first century; being a part of the church at the very beginning? Being in the crowd as the apostles are preaching on the day of Pentecost hearing them speak in our own language. After hearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word From Your Pilot Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2014

We're strangers in this world and we will encounter difficulty. What has God supplied to help us survive the struggles and sufferings and persecutions we may encounter here?

OPEN: On a Continental flight a pilot began his usual comments to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome on board Continental flight 428. This is your Captain speaking and I have some information about our flight. We've reached cruising altitude of 35,000 ft. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling Life's Tests Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2014

When you face a crisis, don't depend on your own strength; depend on the Lord. "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

A recent (2013) Super Bowl ad, featuring the Mercedes Benz CLA, packs a powerful message. Take a look (show Mercedes Benz 2013 Super Bowl commercial). The ad starts with a thirty-something man sitting in a cafe. As the waitress serves him a cup of coffee, the man looks out the window and sees two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free