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Gifted (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 3, 2018

In Rom. 12 we looked at the seven motivational gifts. Now, we'll focus on 1st Cor. 12 with the manifestation gifts. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment of spirits, tongues/interpretation of tongues. Today we'll look at the first three

GIFTED (part seven) In Rom. 12 we looked at the seven motivational gifts. Now, we'll be focusing on 1st Cor. 12 where we find the seven manifestation gifts. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment of spirits, tongues/interpretation of tongues. Today we'll look at the first three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Daniel 1:17-20, Acts 5:1-4, Acts 27:21-25, Matthew 8:23-26, Psalm 112:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Realized(2018)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 18, 2018

3 of 3. All on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those favored by God. But How/When is salvation by God accomplished/realized? Salvation is realized when & how...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)-III—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Strange Ways God Speaks To Us Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 2 A) As I said last week, Balaam is one of those strange, mysterious characters in the Bible. * The Bible tells us in 2 Pet. 2:16 that Balaam was a prophet. * But it becomes very obvious that he was not a true prophet – He was a false ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2017

Most people today miss the real meaning of Christmas, because the holiday has been hijacked by the secular culture. That's nothing new. Most people in the 1st century missed the 1st Christmas. 3 examples of them.

PEOPLE WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS Luke 2:4-7; Mt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As we were putting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate. "You can’t do that," argued my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having The Right Focus

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 31, 2017

To live pleasing to the Lord one must have the right focus or priorities in one's daily walk. Christ must be that priority. He alone must be our focus.

Having The Right Focus in the New Year Matthew 6:24-34 As we face the end of one year and the start of a new year, it would be good to evaluate what our desires are for the coming year. What are the priorities that we have or will establish for ourselves in this coming year? E.M. Gray spent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2017

When things are changing and threatening around you, focus your attention on God. He is with you; you have His presence, since you have His Spirit within. He is your refuge, since you have His protection. And, He helps you by His power.

3-30-04 Title: God is our refuge and strength Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1). Bible Reading: Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves New!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 3, 2018

Its not our circumstances that need to change, but our mindset, our way of thinking. Because when our mindset and thinking, comes over and around to Gods way of thinking...our circumstances will begin to change effortlessly

God Loves "New" We’ll here we are again, 365 days since the last time we were looking forward to making resolutions! A lot has changed on the stage of the world... never a dull moment! Our own country and the world continues to change on a daily basis, right before our very eyes. There are lots ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be In The Now

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018

It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16, 1 Peter 4:1-3, Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Dwelt Among Us Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2018

Describing how the Greek Definitions of "Dwelt" show us the purpose of God becoming man

“…and Dwelt Among Us” Part 2 of Word Became Flesh CCCAG January 21st, 2018 Scripture- John 1:14B Won’t you be my neighbor? Show Mr.Roger’s Opening Video Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood From 1968 to 2003, Fred Rogers encouraged children to learn to care for others around them. His signature song, “Won’t ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Get Up And Look Again”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2018

Have you tried and failed? God says, “Get up and try again!” Have you prayed and received no answer? God says, “Get up and pray again!” Have you believed for a miracle and nothing happened? God says, “Get up and believe a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th time!

“GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN” 1 Kings 18:20-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: INCENTIVE TO LEARN MATH 1. A boy was having trouble in public school with MATH. His parents tried tutoring him. His grades stayed so low his parents decided to move him to a Catholic school where strict nuns taught and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 3rd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

True worship to the LORD seeks to honor the name above all names, Jesus Christ our LORD.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 5th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

One reason Jesus is our perfect Savior is because he was a perfect child.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 11, 2019

Aren’t you glad for the grace God extends to us, even when we don’t deserve it, even when He knows how were going to act after we receive it, He still continually offers it, because He loves us!

No Strings Attached Illus from sermon central One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares?

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 26, 2019

Like the Psalmist, some think, "No one cares for my soul."

“Who Cares? Luke 13:10-17 David P. Nolte Fred Craddock was a seminary professor and a preacher, but he liked to attend his home church whenever he could. He was supposed to go out of town one Sunday morning to speak, but it was within driving distance so he went to an early service at his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of You Shall Chase A Thousand!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2019

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Helen Keller

ONE OF YOU SHALL CHASE A THOUSAND! Joshua 23:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN EVERYBODY GAVE 1. The pastor of a tiny country church had been having trouble with little giving in the offerings. 2. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-13, 2 Kings 5:3, Esther 4:14, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God