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Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 19, 2012

He stands with us when evil tries to attack us.  He directs our thoughts and guides our actions.  We just need to choose to follow His directions.

I Am, the Good Shepherd Date: March 18, 2012 Scripture: John 10:11-15, 18 Introduction As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts at some point in our lives. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Harmony Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2012

If we want to live in harmony, we must put on love, put up peace, put in truth, and put forth Christ

Just this last week, I came across a few lessons that humor columnist Dave Barry says took him 50 years to learn. 1) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2) If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

So Much From So Little – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 19, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 9 verses 20 - 27

Daniel 9: 20 - 27 So Much From So Little – Part 3 20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

New Year, New Start

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016

So, a new year is a good time for us to put the past behind us, and set our eyes upon new things. We should never allow these mistakes, setbacks, failures to enslave us to the point that we are captive to the past

New Year 2016 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?[1] Happy New Year. Some of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 10, 2016

We all go through difficult times some time in our lives. It is, however, very important how you handle that situation. With what attitude do you live life? Ater all your attitude determines your altitude.

INTRODUCTION Show video – Can be found at: http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/280400/28/Man-with-no-arms-or-legs-to-climb-Mount-Kilimanjaro Kyle Maynard was born without arms and legs. However, he never laid down and let the world get him under. He never allowed his circumstances or other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love Story: A Prophet & A Prostitute

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 18, 2016

A Love story is found in the book of Hosea that can read like a scandalous romance but this powerful message shows how far we will run away from God and how far he will come to save us.

A Love Story: The Prophet & The Prostitute Introduction: Many times unbelievers think that Christians believe in a bunch of fairy tales and silly things. Harry Blamires describes the two perspectives this way: “To become a Christian is to accept an extra dimension to life. From the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Life Isn’t Fair. What are we as believers supposed to do about it?

LIFE ISN’T FAIR 1 PETER 2:11-25 INTRODUCTION Life Isn’t Fair. * In the very first family, Adam and Eve had one son kill another over worshipping God (of all things) and that son was banished out of the family. That isn’t fair. (Genesis 4) * Abraham had a son born to him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Darwin Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2016

Darwinism is based on several assumptions about the origin of life. But its often used by many as a tool to oppose God. Because of that, this theory ultimately enslaves people to sin and despair. Do you know why?.

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI6-g6Xe8kc (missing in action) All this month we’ve been focusing on “holidays” in January that you may not have heard of. Today we’re going to stretch a little outside the month to touch on the International Darwin Day that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do Now

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

Pastor Richard discusses the significance of the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) that occur this month. These days are to be spent in prayer, fasting, and consecration to God

What To Do Now! 
 (09-06-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Next Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-43

Denomination: Charismatic

‘koinonia’ - Fellowship

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 15, 2016

‘Koinonia’ - Fellowship - Acts chapter2 verse 42 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Meeting together (2). Worshiping Together (3). Praying together (4). Sharing together (5). Learning together (6). Giving Together (7). Evangelising Together. SERMON BODY: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Brethren

Chameleanity

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016

Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Workout Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2016

If you want to shine as lights in a dark world, work out your salvation with fear, light and joy. Out of respect for Christ, choose to praise Him rather than protest your situation.

In January 2010, Jeff Miller, 26, set the Guinness’ world record for the most hours of non-stop TV viewing in one sitting. He did it while participating in ESPN’s Ultimate Couch Potato competition at Chicago’s ESPN Zone. It was actually his third consecutive Ultimate Couch Potato ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sheep Smarts

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 26, 2017

What does it mean to be a smart sheep? We know Jesus is the Good Shepherd but what kind of sheep are we? Let's look at what it means to be a Smart Sheep.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; John 10:1-10 and Psalm 23 (Call to Worship) Title: Sheep Smarts INTRO: Acts 2:42-47 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 2:43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, John 10:1-10, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

From Galatia To Mysia To Troas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 28, 2017

Everywhere he went Paul saw need. He saw lost people and ripened harvest fields. He would have stopped everywhere, but that would mean that Europe never would have been evangelized in his lifetime.

January 22, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.3: From Galatia To Mysia To Troas (16:6-10) Scripture (Acts 16:6-10; KJV) 6 Now when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist