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Rhythms

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 2, 2013

What if we start getting intentional about what we’re doing—and why we’re doing it? God has plenty to teach us about creating goodness out of chaos.

Our jam-packed lives can feel like a wall of noise. Instead of living from a place of rest and purpose, we’re constantly putting out fires and powering through one more day. But what if we stop to rethink the rhythms in our life? What if we start getting intentional about what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Comfort

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:16-18, Title: More Comfort, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/2/13, AM A. Opening illustration: What if President Obama says in 2016, “I have to go away, but don’t worry, I won’t leave you as orphans, I’m coming back to you. I am praying to my father, and he will send you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph The Faith-Action Hero Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 23, 2012

A first-person narrative from Mary's perspective on what made her husband a faith-action hero.

Noah. David. Daniel. Are these the people that come to mind when you think of faith-action heroes? Spending your life’s savings to build a boat that may never see water seems like a pointless waste. Staring up at an armed and angry nine-foot giant while packing nothing more than a few stones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is All The World To Me

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Our Sufficiency is in Christ Jesus and comes from God

Jesus Is All The World To Me 2 Cor. 3:5 Our Sufficiency is from God STRENGTH Strength is reckoned in many ways today… to a C.E.O. it is stock market results to a wife it is the strength of the marriage to a preacher it is the attendance of the church to one person it is the size of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

If You Have Run With Footmen...

Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 10, 2013

God has called us to do hard things! Do we walk away from our relationships including our relationship with God because it gets to challenging? Jeremiah 12:5

Good afternoon, it is so good to be back with you. I am thankful for all that God is doing in my life and in the life of our church. And so it is great to be with you today. Today I want to share a word with you that I believe God has been stirring in my heart for a while but I think that in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus' Wish List" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2011

A sermon about materialism.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus’ Wish List” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book) I remember being about Mary Ellen’s age and trying to remember what I had given my sister Lisa the previous Christmas. Not able to recall, I went and asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

He Wants The Truth Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012

Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

“He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Kind Of Man That Job Was"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 24, 2013

So called early Wisdom Literature is rather simplistic as to cause and effect. Whereas Job is a vital stride toward being more realistic, & honest, about life's complications. So, now look at the kind of man Job was, his 'friends' were, and his God is.

July 28, 2013 “The Kind of Man That Job Was” Job 1:1-22 The book of Job is an important part of the Wisdom Literature found in the Old Testament. It is important because it provides an often ignored premise - concerning the questions about the suffering of the innocent. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 40:1-5, Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Said: I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2012

In this passage, Jesus challenges the materialist and nationalist so tht they will become eternalists

Sermon: Jn 6:25-40: I am the bread of Life Bible Marketing Plan An Anglican priest, Roman Catholic priest and a Methodist minister went on a marketing course to learn to sell Bibles to supplement their incomes. Before going on the course, they were asked to go around the week before - and see ...read more

Scripture: John 6:21-41

Denomination: Anglican

Detours Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2012

Detours send us on unfamiliar routes that require us to trust the sign makers.

Detours PPT 1 Series Title Slide PPT 2 (Image change ahead, and definition of a detour) A detour is an unexpected event that changes the course of your life. Today I want to talk about God's involvement in the detours of life. There are many, many examples we could use from scripture but I want ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hamburger Vs Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012

There are life style options for Christians.In Galatians 5th chapter the Apostle Paul points out two ways of living and their consequences.

For many in America daily breakfast happens on the run on their way to work, for others it happens at home at the kitchen table. It is a matter of making choices between an endless variety of cereals, breads, pastries, or maybe plain oats. If you are to choose between a BIG Mac and a platter of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Many times we have those days when we are really busy,and we get over whelmed with large quantities of mail. Then we have to sit down and sort this mail out, and because we are so busy we go through and throw out what we think is junk mail or mail that

Prepare The Way Luke 3:1 6 How do you sort your mail ? Many times we have those days when we are really busy,and we get over whelmed with large quantities of mail. Then we have to sit down and sort this mail out, and because we are so busy we go through and throw out what we think is junk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

God's Unrequited Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will Anyone Even Remember Me? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to have a deep and lasting impact. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("DeathBed" - ReliantK Music Video) The saying goes something like there are two certainties in life, death and taxes. And near the end of the year, as a middle aged pastor, I find myself pondering both. This past year I preached Victor’s funeral, and then a few weeks later traveled to Kansas ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Light In Darkness

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 13, 2008

Isaiah has a prophecy that helps identify the Messiah, and shows God’s characteristics. This prophecy also is something for us to take notice of, as reflectors of God’s light.

Have you ever visited a maze. Every now and again as a family we seem to end up at one. And over the years I have learnt three things from our visit to a maze. One you don’t want to be in a hurry, being in a hurry will often make the place more frustrating and less enjoyable. Secondly make sure ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran