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Following Jesus - For The Rest Of My Life Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Final sermon in the Following Jesus series

Following Jesus – For the Rest of my Life December 11, 2005 Mark 8:34 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus Process Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 5, 2011

This message focuses on the three steps Jesus took to develop His disciples.

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus’ Process Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; 16:24; 9:37-38; 10:1-5; 16-20; 22; John 6:53-66 Introduction: Last week in part one of this series I gave you Webster’s definition of disciple which included the two key words pupil and follower. As a pupil, we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Simple Metaphor Jesus Uses That Is Surprisingly Complicated Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 27, 2026

Jesus speaks here about "salt." It seems a simple word picture but it's more complicated than it first appears. What is Jesus trying to teach us here?

- I’m going to take a deep dive into the words of Jesus here about salt. - At one level, this seems a simple metaphor. But I have long been frustrated that the actual words used here create some confusion. I leave with more questions than answers. Thus, I want to use this as an opportunity to dig ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34-35, Mark 9:49-50, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What discipleship really means.

When I was in college I thought that an area of ministry that I would enjoy doing, and that perhaps God was leading me to, was to be a chaplain in the armed forces. I spent time talking with a pastor who had been a chaplain. I read some material about being a chaplain. Eventually, I actually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

At The Last He Will Stand Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2003

We search for permanence through accomplishments, wealth, legacies; but Job discovered that he needed a Redeemer who would stand in his place and bring him a lasting relationship with God.

Have you discovered that nothing which you call permanent really is permanent? Lots of things are called permanent, many things are described as lasting, but they aren’t. Not really. Not long ago I wanted to mark two plastic containers so that I could be sure they would stay permanently ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sad Man Walking

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 5, 2007

The person who wants his life to make a difference for others and be pleasing to God must hold nothing back.

Title: Sad Man Walking Text: Mark 10:17-31 Thesis: If you want your life to count, hold nothing back. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA, Preaching ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scared Straight #1: Supernatural Stories Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 26, 2020

It's incredible how many events are recorded in scripture. However, this often represents a hurdle for people who have only recently picked up a bible. They read unfathomable stories of power and provision. It can almost seem like a set of childhood fairy tales.

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the supernatural. It's incredible how many events are recorded in scripture. However, this often represents a hurdle for people who have only recently picked up a bible. They read unfathomable stories of power and provision. It can almost seem like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Same Old Same Old - Our Faithful God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 4, 2010

Many things change, but our faithful God never changes, and we can rest in His faithfulness.

The Same Old Same Old TCF Sermon Text January 3, 2010 Things change, don�t they? Things about our life, our looks, our love, our work, our living circumstances. For some of us, 2010 begins looking much different than life looked when we began 2009. Some of us have more children. All of us ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Shall We Cast Our Burdens?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2003

We all carry many pressures, strains and burdens, how shall we deal with all this negative attack? God invites us to bring it all to Him.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO CAST YOUR CARES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 55:22  Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. KJV:  Luke 21:14  Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Luke 21:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehovah Jireh - The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Jireh - the God Who Provides.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Jireh – Gen. 22:1-19 Intro: I grew up playing sports, but my favorite sport was baseball. Sadly, I grew up in Atlanta where the Braves were perennial cellar-dwellers. They were so bad we used to attend games w/ paper bags over our heads for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

How can we be certain that we are ready to make the right decision when we unexpectedly find ourselves at a fork in the road?

6, February 2005 Dakota Community Church Turning Points Introduction: Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the fork of the road He looked one way and the other way too The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head, And his chin, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Faithfully Committed

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 5, 2008

What the Bible says about the different levels of commitment demonstrated within it’s pages.

Commitment Praise God, Church! Intro... Tonight I want to talk about something that I feel is very important. In fact I know that it is essential for every believers Christian walk. Psa 37:4 says...Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Fairy Tales Pt. 4 - Rumpelstiltskin Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Today in honor of our graduates I want ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage The Right Person Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 3 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" The key to a great marriage is marrying the right person!

Quest for the Sacred Rings Lord of the Rings (part 3 of 5) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist