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Serving Through Submission Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Jesus saved me through His submission so that I can serve Him through my submission

ENGAGE/TENSION This morning I’m going to preach on a section of Scripture that I don’t particularly like. And my guess is that if most of you are completely honest, you don’t like it either. That’s because it flies in the face of our natural tendencies. Submission is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Over But The Praying Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 5, 2018

Keep praying always and don’t lose heart. Today we’re going to listen in as Jesus explains to His disciples why it is so important to persist in prayer … and then we’re going to look at what we miss out on when we don’t spend dedicated time with the Lord each day.

As a courtesy, a guest preacher was asked to give the offertory. Seeking to impress his captive audience, he went on and on … and on. Finally, one man leaned over to his neighbor in the pew and said: I don’t know about you but I’d double my offering right now if he’d just shut up!” You might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter Sunday, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2021

MARCH 31st, 2024.

Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalms 118:1-2, Psalms 118:14-24, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8 (A) THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020

The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

#30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Everything At The Right Time

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

"There is a time to plant." This varies a great deal depending on where you are in the world, and what it is you are planting, but everything has an ideal time, and success depends on being wise enough to discover that time.

Arthur Gordon tells this true story of one of the leaders in a Christian school. He came from a very poor background, and was rather homely, yet he was married to one of the most beautiful and popular girls in Boston. He was asked how he managed to get her to say yes to him. He explained ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

That’s What Friends Are For

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 5: 1 – 18

1 Kings 5: 1 – 18 That’s what friends are for 5 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always loved David. 2 Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: 3 You know how my father David could not build a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Set Up For The Kill Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

On The Road Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 26, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 24 verses 13-34

.0Luke 24.13-34 On The Road Again 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year, A New Beginning, A Renewed Resolution

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Dec 31, 2016

Put God first in your resolutions this year.

Guess what Brothers and Sisters, you’ve done it! You have made it through another year. The New Year is here. January 2017. It’s a brand new year. • A year full of possibilities. • A year full of opportunities. • 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. • 8,760 hours. 525,600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 39:4

Punished For Doing Good Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 3, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 1 - 31

Acts 4: 1 - 31 Punished for doing good 4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Transferring Ownership Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017

We owe the One who owns us.

Many years ago, when Ronald Reagan was President, a little boy wanted $50 very badly and prayed for a whole week. When nothing happened he decided to write God a letter. When the Post Office received the letter addressed to God they forwarded it to the White House. President Reagan was both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 25, 2019

A Servant of God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 24, 2019

A Servant of God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 24, 2019 Series #48 / Luke 17:1-10 Intro Throughout the recent weeks …in which there has been a public impeachment hearing… there has been a lot of reference to the phrase… “Abuse of Power.” We are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Value Guilt Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 26, 2023

Inner peace is the result of true repentance in response to “value guilt.” We know that this sinful woman encountered Jesus Christ and she had peace.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Value Guilt Luke 7:36-50 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Baby in the Bouncy Seat (p) When Abigail was about six months old, I worked overnight from 10:00pm to 8:00am at a children’s home. Kelly worked as a teacher during the day and took care of Abigail during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Docetism Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022

Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist