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Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009

Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:4-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 13, 2008

Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and proclaim Him to the watching world.

A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste* Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and draw us into deeper fellowship. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14; Romans 7:25; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Philippians 4:8; 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

I Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 11, 2018

An apologetic message on the creation

Call Me Crazy – I Believe God Created 11/15/15 Genesis 1 Sunday AM For 2 weeks we’ve been in a series entitled, Call Me Crazy – where we’ve been talking about why we believe in the reliability of the Bible and the existence for God. Today, we’re going to look at why I believe in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Through Worship

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2016

The Psalmist shows us how it is that we grow in our knowledge of God through the act of worship.

Knowing God Through Worship - Psalm 146 - June 5, 2016 Worship is an important word. It’s in a sense a universal word, because everyone worships something. For Christ followers, it is the primary activity of our life - the most important thing we do, I believe, that prepares us to be salt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Revisited

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 1, 2015

Our purpose as Christians, as the Church, is contained within Jesus purpose for coming to us, which He outlined in Luke chapter 4, quoting from Isaiah 61. And we are sent by Jesus as Jesus was sent by the Father to fulfill Jesus' purpose. Nothing less.

Wellspring Anniversary Sermon - November 1, 2015 - Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Revisited Thank you so much for having me today. It’s a privilege to worship with you and share with you today, and I want to say congratulations on your anniversary. I like anniversaries. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020

A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Autumn's Colorful Trees Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 8, 2021

Autumn: is a time to reflect on the Majesty of all that God has made. Colorful trees warn us about following the wrong teachers, the Creator who paints such a beautiful creation also paints our lives, and God stands never-changing strong in the middle of change.

(Introduction) L.M. Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables wrote, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Me too! The temperatures are getting cooler. The colors of the leaves on the trees are turning more and more vivid. Autumn Is A Second Spring When Every Leaf Is A ... By ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Psalm 139:13-14, Psalm 96:11-13, Isaiah 55:12, Romans 1:18-20, Colossians 1:16, 1 Timothy 6:2-5, Hebrews 13:8, James 1:17, 1 Peter 1:23, Jude 1:4, Jude 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Uniqueness Of Mark's Gospel: John The Baptist In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

Focusing in on Mark chapter one verses 1-20, and we’ll be reflecting on three key events in this first portion of Mark. We’ll be looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he prepared for the coming of Jesus, then the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus’ calling his first disciples.

Last night I was listening to some beautiful music. And I was just thinking, this music is a gift from God. It really is. Who is this creator who made everything? How are we to understand who he is? Of course, we know we understand from his word, but I was thinking, and I wondered: What can we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the "Attitude of Christ" and explores what it might look like if Christians were to apply it to their lives today.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking primarily at Philippians 2:5-11. How many of you got your fill of Thanksgiving? How many of you when you were finished eating that Thanksgiving dinner went out and went to the pre-Black Friday sales? My hand is raised. We actually went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, James 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

A Biblical Perspective On Halloween

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 21, 2001

Removal of fear of Halloween with the Word!

A Biblical Perspective on Halloween Deuteronomy 18:9-22 Col.2:6-10, 3:1-6 What’s this hubbub all about Re: Halloween? Think with me, how do the ancients think? Many of us today even grow up being afraid of the dark, right? What about the old days, when they do not have electricity to light up the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22, Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Will Never Work

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

God’s grace can overcome.

Last Wednesday, while we were in Louisiana, Christopher introduced us to his new favorite television program. It even has surpassed wrestling in his mind, thanks be to God. Unfortunately, when he comes back home it will probably switch back. We don’t get the Learning Channel on the cable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Con Brio-With Spirit

Contributed by Richard Jones on Mar 14, 2001

Has God called us to the normal mundane life, or has He called us to so much more?

“Con Brio” Introduction: In his Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: Look carefully then, how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time...Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:15,17). Regrettably, many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Harvest Isn't Just About Food Series

Contributed by Dave Williams on Nov 9, 2000

The most solid picture of evangelism is still the agricultural picture of planting, waiting and harvest. In this sermon, you will see a fuller development of the harvest.

I have to finally confess that I am not, nor have I ever been a farm boy. Yes, I grew up in Kansas, in a small town the size of Livingston, surrounded by hundreds of acres of wheat fields, but I never lived or worked on a farm. My dad spent his early childhood on a farm in Missouri, but his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-37, Revelation 14:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring Christ's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005

The power of God’s word

DECLARING CHRIST’S POWER 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The old farmer decided it was finally time to bring his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Wesleyan