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In The Beginning... Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 19, 2015

John begins his gospel by reminding his readers that indeed there WAS a beginning. Not 'once upon a time…' THE beginning.

In The Beginning The Gospel of John Series – Part 1 Today we begin a new series of messages. I like series for several reasons; first it keeps us all on a track so we know where we're going and where we've been, secondly we can all be in prayer about what God is trying to show ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Thirsty Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

3rd in a series with practical application as a whole church family. A study of Mt 25 and what the Church should do about it. Concept borrowed from a series from a Tim Cook, a fellow preacher.

(today, the Church brought food to be given to a local ministry for the needy. The next week, people will bring a special offering, collected in water bottles, to build wells in India) Intro: Let me reset the context for this series today. In Matthew 25, Jesus describes certain groups of people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Peter Watts on Nov 10, 2015

The Psalmist writes this celebratory Psalms as a result of God's Covenant of Grace

Psalms 100 “The Covenant of Grace” When you know the truth about something even when lies are prevalent around you there is a certain confidence you walk in. People can make up all kinds of things to get you to think or act a certain way, but when you know the truth there is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016

How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Life And Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

Our role in taking on the burdens of others and living a Christian life.

2nd Pentecost 11 Life and simple acts of kindness. Mathew 10: 40-42 This morning’s gospel is one of the shortest in the lectionary only being 2 verses long so I wanted to back up and take in two more verses so that this will make more sense to you the hearer. 38* and he who does not take his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Anglican

Real Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

How can you have a relationship with someone if you do not communicate with them? In order to HAVE a relationship, communication must be made. Prayer IS our personal relationship with CHRIST

2015.02.01.Real Prayer William Akehurst, HSWC What is Prayer? Quotes about Prayer • When you can’t put your prayer into words, God hears your heart. • Prayer is asking God to align you with HIS will, rather than asking Him to be aligned with yours. • P.U.S.H. Pray Until ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calls You A Hypocrite

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 21, 2011

Jesus calls the scribes hypocrite for judging others unfairly and not judging themselves fairly.

The scribes and Pharisees have left Jerusalem to follow Jesus. No, not to gain spiritual insight but rather to observe him for the purpose of gathering information to be used against him. Why? They are jealous of his popularity! He is stealing their thunder, and eventually they will lose their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Rapture Series

Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011

Second Sermon in a three part series on The End-Times.

The Rapture Sunday, March 27, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon 2 [VIDEO 1] [AFFIRMATION] TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13 [PRAYER] [VIDEO 2] INTRODUCTION 2 Weeks ago, I preached a message entitled, "What On Earth Is Going On?" That message of course dealt with the Signs of the End-times that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help For Hungry Hearts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011

Help for seekers

"Help for Hungry Hearts" Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 7 - The Art Of Seduction Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of Proverbs chapter seven.

We will now look at Proverbs chapter seven: INVITATION TO LEARN WISDOM 1 My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, "You are my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Refusing to unite with a church because of the presence of hypocrites reveals abject ignorance of Christ and His people.

“When you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of The Dream Keepers

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 30, 2013

Many individuals in Scripture received dreams from God that pointed to their potential great service or possibilities. Often these individuals experienced circumstances, for years, which contradicted God’s dream. What steps did they take to hold on & see

SECRETS OF THE DREAM KEEPERS Numbers 12:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. a. "Doctor, I really need your help", I said. "Every night for the past two weeks I’m dreaming about some rats playing football." b. "Here, take these pills tonight before you go to bed and you will be fine." c. "But can ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When I Am At The End Of My Rope Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2013

Do you ever feel like you have done everything you know how to do, even cried out to God for answers, yet He feels far away or even unwilling to help? Believe it or not, Asaph felt the same way, and his answer can really bring a sense of help and purpose

Psalm 74 was written by one of Asaph’s descendants after the Babylonian capture of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and records the emotional distress at seeing God’s enemies triumph and calling on God to respond. 1 – 11 The writer asks God why has He rejected the people He purchased, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church Under Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2012

The church was created by God -- what would happen if we remove him from it? This sermon reminds us of the role of the church in the world with the presence of God within it.

1. God’s three organizations: a. Family b. Government c. Church d. What happens when we take God out of these? 2. There are some “mega-churches” in the US today which loudly and boldly proclaim the name of Yeshua (Jesus) to the world. 3. Did you know that there are churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

How the believer can walk in a life of victory

How to Walk the Spirit Gal 5:25 25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (NKJV) Batteries are a great portable power source. Batteries come in all shapes and sizes and can be used to power just about anything you can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God