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The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Friends

"All I Want For Christmas Is…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2017

As kids all we wanted was our two front teeth! But as grown ups, we've reached a better understanding of the meaning of Christmas and of life. Now love, good health, happiness, forgiveness, and Jesus would be what we want.

“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS…” Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot d. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017

It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Bent

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 15, 2017

God loves in the manger, on the cross He saves you.

Title: Bent Date: 12/17/17 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 139. 13-14 CT: In the manger God loves you, through the cross He saves you. [Screen 1] While working as a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel was assigned to report on the struggles of an impoverished, inner-city family during the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Mary Christmas!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 23, 2017

A look at Mary's faith, belief and strength.

Mary Christmas December 24, 2017 Luke 1:28-45 Sometimes it’s not easy to have faith. Have you ever been there? You wonder where God is in the midst of your pain. It can be a job loss, a death, a relationship ends, a bad grade on a final exam, sickness . . . we could go on and on with reasons to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

How Long, Lord?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms

HOW LONG, O LORD (PSALM 13) When I first heard this psalm at our church retreat for deacons and coworkers five months after my wife passed away, I cried so hard I shocked those present, giving myself a bad name and a weird look from people who do not know what it was like to lose a beloved one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Grace For The Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2018

Salt without prescribing how much is what king Cyrus offered the children of Israel. Knowing the salt or divine grace that God has provided us is the key to driving out coveting within our lives and is also the key to feeling unspeakable joy!

Salt Without Prescribing How Much Ezra 7:22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Knowing that there is limited amount resources tends to motivate us to seek to obtain and protect not only what we need but also what we think will be the greatest source of joy in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:21-22, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting With God! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2018

How to we draw closer to God so we can reach our Full Potential when He calls us.

Connecting with God! The Great Adventure James 4:6-10 January 28, 2018 Two weeks ago, I told you my hope, my goal and vision for the year is that we would move closer to reaching our FULL POTENTIAL. That idea came from a quote by Kobe Bryant. He said ~ My deepest fear is not using what God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 31, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 23: 1 – 20

Genesis 23: 1 – 20 Funeral arrangements 23 Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. 3 Then Abraham stood up from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

War Room

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2016

Battles are not only waged on the battlefield, but often far away at a military headquarters in a room dubbed a “War Room.” Our Prayer Closet is our War Room. It's where we join with God to see the visible manipulated by the invisible.

WAR ROOM Ex. 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ON THE ELEVATOR 1. Around the coffee machine at work, Sam was telling a story. “Billy and I were in an elevator yesterday telling Aggie jokes. We didn’t notice that standing right behind us was this really big guy. 2. Suddenly he reached ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Guarantees Of Divine Healing

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2016

But Divine healing is the will of God! Jesus healed ALL who came to him. There are 5 Guarantees in the Scriptures that God will heal us: the Atonement; God is a Healer; He's a Covenant Keeper; our Father who loves us; and He is compassionate.

THE FIVE GUARANTEES OF DIVINE HEALING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE 3 CHRISTIAN PARROTS 1. Steve went into ROGER'S CHRISTIAN PETS to find a suitable pet parrot. He saw 3 parrots in a large cage. “Roger, how much is that blue parrot?" 2. Roger replied, "That parrot costs $500." "Wow," says ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 27, 2016

What is the meaning of Christmas. We enjoy the festivities, the gift-giving, the pageants and decorations. But they veil the real meaning of Christmas. Join is Sunday as Pastor Sligh preaches on the “The True Meaning of Christmas."

The True Meaning of Christmas Chuck Sligh November 27, 2016 TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Christmas means different things to different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Obedience

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2016

Joseph's story is one of courageous obedience to God.

Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2016 Show video of new I-Phone diver commercial. Link is "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4HRfL5tV4" WOW! I love this commercial. I think it’s cool! It’s all about the new I-phone speakers, just out for your Christmas purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"If You Had Been Gabriel…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 21, 2016

If you had been Gabriel and given the mission of telling Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, what would you have been thinking? We look at Gabriel's history, his most important assignment, and why he trembled to tell her what God wanted!

“IF YOU HAD BEEN GABRIEL…” Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS HUMOR 1. Tim: Did you know Santa had only eight reindeer last Christmas? Jim: Huh? Tim: Comet stayed home to clean the sink 2. Moe: What are you going to give your little brother for Christmas this year? Joe: I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let’s Wake Up To Our Purpose! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 1, 2017

Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Purpose – 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Question: What do we exist as a Church and as individuals? Answer: For the glory of God. Question: How can we glorify God? Answer: Twofold: • (1st). You glorify God by who and what you are. • (2nd). You glorify God by what you do, Your conduct: SERMON BODY: Ill: Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Brethren