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Grace...an Idol? Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

What is idolatry and how does grace become an idol?

There are times in our lives where God calls us into the tension of life…to go deeper in wrestling with who He is and what He has done for us…These moments can be wonderful moments, but not easy moments. A professor of mine called it “Blessed Despair” (Discovery yet limited). When you get in the ...read more

Diving In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2008

The alternative to inexhaustible purpose is to stay in the RUT of the familiar and common-place...“The only difference between a rut and a grave is one of dimension.” (anon)

LIFE GOALS VIDEO CLIP... Jesus gives us an invitation to go diving! He invites us to plunge into the deep waters of his inexhaustible purpose! I warn you. Diving has its risks. It is not without dangerous possibilities. That’s why many people choose to play it safe. SAFE is familiar and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pt. 4 Hannah's Plea Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

pt. 4 of a 7 part series on prayer. looking at biblical people and how they connected with God in prayer. feel free to use any or all of this...

Learning to Pray Pt.4 Hannah’s Plea Intro: At my house I have this green shelf that is mine. Amy loves order and I live in chaos, so in order to keep the balance in our house I get this little shelf in order to spread chaos! This is also the place where things go that get broken, where things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Characteristics Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 22, 2015

This sermon looks a three characteristics of Jonah: 1. Jonah is STUBBORN 2. Jonah is REBELLIOUS 3. Jonah is a BELIEVER

Three Characteristics of Jonah When last we left Jonah - he was in the sea about to be in the belly of the great fish. He was in a bad fix and in a bad way. The verse that we looked at last week was: The LORD appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Love You? Let Me Count The Ways!

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 21, 2016

Describes the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ's love

“HOW DO I LOVE YOU? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS!” EPHESIANS 3:14-19 David P. Nolte Elizabeth Barrett Browning, wrote the well known words, “How do I love you? Let me count the ways. I love you to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Loneliness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

We struggle with loneliness in silence. And yet you and I were made for relationship. How can you overcome your loneliness?

Overcoming Loneliness Matthew 26:26-44 Columnist Marla Paul reluctantly admitted in an article she wrote that she was lonely. “The loneliness saddens me. How did it happen that I could be 42 years old and not have enough friends?” She ended her column with these words: “I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-44

Denomination: Methodist

A Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 42 in our exposition of Romans. This message explores Paul's command to love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Debt of Love” Romans 13:8-10 Review Paul began this section of applications with an appeal to the marvelous mercy shown by God both to individuals and groups of people. As a response to such mercy, Paul calls us to renew our thinking which is the basis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayer Ladder

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2017

In his prayer to Ephesus Paul teaches us how to pray for the "big" things in life ... how to get closer to Jesus Christ and reach the measure of the fullness of God.

THE PRAYER LADDER Ephesians 3:14-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Intercedes Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 10, 2022

Romans 8:26-28 is a very comforting passage... but what does the Bible mean by saying God intercedes for us?

The court was in session and there were the usual niceties that had to be observed. Everyone stood as the judge entered the courtroom. When everyone was seated again, the judge read the charges, and then asked the man at the defense table: “Are you the defendant in this case?” The defendant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

01 Joy In Partnership Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Food

Contributed by Ed Doss on Oct 24, 2000

The importance of the Bible being our food

Chicken Sunday “Food” Ed Doss October 14, 2000 Good Morning, it’s so good to see so many of you this morning at our 5th annual Chicken Sunday. Read funny I want you know that you have all been intentionally invited to share this special day with us as we have been planning it for weeks. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essentials Of The Church- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005

In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul is clear that we’re not to be over-awed by the world and the physical, but to focus on Christ.

Essential of the Church- 1 Cor. 2 Townships December 12, 2004 The Corinthian church was an unusual church, yet not so much different, in many ways, from a church of this century might be. It had grown up in an environment of deep questing for excellence. People sought to know, to understand, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bible-Driven Church

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

What is the real purpose and meaning behind the Church and behind being left in this world once Jesus Christ has become our Savior and our Lord?

A Bible-Driven Church Colossians 1:25 It is not at all uncommon to hear someone say that they love the church they found because the people there are so nice and because the pastor is so easy to understand. What we do not hear people saying much is that they love their church because the people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Warms Your Pastor's Heart? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

5th Sermon in a Series on Ephesians.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry. C. Brincefield on 12/8/04 at Belleview COTN Title: What Warms Your Pastor’s Heart (part 1) Text: Ephesians 1:15-16 Introduction 1. Being a pastor is a wonderful thing! I love being your pastor!! Sometimes pastoring can be a challenge… Sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene