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Lessons Learned From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

If you wear a cross then that is you preference, but when we look at the cross in our church, it should serve as a reminder to us of what Jesus did for us, and again today we will learn five lessons from the cross.

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion our Deliverance Lessons learned from the Cross Am Service April 5th 2009 Luke 23:26-49 Introduction What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009

John shows us an easy and effective way to evaluate if a Christian teaching is real or fantasy.

In the late 1980’s I was interviewing at various corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area for a position in one of the fast track executive programs that were being offered to recent college graduates, of which I was one. In many of these corporations I would go through a series of interviews ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opportunity Is Bald From Behind

Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 25, 2009

This is a short devotional talk beginning with the Greek god Kairos, who represents the fleeting nature of opportunity, and using an understanding of Kairos to inform our reading of Ephesians 5:8-20 where Paul presents several things that are urgent for C

In Greek, there are at least a couple of different words that mean “Time.” - Kronos – This is the word you use when you talk about the clock. It is a sequential word, where we get words like “Chronology” or “Chronological”. It’s a word about Order. - Kairos – This is the word I want to examine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message From God The Servant

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2009

The book of Jude holds a message from God to his servant.

A Message from God The Servant Jude 1:1 Monte T. Brown May 02, 1993 Sunday Morning Rolling Hills The Bible, the most unique book of all time. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every bit of it is packed ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The First Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Going From Good To Great

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

There are many churches who are doing very well. But God calls us to go beyong just good. He wants us to be great.

Going from Good to Great Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) 1 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fallout From Our Failures Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

Using King David will observe the repercussions of family downfall, the consequences of our sins as family leaders.

Series: “How Can I Best Love My Family?” Sermon #1 Title: “The Fallout From Our Failures” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Introduction: Well, as I said and being true to my word, at the beginning of February, my desire was to return to the man King David. And I said I wanted to talk about David so ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson From Maundy Thursday Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

The final week of Jesus life was spent teaching his disciples of the need to love and support each other.

Title: “The Lesson From Maundy Thursday Text: John 13: 1-17 Introduction: I want to thank you tonight for inviting me to deliver the evening message. What you don’t know is that this is the first time I’ve ever spoken at a Maundy Thursday service. So tonight I’m making personal history I find ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Clothes From The King Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 8, 2007

Sermon 12 in Galatians series.

06/03/2007 New Clothes from the King (Gal 3: 26-29) Intro: Common Ground: Friends: What draws you to each other? Usually it is something that you have in common. You have common interest in something - - could be a job (both salesmen, both farmers, both teachers) It could be a hobby, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 14, 2007

If some area of your life is falling apart, and you need help, you why waste time and energy calling on the king’s horses and the king’s men? Think first–of the King call on the ultimate help and power – call on God. God will put you back together again

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church Lessons from Humpty Dumpty Pastor Don Hawks 1 Peter 2:1-5, 21-25 This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps. (v. 21) "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Message From Mars (Hill)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 29, 2008

A Message from Mars (Hill)1) Non-Christians, God is near you! 2) Christians, God is revealed through you!

Eight million dollars. That’s how much is to be spent this year to operate one radio telescope, that big one in Puerto Rico. One purpose of this gigantic electronic ear is to catch the faintest whisper of extra terrestrial life…if it exists. There are thousands of radio telescopes around the world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From A Slave Girl

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 3, 2008

Many of us get limited by our situations and inabilities. Many of us feel guilty if we do not do something "Great" for the Lord. many of us struggle with the issues of living among the Pagans. What are the lessons that we can draw from the story of an un

Communion Let us turn to 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 for a brief meditation on the meaning of the Lord’s supper before we partake in the same. Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper on the night of the Passover meal . Just as Passover celebrated the deliverance of from slavery from Egypt, the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

Life sometimes gives us lemons, Paul teaches us how to make lemonade from lives lemons.

This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Last week we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. Last week we observed that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Methodist