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Enabled

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 17, 2019

We have been Enabled with the authority of God to act in this world. This message is about what it means to be a delegate/representative of Christ.

Enabled Scriptures: Matthew 3:16; Luke 4:18-21; 10:1, 17 The title of my message this morning is “Enabled.” I want you to think about what it means to be enabled and to help with our understanding I want to give you the definitions of three words. • The first word is “Able.” Able is defined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 4) The Perfect Man And Speech Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of Teachers in Chapter 3. The Tongue is dangerous

THE PERFECT MAN AND SPEECH I. Introduction: A. In Bible times, men were allowed to meet in assemblies and discuss--debate issues. Men were free to discuss whatever was on their mind. This method was often used by Jesus, Paul and others to spread the Gospel. It gave men a sense of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018

As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:8-13, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

First message in a series through Colossians. We are expected to GROW

OPEN: Today we are going to be starting in a new series of messages as we start to look at the letter to the Colossians. Every time a pastor starts a new year there is a great deal of prayer that goes into asking the Lord, "What is it that you want me to do with your people this year? On what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vision Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Vision Series: Rising Up January 9, 2022 – Brad Bailey

Vision Series: Rising Up January 9, 2022 – Brad Bailey Intro Last week we were away in San Diego... following our youngest son’s basketball tournament... and joined Sunday by way of livestream. So this morning I want to express my personal new year’s cheer. Goes without saying.... few of us were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter "messiah" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and mission, purpose and the Love of God! All verified on Resurrection Sunday.

Video Transition: Life of Jesus from Son of God movie clip Series: Life of Jesus Thesis: We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30, John 1:41, John 3:16, John 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Love

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 9, 2002

Loving our neighbor goes way beyond just being polite to them. Here is a look at the 3 phases of loving your neighbor.

The call to love 2-10-02 AM John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Me Over Again

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Apr 26, 2005

We all have sin and come short of the Glory of GOD, but that does not mean that we love GOD any less. If we want to continue to have the favor of GOD we must repent and ask GOD for forgiveness. This will give us the ability to continue in his favor and

Sin is very abundant in the world today. Sin has now breach a level that people have become blinded and incoherent to the truth of what is good and what is bad. The topic of what is good and been a Christian has become a very controversial subject lately. Take for instance the movie The Passion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 25, 2005

In this sermon you will study the life of Barnabus. Barnabus is described as a good man. This sermon will cause people to rethink their definition of "goodness."

Have you ever known anyone you would describe as “a good person?” A person is described as “good” based upon varying criteria. For some it means a person of integrity. For some it means a person who treats their neighbors kindly. For some it refers to a person of upstanding moral character. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Live

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

Do you live according to God’s will or the world’s ways? This message helps us know the difference.

James 3:13-17 " Two Ways To Live" By Pastor Mark Hiehle Do you live your life with certainty or with confusion? Are you sure of what is right and what is wrong? Is there anything today that does not change? Instead of black and white, does everything seem gray and is the line of distinction ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Low Jo Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Low Joe grows through adversity into a man on the go by God

Low Joe! Thesis: Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Low Joe grows through adversity into a man on the go by God Introduction: Joseph’s life can teach us a great deal on how to deal with adversity in our lives. Crowder notes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting By Pager

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

What do you do when there's not enough time to do everything?

Parenting by Pager What do you do when there's not enough time to do everything? Job 1:5 Have you ever tried to be two places at the same time? In many ways, technology is making that possible. Some parents are setting up a baby cam in the nursery so grandparents can log on the Internet and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Sinned And I Am Sorry

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2001

Only true repentance leads to true God given forgiveness!

I HAVE SINNED AND I AM SORRY PSALM 51:1-19 APRIL 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: John Killinger tells about the manager of a minor league baseball team who was so disgusted with his center fielder’s performance that he ordered him to the dugout and assumed the position himself. The first ball that came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

But when it came to paying for our sins....when it came to paying a price for our disobedience and neglect....He came to do it Himself

John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: tet..les...tai TETLESTAI Greek word for "It is finished" is the second-to-last. But it is certainly not the least important of the words that our Lord spoke. TETLESTAI was a word that was written across goods ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is The Pits

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2009

Forgiveness is a healing process. It clears the way for a person to move forward.

8/16/2009 Forgiveness is the Pits Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Introduction- I want to talk a moment about forgiveness, and of course un-forgiveness. I want to look at: What it is, what it is not. How it affects you and those who have wronged you. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene