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Total Transformation Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 21, 2020

A very dynamic Easter message that shows the total transformation that Easter brings for those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Scripture: Mark 8:31, Romans 8:11, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experiencing Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2022

An advent series looking at how to experience the gift of peace.

Say "No!" to Anxiety, Philippians 4, Acts 16 December 11, 2022 For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about being at peace with others and with God. It’s not always easy, especially when we have to deal with people. Because people can bring on peace-less-ness as well as high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-25, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Death To Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2020

Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances.

Death to Life 1 Peter 1:1-9 Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • What a joy it is to be able to be together online for this joyful holiday! • I am so thankful for the technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doesn't Everyone Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 16, 2024

Our world today will try to convince people that ultimately everyone goes to heaven. God makes it very clear that is not the truth.

I mentioned last Sunday that the world tries to convince people that there is more than one way to get to heaven. God showed us in Scripture that His Son Jesus told us very plainly that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one gets to the father unless they go through Jesus. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, Luke 13:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Passed This Test. So Did Jesus. How About You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2024

We are faced with many tests in our lives. How do we respond? How did Abraham? Find out.

2.18.24 Genesis 22:1–18 (EHV) 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He called to him, “Abraham!” Abraham answered, “I am here.” 2 God said, “Now take your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains there, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

In this life, we are called not to war, but to peace. And this is where Jesus takes his Great Sermon next.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION WHEN FIGHTING PAUSED [excerpt taken from Time Magazine online and History Channel online.] The year was 1914. The first World War. There was a belief that the war would be over by December but December came and the fighting was still very intense. But at this point, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:14-21, Romans 8:16-17, John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overwhelming Worry

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2024

We all face life; the question is, how will we face it? We will be overwhelmed by anxiety or is there a better way?

Overwhelming Worry Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Anxiety; Stress / Philippians 4:6 We all face life; the question is, how will we face it? We will be overwhelmed by anxiety or is there a better way? INTRODUCTION - Decades ago, in the waiting room of a Minneapolis hospital, three expectant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing From Past Heartaches

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

Jesus has a title, and it’s the great physician. He is able and willing to heal us.

There is a broken path in life. A road many of us here have walked. It’s the road of perdition. It’s the road of destruction. But it doesn’t feel that way when we walk it, not at first at least. The road begins with a surrender. It’s a surrender that occurred in my heart when I had had too much. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Victory Attitudes

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 8, 2001

Mark 13 shows us the attitudes of being intent, confident, and expressive will bring us victory in the evil days in which we live.

As we look at Mark chapter 13, we notice an overwhelming sense of doom in our future. We are told that "nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. And these are (just) the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

How To Check Your Vital Signs

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 28, 2002

This message is designed to assist Christians in assessing our spiritual health, while challenging the seeker to become spiritually healthy as well.

(Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition * = Strong Emphasis Romans 6:11-14 (NKJV) 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 26

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 26

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:" This is perhaps the most difficult of all the Lord’s words in this "Model Prayer." The difficulty arises from what seems to be a contradiction of other Scriptures. For example, James 1:13 says, "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 12, 2001

An Easter Sunrise message of resurrection hope.

***AN EASTER SUNRISE MESSAGE OF RESURRECTION HOPE*** Charles Dicken’s epic tale of struggle during the days of the Russian Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities" begins, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." Jesus’ disciples knew the feeling! There is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 16, 2001

An Easter Sunrise message, drawing the conclusion that since God took care of Israel as a nation, and Jesus as His Son, He will care for us too.

***AN EASTER SUNRISE MESSAGE OF RESURRECTION HOPE*** "Can These Bones Live" Ezekiel 37.1-14 Charles Dicken’s epic tale of struggle during the days of the Russian Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities" begins, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

How Jesus faced temptation is our example.

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin Matthew 3:16-4:11 Introduction: My routines for life -they guide, assist, facilitate I. Rules To Live By A. Cannon Of Life We all have guides which we use to lead us through life. We try to live by a set of ideals. Boundaries established in our lives: ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational