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The Place For Us-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

Part 4 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-IV—Genesis 1:1—2:3 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Ya' Gonna' Call?

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

God's people, throughout history, have often had a tragic cycle of forgetting God and needing God's "sandpaper" to bring them back to God.

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I truly enjoy preaching through entire books of the Bible. I know a lot of people believe that this is due to laziness or an unclear sense of what God wants to do in a service (in other words, the pastor doesn’t have to figure out what he or she is ...read more

Denomination: *other

What A Christian Does

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Does

Dean Michael seemed to be a precious, happy and healthy 18 month old. Yet when he tried to walk he seemed to experience a great deal of pain. He often limped and cried out when he tried to totter across the floor. Other times the pain upon his little face was overwhelming his parents would ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Expelling Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2009

Anger, unchecked and uncorrected, affects: 1) Our View of Ourselves, 2) Our Worship of God, and 3) Our Relation to Others.

One of the most shocking crimes a society deals with is when a child kills. Sometimes it is a swarming of a child by a group of kids (Rena Verk), sometimes it is the killing of parents by children (Menendez brothers) and more recently the killing of a girl directed by a rival girl M.J. (Mellissa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Other

I've Got Issues

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon was preached to a group of teenagers and young adults during a Youth Revival.

I’VE GOT SOME ISSUES by Rev. Jarvis Ellis Mark 10:46-10:52 I’VE GOT SOME ISSUES MARK 10:46-52 Young People, If the truth be told all of us in this Room have ISSUES. Oh I know you have on your “I’ve been Holy Ghost saved, fire baptized, blessed and highly favored” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose In The Process

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Bible Really Your Word Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016

Can we have confidence in God's Word?

God: is the Bible really your Word? 2 Tim 3:14-17 *** Teenager Tries to Call the President Access to the most powerful leader in the world—the President of the United States of America—is granted only to the few who have successfully passed through a series of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2019

How I steward my wealth reveals my spiritual health.

The Dangers of Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2019 When I was about 12 years old I was asked if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Fray Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

CONFIDENT trust in Christ produces COURAGEOUS living through Christ.

Living Above The Fray Acts 6:8-15 I know each week as we come together as a church family into this room, we all enter with different issues swirling about in our lives. This week some of you faced health issues. We had folks in our church that had tests and procedures, emergency room visits and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expelling Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2021

Anger, unchecked and uncorrected, affects 3 things: 1) Our view of ourselves (Matthew 5:21-22), 2) Our worship of God (Matthew 5:23-24), and 3) Our relation to others (Matthew 5:25-26).

Matthew 5:21-26 [21]"You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' [22] But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Other

Being Salt Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023

Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 3:1-19, Luke 14:35, 2 Corinthians 11:4-15, John 17:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022

1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

4) The Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by James Lyons on Apr 21, 2023

Part IV in a series on the book of Ruth

We’re coming to the end of Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace, and she discovered more unmerited favor than she could have ever dreamed of. And she did it all on behalf of her spiritually wounded mother-in-law, Naomi. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Meal Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey Intro Identity is powerful. Identity may be the most powerful force in our lives…and yet the most unrooted. We tend to live out of some combination of who we have been… are expected to be… want to be… and should be. And I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational