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My Ear You Have Dug Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2019

We have all seen the commercial, "Can You Hear Me Now?" This message addresses the fact that we all often get in an "unhearing" condition and that God will/wants to dig the dirt out of our spiritual ears.

My Ear You Have Dug PPT 1 Series Title: Words PPT 2 Tongues of fire Speak life, don't injure with our words, last week we talked about the good confession which is standing up for the truth even if it brings pain. PPT 3 Can you Hear Me pic How many can relate to that picture? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:6, Job 33:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Global Purpose In The Back To Jerusalem Movement (Great Commission)

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Dec 31, 2019

John Stott says that Genesis 1-11 is really a preface to the rest of the bible in which we can see God´s plan and story enacted through a man named Abraham. Galatians 3:8 predicted that the gospel would be preached through Abraham to the entire world.

The Back to Jerusalem Vision given to the China church in the 1940's is a movement to take the gospel from where you are across the nations that are still unreached all the way back to Jerusalem. The great commission in the bible or the Back to Jerusalem Movement did not start in the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 17, 2020

As Balaam prepared to launch a major spiritual attack against the Israelites, they had no idea they were in grave danger. Yet God saved them; He worked behind the scenes even when they were not aware of it. God's still at work today!

BEHIND THE SCENES “Then it came about after these things, the cupbearer and the baker for the king of Egypt offended their lord, the king of Egypt. Pharaoh was furious with his two officials, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. So he put them in confinement” Genesis 40:1-3. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-3, 1 Samuel 9:3, Numbers 22:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020

When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Effective Communication

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 27, 2020

Healthy or effective communication breathes life into every relationship.

THE POWER OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION "The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice." Psalm 37:30. Effective communication skills can be developed and experienced when our mouths are full of God’s wisdom. "Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:30, Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tell The Truth

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019

If you hold to my teachings, then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.

Tell the truth! Selective verses Prayer- Father today may it be a day that we are honest with you where we are at in our journey and our walk with you. May we not be afraid to be transparent with you so that you might be able to minister to our needs and our challenges. May the truths of God ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

When Life Is Wild, God Is Good

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon is a review of the lessons taught during our week of V.B.S. These lessons are good for children and adults alike! No matter what is happening in our lives, God is good!

“Life is Wild, but God is Good” (V.B.S. Sermon) David Owens Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:9 8.11.19 A. How many of you enjoyed a great week at V.B.S.? 1. I want to thank all the children for coming and the parents for bringing them. 2. I also want to thank all the workers and teachers. 3. My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Exodus 14:13-14, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019

We examine being filled with the Spirit. The fact is, we have all of the Holy Spirit at the time of our conversion and regeneration. The question is, does the Holy Spirit have all of us?

Over the this last month, we have been examining what Paul described as: that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … (Ephesians 4:22a and 24a) As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ. As a new creation, we discussed how taking off the old man is like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Dream

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 17, 2019

God knows your name, God knows your circumstance, God knows everything there is to know about you, about the answer and the ability to deliver you from your need no matter how impossible it may seem

Prayer is a two way street Illus. By Fred Markes? HERE BE GOD Before 1492 when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the common belief was that if a ship from Europe sailed too far West, they would either fall off the edge of the world or face terrible danger. There was fear of the unknown. In England, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 43:1-3, Psalm 77:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alive In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

I want you to know that the Lord is not done working in the life of a believer after they come to Christ. He desires to move us to new life in many areas of our life.

Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction- This morning, I want you to know that the Lord has been doing some amazing things! And He is not done yet! Amen! I believe if we had more praise on our lips, we would see more of what God intended the believers of God to experience. If we came with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Jasg Part 6 - Conversations That Count Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2019

Part 6 on a series based on the study by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale. Jesus was a superb conversationalist. Like him, we need to spend more of our time conversing about meaningful topics, especially spiritual ones.

Jesus was a superb conversationalist. Like him, we need to spend more of our time conversing about meaningful topics, especially spiritual ones. A new pastor was asked to teach a boys class in the absence of their regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-9, John 4:10-12, 1 Peter 3:15, John 4:19-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Flesh Is Willing

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 21, 2019

Wait… the title of this story is “The Flesh is Willing”, yet this scripture claims it is weak… and it was Jesus who actually said it… so, that must be right! See… the flesh is very willing to do things, to get involved, to perform or get into action… to a fault.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Wait… the title of this story is “The Flesh is Willing”, yet this scripture claims it is weak… and it was Jesus who actually said it… so, that must be right! No, I am not trying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-25, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 19:13-16, Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting The World Right Again

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

Mary had pretty impressive understanding of what God was doing as she treasured in her heart the thoughts about the baby in her womb

This morning we’ll continue following the Christmas story through the eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus, an amazing young woman. Think with me about what must have been going through Mary’s mind and the emotions she felt in the early months of her pregnancy with Jesus. She had seen an angel who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-36

Advent 2018 - The Provenance And Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 7, 2018

Many people need proof of the authenticity of Jesus the Christ who was born in a manger long ago. Matthew uses the genealogical record of Jesus in order to show Jesus' royal lineage. He also includes some folks in that lineage to show that the heart of the Lord is open to all!

The Continuing Provenance and Providence of Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 27:24, Mark 3:11, Matthew 16:16, Mark 9:7, Mark 10:46, Luke 8:27-29, Luke 2:8-12, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Be The Gift!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2018

This Christmas season as we seek to meet our Christmas Expectations, how can we help others meet those expectations, by our being the gift.

Be the Gift! Matthew 2:1-12 December 9, 2018 In past years we’ve talked about the art of regifting. And it is an art. How do you tactfully give a gift which you’ve been given and remember who gave it to you, so that you don’t regift to the giver? That can be pretty exhausting in and of itself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist