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Creation: Redeeming Chaos

Contributed by Nelson Lin on Feb 10, 2013

The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in the Book of Matthew, but in the Book of Genesis. The shadow of Christ can already be seen in the early verses of the first chapter of the Bible. In Genesis 1:26 God said, “Let Us make m

CREATION: REDEEMING CHAOS February 10, 2013 We begin our new series today on the redemptive plan of God as seen throughout the Old Testament and finally revealed in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Want To Be Free

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017

ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE CARES OF OUR LIVES, THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS SEEM TO BE BINDING FOR US. NOW I ASK, ARE THERE ANY BURDENS OR SITUATIONS THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE FREE FROM?

DO YOU WANT TO BE FREE ACTS 16:16-40 STARTING QUESTIONS: ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM DEBT? I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM RESPONSIBILITY? AT TIMES I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM OBLIGATIONS LIKE GOING TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day-Child Dedication 2017

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 2, 2017

We must stand up as parents to put God first for our children’s sake!

Title: Child Dedication 2017 Date:5/14/17 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 127. 3-5 CT: We must stand up as parents to put God first for our children’s sake! [Screen 1] Married couples in the United States spend, on average, 130 hours per week on paid and unpaid work combined. But all our hard work is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

We Are At War

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2017

There is an urgency in the Spirit to make the transition from lamb to lion! From sheep to soldier.

WE ARE AT WAR 2Ti 2:3  Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2Ti 2:4  No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God - Part 1 - Who Are You, Lord? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 17, 2019

Often when a brand new Christian is born they know very little about the God in whom they have placed their trust for eternity. What can we find out about God in the encounter Moses had with a Burning Bush?

Getting To Know God – Part 1 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 22:37-40, John 14:23-24, John 3:16-18, Jeremiah 23:24, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 102:25-27, Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 31:8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Colossians focusing on our great redemption in Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “Redeemed How I Love to Proclaim It” Introduction Not many of us have experienced actual imprisonment. We can only imagine what it might be like. There are Christians all over the world experiencing such punishment even as we meet this morning. There are more Christians ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A View From The Pulpit

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018

Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2017

We know that we are living in troubling times; the economy is tight, jobs are scarce, corruption and crime is all around us. The world is not a safe place. Where is Peace. Longfellow wrote about peace, or rather, the lack of peace.

Today we start a new sermon series called "The Carols of Christmas," where we will look at a few of the favorite carols and consider their Biblical message for today. Today we are looking at peace. We lit the Advent Candle of Peace this morning and you heard David read a few verses concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

As a fellowship of Believers, mission is tied up with vision; your vision is tied up with being, or becoming, the Church that the Lord wants. Here we touch that vision, which is one of ‘Bringing a Sick World to Christ’, with emphasis on your location.

A CALL TO FELLOWSHIP - PART 1 OF 5 As a fellowship of Believers, our Mission is tied up with our Vision; our vision is tied up with being, or becoming, the Church that the Lord wants. This series touches that vision, which is one of ‘Bringing a Sick World to Christ’, with our particular emphasis ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking The Savior

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 5, 2018

An Advent message - God seeks after us and wants us to find Him… Seek the Savior while He can still be found!

(Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE There is a game we used to play when I was a kid… It’s called “Hide and Seek”… Do you know that game? One person will be “it” and try to find the other people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12, 1 Peter 1:8, Psalm 16:11, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 2:20, Revelation 3:20, Deuteronomy 4:29, John 4:13-14, Luke 19:10, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Isaiah 55:6, Matthew 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"My Grace Is Sufficient”

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2020

The Lord Jesus promised us that His grace would be sufficient to sustain us, no matter what difficulties we encounter. This grace can flow from Him because He suffered worse than any human. He feels what we feel!

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” 2 Cor. 12:7-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Angel In Luke Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 24, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:8-14 This sermon fell on the First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “First Angel in Luke” Luke 1:8-14 A sermon for November 29, 2020 Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 1 “8 So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-14, Matthew 15:19, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

Four Gospel Pictures From The Parables Of Jesus

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

But did we allow that consuming power of God's love reshape our lives? Did we make a decision to give our whole lives to Jesus Christ the savior of all? That is the question I want you to ask yourself today.

"Kenneth Clark, internationally know for his television series Civilization, lived and died without faith in Jesus Christ. He admitted in his autobiography that while visiting a beautiful church he had what he believed to be an overwhelming religious experience. "My whole being," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 15:11-32, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Secret To A Generous Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 25, 2021

Learning how to live a life of generosity.

“The Secret of a Generous Life” Introduction: Just what exactly is a generous life? Obviously we need to begin with a definition. In www.dictionary.com we find the following: “Generosity is the spirit and action of freely and frequently giving to others. Generosity can also refer to an overall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist