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The Crux Of The Matter

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 28, 2009

The cross of Christ is the crux of our faith, the focal point of all we believe, and we cannot diminish its importance in our lives.

The Crux of the Matter TCF Sermon September 27, 2009 (open with examples of language funnies from Engrish.com) I�ve always been fascinated by words and language. Since I was a little boy, I was always a good speller � in fact I was almost 8th grade spelling champ. Guess what word I missed? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Plans For You Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010

Looking forward to the coming year knowing that God has promised He has a perfect plan for each one of us. It may not be the plan we expect but it will always be the best plan.

Well we have reached the final Sunday of 2009, for some 2009 has been a time of great blessing, for others a time of trial. For some 2009 has been a time of joy, for others a time of sadness. We have rejoiced in baptism, rejoiced as people have started worshiping with us or joined the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message I preached to let my new church know what my: approach, attitude and aim would be as I share the word with them.

“Where I’m Coming From” 1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Good People Do Nothing

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 22, 2007

When good people do nothing, and just what should they be doing anyway...

One Sunday morning, everyone in one bright, beautiful, tiny town got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Living Out Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2007

See your position as a platform for God’s purposes.

Living Out Your Purpose Book of Esther Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/6/07 We’re wrapping up our series called “Facing Your Giants” today. We’ve learned so far that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. But here’s the rub. Each time we take on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory-Driven Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2010

Live the glory-driven life. The greatest good we can do is to always seek God's glory.

The Glory-Driven Life John 17:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/14/10 To follow-up with turning 50 last week, someone sent me this story. A young couple invited their elderly pastor over for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who You Believe: Who Is Church ? (Session 9) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010

“What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one might answer in an simple sentence or two. “A church is a building in which Christians meet for worship,” is one obvious answer. “ Why is this study called Who is Church?

Who is the Church? “The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents because it comes through the Cross of Christ.” Oswald Chambers Read Romans Chapter 12. “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah 29:11

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 27, 2008

God has definite plans for each one of us, and it is our duty to know them and fulfill them. Text & Communion Message at - www.sermonlist.com

JEREMIAH 29:11 – ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future.’ What good news it is to know for sure that someone is in charge of this mess and that someone wants good things for us! Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

The Right Way Vs The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008

We need to doers of the word and not hearers to be blessed and used by God

BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE James 1:19-27 First I want to thank you all for being here. I thought you would find these messages too convicting and quit coming. Even Simone finds them convicting because she was meowing at me yesterday when I was writing this out. Then she went back to licking herself. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why It's Hard To Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2017

God loves to turn your impossibility into His possibility.

Why It’s Hard to Get Into Heaven Mark 10:23-31 Rev. Brian Bill March 11-12, 2017 I’ve always been intrigued by impossibilities. Here are some… • It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. • It is absolutely impossible to eat just one potato chip. • It’s impossible for the Chicago Bears to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Will Of God

Contributed by John White on Jun 24, 2018

How To Know And Do God's Will

Can We Know God’s Will? Psalm 143:10 “Teach me to do thy will; for thou [art] my God: thy spirit [is] good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 40:7-8 “Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book [it is] written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

They That Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by John White on Jun 24, 2018

God's faithfulness to those who patiently serve Him.

They That Wait Upon The Lord Isa. 40:28-31 “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Whose The Strong Man Now?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 23, 2018

This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God)

Scripture: Mark 3:20 - 27 (reading Mark 3:7 - 27) Call to worship - Psalm 138 Theme: "You are the Son of God" This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God) INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-27, Mark 3:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The True Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

As Jesus turns towards his last entry into Jerusalem… he is turning towards the cross… towards his being brutally crucified… that defines everything about his purpose… about the nature of how God relates to us… and about how we can find life.

The True Reign of Christ Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 9, 2011 Intro – This past year… as we gathered on Sundays… we took a journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John. We intentionally planned to resume that journey at ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational