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Sticky Fingers Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:19, Deuteronomy 22:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"location, Location, Location"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 22, 2023

A sermon about Who Jesus is.

“Location, Location, Location” Matthew 16:13-20 This passage can be broken down into two main sections, verses 13-20 which we are looking at this morning, and verses 21-28 which we will tackle next Sunday. So, today we are beginning a mini two-part sermon series on Who Jesus is, what that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouragement In Troubled Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 9, 2008

Not many would question that we are living in troubled times.

ENCOURAGEMENT IN TROUBLED TIMES "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Two Things God Needs Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

What does God need from each and every Christian. Really nothing at all, but God is gracious enough to allow us to be his helpers in the Great Commission. So what two things are we too give.

Two Things God Needs Matthew 28:18-20 Intro The Great Commission is a New Testament statement of God’s great eternal plan of redemption. It has always been his purpose and always will be. Jesus issued the proclamation: “All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” This authority is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What The Churches In North America Need

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 10, 2008

Sermon looks at Is. 64 and contrasts what Isaish saw as spiritual needs and what the church needs today

What the church in North America needs today - Isaiah 64:1-9 (TLB) Introduction Well good morning. In case you didn’t notice there have been two dramatic things that recently occurred in North America. First Stephen Harper was re-elected as Canada’s Prime Minister. Secondly and more striking Obama ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Unity Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The unity that comes in Christ, based on Ephesians 4.

Unity Ephesians: God’s Riches In Christ, Part 7 Ephesians 4:1-16 We’re in a series on the book of Ephesians. Today we’re going to be looking at Ephesians Chapter 4. In August of 1987, there was suppose to have been a world changing event. According to the New Age movement it was the time for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bound In Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus provides the Father’s blessing that unites all in ‘common unity’ in which we can be united while diverse.

Bound in Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing Brad Bailey - October 3, 2010 Summary: When we cease to be rooted in relationship with our common Creator as our Father… we are left to find our identity through something secondary we share in common with others… and the result is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Talks Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006

What is your use of money saying about you?

Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 3: The Year Of Jubilee Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 3 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at the year of Jubilee and its implications both social and spiritual.

Introduction In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Finally she comes to Linus: “Here, sign ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Stop! Thief!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009

When the enemy fails in his attacks from the outside, he then begins to attack from within.

When the enemy fails in his attacks from the outside, he then begins to attack from within; and one of his favorite weapons is selfishness. If he can get us thinking only about ourselves and what we want, then he will win the victory before we realize that he is even at work. Selfishness means ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Diminshing Returns: When The Secondary Becomes Primary Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Because of their love for God, they choose to leave the comforts they had preferred for the rigors of rebuilding their home land. They were zealous for the house of God and they had left many of their friends, family members, and comfortable lives behind.

Throughout the month of October, our church celebrates our 125-year heritage. And as we celebrate all that God has done for us, we know that God is continuing to do a great work even now. This past week a young man emailed me the following message: “Scott, I just felt the need to let you know ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Mark 1:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Economy: Discovering Ownership Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

THE FIRST STEP IN EXCHANGING OUR ECONOMY IS DISCOVERING TRUE OWNERSHIP.

God's Economy: Discovering Ownership 1 Corinthians 10:26 Americans Under 70 May Find 2008 Was Their Least Favorite Year by Matthew Benjamin Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- This wasn't just a bad year for the economy. By some measures, it was the worst year any American under age 70 has ever seen. Home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Then And Afterwards Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 30, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt 6 Then and Afterwards Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v2.18-32. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response Begin our study today in Luke and Acts. Lk 24.49, Act 1.8, 12-15, Act ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018

The beatitudes are the highest Life values ever once can attain. Try out in your personal life with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Text: Mathew 5:1-12 Topic: Beatitudes and Blessings Introduction: Jesus Selected men who would be his followers. He wanted to instruct his helpers and assistants to do their work intellectually, efficiently, so set the guidelines for them to follow as rules and regulations. It is also known as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist