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Baptism Of Our Lord B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 9, 2003

Out of chaos comes the words, "You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased."

Baptism of Our Lord B 12 January 2003 Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5 Rev. Roger Haugen The Genesis reading is one of my favourites. You get a sense of this wonderful, foreboding mass of moving water. This is the little Hebrew I still remember. Verse 2 “the earth was a formless void and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-14, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Letting God Have Control

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Realizing, when we give God full control we are in safe hands.

Psalms 24:1-4 & 25:4,5,20 Ps 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Ps 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Shaped To Serve God Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 29, 2004

This message is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days "Shaped To Serve God" Intro: In October of 2002, Elvis’ album of greatest hits had been the number one album in the nation for three weeks, 25 years after the guy died! Now in spite of enormous success, Elvis was, according to friends, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Unscramble An Egg (Lent 1 February 26. 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 25, 2023

Why did Adam and Eve fall? Was it because they both took a bite of the forbidden fruit? Of course they did. All it took was a bite for them to lose their mostly unrestricted place in the Garden of Eden. The fruit of tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the restricted part of the garden.

YOU CAN’T UNSCRAMBLE AN EGG Text: Genesis 2: 15 - 17 and 3: 1 - 6 Genesis 2:15-17  The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.  (16)  And the LORD God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent 2015 - Week 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2015

The birth narrative is an amazing account, filled with characters who are almost larger than life. It is easy for them to overshadow the One person who never says a word. The One coming from Heaven to dwell among us.

First Sunday of Advent - Read - Luke 1:1-4 & 26-38 This may seem like a crazy question but how many of you remember Elvis? Before concerts they would announce to the crowd who was already there that, “Elvis has entered the building.” And the cheers would erupt! Elvis had not yet sung ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Slaves No More Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020

Paul makes the point that as Christians, we have been set free!

Dance Lessons: Slaves no More! Galatians 3:26-4:11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-05-2020 Freedom! In 1838 the British government sent word to Jamaica that slavery was at an end and that therefore those who were slaves were now free. On that night of emancipation, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Go Back! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mitchell Kolenovsky on Feb 13, 2007

A message to help the congregation discover the depth and breadth of God’s grace.

Discover God’s Amazing Grace James 4:6-10 I. GRACE IS UNDESERVED BY ANYONE A. WHAT EXACTLY IS GRACE? 1. Several times in Proverbs it says that grace is an adornment of God 2. It is a symbol of God’s presence B. WHERE EXACTLY DO I FIND GRACE? 1. John 1:17 “For the law was given ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Or Disciple 1

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2009

Does being a Christian automatically make you a disciple? Can you be one without being the other?

Throughout the gospel accounts we read about a couple of different groups of people interacting with Jesus. Sometimes it talks about those in the crowd and other times it talks about Jesus’ disciples. When you think disciples what are you first thoughts? Do you think of someone with a circle of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring The Preaching Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2004

Preaching is indispensible to Christianity. Both its form and function are important. Using Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, we look at the fundamental aspects of New Testament preaching.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:14-41 TITLE: “RESTORING THE PREACHING OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, the Dallas Morning News did a report on Elvis impersonators. When Elvis was alive, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Out For Idols

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

We are given an express command from God not to put anything before Him. So tonight I want us to search our hearts and find out if there are any idols in our lives, and without reservation rip them out of our lives.

Watch out for Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction In our world we have many people who have ‘idols’ in their lives… like Robbie Williams, a British pop singer, spoke on BBC Radio in July 2001… Williams said, “…I haven’t had a drink or done drugs for seven ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Serve Us To Service

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

God blesses a life of service.

From Serve-us To Service Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. “Workmanship” – you were made to make a contribution…to make a difference. Message bible 1Pe 4:10 Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolved

Contributed by Jerry Elvis on Dec 29, 2002

Making more than a resolution - resolving to live the life God wants for you.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED Philippians 3:7-16 INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, we will bid farewell to another year. I am always amazed at how fast time flies. 2002 has been an exciting year filled with challenges and changes for each of us. This is a natural part of the life cycle. It is at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of Babylon!

Contributed by Elvis Chinguwa on Sep 29, 2005

Many people have been taken by King Nebucadnezzar in their lives and at any one given time in a Babylonian situation. Learn how to get out because you dont just check out just like that. there are steps!

Lord Almighty Father grant us the serenity to hear your word this day, undiluted, uncompromised without favour, but with the full conviction of your desire to set us free In Jesus Name we pray.Amen. Many a time the children of Israel would find themselves besieged by enemies and taken captive. So ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal