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Go! And Live What Jesus Expected - Revelation 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 5, 2025

Biblical obedience. Daily surrender. Sacrificial love. Passionate evangelism. Unashamed holiness. These are not lofty, elite-level Christian goals—they are the standard Jesus set. The normal Christian life, in Jesus’ eyes, is anything but lukewarm.

Go! And Live What Jesus Expected Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT): "I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!" Introduction: Setting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 14:27, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1, John 15:5, Philippians 2:13, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Apprentice Series

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Mar 12, 2004

There’s a new reality TV show called, The Apprentice. The candidates are bright, the assignements are challenging and the reward is great. The one thing the candidates dread the most is meeting with Donald Trump in the board room and being told, "You’re f

The Apprentice Youth Sunday Luke 6:27-28 "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. NRSV “The Apprentice” is a new, 15-episode, reality TV show in which 16 young candidates from all walks of life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Demonstrate Power As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. CONSISTENCY - Jesus practiced what He preached.

1. CONSISTENCY - Jesus practiced what He preached. He said, Love your enemiesand do good to those who despitefully use you. Jesus forgave His persecutors because He knew that Ahis example would overcome all problems. 2. COURAGE - Jesus showed courage without being arrogant. In the midst of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. You have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8, 2 Chronicles 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Uses Our Feeble Efforts In Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behi

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify and Remove the Masks People Hide Behind Mark 7:6-7:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Is Promised

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

Jesus’ farewell to his disciples.

Jesus’ farewell to his disciples at the Last Supper continues in today’s gospel. Jesus says,” If anyone loves me they will obey me…” (John 14:23) Obeying Jesus can also be translated to “keep my word.” Jesus wants us to keep his word, obey his teachings, remember what he has told us, and most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oneness Not Sameness

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 17, 2013

We are called to be "one" in unity, but not cookie cutters.

Quotes: “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” - ― J.K. Rowling “United we stand, Divided we fall.”- KY State Flag “All for one and one for all.” ― Alexandre Dumas “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Christians see life from the perspective of the cross and eternity and live different lives because of it.

Romans 13:8-14 “A Different Perspective” INTRODUCTION Those of us who grew up in the North Country often like to tell stories of our harsh winters. We tend to glory in the fact that we survived huge snowfalls, and some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded this side of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Better Part

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 21, 2013

Just like a rip-current in the ocean can pull us away from shore, we must deepen our relationship with Jesus so that the things of this world do not pull us away from God.

ONE OF THE GREATEST HAZARDS OF THE BEACH AND ENJOYING THE BEAUTY OF THE OCEAN IS GETTING CAUGHT IN THE STRONG GRASP OF A RIP CURRENT. AT LEAST 80% OF ALL OCEAN RESCUES INVOLVE RIP CURRENTS THAT PRODUCE NEARLY 100 FATALITIES EACH YEAR. THESE STRONG CHANNELS OF WATER CAN DRAG SWIMMERS AWAY FROM THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The exhortation to Watch must be balanced with the command to Occupy (do business) until I come.

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS Acts 1:1-11 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to someone called Theophilus, and in the beginning of Acts the evangelist again explains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2013

God keeps his word to give Abraham and Sarah a son. Abraham, though, is told to sacrifice his son, but God provides a lamb.

Genesis 21:1-3, 22:1-14 ”Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION It is not easy walking a life of faith. Each and every one of us has discovered that, while we have lived in a relationship with the Lord as God’s sons and daughters and as disciples of Jesus Christ. The story traditionally ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran