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Living Water

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 15, 2020

The one and only source of living water

Message/Devotion March 15, 2020 John 4:5-42 Living Water The Reading 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus, therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 4 - The Old Testament Pattern Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2020

We cannot fully understand the New Testament without first understanding the Old Testament. This message looks at the Tabernacle as the Old Testament pattern of Worship www.gracecommunity.com

We come to a place in our study of worship that we must move into the Old Testament if we’re going to understand the New Testament and our proper stance in worship today. You cannot fully understand why we worship without first understanding the origins of worship. It would take months of sermons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Surrounded By God's Love Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 20, 2019

We may be out of His will but we are never outside of His love

“Surrounded By His Love” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 & David P. Nolte We are surrounded by many things of which we many not be aware. There are unseen bacteria, virus, and allergens that make us sick. There are invisible rays of light and unheard sound and radio waves all around us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten God

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019

He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:3, Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Battle After Breakthrough

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2019

Elijah was up on the mounatin in chapter 18 but then hit a low spot in chapter 19. How did he overcome his depression.

Title: Battle After Breakthrough Theme: Dealing with depression. Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction Review chapter 18 Epic battle of the prophets. Prophets of Baal – 450 vs. Elijah – 1. In my mind I hear the song “Eye of the Tiger”. The battle is beginning. Then I see the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Returning The Presence Of God To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 15, 2018

Worship, God's Presence, Obedience

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - Returning the Presence of God to Worship November 18, 2018 2 Samuel 6:12-23 (p. 212) *Start with v. 12-15 Introduction: Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing A Wife

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2014

How are we to handle decision making? Especially about important things like who to marry, or where to live, or what jobs to pursue? What comes first, Marriage or Love? How should we go about making those decisions?

Opening illustration: My conversation with a pastor friend in our local community while meeting him over lunch last winter. [Biblically marriage comes first then love … our culture has switched it around …] Introduction: God could have just directly communicated to Abraham – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving God's Guidance

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2014

Abraham's servant was led by God. Four principles to follow: (1) Keep to God's Word (or ways or will); (2) take steps to fulfil His will; (3) pray for His intervention; and (4) expect Him to act.

I want to share from Genesis 24 this morning. I remember preaching from this passage a few months back. • This morning I want to look through the eyes of the servant of Abraham and learn the principles of receiving guidance from God. • The chief servant was given a very daunting task ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Critical Age Anniversary Service At Faith Baptist Wallaceburg

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Acting the part of St. Paul I spoke frankly to the church that I had a hand in planting twenty years ago

A Critical Age - Numbers 11-4-25 the Message Bible It is strange for me today to be a guest speaker in what is my home church. I can’t help but think of St. Paul who planted churches and then when he had opportunity or God’s calling he would visit them to look in on their ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Need A Little Shade Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God provides for His people what we need when we need it.

• Do you ever need a little shade in this life? John Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cherubims Of Glory

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 9, 2014

To show and demonstrate that JESUS is the Center of all things in the Old Covenant.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the King of Glory in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and demonstrate that JESUS is the Center of all things in the Old Covenant. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:5 (New International Version) 9:5 Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practice Gratitude Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2015

Gratitude brings God's blessings into life's struggles. Gratitude magnifies God's goodness in the midst of life's pain.

Why do you really want to remember something? Why make the effort to recall? • If you are studying, your answer may be: I want to pass the exam. I need to remember what the teacher says and what the right answer is. • After that, it doesn’t matter that much. Most of us forget ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God's Voice Is In The Storm"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to TRUST God at all time regardless of the circumstances.

18 October 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility Contingency Operation Base (C.O.B.) Adder Tallil, Iraq BIG IDEA: Regardless of the circumstances in our lives, we need to TRUST God at all times. REFERENCES: Jonah (ESV); Job 26:7 ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talking To Those People

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Lesson learned from Jesus at the well with the Samaritan women.

Talking to those People? John 4:39-4:42 Introduction- Last week we looked at the coming of the New Year, having a new beginning if you will. I asked you what you hoped for in 2014. I asked you if you had a plan in place for the New Year. I gave you lessons learned from Apostle ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Benefits Of The New Covenant

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 30, 2021

Jesus in His death brought us a new life.

We have a new life in Christ when He came here on earth to redeem us from the hands of our adversary - Satan who is also known as Lucifer. The plan of God when our first Father fell had to come to being immediately because of the love God had for us His children. God did not desire to leave us in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:20, Hebrews 8:8

Denomination: Pentecostal