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Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alive Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2013

What does it mean to believers to say that Christ is alive forevermore?

“[Jesus] laid his right hand on me, saying, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” [1] On one occasion, returning from a fishing trip I had stopped for gas. As the attendant filled the tank, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Days That Changed The World

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: *other

The Day Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Our faith is tested by our reaction to the resurrection.

The day of the resurrection John 20:19-31 Over the years there have been claims that certain famous people have faked their deaths. I say famous because nobody really cares about the rest of us. In the years since he died, hundreds of fans have reported seeing Elvis ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Starving Sons Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series on the life of Jacob.

Starving Sons Dying to Self, Part 2 (Vineyard Pen) If you have your bible, turn to Genesis chapter 25. We’re continuing our series, based on the life of Jacob. Last week we talked about letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be, so we can become who God created us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Counselor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 31, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 24: 1 – 27

2 Chronicles 24: 1 – 27 A good counselor 24 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2 Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. 3 And Jehoiada took two wives for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2022

6th Sunday in Lent. APRIL 13th, 2025.

Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-71, Luke 23:1-56. A). THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-71, Luke 23:1-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Liberty-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016

6 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-VI—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Forklift Economy After being laid off from three jobs in the past year, Dewey was hired to work in a warehouse. Unfortunately, one day he lost control of the forklift & drove it off the loading dock. Surveying the damage, the owner shook his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2021

1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

Genesis 1:1-5. [1:1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

How Gideon Formed His Attack On The Enemy Camp Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2019

Gideon’s battle plan appears to have been carefully worked out, but whether it was beholden to his spiritual illumination we cannot say. But what we can say is that his methods were a type of psychological warfare.

Chapter 25 How Gideon Formed His Attack on the Enemy Camp [Judges 7.16-7.20] Scripture 16 And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers. 17 And he said unto them, Look on me, and do ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lystra: A Lame Man Healed & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2017

Paul and Barnabas had the gifts of an apostle, the sign gifts. They came into these places without any New Testament with the message of the gospel. What were there credentials? How could they prove their message was from God? The sign gifts were their...

November 2, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Lystra-A Lame Man Healed & the Reaction (14:8-20a) Part 1 Part 1: A Lame Man Healed (8-10) Part 2: Paul and Barnabas Paid Homage (11-13) Part 3: Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Worrying About... Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 18, 2023

in this conversation we will unpack #1 - the problem of worry # 2 the way 'out of' worry (using the phrase 'stop it' as an acrostic)

Stop Worrying About... Dismiss Grove KIDZ 2000 years ago on the hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. NOW - over the years we have known it as, The Sermon On The...... Mount. AND WHAT - this message basically is, is Jesus’ Kingdom Manifesto. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yours Is The Kingdom Of Heaven - Matthew 5:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

This message explores what the kingdom of God is, and what it means that it belongs to you.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 11, 2024

One of the reason why Christmas can be kind of a downer for people is because we have forgotten its true meaning. In this conversation we will unpack 6 things that Christmas means.

The Meaning Of Christmas Well in just 3 days we will celebrating Christmas 2024! SO... Are you ready? Are you getting excited? Are anticipating having a great time this Christmas? QUESTION - on a scale of 1-10 (a 10 being this so amazing I cannot believe that it is true and 1 being a should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday. Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2023

6th Sunday in Lent. MARCH 29th, 2026.

Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14-75, Matthew 27:1-66. A). THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14-75, Matthew 27:1-66  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational