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Teachings From The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2009

Lessons from the genealogy of Jesus.

TEACHINGS FROM THE CHRIST CHILD Matt 1:1-16 * (Faith Hill’s “A Baby Changes Everything”) The song says, “A baby changes everything” which is a true statement. When a baby comes into a home life is never the same and because of that young life the world is different. We all have been witness to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41, Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Loved By The Father And Being A Loving Father

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 6, 2009

Every Christian has at least 3 fathers...their biological/legal father, the Father and church fathers. Thsi sermon explores what it means to be loved by the Father, how to relate to our earthly fathers and what it means to be a Godly father.

Someone once said Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!! Another person says A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Mark Twain said When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming A Setback

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Training Wheels

Contributed by Robert Drake on Jul 6, 2009

As Christians, we know that as we travel through life that our heavenly father is always there to help us. If we fall, he’ll pick us up. If we stumble, he’ll catch us. Our goal is to move through life with the full knowledge that God loves us and is al

Do you remember learning to ride a bicycle? Did your bike have training wheels? Did someone run along beside you to get you going? One of the great challenges of youth, after learning to walk, is learning to ride a bicycle. It requires balance and a sense of self confidence. To assist in this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 26, 2009

The 23rd Psalm reveals blessings, promises, and protection for those who walk in obedience in the goodness of Lord. As we yield ourselves to the Lord as our Shepherd, he guides us in every area of our lives. He becomes our source of strength: spiritually,

Walking In The Goodness of the Lord Psalms 23:1 - 6 (NKJV) 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Look At Nehemiah

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 6, 2009

THE KIND OF MAN NEHEMIAH WAS.

TITLE, A LOOK AT NEHEMIAH THE MAN INTRO.ALMOST 90 YEARS AFTER THE JEWS RETURNED TO THEIR LAND , THE GATES WERE STILL DESOLATE AND ONLY THE FOUNDATION OF THE TEMPLE HAD BEEN LAID. THE JEWS WERE LIVING IN JERUSALEM LIKE REFUGEES. NO ONE THERE CARED ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THEIR LAND. BUT ONE MAN DID ...read more

A Grasshopper Complex

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Aug 6, 2009

In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized by our childhood and criticized by others, would-be giants often shrink further at the thought of overcoming. But if we, “…rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people o

Moving Beyond A Grasshopper Complex “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of The giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, And so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). Introduction: In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronicles Of Koinonia

Contributed by Timothy P on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon on Hebrews 10:19-25 - Chronicles of Koinonia.

Chronicles of Koinonia Heb 10:19-25 Introduction - Why do we come to CG or church? Fun? Food? Friends? Fellowship? - What does fellowship really mean? - Koinonia = fellowship, communion, partnership, common - in duties, ordinances, mutual interest, sufferings, glory - Rick Warren, "It’s not just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

We Should All Be "Mom"

Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 7, 2009

One of the greatest characteristics of a MOM is their willingness to Make Others Matter. That is a characteristic we all should choose.

Philippians 2:1-4 WE SHOULD ALL BE “MOM” A little useless trivia regarding the title “Mom” straight from Wikipedia… Abbreviations for "MOM": Management Object Model, in High Level Architecture (simulation) parlance Marketing Operations Management, a vision of end to end marketing optimization ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

What To Do When Another Is Down

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 18, 2009

As brothers and sisters in Christ we have a responsibility to lift each other during touch times

Hebrews 10: 24-25 In the summer of 1978 I enlisted in the United States army the first stop boot camp or basic training The greatest emphasis was on physical endurance We would have periodic PT tests I had problems with the monkey bars I just couldn’t make it to the end The only way to pass basic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Having And Giving Authority

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2009

How do we decide whom to help and how, of all the needs presented? Jesus responded to the needs that presented themselves, He discerns what the real problems are, and He trusted others with authority.

The problem is never whether somebody needs help. The problem is always which somebody we can help. The issue is never whether there are any needs. There are always needs. In any given moment there are more needs than anyone person can possibly address. The issue is how to make the choice. Who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Others Overcome Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 20, 2009

How do we balance Righteous Encouragement with Righteous Judgment. Taken from two teachings by Mike Bickle, IHOP.

Introduction Two part series- based on two teaching- Mike Bickle. Helping Others Overcome by the Word of Our Testimony Righteous Judgment in a Culture of Honor We live in an age when the onslaught of the enemy against the people of God is growing more intense. If is important we understand- we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Righteous Judgment Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 26, 2009

How do we balance Righteous Encouragement with Righteous Judgment. Taken from two teachings by Mike Bickle, IHOP.

Introduction Two part series- based on two teaching- Mike Bickle. Helping Others Overcome by the Word of Our Testimony Righteous Judgment in a Culture of Honor We live in an age when the onslaught of the enemy against the people of God is growing more intense. If is important we understand- we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Strike Out!!!

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 14, 2009

AS A CHILD GROWING UP I LOVED CHARLIE BROWN. I RECALL ONE EPISODE WHERE IT WAS THE LAST INNING OF THE GAME WITH CHARLIE BROWN’S TEAM TRAILING BY ONE HAVING THE BASES LOADED AND TWO OUTS. AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT, IT’S CHARLIE BROWN’S TURN AT BAT. THE CROWD

DON’T STRIKE OUT NUMBERS 20:2-13 FAVORITE CARTOON . . . CHARLIE BROWN EPISODE – CHARLIE BROWN – BASEBALL GAME CHARLIE BROWN – BAT – COUNTLESS TIMES AFTER COUNTLESS TIMES – STRUCK OUT. BUT, NOW HERE IT IS, THE LAST INNING OF THE GAME – CHARLIE BROWN’S TEAM TRAILS BY ONE WITH THE BASES LOADED AND ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational