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0600 Ascension Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 16, 2005

This is in some sense the zenith of His ministry, the high point and culmination of all His work on earth. All that’s recorded in the gospels, His teaching, miracles, suffering, death, and resurrection are simply preparation, a means to an end, that lead

Sermon: Ascension Text: Luke 24:49-53, Acts 1:1-11 Occasion: Sunday after Ascension Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 23, 2004 Where: TI, morning prayer When: Friday, May 13, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, May 15, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49-53

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Word Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Where yoour Treasure is, your Heart is also

The Word Reformation Day John 8:31-36 † In the Name of Jesus † Does Familiarity breed contempt? Grace and peace is yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Three Journeys. On any given Friday, people leave the greater Los Angeles area, in search of great treasure. They will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Should I Live Like A Christian?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Living the real christian life is tough and thus requires the proper motivation to stay true: the cost, consequences, and character of salvation.

WHY I SHOULD LIVE AS A CHRISTIAN Introduction: Tonight I want to focus on one question. I used to think it was simple, until could never find an answer. I eventually decided that when I became a wise and all knowing senior pastor, I would discover the answer. Now that I’m a senior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith: God's Fabulous Fomula For Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

God has given us the most powerful tool for life - faith. How we use it will make all the difference in our daily spiritual walk.

“Faith: God’s Fabulous Formula For Life” Hebrews 11-12:2 At times in our Christian walk, we need a faith check-up! It is a sad day when we lose faith in life! Ted Turner, Most of you have heard of Ted Turner. He is the founder of CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. He is a very successful businessman, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Marathon

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

Let the Bible help you learn about Jesus whose own example can encourage you to continue on with perseverance!

The Christian Marathon 08/29/04 AM Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Reading: Hebrews 11: 32-12:3 INTRODUCTION The Summer Olympic Games are currently being played out in Athens and many of you may be following the outcome of the various events. I have to admit I haven’t seen much of the televised coverage of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Excellence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 13, 2010

Excellence is defined as “possession chiefly of good qualities in an unusual degree; surpassing virtue, merit, worth, value”. To achieve excellence there must be discipline & tenacity of purpose. We are to pursue excellence in our walk, work, and worship

AchievementPursuing Excellence 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding (excelling) in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Introduction: One definition of “Excellence” is “the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Man’s Way Or God’s Way

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 26, 2015

Jesus challenges his disciples, the crowd and us to surrender ourselves to what God has planned for us, rather than holding on to worldly things for our own comfort.

Series: The Book of Mark Man’s Way or God’s Way Text: Mark 8:31-9:1 What does it mean to be a Christian? Some people think that just because members of their family are Christians, then that automatically makes them Christians. Others think that just because they were baptized then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready To Run The Race!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Believer's Position For Victory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011

Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For These Guys

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012

A sermon on the elders responsibilities to their congregation (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 7 The Acts of the Apostles)

HoHum: Lynn Anderson- Several years ago, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel's countryside, spellbound by Ahim, our unusually gifted tour guide. Ahim, who likes to laugh at himself, told how one of his tours fizzled. Ahim said he was reeling off his spiel about shepherds, who don't drive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demon Worship

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 18, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding refraining from idolatry.

Text: 1 Cor 10:14-22, Title: Demon Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/17/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the witch in Maine who was working against us, team from SC that found her B. Background to passage: Paul is closing off his argument that he has been making since 8:1 regarding the practice of eating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Trust

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

Scripture tells us to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts, but many people have a hard time doing that. This message explores how we can learn to trust God more

LEARNING TO TRUST WISDOM FROM CHILDREN: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him.” Josh, age 9, said, “Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

My Chains Are Gone!

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Apr 13, 2009

Easter is the celebration of how Christ has set us free! Here we discuss how Christ has set us free, and how we can continually realize that freedom in our daily lives.

My Chains are Gone! A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbors house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw five of her youngest children huddled together, concentrating with intense ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare