Sermons on Eyes Were Opened:

Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about being part of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Let the sap flow!

Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! John 15:1-11 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014

Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Takeover

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2014

The Kingdom of God is taking over, will you be a part of the takeover?

Kingdom Takeover Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Mission From God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2015

As Christians, we are also on a mission-a mission from God. That mission is expressed throughout the Bible, including the Beatitudes. This mission statement is a rulebook or a map for our Christian life. The Beatitudes are the good news of grace.

Those of you who have watched TV crime shows such as “CSI” or “Columbo” know that the main character is always on a mission-namely, to solve a crime. Also, anyone who has gone on a trip has also been on a mission-namely, to get to their destination. As Christians, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Knowledge Is Power And Leads To More Power

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 5, 2015

There is power in the cross, and there is hope in the cross. Hope keeps us fighting for Christ in our evil world. Hope keeps us going when times are tough. Hope keeps us going when we face persecution. Hope abides. God isn’t finished with us yet

In Ephesians 1:15- the apostle Paul prays that the church in Ephesus will embrace their spiritual gifts into their hearts. He prays that the Ephesians will understand the revelation God has given them regarding their spiritual gifts. Paul was intent on bringing the true light of Christ with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Fathers Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

Strength and Courage are two things that will help us to live an abundant life a life where the battle no longer is ours but God's. It will then be won.

Rocking Rod Stewart sings a song to his son, in that song forever young he sings of his hopes and dreams for his boy, “ May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness Surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 2 Samuel 11:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Trabajar Para Descansar

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 31, 2013

Todos queremos descansar. Eso viene después de hacer lo correcto en nuestros deberes.

Trabajar para Descansar Texto Completo: Hebreos 4:1-12 Hebreos 4:11 11 Procuremos, pues, entrar en aquel reposo; que ninguno caiga en semejante ejemplo de incredulidad. (RVG04) 11 ¶ Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (KJV) En ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015

On Judgment Day, we will be called on to give a personal report to God. That report will be based on the choices we make here and now. We can make any changes we want to here and now. It will be too late to make them when we stand before God.

Have you ever been afraid to use your gifts, talents or skills? Have you ever thought that your skills and talents were not appreciated by other people? If the answer to either one or both of these questions is “yes”, then you can probably sympathize with the third slave on the Parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

An "In Tents" Reminder

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 23, 2015

The lesson points out examples of the temporary in light of the permanent. I used this also to help with our VBS theme this year of God's Greatest Show on Earth.

1. Lifetime Battery An angry motorist went back to a garage where he had purchased an expensive battery for his car six months earlier. "Listen," the motorist grumbled to the owner of the garage, "when I bought that battery you said it would be the last battery my car would ever need. It died after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 18, 2015

When we come to a deserted place, God welcomes us with his healing grace and peace. He renews us and sends us out to share his gifts with the world. When we get tired, we come to God for rest and refreshment, and then the cycle continues.

How many of you have had days where you’re rushing from one appointment, event or chore to another without having time to get rest or have a decent meal? How many of you have had days that have been so busy that you didn’t have time to cook and instead went to a fast food restaurant? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Anglican

God's Promises...faithfulness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015

God is faithful and His expectation of us is to be faithful

God’s Promises…………Faithfulness Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we begin a new series called God’s Promises. There are many promises that God tells us in His Word. Most promises are conditional. God has done something, and we must respond to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2015

It is not about God grading on a curve, it is about being accepted because we have believed in and follow Jesus.

The Curious Case of the Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 1. Those of us with little hair cannot have bad hair days. But many equivalents. 2. One blogger wrote: “Today, I was at work, nonchalantly spinning my keys around my finger when they flew off and hit a glass cabinet. Broken glass ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessed Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Blessed Man

The Blessed Man I. THE SPIRITUAL LIFE REVIEWED: v.1-3 Note that the life of the Righteous...is Declared Firstly & Fully Contrasting how little is being said for the life of the unrighteous. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Story: Friendship With God (New Covenant)

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 12, 2015

The story of the Bible is about God’s passionate pursuit of people. In Exodus, we see three things God gave us to make this a reality: the commandments, the tabernacle, and the offerings.

THE STORY #5: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD (NEW COVENANT) INTRO TO TOPIC: Going through the whole Bible in The Story. Review: In the first part of Exodus, God calls Moses to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt, through the Red Sea! BACKGROUND TO THE STORY: Israel’s Arrival at Mount Sinai “1 In the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Day Of His Coming! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God will give His people a final admonition to come back to Him before 400 years of silence. He is using the second coming of Christ as their motivation. Problem: People fail to prepare for the return of Christ.

Introduction: God is admonishing the nation of Israel to come back to Him. Do you think God is admonishing America… the church… families… individuals? How presumptuous it would be of us to ignore His plea to prepare for His earthly return. The Main Point: Because Christ is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist