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God Loves Children

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 18, 2016

It's one of the best know scenes from the Gospels, Jesus blessing the children, this message looks at why children need to be important to our local churches.

It was just about this time of year 22 years ago. We had just moved to Bedford to start what would eventually become Cornerstone and I had to fly to Colorado to attend what was called “Church Planters Boot Camp”, an intensive week long training session that included men and women from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The War To End All Wars Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2016

Revelation is about a war to end all wars. But what is this about Armageddon and what does it mean to us?

OPEN: Years ago I received a flyer for a Revival to be held in Richmond, Indiana. The “Revivalist” was going to tell us about 2nd coming of Christ. His topics would include the “rapture”, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the battle to end all battles – Armageddon. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unanswered Question

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 5: 1 – 14

Esther 5: 1 – 14 The unanswered question 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the house. 2 So it was, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are We Surrendered?

Contributed by Caleb Sowers on May 9, 2019

From 1908 to 2018, the Church of the Nazarene grew from 10,000 members to 2.5 million. They surrendered. They heard the call, the Great Commission given to every Christian, and they submitted. I think this is the problem that Christianity in general is facing today. Christians stopped surrendering.

The Church Manual states that “The Church of the Nazarene recognizes all believers are called to minister to all people.” I love that statement. I love it because it really sums up how the Church of the Nazarene from its earliest days really felt the burden of the Great Commission and from the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Know That You Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2019

If you want to know that you know the Lord, then listen to the Lord, live like the Lord, and love like the Lord.

I want to give you a little quiz just to see how much you know. If you have a pen and paper, you can write down your answers if you want. Here are the questions: a. How long did the Hundred Years War last? b. Which country makes Panama hats? c. From which animal do we get catgut? d. In which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overview Of Luke Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 27, 2019

Luke's Gospel is 1) Reliable, 2) Universal, 3) Spiritual, 4) Radical

• On 2 or 3 occasions, Liz and I have taken our boys to an art museum. And we always hit the same problem. I am trying to take my time looking at the exhibits, and reading the background details of every painting. But the kids are running ahead looking for something to entertain them. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Luke 9:51, Luke 19:10, 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 23, 2019

This sermon is a part of our discipleship series on building God's house within our lives. Today's sermon looks at building a purposeful, or a purpose-filled life.

Building God’s House Building a Purposeful Life Ecclesiastes 1 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7EkigSYB!aWspSqZp4_v3_YMbyM2KAubdFMIpvSBkraSXxpa9Wtk Over the years I have spoken a lot on this subject. I even have a chapter in my book, “From Here to There,” talking about it. And maybe that’s because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-15, Acts 13:16

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Greatest Desires For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 23, 2019

1. Jesus wants to be our constant companion (vs. 1-2). 2. Jesus wants to be our finest friend (vs. 2). 3. Jesus wants us to be confident in His care (vs. 3-4). 4. Jesus wants us to point other people to Him (vs. 3-5). 5. Jesus wants us to follow Him to the fullest (vs. 6-10).

God's Greatest Desires for Our Lives The Gospel of John John 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2016 (Revised June 23, 2019) *Think about how many miracles Jesus performed. In John 20:30-31, the Apostle John tells us that: 30. . . truly Jesus did many other signs in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of The Church And The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Jun 26, 2019

The birth of the Christian Church was ushered in by the promised gift of the Holy Spirit through whom our lives will transform and empower us to transform the world

The Gift of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church In the old traditional culture, the word of God was passed on to the next generation from parents to children through the telling of stories. These stories were told to ensure the important messages from God did not die with the older generations. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019

6 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VI—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) You will notice that I have added a qualification to the focus of marriage to include singleness. That is because the apostle Pauls’ discussion includes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 2, 2019

This is Part 13 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” from what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part, we look at Jesus' teaching about judging, and not giving what is holy to dogs and pigs.

Part 13 - Do not judge, do not give what is holy to dogs and pigs Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 13 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49, Matthew 7:1-2, James 5:19-20, Matthew 6:14, Matthew 7:3-4, Romans 2:1-3, Romans 1:28-32, Matthew 7:6, Mark 6:10-11, Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 21:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Where You Are…knowing What You Are Doing? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

The Coming of the Kingdom - Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Signpost #1: God is in Your Midst (vs 20b-21) • Signpost #2: God's Plan is Unfolding (vs 22-24) • Signpost #3: God's Time Clock Is Ticking (vs 26-30) • Signpost #4: God Takes No Pleasure in Our Clinging (vs 31-33) • Signpost #5: God's Judgments are Individual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Brethren

A Cure For Fear Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 25, 2020

Psalm 46 is a powerful source of comfort and assurance for God's people. In this message Dr. Tow expounds verses 1-3, laying the foundation of why we can be fearless during the storms of life.

Intro: I want to speak with you this morning from Psalm 46. That passage offers to us both consolation and instruction for times like these. We should always be looking to the word of God for wisdom in our lives. In prosperous, easy times we need wisdom to not presume upon God’s goodness and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 28:1, Romans 8:22-32, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 9:8-13, Hebrews 13:5, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 John 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

#15 Jesus: Pattern For Leadership Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus was a model of leadership. This message looks at principles of leadership from Mark 3:7-29

#15 Jesus: Pattern for Leadership Series: Mark April 26, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 3:7-19 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

Remembering God's power, provision and presence.

GOD IS IN CONTROL Years ago a military officer and his wife were aboard a ship that was caught in a raging ocean storm. Seeing the frantic look in her eyes, the man tried unsuccessfully to allay her fears. Suddenly she grasped his sleeve and cried, "How can you be so calm?" He stepped ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance