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Redemption Story

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

Redemption. It feels good to get a second chance. We learn a lot of great stuff that way.

Everyone enjoys a good redemption story. Redemption is the second chance we're all looking for. Think about your favorite movie or book and you will probably not be surprised that there is a redemption theme in the story. This is why the Bible is the best selling book of all time. The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Grace Makes Space

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 9, 2014

These two texts (found in Numbers 27:1-11 and Numbers 36:1-13) concerning the daughters of Zelophedad remind us that God's grace makes space for the left out, locked out and marginalized.

Then the daughters of Zelophehad came forward. Zelophehad was son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh son of Joseph, a member of the Manassite clans. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 2They stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Mysterious Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 6 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: When I was a kid one of my favorite shows was “Unsolved Mysteries,” cue the creepy, mysterious music! It was always my hope that one day I would be able to “solve,” a mystery. Then came my big chance, one of the episodes featured a case that was set in my home ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Tactics - Pt. 3 - Skinned Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 12, 2015

We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

Tactics Pt. 4 - Skinned I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It As Good As It Looks Series

Contributed by Johnny Boatfield on Mar 8, 2017

Short Message on Accessing the word of God for my Middle School Class

Ok, so last week we had an amazing time of worship and we just took the entire service to be in Gods Presence. It was amazing and to some of you I know it’s what you needed for that night. That individually you needed that time just to relax and really soak in God. But the week before that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Matthew 3:5

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2017

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. We sometimes base our opinion of someone on the way they look. This is risky, because a person’s appearance has nothing to do with their character.

I buried a friend of mine twelve years ago this June (6/4/09); it was a funeral unlike any I’d ever attended. My friend was a biker. He rode a big loud Harley Davidson motorcycle, wore leathers, a bandana on his head, and had a beard that covered his entire chest. His arms were covered with ...read more

Denomination: Other

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 17, 2017

The Easter story tells us that 1) God keeps his promises, 2) God brings a fresh start, and 3) God speaks to those who listen.

Matthew 28:1-10 A Fresh Start Today over a billion people will celebrate Easter, and not just with Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies and big buffet dinners, as wonderful as all those things are. People will celebrate all over the globe the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why all the attention for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Influence

Contributed by Johnny Boatfield on Apr 28, 2017

FOCUSING ON HOW SATAN TRIED TO INFLUENCE BY TALKING OTHERS OUT OF THEIR PROMISE AND INTO TROUBLE

INFLUENCE • BRIEFLY TALK ABOUT INFLUENCE AND OUR TESTS WE TOOK LAST WEEK • ASK IF ANYONE WAS HAPPY ABOUT THERE NUMBERS FROM LAST WEEK • HAS ANYONE DONE ANYTHING TO CHANGE THEIR DAILY INFLUENCES FROM DAY TO DAY 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV) 33 Do not be misled:(A) “Bad company corrupts good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Genesis 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 5:33

A Call To Holy Obedience

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017

You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Other

Sons And Daughters Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 13, 2017

Romans 8 is one of the most beloved and comforting chapters of the Bible. As Paul writes this chapter, he gives us a wonderful picture of salvation: adoption.

In my NIV Study Bible, the cover and blank pages toward the front are filled with Bible verses. When I got that Bible in college, I would write on the cover and those empty pages Bible verses that I liked and wanted to be able to reference easily and quickly. One day, as I was flipping through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Jesus gives us an inside look at the heart of God the Father and at the same time showing the Jews that their special place and status is secure. Jesus did not come to remove them from their place but instead wanted to see them willingly take their place

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 Today we look at a parable that many of us know well or at least we think we know it well. However as always the Holy Spirit of God desires to lead us into all truth or deeper truth about God’s word. It is important to remember that all of God’s word is meant to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tokens Of Love... Giving

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2016

LOVE TOKENS. Let us consider love? Love gives. You can give and not love. But you can never love without giving. Let us remember love gives.

TOKENS: SOME OF THE GREATEST GIFTS--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TOKENS: I have a bag of little rocks that I purchased at Hobby Lobby. I give a token to each person at the altar at the end of the service. I have used half dollars, dollar coin, ANY TOOL/TOKEN TO BUILD A MEMORY, A ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Campfire Chat

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 24, 2016

Jesus charges Peter as they chat around the campfire

One of my favorite characters in the Bible is Peter. I guess it’s because I can relate to him so much. He tries to do the right things and say the right words but often stumbles along the way. He was just a simple fisherman that was handed the most important assignment any man could have. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 27, 2021

Envy is a sin and a curse, one more form of unbelief that denies God’s goodness. Its answer is found in learning the secret of contentment: our complete dependence and trust in God’s amazing love.

The Secret of Contentment A mother and her young son were out one day for a walk when the weather suddenly turned dangerous. A tornado funnel formed overhead and came right towards them. Seeing this, they took shelter at the base of a tree and clung to its trunk. But although the mother was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Forgiveness Frees Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 30, 2021

This is the 5th message in a series entitled, Building Relationships that Last

Have you observed how when children are little they find it easy to forgive one another? Most children are ready to apologize immediately, forget offenses, and get back into relationship with one another. However, as we grow older, forgiving others becomes a major issue. Relationships at every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 6:15, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 23:34, John 8:1-11, Genesis 50:19-21, Genesis 50:16-18, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)