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  • "the God We Need"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 22, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    What it means to take up our cross and follow Christ.

    “The God We Need” Mark 8:27-38 Peter gets the title right, but he doesn’t seem to understand what that title means. And so, when Jesus starts to talk NOT about the road to glory but instead the one that leads to the Cross, Peter rebukes Him…and then Jesus rebukes Peter right back. Which might ...read more

  • "change Your Heart And Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,140 views

    A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus.

    “Change Your Heart and Life” Matthew 4:12-23 Have you ever heard of the elephant seal of Argentina? Well, apparently they exist. And soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother ...read more

  • Dipped And Saved

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 10, 2018
     | 1,682 views

    Answer God’s Call

    Title: Dipped and Saved Place: BLCC Date: 4/15/18 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call [Screen 1] FAS: The following is from a USA Today article detailing the decline of water baptism in many American churches: There are now baptism-style ceremonies where God is never mentioned ...read more

  • It's Go Time

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025
     | 87 views

    God has a calling on your life, are you ready to accept the call?

    It’s Go Time ( Jeremiah 1: 17-19) Title of this sermon its It’s Go Time Talk about a motivational speech before a big game, event I have sit under several different coaches and heard several different speeches to get us motivated to go do our job on the field But you talk about things are about to ...read more

  • Four Paths Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 1, 2026
     | 217 views

    If you want a life that actually changes—not just for January, but for eternity—you don't need a resolution; you need a path. Today, we’re looking at four paths taken by the very first people to ever follow Jesus.

    FOUR PATHS OF DISCIPLESHIP FOR 2026 John 1:35-51 Introduction The new year is a time of contemplation, resolve, and renewal. Henry Ward Beecher said, “Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. …” I’m in the Planet Fitness Facebook group and every ...read more

  • Where Are You Going? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 969 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith, choosing the challenging but rewarding path of Christ, and overcoming obstacles to live a life worthy of His call.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, as revealed to us through His Holy Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Matthew, specifically to ...read more

  • God’s Final Verdict—the Closing Arguments! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,429 views

    The Law imprisons and Grace sets us Free!

    The Five Questions: Paul Answers All Objections! 1) What advantage is there in being a Jew? Vs. 1 Answer: Frist of All they were entrusted with the word of God. They were to share the word with the world! 2) Will our lack of faith nullify God’s Faithfulness? Vs. 4 “Not at ...read more

  • Four Men Who Got Close To The Cross And Were Changed Forever

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    History records many incredible conversion experiences of Christians, but some of the most remarkable conversion experiences occurred in and around the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.

    Four Men Who Got Close to the Cross and Were Changed Forever Chuck Sligh March 23, 1997 (I believe the source of the skeleton of this outline came from one of the Preach for a Year sermon outline books but am not certain. If anyone knows the source so I can properly attribute, please contact me at ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,817 views

    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

  • Exodus 24 - How Close To God Would You Like To Get? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,153 views

    Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal. What about you? How close to God do you want to go?

    Exodus 24 - As Close as You Choose to be. Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal, as God called him to receive the stone tablets of the laws of God, signed off in ...read more

  • Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 8: Victory Belongs To The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,717 views

    Here God shows us... 1. The hateful plot against the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. The heavenly plan of God (vs. 1-2). 3. The hopeless pain of a life without God (vs. 3-5). 4. The hopeful proof of God's Word (vs. 6-10).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 8: Victory Belongs to the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 26, 2023) MESSAGE: *Here in God's Word we are very close to the cross of Jesus Christ. Lord willing, next time we will see the Lord's ...read more

  • He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Closed Door) # 17

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,525 views

    Notice, the Bible says in verse 22, “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.”

    In this verse of Scripture we find the Lord had two goals as He was traveling to Jerusalem. (1) His ultimate goal was to go to Jerusalem where He would die for the sins of mankind. Luke told us that in Luke 9:51. We read, “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, ...read more

  • No Matter Who You Are Follow His Lead! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 739 views

    Explore and understand the depth of God's unfailing love and guidance, and the limitless possibilities we can achieve through Him.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to explore a profound message from the book of Isaiah, a message of God's unfailing love, His guiding hand, and the limitless things we can do through Him. As Rick Warren once said, "God's love is like an ocean. You can see its beginning, but ...read more

  • Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,892 views

    Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

    Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

  • Father’s Day 2020

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 7,079 views

    anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a real man to be a father!

    Sermon Father's Day 2020 Today is Father's Day. Let’s take a look at what it means to be a Dad. - Throughout scripture, God has a thing or two to say about the man’s role. - This is God's standards, & not man’s. - I’ve used this quote before, but it still ...read more