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Celebrate Salvation!

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

This impulse must always live among us: a joyful seeking after the LORD. For we’ve seen how God has saved us through his only Son. We have such great reason for joy, even if we possess little, or even if we have much to grieve. Even so, there is great joy in Christ.

If there’s ever a special occasion, we like to celebrate it with a meal. If someone graduates from school, or has a significant birthday, or if there’s a wedding, we get together for something to eat and drink. For food can be very festive. We see this in the Bible too. Think of all the feasts God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Ezra 6:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hindrances To God's Will. Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 30, 2020

He wills that all men to be saved, and men may know of God’s love and planned of salvation through Jesus Christ. 1 Timoteo 2:4 Every time we seek God, we discover the wealth of God’s good will in your life. We discover that everything He wills is for our good.

Theme: Discovering the Will of God Title: Hindrances to God’s Will Text: Mark 8:34-35 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 8:17, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Year End Inventory

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus tells us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, the other things we are concerned about will take care of themselves. Paul doesn't want us to merely call ourselves Christians or think of ourselves as Christians. He wants to know Christ and wants us to be real followers of Jesus too.

Opening illustration: Business owners are busy at the end of the year taking inventory. This is a painful but necessary reality so they can know if they made a profit or not. They take the information they receive and make adjustments for the coming year. As Christians, we need to stop at the end ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2024

Learn how to bring to bear the power, authority, and resources of heaven to your situation. While it's Super Bowl Sunday for the world, it's Super Sunday at church. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

The Holy Spirit’s Transformative Power You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/FgxxARlB6ak?si=6IPAT4GxwCRDQSFx Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/1062400965089344 Unfortunately, we really don’t see the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we should. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Acts 1:5, Acts 1:8, John 16:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Invested Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019

Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Strengthens Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022

God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposing The Opposition

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 21, 2015

These are hard times for the churches across North America. We have the greatest message the world could ever hope to hear but people shut their ears and hearts to it. So what are we to do?

Opposing the opposition - Jeremiah 11:18-20 This week I was drawn to the book of Jeremiah. God called him to a difficult task at a difficult time. Jeremiah was calling out to the people of God but they wanted none of it. In fact they had enough of Jeremiah and planned to kill him because he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20, 1 Peter 4:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O, To Be A Swallow Psalm 84 – A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022

This beautiful Psalm written by one of the Sons of Korah and set to music, is a fervent desire to be with the Lord and in His presence. His whole being longs for the Lord, to be in His courts. It is a really edifying Psalm.

O, TO BE A SWALLOW Psalm 84 – A Psalm of the Sons of Korah My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. (Probably a musical or liturgical term) A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. PSALM 84 VERSE 1: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! Verse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, 1 John 4:13, John 15:4, Matthew 10:31, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonderful Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GodAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GodAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. The naming of a baby is a happy time. My middle girl, Karla, has twins girls who are two months old. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Revealed To Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 18, 2005

God had a mystery He has revealed through Paul to the church

A mystery-lover takes his place in the theater for opening night, but his seat is way back in the theater, far from the stage. The man calls an usher over and whispers, ’’I just love a good mystery, and I have been anxiously anticipating the opening of this play. However, in order to carefully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 10, 2019

The message is about what I have missed regarding the Christmas story.

Pastor asked me to deliver a Christmas message tonight. So, I’m going to begin by putting Barry on “Front Street.” For those of you who are not familiar with the phrase, “Front Street” simply means I’m going to share something with you that’s personal and not particularly flattering about Barry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, John 6:37, Titus 2:14, Matthew 18:11, Luke 1:30-33, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 5:1-3, Romans 5:12, John 3:16-17, John 10:10, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 19:10, Luke 1:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 46 - Be A Son, Not A Slave Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 4, 2023

God has called us to be His sons and daughters, but it is possible that we can live like slaves not understanding our position in Christ. May we be freed from every enslavement so we can enjoy the rights to be the true sons and daughters of God.

We read in Romans 8:15, For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) There are two kinds of spirits that are mentioned in the verse above, one is the spirit that makes us a slave, and the other the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Luke 3:38, Luke 15:11-12, Luke 15:13, Luke 15:14-15, Matthew 6:9, John 12:50, John 5:17, John 6:36, Matthew 4:1, John 1:12, Galatians 4:7, Job 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Faith That En-Abels Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2021

By Faith, Abel offered a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did. But what does that mean? What made the sacrifice more acceptable? And what can that mean for us?

OPEN: I read from a Children’s book the story of Cain and Abel. You know, it’s odd - we ALL seem to know the story about Cain and Abel. But Cain gets more “PRESS” from Scripture than Abel does. Cain is mentioned in 18 verses but Abel ONLY gets 11 verses (about 1/3 less attention). But the PRESS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance For The Occasion When Water Was Turned Into Wine

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding feast at Cana. On this occassion, he performed the miracle and turned water into wine. We shall learn the learn the lessons from this passage and find out the reason for him doing so.

Good morning brothers and sisters, welcome to the Tues morning prayer meeting. Today I wish to share from John Chapter 2. On one occasion, Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding feast at Cana. His mother Mary was also present. Apparently, Mary might be a family friend or relative ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Matthew 14:29, John 5:8, Luke 17:14, Matthew 8:13, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

No Perfect People Allowed

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 1, 2012

God’s number one concern is making sure you understand that even though you personally may have failed Him. He still desires for you to daily seek Him out and ask Him to forgive you of your past… (sin) His intentions have always been for your best inter

Video Chairs Slide #1 Prayer How many of you have noticed the poster hanging at the end of the office hallway. 16 months ago when my family and I were asked to come and see if this was the church and the community that God had prepared for us to minister in… The caption that is printed on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23