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The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2007

The stone was rolled away from the tomb of Jesus, and it can be rolled away from whatever has you bound.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away By Pastor Jim May On Thursday evening Jesus gathered with his disciples for the last meal that he would eat with them. Jesus, the very Son of God, God in human form, had come down from the glory of Heaven for one single great purpose – to shed his blood for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Up When You Are Down

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2006

Jesus’ counsel to the troubled disciples in John 14 provides the answer to discouragement. We need to (1) trust God fully, and (2) recall what He has said.

John 14:1-4 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Romping With The Lion

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Dec 20, 2005

The scene of Aslan romping with Susan and Lucy reminds us that God created us for an abundant and joyful life.

Romping with the Lion December 18, 2005 (Jesus said,) “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion And The 23rd Psalm

Contributed by John Ingham on Oct 11, 2005

A new look at the Communion Table

Communion and the 23rd Psalm INTRODUCTION: 1.There are some things that are very important and you usually spend more time studying and delving into the history of the subject. 2.There is no more important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Our call to service means using whatever gifts and opportunities God places in our hands. Nothing more; nothing less.

What’s In Your Hand? Exodus 3-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A college professor, an avowed atheist, told his class that he intended to prove to them that God didn’t exist. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 3, 2004

CHRIST-OUR PASSOVER LAMB IS A SUBSTITUTE SACRIFICE,A SINLESS SACRIFICE,A SLAIN SACRIFICE,A SPRNIKLED SACRIFICE,A SACRED SACRIFICE, AND A SUFFICIENT SACRIFICE.

CHRIST-OUR PASSOVER LAMB EXODUS 12:1-13, I CORINTHIANS 5:7 After spending 30 years in Burma, Missionary Judson returned to America. In his first address, he didn’t talk about the graves of his wife and 4 children in Burma. He didn’t talk about his imprisonment while he was there. He didn’t talk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

There is real power in real prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER James 5:16 Children’s letters to God: Dear GOD, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce Dear GOD, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Godlyfather

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001

Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Godly Addictions

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stumbling Over Jesus" Lent Iii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2009

Real evil does exist in the world... we also break God’s commandments... Even though the world is broken, God has not repeated the Flood. The cross is our hope but remains a stumbling block, foolishness...(some quotes from "Wide Angel View by Charles Col

Lent III I Corinthians 1:18 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2009 “Stumbling Over Jesus” Not everything in the world is good. Not everything in the world is happy. Not everything in the world is beautiful. In fact real evil does exist in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Deliverance That Comes Through Prayer & Fasting

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 20, 2008

The need to become more dependent on God and less on ourselves

Text: Matthew 17 :14-21 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16And I brought him to thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Whoever Policy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2009

God’s Whoever policy allow ANYONE to come to Him. This is the last of the Lucado 3:16 series.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE 1 • It is so good to be able to come together to CELEBRATE this WONDERFUL holiday! • Many people will have many questions as to why we even have this holiday; they wonder why God would send His Son to die on a cross for mankind. • Many are confused over why the “CREATOR” would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Biggest Loser?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2008

How we treat not just our mothers but all the women in our lives has huge implications for the life of the body. We’ll examine a controversial passage to see how important it is to treat one another including the mothers, daughters, and sisters in our liv

Mother’s Day 2008 Who Is the Biggest Loser? Ephesians 5:21-33 May 11, 2008 Who is the biggest loser? There is a show where people are challenged to lose weight and the one who loses the most weight is the winner. A clever play on this phrase. On Mother’s Day, I want to think about this question ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Trading Places

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008

Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Have you traded the real you -- your character -- for someone that really isn’t you? Trying desperately to please people just so you will be accepted? Knowin

Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Paul addressed that with the Romans… The Romans were dedicated to serving and worshipping their gods, but Paul saw that they needed to Trade Places with the one true God. The Romans had “Traded ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongue Troubles

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

Far too often, the tongue gives Christians the most troubles in following Christ.

Tongue Troubles James 3:1-12 July 17, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Three preachers, from the same town but different churches, went out on a fishing trip together and as they got out into the middle of the lake they started to confess their sins to one another. The first preacher started ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God