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"faith To Face The Fire"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

If there is anything that can get your attention, it’s a fire. As a child I remember our neighbor’s house caught on fire and I watched from our window as the house was burning down.

“Faith to Face the Fire” Daniel 3:1-30 and 1 Peter 4:12 If there is anything that can get your attention, it’s a fire. As a child I remember our neighbor’s house caught on fire and I watched from our window as the house was burning down. Later in life the church we grew up in had a fire and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Return To First Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Revival; renewal, and repentance: They are all the same experience of getting back to first love-to the love that puts Jesus in the center of life. This is not a rare need, but a constant need, because we, as Christians, tend to decline.

O Henry tells a short story of the lad who grew up in a small village and sat next to a lovely young lady so innocent and sweet. He left that village for the big city where he got in with the wrong crowd and became a thief and a pick pocket. One day as he was working the crowd, doing quite well, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Prison Break

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

What we need to do when life gets overwhelming, when it comes in like a flood; is RAISE OUR PRAISE! Understand me when I tell you that Praise is permeated with Productive Power.

I. Nobody wants to go to prison willingly. Prison does not have the appeal of a Hilton, beach, or exotic location. I know by the reports that we hear of our prison systems running over that it must be the number one vacation destination in the world. It is evident that we are living in difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-26

God Is Bigger Than My Fears

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

In the next few moments, I want you to get a glimpse of the greatness of God during times of fear. When I feel a need to panic, there’s the reason for hope. God is an Almighty God.

Good morning to our church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Of course, there is no substitute for gathering together in person and I wish I could shake your hand to meet you face to face. The encouragement we receive from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Of Mary Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

We need to get our wonder back for God, for Jesus and for Christmas! We need to look at Mary's song "Magnificat" and ignited our Spirit of Wonder again for God.

Video Transition: Mary did you know? This was sung by Jordan Smith the winner of the voice back in season 9 in 2015 – He sang it even after Adam LeVine tried talking him out of doing it! Introduction: Mary, Did You Know has become a Christmas classic since Michael English first recorded the song in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration Pt.3: Listen Exclusively - Mark 9:4-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

If you are a believer, Jesus Christ is speaking to you every day. But whether his voice gets through depends on how you listen. These messages on the Transfiguration give insight into how to become a better listener.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:4-8, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

In The Same Way Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

The first thing that jumps out at many people in this passage is that little phrase ‘be subject to’ or ‘submit’, or ‘be submissive’. People can get hung up in that and lose the intention of what is being said.

In the Same Way A study through Peter July 16th 2023 A young child was attending their very first wedding. Sitting by his mom, the boy took in all the sights and sounds. Leaning toward her, the child asked ‘Why does the bride wear all-white?’ To which she answered her son, ‘Well dear, white ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Questioned About Paying Taxes Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

So knowing that the U.S. government apparently is somewhat reckless in how it spends money, should we still pay our taxes faithfully? Or should we try to get around our taxes?

In the year 2022, according to the CBO, the United States government raised 4.9 trillion dollars in tax income. About half came from individual income taxes. It’s a massive amount of money that we’re talking about, but despite that, the U.S. government is currently 33.1 trillion dollars in debt, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Loving Unbelievers (The Lost) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

We must recognize that unconcern for non-believers is, in one way, a spiritual growth issue. The closer we get to Jesus, the clearer we will see how much He loves non-believers.

Series : PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 7 Topic : LOVING UNBELIEVERS (THE LOST) I. Introductory Remarks. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. During the past few weeks we have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

There’s Joy In Being A Soul-Winner

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2024

Our Joy is both necessary to witnessing & exposes the supernatural. Evangelism results in joy because the lost are found and God's mission is fulfilled. 3 Ways you can get this Joy.

THERE’S JOY IN BEING A SOUL-WINNER Psalms 51:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They haven’t got it”. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 2, 2024

Sex outside of marriage is so commonplace (inside and outside the church), and many people do not even consider the idea of getting married, that it appears that no-one actually knows what God wants for us.

“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

His Presence Or Presents

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Have we thought of bonding with God, getting intimate with Him and desiring His Presence more than anything else in life? God’s presence with us is one of His greatest presents to us.

Opening illustration: Oswald Chambers once wrote: “It is not God’s promises we need, it is [God] Himself.” At Christmastime we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. In certain parts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You’re In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

I want to listen to the shepherd. Because I can get so intrigued by all the things around me. And the shepherd’s out there calling me away, calling me to a special relationship with Him

Today, we're going to look at John 10. This is the passage about the good shepherd. In order to look at the good shepherd passage, this is the one that's going to talk to us about the shepherd knows each one of his sheep by name. That we hear the shepherd’s voice, we recognize it, and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023

We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible