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What's New?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2004

A consideration of all that is new in the life of the child of God.

We read here the declaration of God the father concerning His intent for all who would come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus. When one comes to God through faith in Christ, everything becomes new. "Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new." - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002

The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Shaped To Serve God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

As you better understand how God has shaped you, you’ll become better able to serve as you were designed to serve.

Shaped to Serve God Purpose Driven Life #30 Cornwall/Montreal March 13/20, 2004 Can someone, please, read the following verse? Job 10.8- Your hands shaped me and made me. And, another? Isa.43.21- especially the last part. "The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises." These ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8, Isaiah 43:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ambulance Corps

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 16, 2005

We may not all be pioneers called to go ahead of others ~ but we can all be part of the Lord’s Ambulance Corps.

THE AMBULANCE CORPS I am indebted to “Springs in the Valley” by Mrs Charles E. Cowman for both extracts from the daily reading (reworded in parts) and accompanying poem for providing the inspiration for this message. “They Shall Go Hindmost With Their Standards (Numbers 2:31) What though ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Reasons To Give

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007

Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Emmanuel - The Gift

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007

A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Find Gladness In Serving God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 2, 2013

There are misconceptions that if anyone decided to serve God, he should be prepared to live a boring life. On the contrary, a life spends in sinful pleasures of the world usually end up in misery. There are 5 elements to enjoy Christian service

HOW TO FIND GLADNESS IN SERVING GOD Psa 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. There are misconceptions that if anyone decided to serve God, he should be prepared to live a sad and boring life. Serving God is a great privilege and must be rendered with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See What God Can Do

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Do you doubt that God can use you because you don't have any talents? Rely on the power of God who can turn five loaves and two fish into a meal for thousands.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The Guinness Book of World Records says the largest picnic in history occurred in Britain when over 8300 people picnicked together in 2009, well, sort of together. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Pt. 2 The Power Of A Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

If you have ever went to a funeral or memorial service, you have heard a eulogy.Eulogy is from two greek words: “eu” meaning well and “logos” meaning word. (Good word.) can never remember a bad word spoken about any person at a funeral. It’s become commo

30 Days of Blessing (2 of 5) The Power of a Blessing October 14,2010 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A If you have ever went to a funeral or memorial service, you have heard a eulogy. 1 Eulogy is from two greek words: “eu” meaning well and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘ojt’ – On The Job Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 9 verses 1 through 6

Luke 9: 1 – 6 ‘OJT’ – On The Job Training Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

And We Thought...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 9, 2012

Exploring "Job’s wisdom" in order we too get the "mind of Christ"...

AND WE THOUGHT... The phrase “Patience of Job” is not so much inked as engraved not only in the chronicles of English literature but also in the minds of every Bible student. Whenever our mind zeroes in on this great hero of faith, it is his ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:28

Denomination: *other

Field Trip Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 7 – 13

Mark 6: 7 – 13 Field Trip 7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 8 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— 9 but to wear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Those Who Refuse To Repent

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 28, 2012

A move of God was super charged through this word from God!

(Suicide Flees) Those Who Refuse to Repent Revelation 9:1-21 Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Trip Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah 35: 1 – 10

Isaiah 35: 1 – 10 Road Trip The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; 2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel