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Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

A message focusing on praying for others.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-3 INTRO: As I was visiting with the family of someone in the hospital recently I asked, “Is there anything we can do for you?” She replied, “Just pray for us.” After a service recently, one of the ladies of the congregation said to me as she left the church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing (Patience)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on waiting on God.

God’s Time OT - Isaiah 64:4, “Since ancient days no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” NT - Hebrews 11:39-40 “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shhhhh (Meditation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on the discipline of meditation.

Matthew 14:6-13 6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 The king was distressed, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

This Message focuses on forgiveness, salvation,

Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites, hates, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus #2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Focusing on our purpose as a church

Friday, July 14, 2006 Focus#2 LUKE 10 Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed. We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 focuses on the bat.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like Bats? Scriptures: Numbers 13:17-21; 27-33; 14:1-10 Introduction In my message last week, we look at the buzzards. The main point I want you to remember from last week is that the buzzard needs 10-12 feet of running room in order to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 3 focuses on the bumblebee.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like The Bumblebee? Scriptures: Luke 9:51-56; Acts 16:20-25 Introduction As you may recall, I have shared with you previously about the buzzards and the bats. With all of their other capabilities, both have limitations that could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 4 focuses on the Eagle

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Part 4 Are You Living Like The Eagle? Scriptures: Exo. 19:4; John 13:15; 14:15-17; Rev. 19:16; 2 Tim. 2:11-12; Isa. 46:3-4; 33:16 Psalm 57:1; Matthew 7:22-23 Introduction Previously in this series I discussed the buzzards, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on the power of waiting.

Christmas is a few days a way. For some of you that brings excitement. For others anxiety and stress. Regardless of the emotion, I hope this week gives you the opportunity to reflect upon our question, What is the day truly all about? As we have sought to answer this question, we have looked at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on a new beginning.

Can you believe it? Having just celebrated Christmas Day, we look to the end of our past year and the beginning of a new year. This morning , as we reflect upon this new year, I would to share with you once again a message entitled A New Year. It is my hope that this year’s resolutions will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on Palm Sunday

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15, Matthew 27:15-16, Luke 19:36, Matthew 27:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

After The Resurrection Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2010

Part two focuses on Forgiveness.

After The Resurrection Part 2 Scripture: Matthew 4:18; 14:28-31; 16:13-20; 17:4; 18:21; John 21:15-17 Introduction: This morning I want to continue with Part 2 of my message “After The Resurrection”. Last week I shared with you that the first thing that became available after the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

This message focuses on the why of evangelism

Principles of Evangelism The Book of Mark Mark 6:7-13,30-32 Introduction A. Mark 6:7 begins a new thrust in Jesus’ ministry. 1. Up to this point He had been doing all of the speaking and interacting with the people. 2. Now after two years of training the disciples are being sent out to begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rosa Parks And You

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 26, 2013

This message focuses on Rosa Parks

I. Todays message will focus on Rosa Parks. Before we go any further let us pray. Dear God thank you for this chance to learn about someone that went before us. God please let us realize that we can do anything with your help. Also, allow us to understand that we cannot do anything without your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: *other