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How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Walked On Water

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 21, 2014

Although Peter is seen as an outspoken member of Jesus' Inner Circle, this message reveals the degree of Peter's faith in Who Jesus is and shows us what truly was in his heart.

Matthew 14:29-31 Peter was oftentimes outspoken and yes, sometimes his mouth got him into trouble. On this occasion, though, his mouth opened up the door to an opportunity to reveal the strength of his faith. Although we like making fun of Peter and some of the things that he said, all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"They Were Willing To Walk Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 23, 2015

The sermon shares what the disciples were to walk away from in order to follow Jesus.

“They were willing to walk away” Mark 1:14-20 1. Why did Jesus call these Disciples? Mark 1:14-20 • I think he called them because They were willing to walk away: • 17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves a cost. The cost is the path to abundant living

Matthew 16:24-17:8 “The Cost” INTRODUCTION Some passages in the Bible encourage. I love Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Other verses comfort such as, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want”—Psalm 23:1. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mark 5:21-43 "A Father's Faith" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 5:21-43 "A Father's Faith" (read text)-Recount the scene... Let's together look at "A Father's Faith".. I. His Humble Request a. Jarius-"Ruler of the Synagogue"-religiously, societally important man! Organized all affairs of public worship b. Probably a Pharisee! c. The fact he came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2014

"an evangelizer must never look like someone who has just come back from a funeral."

Thursday of 24th Week in Course St. Joseph Cupertino Pharisees don’t come off very well in the Gospels. Pharisaic religion, though, was considered by the Jews to be the very summit of Jewish observance. After all, it applied to all its adherents the entire Law, even those clearly meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Catholic

Catch Fire With The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014

We can do our part to set our parish on fire with devotion to the joy of the Gospel

Thursday of 29th Week in Course Joy of the Gospel St. Paul had during his Christian life on earth at least one experience that he characterized as being lifted up to the heavens. He needed that consolation because of the hard work of evangelization he was called to perform. He saw the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Free To Serve, Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015

We will be judged on our service to the poor--but do our social systems make it easy or difficult to do so?

Thursday of 33rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Two things tie our Scriptures together today. The obvious one is that they are texts written in or about a time of injustice and disaster. In the first reading, the Syrian king Antiochus IV has decreed that all his subjects would act like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Catholic

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 21, 2015

What can science do in a cemetery?

Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Other Side Of The Road

Contributed by James Roberts on Jul 26, 2016

The Priest and Levite did not help but the Samaritan did.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD Luke 10:29-35 INTRO: A. NOTE THE GOING DOWN Road from Jerusalem to Jericho - about 18 miles descending about 3000 ft. 1. Minding his own business Stripped, beaten, robbed of all he had. a. Wounded - probably resisting the thieves Our own strength and wits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

"The Christ Bearer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2017

When Jesus entered Jerselum on Palm Sunday a donkey was the Christ Bearer, not the disciples, not the crowd, not the religious leaders.

Matthew 21 :1-11 “The Christ Bearer” 1. Matthew tells us that Jesus sends two of his disciples into the village of Bethphage to fetch a donkey and a colt. This is to fulfill what had been spoken by the prophet Zechariah, “Look, your king is coming to you,” said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Lent? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

explanation of the season of Lent

WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:1-22, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

"Blessings From The Stranger"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2017

The disciples on the road to Emmaus encounter these blessings given by the stranger: The stranger blesses by talking, he blesses by listening, he blesses by unveiling, he blesses by staying with us, and he blesses by walking with us.

“Blessings from The Stranger” Luke 24:13-35 1. The stranger blesses by walking and talking to the Disciples on the road to Emmaus • 17The Stranger asked the disciples, "What are you discussing?" The Disciples faces were downcast then Cleopus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Bumping Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

The experience that the women have at the tomb--their encounter with Jesus-- turns their mourning into dancing and transforms their lives forever.

Matthew 28:1-10 “Bumping into Jesus” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had the experience of bumping into an old acquaintance who you never thought you’d ever bump into? That happened to Faye and me one time when our family went to a Twins game in Minneapolis with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran