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Christmas 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022

Christmas is about the one eternal gift that was given to the world - Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Christmas 2022 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With some of the things that have happened in 2022, some people might have a hard time celebrating Christmas this year. But I want to tell you something New Light; I still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12, Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Goes Around

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

What you sow, you will reap

WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND Judges 1:1-7 1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? 2 And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Small Sins, Secert Sins, Silent Sins

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

In the Bible we see where sin has shaped how we are today.

SMALL SINS, SECRET SINS, SILENT SINS Sin has affected everyone and sin has entered into everyone that has lived on this earth except Jesus Christ, He is the only person that has walked upon the world and not committed a sin, Jesus was perfect, he was sinless and He became our perfect sacrifice for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Field Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

As we read here, Ruth had entered this certain field. This field was not hers, but a man named Boaz.

THE FIELD OF GRACE Ruth Chapter 2 :1-18 As we read here, Ruth had entered this certain field. This field was not hers, but a man named Boaz. Here we see God put his plans into motion. Neither Ruth nor Boaz ever imagined what would transpire with them meeting here in this field of grace. I would ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Front

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023

As long as we’re looking at other people, we’re not getting on with what God has called us to do.

The disciples had just come back from going fishing. In the passage just before ours, we see Simon Peter, James and John, Thomas, Nathanael and two others, out in a boat on the Sea of Galilee, fishing. But then comes the twist in the story. We've already seen how Jesus appeared on the shore and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:23, 1 Corinthians 12:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Perfume Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 6, 2023

The story of a woman anointing Jesus' head.

Jesus Anointed at Bethany Mark 14 Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.” 3 While he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2023

The end of Joseph's life provides an opportunity to think about the legacy he left . . . and the legacy we will leave.

- Exodus 1:8 is a pretty famous verse. For good reason too, it provides a nice summary of our situation as we move into the story of Exodus and the miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt: a. Israel is in Egypt. b. They are there because of Joseph. c. When Israel got there, they were highly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2023

Too often our talk about faith becomes bumper sticker theology - a short statement that sounds good … but is it true?

Myths Christians Often Believe God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Introduction Today we are beginning a new series of messages for the Summer called Myths Christians Often Believe. Too often our talk about faith becomes bumper sticker theology - a short statement that sounds good … but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus Through The Eyes Of David Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 19, 2023

Are we living in a way that represents His glory and His suffering for others to see and be encouraged by? Or, are we living in a way that detracts from what Jesus has done - so much so that we cannot be effective witnesses for His grace and love?

Alpha and Omega, Part 23 Seeing Jesus through the eyes of David Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction - Last week wrapped up part 1 of our Alpha and Omega series -- CHALL: Do we live with the knowledge that God knows what He’s doing? -- From creation to this moment, God has been preparing us for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Just Wants Me To Be Happy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 21, 2023

This is a common myth that is repeated often - it indicates that our personal happiness is the paramount good - what God wants more than anything else. Like each of the myths we will explore, there is a kernel of truth in there - but it is overcome by the misunderstanding of the saying.

- MYTHS CHRISTIANS SOMETIMES BELIEVE - God Just Wants Me To Be Happy Introduction We are continuing our series of Myths Christians Sometimes Believe. In the last message, we talked about the myth that “God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle.” Our myth in this message is a common one: “God Just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Best News Ever!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 27, 2023

All of Romans chapter 1 thru 7 is building toward Romans 8:1 For those "in Christ", Romans 8:1 is the BEST NEWS EVER!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE Let’s suppose that you commit a crime that is a capital offense And, after a chase, you are caught & arrested for that offense. When you go to trial, your life hangs in the balance. If you’re found guilty, as you deserve to be, it means death sentence, but if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"good Friends"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 2, 2022

What does it mean to carry people to Jesus?

“Good Friends” Mark 2:1-12 At the church I served in East Ridge, we had a member named Tootsie Watson. Tootsie and her parents lived in a deteriorating part of town. And that is where Tootsie lived for her entire life—all 89 years of her life-- in the same house where she was born, in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Shouting With The Shepherds

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Christmas Eve meditation

Shouting with the shepherds Luke 2:1-20 Introduction- Luke 2:1-7 (1-20 in sections) We live in a day and age that people say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas. It is a time of presents and a time of personal pleasures. We struggle to have time with family and friends. We spend more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Mother's Day Ever

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Mothers care that their kids are well provided for. That is close to God's heart of concern for those less fortunate in our world.

We all know what mothers are supposed to want on Mother’s Day. A card is great, whether professionally made, with a beautiful picture on the front and a sentimental poem on the inside, or maybe home made, decorated inside and out with crayons that are handled with more love than professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21