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Our Abba Daddy Loves Us Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Go wants us to know without any doubts that we are His children and that He loves us.

1. REMEMBER the contrast in this wonderful GOSPEL OF GRACE is between the LAW & FAITH. • How do I relate to God? By faith or fear? RULES, REGULATIONS… RELIGION & RITUALS. • Don’t touch this. Don’t wear that. Don’t, Can’t, Shouldn’t! • It’s the spirit of bondage again to fear. • Think about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Really Close Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 18:24-19:7 regarding the people that were following John’s teaching but needing to be saved

Text: Acts 18:24-19:7, Title: Really Close, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about riding down 2nd Street and long-necking at the new bookstore and almost hitting that car in front of me as I eased into the turn lane without looking B. Background to passage: Paul has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Effects Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 23, 2008

Thanksgiving message based on Colossians 3:15-17

Effects of Thankfulness Colossians 3:15-17 November 23, 2008 Me: I think I’m like most people in that during this week in November, thoughts turn to how thankful I should be for all of God’s blessings in my life. And I’ve had more than I can count. But as I was working on this message, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Of Chaplin And Chaplain...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 13, 2012

Now what has Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest of the "Chaplinitis" era (when the fame of the legendary comedian spread like a wild contagion) in common with Book of Malachi (Last Book of the OT section of the Bible) containing a sizable section about Ch

OF CHAPLIN AND CHAPLAINS Let me relate a bizarre yet true story, before I get started with my main theme. Before that… those of us who don’t know about, Charlie Chaplin, let’s put up our hands? Well, not many hands would go up, for most of us know that he was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: *other

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Cog In The Wheel To Purpose In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Transformation always seeks to be at work in multiple levels in our lives.

Cog in the Wheel to Purpose in the Kingdom John 9:1-41 April 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION When most people think of how they'd like their lives transformed. Many of them would give assent that they would mind being in the shoes of Geza and Zslot Peladi. Geza and Zslot are two brothers who spent ad ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heaven Isn't Too Far Away

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Everything you wanted to know about Heaven and how to get there.

Heaven Isn’t To Far Away However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Kept His Promise For The Cripple Boy

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 20, 2011

David made best friends with Jonathan and made a promise to him to take care of his family in the event that Jonathan died. David not only kept his promise but he brought the cripple son to his own home and sat him at the Kings table to eat the rest of h

KINDNESS TOWARD MEPHIBOSHETHS 2-20-2011, Rich McQuinn, Minister: New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN TEXT: II SAMUEL 9: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: He was born in 1912 to some very poor parents in Russia. These were the times of rationing---you know the things you read about in history. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gutter: Where Life Is Meant To Be Lived Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Compassion, ministry, our testimony

THE GUTTER: WHERE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. Luke 14:15-23 (p739) June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I’ll always remember the old story of Charles Spurgeon being invited to speak at a large London church and on the night before the services Mr. Spurgeon and a friend were returning from dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Releasing The Pain

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus teaches us how to release the pain of unforgiveness through his prayer on the cross in which he is able to forgive his enemies.

I'll never forget the rejection and loss of the wonderful friendship I had with Shawn. At eleven years old we were best friends and did everything together - biking all over town, listening to music, playing games. Nothing could separate us until one day Shawn turned his back on me and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

Let us dare to channel God’s blessings.

Someone wrote, “Attempt great things for God. Ask great things from God.” I believe that is embodied in what has become known as the prayer of Jabez. Let’s read 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009

This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

OUR LIFE FOR GOD: FOR HIS GLORY OR OURS? Colossians 3:23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Folks, you are here this morning to bring glory to God! 1. That is what life is all about – God’s Glory! 2. I hope you do, but if not don’t worry, hopefully by the end of our time together you will. B. As we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Vision For His Church Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: Our witness takes place in a post church society... 2nd sermon of two.

In Jesus Holy Name May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:1-5 Pentecost - Redeemer “God’s Vision For His Church, Part II” “Telling the Good News” What did Peter preach? Standing in the streets of Jerusalem, Peter spoke these words: “Men of Israel, listen to this Jesus of Nazareth …was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Or Sight

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 11, 2009

This message discusses walking by faith and not by sight.

Text: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV). Another version of the Bible puts it this way: “We live by faith, not by sight” (NIV). Another version of the Bible says, “For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight” (Today’s English Version). Each version talks about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014

The Bible is full of verses that say that we should be praying. How many believers are praying? Prayer is communication between you and God, and when you are not involved communication Is broken.

Committed to Prayer Colossians 4:2-4:6 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about prayer. It was the topic of Tuesday night small group and I have not been able to shake it since. The Bible is full of verses telling God’s people to pray. Jesus by example in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Nazarene