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The Doorkeeper

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 5, 2018

We are to be Doorkeepers: loving the House and Presence of God, and opening the doors of the Kingdom of Heaven to those without knowledge. As Doorkeepers, we're to go in and bring others with us.

THE DOORKEEPER Ps 84:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl and her older brother were visiting their grandfather's farm – their first time out of the city. The older brother decided to play a trick on his younger sister. He told her that he had just seen a man-eating chicken. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 21, 2018

The sin of covetousness in Luke 12:13-21 warns us against the danger of greed.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to examine the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. During Jesus’ final few months of life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Day In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Jack Martin on Nov 3, 2021

We rarely consider just how much Jesus did in a 24 hour period. Hopefully, this will give a glimpse

Lessons from one day in the life of Jesus As I was getting ready this week I couldn’t help but see a humorous similarity to the start of one particular day in Jesus life and Black Friday. Luke 12 – The Scripture begins: 12 Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014

Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Where Are Your Treasures? Love Gives...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2014

CONSIDER GIVING? Where are your treasures? You can give without love, but you can not love without giving... Jesus is the greatest gift ever given...

WHERE ARE YOUR TREASURES? GOD GIVES... LOVE GIVES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A GIFT IS A REAL DEMONSTRATION OF WHAT LOVE REALLY IS... I. WHAT DO I TREASURE THE MOST? MY TREASURE TROVE? IS MY VALUE SYSTEM AND GOD'S VALUE SYSTEM THE SAME? DEFINE: Treasure: what you value, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus: Mark 4 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 4 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 4.

Following Jesus (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/22/2017 For the past few weeks we’ve been on a journey through the Gospel of Mark in hopes of seeing Jesus more clearly and following Him more nearly. Although the threat of ice prevented us from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Reaching The 412

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we are going to think about reaching out to our community.

Reaching the 412 “We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.” (41256 Barnetts Creek, 41204 Boons Camp 41222 Collista, 41222 Denver, 41216 East Point, 41219 Elna, 41219 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Savior To Encounter Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 24, 2000

When a life encounters the savior it can never be the same

A Savior to Encounter Luke 2:8-20 Introduction I. Different stories of encounters A. Literature 1. Scrooge: Ebaneezer Scrooge had a Christmas Eve encounter with three spirits of Christmas and he was never the same again 2. It’s A Wonderful Life: George Bailey had an encounter with an angel named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Jesus Taught That Everyone Reaps What They Sow

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20).

1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20). The Lord asserted that what we sow will proportionately be credited to our account in its quantity and quality. Sowing involves what we give out in terms of our faith, obedience, and service. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Being Deceived?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden Resources In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Learn how to utilize all the hidden resources you have in Christ

Hidden Resources (Acts 18:5-12) Illustration;It was 1916, and Hattie Green was dead. Hattie’s life is a sad demonstration of what it is like to be among the living dead. When Hattie died, her estate was valued at over $100 million; yet Hattie lived in poverty. She ate cold oatmeal because it cost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 13, 2004

This message is about accepting the bad things in life and looking for what God wants us to learn. We will benifit in the end if we keep our eyes upon Jesus.

All Things Work Together for Good Romans 8:28 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. NIV I. Remark on this statement this verse A. All things 1. Ofcourse we all know that the good things that happen come form ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Yours

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2005

This is an exploration of Isaiah’s struggle to find God.

Isaiah 63:7 – 64:12 --- We Are Yours Intro: When I was about 7 or 8 years old my mother took me shopping. Back then, that was “AN EVENT.” When we pulled into the parking space my mother said to me, “If we somehow get separated and you can’t find me, come back here to the car and wait for me.” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed