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The Day God Died Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2023

Mark's version of the crucifixion of Jesus is concise and focuses mostly on the people who witnessed the crucifixion and their response to it. We too must respond to the crucifixion of Jesus and it is something that we must do daily.

Introduction A. I want to begin with a true story about a girl named Donna and a boy named Felipe. 1. Donna Ashlock and Felipe Graza were high school freshman in a small farming community near San Francisco. 2. Felipe was infatuated with Donna and considered her his girlfriend. 3. He would often go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is This World Coming To?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 15, 2023

All of us at one point and time have asked this same question, "What is this world coming to?" What IS this world coming to? Join me and find out what just may shock you as being the answer to that question.

All of us at one point and time have asked this same question, "What is this world coming to?" What IS this world coming to? What is REALLY going on out there today? Every day, we hear about unspeakable violence happening in our schools, our shopping malls, department stores and even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17-20, Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Right - Choose Life

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 3, 2023

It is God’s gift to us that we have the ability to make choices. However, the choices we make also have consequences and let us learn how we can choose right and choose life.

We read in Deuteronomy 30:19, I am now giving you the choice between life and death, between God's blessing and God's curse, and I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Choose life. (GNB) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel as he admonished them to choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Matthew 27:2, Luke 23:4, John 19:12, Matthew 27:24, Romans 8:38-39, Mark 14:43, John 12:6, Matthew 27:3, Luke 22:6, Matthew 26:48, Matthew 26:39, John 18:6, Matthew 26:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

(I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2007

There are broken hearts everywhere around us today, even here in our church. But Jesus Christ can heal your broken heart. How does He do it?

Jesus Can 2007 Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 4, 2007 *This sermon was preceded by a testimony from a one of our members. Here is an edited version of the testimony: The title of Bro. Rick’s current sermon series is “What Can Jesus Do For Me?” Well, on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Man At The Well

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Aug 12, 2008

The Samaritan woman found water from Jesus, the man at the well. She told all the people in town to come to see Jesus. If we have received water from the man at the well, we need to tell others.

The Man At The Well From our Sunday School days, many of us can remember the familiar story of the woman at the well. Some of us can remember the bare facts of her story. We can remember that she was a woman of Samaria, and that the Jews had nothing to do ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, John 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus At A Pharisee's House

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

The encounter Jesus had with a woman at a Pharisee’s house provides quite an interesting story.

Jesus At A Pharisee’s House Introduction: I love to read the stories of the people Jesus came across. In those stories we get a glimpse into the mind of God and see what really matters. We learn how we should treat others and we learn what is most important. I am convinced that one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, & The Prodigal Son

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

Some of you are searching for something, but you don’t know what it is you’re looking for.

How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice it something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Believe or not, God knows what all of this—maybe some of it—feels like. God is searching for something—but not because he can’t remember where he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is The Answer For Today (And Tomorrow Too)! Series

Contributed by Sam Hettinger on Oct 18, 2010

Why do we worship God? He fulfills our deepest desires for joy, justice, and hope.

Scripture Introduction: Worship Happens. It’s a fact of life. How do you know if you are worshipping? Louie Giglio says: [It's easy. You simply follow the trail of your time, your affection, your energy, your money, and your allegiance. At the end of that trail you'll find a throne; ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Keep From Singing"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Palm Sunday message. "My house shall be called a house of prayer!"

Title: How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; Jesus is our king who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and conquers kingdoms by dying on the cross. Luke 19: 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purity In A Sensual Culture Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 12, 2015

Resolve to choose a life of purity by imitating God in love, light, and wisdom.

Series: Resolutions Worth Keeping Title: Purity in a Sensual Culture Text: Ephesians 5:1-5, 8-12, 15-16 Truth: Resolve to choose a life of purity by imitating God in love, light, and wisdom. Aim: To choose to imitate God by living a life of purity. INTRODUCTION The owner of a plant that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Of A Committed Life Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 6, 2016

Everything that we do on this earth has a corresponding consequences whether for good or evil that we do to ourselves or to the people close to us. This is the ripple effect of our lives on the people that we come in contact with.

Every action we do on this earth has a corresponding reaction whether for good or for evil. Many people don't really understand it or they are not aware of it, but that is the truth of life. Every thing we do on this earth has a corresponding consequences whether for good or evil that we do to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Handle Tragedy

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011

Four principles that help us deal with tragedy

“HOW TO HANDLE TRAGEDY” SELECTED PASSAGES OPEN The Poisonwood Bible is a novel written by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s about a family who in 1959 move from the state of Georgia in the USA to a small village in the Belgian Congo to swerve as missionaries. The family is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ