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Christian Marriage 101 Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009

It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Understanding Revelation #12 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 7, 2008

Revelation Chapter 19-20 describes the second coming of Jesus, and also contains one of the most confusing and misinterpreted passages in the Bible - the millennium.

SESSION #12: REVELATION #19 – THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS: “After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great ...read more

Denomination: *other

18 Principles For Church Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 11, 2008

In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.

For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Brethren

How To Show Jesus

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 27, 2009

We can only share when we know the power of the Cross aqnd the Resurrection

CALL TO MISSION - PART 2 Well, here it is “Our part in God’s Mission”! Are you raring to go? And if you are, what will you meet, and how will you react? Well, today I want to tell you two stories: Here’s the first: Many years ago Jill and I were on holiday in the Lake District. One day we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How New Is New?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009

We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Lost Art In The Church And Family?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2009

You talk endangered species, the art of listening is in great danger. Let us look at listening/ear in the Bible. Wow! what a lesson!

IS THERE A LOST ART IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE HOME? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a country music song: THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW: MY DAD? Introduction: PRECONCEIVED OPINIONS CAN HINDER WHAT WE HEAR? Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communication Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

Assuming you believe that God exists and that He’s interested enough in you that He had a purpose for you, not just when you came into the world but long before that – He had you in mind when He first spun the world itself into existence.

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). I used to work at a place where we had daily meetings. Every morning at 8:00 we would sit down for fifteen minutes and go over the day’s schedule, discuss yesterday’s production, correct mistakes and add on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fireproof Your Life: Never Leave Your Heritage Behind, Especially In A Fire

Contributed by Michael Catt on Sep 16, 2008

There are eternal truths within Psalm 33 that should cause us to examine where we are as a nation. Are we giving our children the kind of land our forefathers fought to give us?

"Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart That Sits Down Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

A Harvest festival sermon on avoiding anxiety

[This sermon was preached at an all-age outdoor harvest festival at the local allotments] [props required - toy bird with a small watering can and a spade; flower in a pot, knitting needle and knitting and pair of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Anglican

What's Going On Around Here?

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on May 1, 2013

In the so-called mainline churches, many members cling to the adage, "We've never done it that way before!" As the religious people in Jesus' time discovered, hanging on to the old will blind us to the new thing that God is doing in our midst.

Our lectionary passages this morning concern radical change, perhaps none more radical that Peter's vision in the 11th chapter of Acts. Most of us don't give much thought to what we eat and, if we do, our concern is more with calories than holiness. We don't consider food groups to be "clean" or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Promise You Are Waiting To See? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Looking at the life of Christ, is something that is essential for every believer. To help us grow in our understanding of Him & our relationship with Him. Over the days, weeks, months, years, centuries, that you have been in church, you have probably l

What is the promise you are waiting to see? This month in our Fresh Fire series we are considering the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus. A topic that could take years to really cover in detail. So the ministry team are going to take the opportunity to give you a glimpse of some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Starts With Desire Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Climb

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 11, 2012

Walking through life is like hiking up a mountain. God teaches us many lessons about life in this section.

Ephesians 5:15-20: HOW TO CLIMB LIFE MOUNTAIN "Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Approaching God in Prayer

Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

Law Enforcement: To Protect And To Serve

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

There is a wind of confrontation blowing between law enforcement and the public in our society. There are some bad police officers, but a majority of them are good and out to protect us. Today, we invite them to worship with us and to pray for them.

TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic