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Easter Preparations - Part 3

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

Palm Sunday Sermon

Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 5 Love Languages - Words Of Affirmation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 22, 2022

Looking at how we can better love one another and God through love languages. Using the book by Gary Chapman as a basis for the series.

5 Languages of Love Words of Affirmation April 24, 2022 We’re starting a new series today. It’s called The 5 Languages of Love and is based off of the book by Gary Chapman with the same title! I know that’s not super original for a title, but why reinvent the wheel. I’m going to be using his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”.

It was an upbeat song with an upbeat message. While there was no theological message intended in the song, I think we Christians could take a lesson from the concept it employs. This song’s concept of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” should be the desire and experience of every Christian. In the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Love, God’s Way!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 18, 2022

We ask God the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sins of not loving as we have been loved, and then lead us to follow God’s command to love others.

“What one word summarizes the Ten Commandments?” I think that the Bible’s answer to that question surprises many people. In the Scriptures God tells us that the one word that summarizes the Ten Commandments is “love.” But how can that be? Aren’t the Commandments a list of “dos” and “don’ts” or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Intro & Theme (1:3-2:5): Part One Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 18, 2022

In Colossians 1:3-25 Paul introduces himself and the themes of the letter. This lesson explores how Paul thanks God for the Colossians. It relies heavily on N.T. Wright's commentary of Colossians in the Tyndale NT Commentaries.

Paul's Intro & Theme (1:3-2:5): Part One Introduction: Colossians 1:3-2:5 is Paul's long introduction to before he moves on to the heart of his letter. He wants this young church to know that his letter is an outflow of the ministry God has given him. The introduction can be broken ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unstuck By Grace

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 21, 2022

This sermon explores principles that can help us get "unstuck" in life from a little book by Travis L. Thomas titled "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!" alongside the text of Hebrews 10:1-18.

Unstuck By Grace I. INTRODUCTION: Today is my birthday! I am 43 years old. I am a Gen-Xer. We were born at a transitional moment in history where technology began to boom just as we were born. In the home I grew up, at first we had a rotary phone. Then a pulse phone. We had a stereo system that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022

Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

“In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Opportunity Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 29, 2022

Pastor John teaches the importance of living a life that is intentional for Jesus

Opportunity Ephesians Series CCCAG 5-29-22 Scripture- Ephesians 5:15-18 When I went to ANOC, which is the school in the Army to qualify you for senior NCO ranks within your military specialty, they gave you a recommended reading list to enhance what they were teaching you. One of the books was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah And Ezra

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 1, 2022

In the book of Nehemiah in chapters 1-7 we have become acquainted with many individuals.

Intro: In the book of Nehemiah in chapters 1-7 we have become acquainted with many individuals. However, in Nehemiah chapter 8 God steps in the picture. That is what takes place in Nehemiah chapter 8… • This has nothing to do with Nehemiah working; • This has nothing to do with Ezra working. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does Christmas Come From? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This is not a mere seasonal question. It is a supreme question for all time-where does Christmas come from? The answer can guide us through confusion and uncertainty back to home base, in the very heart of God.

An aviator trainer told of how he would take students up in plane, and deliberately fly in all directions to confuse them. Then he would turn the controls over to the student and say, "Now take us home." It was the job of the student to learn how to find the radar beam, and stay one it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

How To Endure To The End Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 4, 2021

Jesus assured us in the Parable of the Sower that people falling away from the faith would be a regular part of our experience. However, we certainly don't want it to be our personal experience! An oft-ignored & challenging warning tells us how we can prevent that possibility.

As we have made our way through the book of Hebrews, the single New Testament book devoted to the topic of Christians who are tempted or actually do fall away from the faith, I naturally have been led to sadly contemplate those Christians I have known who have fallen away. These, tragically, were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39, Hebrews 3:14, Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Bible Church

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 16, 2021

This Sunday we’ll be looking at “The Faithfulness of God” from the book of Hosea, because God’s faithfulness is not only a reoccurring theme found throughout Hosea’s story, but one that is found throughout God’s word.

The Faithfulness of God The Book of Hosea Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU5rkpSe22Y Today we’ll be looking at the faithfulness of God. And to do so we’ll be looking at the Old Testament book of Hosea. But before we turn there, would you please turn in your Bibles to 2 Kings 17. If ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1, Hosea 14:1-4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 Kings 17:16-23, Romans 9:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

A New Creation

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 18, 2021

When we surrender our lives to Christ we are born again and given a brand new start with God and on this earth.

A NEW CREATION 2 Cor 5:17, 18 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2021

First John 2:3-6 gives us objective evidence that someone's profession of faith is credible.

Scripture In his First Letter, John wrote to oppose the false teaching by setting down biblical principles of fellowship with God. He showed how genuine fellowship with God is identified by three different tests. First is the moral test, which is the test of obedience. Second is the social test, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 23, 2021

Jesus … the Eternal One … stepped into time and history to deliver us from eternal hell. God’s plan of salvation was in His heart from the beginning of time. It’s an eternal plan. And God has loved You from the creation of the universe.

What is truly the one thing that money can’t buy? It’s time! Nobody … and do mean NOBODY … not even Donald Trump or Bill Gates or George Soros or Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet or Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk can buy themselves a single second of time … as Steve Jobs found out on October 5th, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist