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It Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

As Christians we know who holds tomorrow and who holds our hand. We can approach each tomorrow in calm assurance and certain faith. Lately we have seen unprecedented environmental events occur in our world and affect 10’s of millions of people Why?

It is Fulfilled in Your Hearing Luke 4:16-22 Isaiah 61 Have you ever been present when history was being made? Maybe for you it was personal history at the birth of a child or your wedding day or graduation day. Those are personal milestones that are for us an important part of our personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Comeback In History Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Apr 7, 2016

We all love comeback stories. The greatest comeback of all time was Jesus physically raising from the dead

In November 2001, Sports Illustrated magazine was covering the baseball World Series in which the Arizona Diamondbacks recovered from a slump to defeat the New York Yankees in the last inning of the final game. It started the editors thinking about the greatest comebacks in history. So, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Story- Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2014

The whole Old testament was pointing to one person! Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now we are in the New Testament. I hope that you gained some insights from our study of The Story through the Old Testament! • Today we begin our New Testament journey through The Story with the birth of THE King! • The birth of Jesus was predicted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Sticky Faith" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

In this message I discuss the things that are vital to building a sticky faith. Churches must be filled with people who have a sticky faith that will help others decide to stay.

FAITH MATTERS Sticky Faith 1st Corinthians 9:19-23 You are looking at a picture of the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Fo those of you who have lived in this area a long time you can remember the tragedy that took place in 1980 when the Sunshine Skyway bridge collapsed. Here is a picture from that year. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Resurrection Wonder

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 25, 2011

I took an article by Tim Woodroof titled "Resurrection Wonder" and made it into this sermon.

Introduction: A. This week as I prepared for this sermon, I received an email from Tim Woodroof with an article he had written several years ago called “Resurrection Wonder.” 1. I was so inspired by the article that I turned it into this sermon. B. The story is told of a man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost 2021

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 22, 2021

In Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago the Holy Spirit was given and the church was born. A church can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or just pretend to be a church. A person can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or not. Do you. You can. Why wait?

Pentecost 2021 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:14-19, Acts 1:3-5, Acts 2:1-4, Exodus 21:1, Acts 1:15, Revelation 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Boots Of Peace Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014

If we are to keep what we have received from the Lord, we must “stand” and hold on to the critical ground we have received from the Lord.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Ephesians 6:15 THE BOOTS OF PEACE Intro: Remember, this is a prison epistle. • Paul wrote/Rome/house arrest, awaiting trial and execution • beheaded. History/chained/Roman guard 24 hours per day • 6 hour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Positive Legacy Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 30, 2003

First message in Matthew - about not letting your heritage hold you back and leaving a positive heritage behind you!

Leaving a Positive Legacy Matthew 1:1-17 November 30, 2003 Introduction I have a question for you, and you need to be real honest here, okay? How many of you skip the genealogies when you read the Bible? It¡¦s okay, I¡¦m not going to embarrass you in front of everybody! You know, I tend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going Too Far

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Big Enough To Forgive Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

David discovered that sometimes personal offenses are best forgiven, not paid back by holding grudges, getting angry, or giving paybacks.

When David met Shemei the first time (2 Samuel 16:5-8), Shemei: +Kicked him when he was down. +Threw rocks at him, +Yelled at him, +Said God was judging the King, +Probably reminded David who Shemei’s dad was The second time they met (2 Samuel 19:22-23), 1. David kept his focus on God clear 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Face In The Crowd

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002

A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

(Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56, Matthew 27:26-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Reading The Bible Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

We know we should read the Bible, but we have LOTS of excuses -- but do these excuses really hold water?

The Mark of Discipleship: Reading the Bible Delivered on March 21, 2003 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org This is one of 14 sermons in a series delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh and Rev. Dietrich on The Marks of Discipleship. The elders of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now Playing: Back To The Future!

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002

In light of the things happening in our world, what does the future hold? Where are we headed? When will the world end?

Now Playing: “Back To The Future!” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; MATTHEW 24:42-44; 25:13 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2005

In answer to the despair of the disciples Christ holds out the hope of eternal life which is found only in a personal relationship with Him.

JESUS - THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE JOHN 14 It seems like a long time since I have been preaching to you – three weeks in fact. We return again this morning to our series on the ‘I AM’ sayings of Christ Jesus. Turn with me to John 14, and to probably one of the most well known sayings of Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican