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Preparing The Way For The Lord Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

People are best prepared to receive Jesus when His servants are helping them to prepare

Last month, we paused to honor our graduates here. For each one of those young men and women, there are some stories of moms and dads giving each other high fives, lots of smiles, lots of sharing of joy. A lot of teachers had a hand in that diploma. We have many of you in our congregation. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

-Ism's Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2007

Ism’s - beliefs - talking to people that believ differently

-ism’s As I thought about today’s lesson all kinds of words came to mind. ( intellectualism, activism, materialism, communism, feminism, hedonism, modernism, terrorism ) I was surprised to learn that there are 887 words that end with ISM in the english dictionary. Definitions of ism n. - A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Congregational

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2004

A sermon from The Purpose Driven Life which talks about our spiritual S.H.A.P.E.

God wants to use your life. That’s why we want to discover our purpose. There are a lot of shallow secular books out there like the one I saw recently entitled Discovering Your Purpose. It is an attempt to ride on the coattails of the popularity of Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008

Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Essential C's To Evangelism Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2007

This is a call to a deeper commitment to evangelism for the christian.

Jonah 3:1-10. Three C’s to effective evangelism Today I want to look at three C’s which I believe are essential for effective evangelism. We live in an age where the Church is a buzz with evangelism tools you can buy endless books, go to conferences, start courses, join training programmes on ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003

One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Engine That Could

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005

Sermon preached the morning before we sent another team of missionaries to foreign soil. Discusses what is needed to have missions trips.

Have you ever wished that you could do something to make changes in the world around you? Have you ever said, "If I had my way… if only I could, if only I could?" Most of us would like to have some kind of positive impact on our surroundings in some way or other, wouldn’t we? But think for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

What I Want Or What I Need? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

How do you ask God for things?

As you know, this Lord’s Prayer is all part of what we know as the Sermon on the Mount. Just a few verses from where we are here… Jesus says something else about prayer. In chapter 7:7-11, He says, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Like Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

The need of the church to go to a helpless world

LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD Numbers 27:16-17; Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, July 15, 2007 Two Sunday nights ago I challenged you to find some way to reach out with your faith by deeds. Did anyone take me up on it? Did anyone share their personal faith story? I. The People of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Print Of The Nails

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What does the print of the nails speak to us?

1stBBC Print of the nails 1. Speaks of the extraordinary love Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Psa 22:16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A World Class Christian

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008

In order to be Great Commission Christians, we need Four changes in how we think from day to day. Here they are, with scriptures.

Becoming a World Class Christian Pastor Eric Hanson November 7, 2004 Mark 16:15 You will either be a “World Class Christian” or a “Worldly Christian”. Do you know that you were saved to serve? Do you know that you were created for a mission? Are you excited about being used by God… to build ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting His Guidance Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon focuses on learning to trust God's guidance through His voice, even when the path is unclear or difficult. It explores how trust in His wisdom leads to a life of purpose and peace.

Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship, and the same is true of our relationship with God. Without trust, our walk with the Lord becomes filled with doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Proverbs 3:5-6 gives us a clear instruction: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

Evang-A-What? Series

Contributed by George Alves on May 14, 2003

Evangelism can be a scary thing for some people but it doesn’t have to be. There are many bizzare views about this topic, many "programs" which try to "attact", trap is a better word, normal everyday people. Evangelism need not be a dirty word, nor shou

A Tree, net fishing, Seafood lasagna and 8,000 Krispy Kreme donuts! What does this have to do with today’s topic? What is today’s topic. Over the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at what our purpose here on earth is. Our Mission on earth as a church and as individuals is 5 fold: Worship Community ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Brethren

Pray First

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Aug 7, 2007

Pray First because the Supernatural determines what will happen in the Natural. (Examples, Daniel & Elisha)

Pray First Grant van Boeschoten August 5, 2007 Story 1 During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington’s camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice raised in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-23

Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ