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Honoring God With Your Next Step Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to honor God

Honoring God with Your next step Slide I want to tell you about 2 sons. One was asked to do something by his father and He told him he would do it. Another one was asked to do something as well and he went and did it. Has each one honored his father, from what you know? Yes. Now if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Watchman's Vision

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 6, 2008

In a world bound in the modern day wrath of God, there is a call upon the church to become aggressive in her fight for the souls of mankind.

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 6:16-17a Title: A Watchman’s Vision Theme: Biblically Achieving Our Call Topic: Biblically Understanding CrossRoads Vision Listen as I read Jeremiah 6:16, “Stand at the crossroads and look… ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Stressed? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are robbed of their joy in life.

Are You Stressed! On the lighter side: Two video clips from commercials to stress - stress Question: How do you manage your stress? Thesis: Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2008

A first-person narrative sermon from the perspective of one of the wise men. Those who are wise will worship Him.

Christmas Questions: Devotion Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 12/14/08 [Pick up one of the wise men from the Nativity Scene] Good morning. My name is Gaspar. I’m one of the wise guys you just heard about from Matthew 2. I understand that you’re in the middle of a sermon series called, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fiscal Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Second of three messages dealing with giving and money.

“Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal sacrifice. Someone estimate that 17% of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2009

A message reminding the congregation of what the definition and purpose of true worship is; and what the benefits are to those who keep the many forms of worship in the center of their hearts and focus.

Today’s message title is, "Here I Am To Worship." I love that song! In these short lyrics, we find the true heart of worship. ‘Here I am to worship; Here I am to bow down; Here I am to say that You’re my God!’ The first thing I want you to do this morning is lift both your feet off the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-9

Denomination: *other

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

There's Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

What’s so special about Mary that she got picked to give birth to the Messiah?

There’s Something About Mary December 24, 2006 The Cost of Christmas I heard that Jesus went to the mall and watched a movie Saturday. It wasn’t exactly the real Jesus, but it was a life-size cutout of Jesus. The youth group from “Lamoni United Methodist Church” in W. Des Moines, IA., went to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Careful What You Wish For Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples. Pt. 6

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER (1 KINGS 16:29-33; 21) A young lady I have lost contact with for many years asked for my e-mail address when we met at a wedding banquet. Before too long, she e-mailed and called me. She was pretty, talented, quiet, helpful, and sweet, the ideal spouse, mother, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 23, 2007

Mary might not have known the details, but today we do, and how we respond to Jesus is the most important perception and decision we’ll ever make.

Intro> Mary, did you know? It’s a beautiful song and was presented beautifully here this morning, but it’s a song that asks a singular question that is actually very easy to answer... ->NO, Mary didn’t know. --There’s no way she really would have known all that was going to occur in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Post-Christmas Blahs

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 30, 2007

After the crescendo of Christmas, some of us are back to our complicated and chaotic lives. Message looks at three post-Christmas scenes and then three lessons to help us beat the blahs.

Dealing with the Post-Christmas Blahs Matthew 2:13-23 Rev. Brian Bill 12/30/07 Dave Veerman has written a poem called, “Many Happy Returns.” See if it resonates with you: ‘Twas the day after Christmas And all through the room Strewn wrappings were crying For use of a broom The children were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Vision Of The Glorified Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2009

John, who had known Jesus well, falls down as dead at the sight of his glorified Lord. This should cause us awe and wonder.

“I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Discovering Significance Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

About discovering the call of God for your life.

(The following message has drawn from Rick Warren’s message “Shaped for Serving God”) Does your life hold significance? Does your life bear importance in this world? As we conclude this series entitled ‘The Call’… that is the question I want to help settle this morning.. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0302 Pre-Lent Ii (Sexagesima): Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 28, 2008

Exegesis of the Parable of the Sower. How does one aquire "good soil"?

Sermon: Parable of the Sower Text: Luke 8:4-15, II Cor 11:19-31 Occasion: Sexagesima Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Jan 27, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 8:4-15, NKJV: "A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Challenge Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 18, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Revelation 3:16

(adapted from a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVERING JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: REVELATION 3:14-22 TITLE: “THE CHALLENGE OF JESUS” OPEN: A. I’m a fan of the “Rocky” movies 1. As a former Golden Gloves boxer, I can tell you that the fight scenes are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ