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"purpose Of Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2019

Every life has purpose

“Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

Love That Conquers The World (May 6, 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 3, 2021

The Gospel is not about a competition. The Gospel is about becoming victorious over the things that hinder God’s plans---God’s will for our lives and our roles in winning others to Jesus Christ!

LOVE THAT CONQUERS THE WORLD Text: I John 5:1 - 6 1 John 5:1-6  (ESV) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Daniel 4: Overcoming Pride Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Self-focused pride 1) causes anxiety, 2) leads to a fall, 3) can be redeemed through God-focused humility. We can humble ourselves by 1) recognizing God as sovereign, 2) crediting God for our abilities, and 3) directing our gifts to the good of others.

PUTTING PRIDE IN ITS PLACE—Daniel 4 PRIDE. One of the “Seven Deadly Sins,” along with greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. But is it always bad? There is a kind of healthy pride, which values one’s abilities, celebrates achievement, and motivates positive behavior. Paul refers to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, 1 Peter 1:5-6, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Fire! Fire! Fire!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 13, 2015

God wants for us the fullest, richest and deepest life we can have because he loves us. In return, he expects us to do Christ's work in this place, and in our own generation. In his name and by his power, we are to confront the world of evil.

Three men died and were waiting to receive entrance through the Pearly Gates. The first man said to St. Peter, "I was a preacher of the gospel, serving faithfully for over 50 years". Peter told him to step aside for further consideration. The second man said, "I was also a preacher of the gospel; I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

“The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

Gut-Level Worship Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

The offerings of Leviticus 1-7 are about sin AND fellowship with God. They connected the people with God at a visceral level. Application is made to our worship, with particular emphasis on Communion or The Lord's Supper. Selections from Leviticus 1-7 are carefully chosen to be brief.

GUT-LEVEL WORSHIP Selections from Leviticus 1-7 Maybe you have had the experience of going to a funeral or memorial service, where you heard things about the deceased that you didn’t know before. Maybe you thought, “I wish I had known about those parts of his life earlier; it would have helped ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-16, Leviticus 2:1-16, Leviticus 3:1-17, Leviticus 4:1-35, Leviticus 5:1-19, Leviticus 6:1-30, Leviticus 7:1-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharp Disagreements Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2018

Relationships, Ministry, Disagreements, People

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Sharp Disagreements October 21, 2018 Acts 15:36-41 (p. 771) Introduction: Barnabas is one of my favorite people in the New Testament. He is an encourager…In fact that’s what his name means…“Son of Encouragement.” After ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

41. Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018

The ultimate goal of atonement is not just to satisfy the legal obligations, it’s the restoration of the relationship

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 41 - RECONCILIATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 5:8-11, 1 John 3:1, John 12:32

Denomination: Christian Church

42. Defeating Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The basis of all sin is a lack of trust by the created in their Creator

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 42 – DEFEATING EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 2:14, Luke 4:13, Matthew 27:39-40, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Saved By Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Galatians. This message

Chico Alliance Church “Saved By Grace” Out of a devotion to the basics of “teaching, fellowship breaking of bread, prayers” comes relevant ministry and connection that develops and demonstrates dynamic relationship with God, selfless love for each other and effective impact in our world. Early in ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Colossians focusing on our great redemption in Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “Redeemed How I Love to Proclaim It” Introduction Not many of us have experienced actual imprisonment. We can only imagine what it might be like. There are Christians all over the world experiencing such punishment even as we meet this morning. There are more Christians ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Life, Water And Thirst”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2018

Your unchurched, non believing friends and neighbors are thirsty for security regarding their eternal address. Leonard Sweet calls them “day trippers asking for direction…..scouting the horizon for hope, spiritual truth, our souls are thirsty.

Harsh drought conditions in parts of the American West are pushing wild horses to the brink and spurring extreme measures to protect them. Volunteer groups in Arizona and Colorado are hauling thousands of gallons of water and truckloads of food to remote grazing grounds where springs have run ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Ok To Give Props To The Good Guys

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2016

You weren't a warlock or a pimp when you were saved, just a goody-two-shoes? Awesome!

Pastor Mike Mizell mentioned as part of his message tonight that sometimes we give too much attention to those who were saved out of some wretched background versus someone saved from a good background. Indeed, you can do the national speaking circuit if you were the high priestess of a coven, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fans But Not Followers Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 25, 2017

Serving, Going, Disciple Making

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Fans but Not Followers Matthew 28:19 (p. 698) January 29, 2017 Introduction: Kyle Idleman is the teaching minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY and a few years ago he wrote a series called “Not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ