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Growing From Glory To Glory

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 13, 2008

As you reflect the image of Jesus Christ you in return are showing Him living through you. There isn’t a clearer picture of Christ than you!

Another Level Text: II Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. John Wesley said, “What a beautiful contrast is here! Moses saw the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006

True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree By The River

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005

Lessons on the godly life from Psalm 1

The Tree By the River Psalm 1 INTRO.: Trees are very prominent in the Bible: Their creation is recorded in Gen. 1:11. Referred to in Gen. 2:8, 9. Life and knowledge of good and evil associated with trees. There are many prominent trees: Abraham lived near the Oaks of Mamre. Elijah sat under a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Set Free

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2016

Are we truly free in Christ or are we still in a state of bondage?

You are Set Free Intro Are we truly free in Christ or are we still in a state of bondage? Goal Let’s learn that religious bondage is every bit as bad as slavery. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 13:10-17 healing, the Sabbath and freedom. Luke 13:10 One Sabbath day as Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Lost

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2016

How valuable are we to God? How valuable are those not yet in the church? I want us to learn that everyone is valuable to God. Let’s discuss a lost sheep and a lost coin from Luke 15:1-10.

Intro How valuable are we to God? How valuable are those not yet in the church? Goal I want us to learn that everyone is valuable to God. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss a lost sheep and a lost coin from Luke 15:1-10. Luke 15:1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent And Demanding Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016

Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear?

Intro Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear? Goal Let’s learn that God sometimes will only hear persistent, demanding prayers. Sermon Plan We will discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve 2015

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016

Tonight, we’ve got a gift for all the people on our list... In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season is it possible that we forgot to give anything to the One that was born

A We are 6 hours away from Christmas .... 1 Our gifts are all wrapped, credit cards glowing cherry red from use . . . a We’ve checked our list twice to make sure we’ve got everybody covered . . .no one is left out. b Spouse, kids, moms, dads, friends, family...we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2016

Are we ready for his coming?

Intro When will Jesus return? Goal Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Matthew 24:36-44, prophecy and keeping watch. Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gift Has Arrived (Christmas Eve 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. In Isaiah 9.6-7, God tells us “I’m going to send you a gift you need . . . one you will use.”

Our Gift Has Arrived December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve Sermonette (6 minutes) A Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. 1 Picking out just “any old” gift is easy. a To get just the right one, perfect one takes some paying attention, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Coin - Lost Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 12, 2012

Make a commitment to love Jesus back and to diligently do your best to bring those around you back to God!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel, the Good News, according to the Apostle Luke who personally witnessed the ministry of Jesus Christ. We continue our study of Luke chapter 15…. Jesus, the Son of God, walked the earth about 2000 years ago and many followed Him because of His teachings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014

God had a messy plan to save the world. The plan? Send His Son.

Christmas Eve Sermonette Dec 24, 2014 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Luke 2:6-7 (NASB) 6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Talk And Lame Excuses

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2019

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62.

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62. Denying Jesus in Others Luke 9:46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus knew their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Personal Injustice Go

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Division Over Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Baptist