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Justified By Faith And Living In Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2018

“Luther’s expression sola fide is true if faith is not opposed to charity, to love.”

Thursday After Epiphany 2018 Reformation/Revolution The action of the Israelites and the response of the Philistines we have heard proclaimed from the first book of Samuel help us see the two primitive and wrong conceptions of the divine. For the Israelites, their God was the God of Moses who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Word Of The Lord Came To Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2022

God called Jeremiah is God calling you?

Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Word of The Lord Came to Jeremiah. Has Gods word come to you? 1. Jeremiah begins by saying I am to young, "I am but a child, God says “don’t say you’re a child". • That like really saying don’t want to get to involved, I might have to be there every ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Through-It-All God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Surrender all to God. Depend on God not ourselves.

The Through-it-all God August 26, 2007 Jeremiah 1:1-10, It doesn’t happen very often but this past Monday at lunch it was happening. Deb was near the end of her rope with our 3 children. During the morning our 3 precious children had sucked out every ounce of energy and patience that their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Break Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

We are trapped inside the four walls of the church house. It is time for us to get out of the box. As long as you are in the box you can not walk with God properly, witness effectively nor worship freely.

Break Out of the Box Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Lamentations 3:7 (AMP) “He walled me in so that I could not get out…” There are things in our lives that Satan will try to use to box us in. Perhaps all of us feel that way at times. Boxed in. Trapped. Inadequate. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sign Language Of Love

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Jesus doesn’t just talk the talk but walks the walk. He shows how much he cares.

Do any of you know someone who is deaf or mute? Have you ever encountered someone with whom you couldn’t communicate? Have you ever met anyone who spoke a different language? What were your reactions? How did you feel? Inadequate? Inept? Incompetent? Last summer while I was employed at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Mark 7:31

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Like... Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2013

A sermon on why is it necessary that we study God. (Much material taken from J.B. Phillips book, Your God Is Too Small, and outline taken from God Most High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, pg. 16-17)

HoHum: God is like Bayer Aspirin- Expect Him to do wonders. God is like Coke- He’s the real thing. God is like Hallmark Cards- He cared enough to send His very best. WBTU: Beginning a series on God today. There are some who say that there is no God. Even the most primitive of cultures ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greater Righteousness - Matthew 5:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

How can Jesus say anger is equivalent to murder? Killing a human being has such greater consequences and is so much more extreme. This message will show how the two sins have the same DNA and will expose how even our best efforts to obey God’s Word can degenerate into legalism.

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-21

4. Signal Breakers: Keeping The Bars Up Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 25, 2005

What are the causes of the “prayer signal” getting broken as we try and communicate with God?

BIG IDEA: All believers can achieve better results in prayer by eliminating the following 4 roadblocks to prayer. 1. A disconnected relationship with God (prayerlessness). (John 15:7, James) 2. Unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2) 3. Broken relationships (Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 11:25, Hebr. 12:15, Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stock Taking

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jul 3, 2005

Jesus’ request for us to do stock taking - the reason, the reaction, the resources, the result

Matthew 15:29-39 Stocktaking If you have been in business of any kind, I am sure you will have had to be involved in stock taking. I am told that even with modern bar-coding sometimes a manual stock take is required. You sometimes need to know just what you have got. I can venture a fairly safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 23

IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 2:1-10) A scientific convention was held at a lakeside resort. After the first day’s proceedings, a mathematician, a physicist, an astronomer and a molecular biologist hired a boatman to row them around on the lake. As they sat in the boat, they discussed string theory, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Provides For Every Need Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

God’s power and provisions are superabundant for those who trust and obey.

Scripture Introduction Only one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded by all four evangelists — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. God chose to describe the person and work of his Son from four different angles, four perspectives. Each author brings a unique point of view to his account as each writes for a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, John 6:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 22

IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 2:1-10) A scientific convention was held at a lakeside resort. After the first day’s proceedings, a mathematician, a physicist, an astronomer and a molecular biologist hired a boatman to row them around on the lake. As they sat in the boat, they discussed string theory, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"a Call To Healing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2023

A sermon about how, in God's eyes, everyone matters.

“A Call to Healing” Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 In a 2016 interview in The New York Times, award-winning actor Ben Affleck reflected on the pressure to hide our broken areas. When he watches other movies that strain to make their heroes entirely likable and valiant, Affleck said, “I find that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist