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What Does A Saint Look Like? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2007

Saints are people saved by grace and who have a relationship with God. Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount," gives us a vision of how God’s grace transforms us in our daily lives.

Luke 6:20-31 “What a Saint Looks Like” INTRODUCTION On this All Saints Sunday, our focus is on the people whom Jesus has gathered into the Church—past, present and future. We call ourselves: “The People of God,” “The Family of God,” and “The Children of God.” Theologically speaking we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013

Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Blaspheming Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Jun 1, 2011

It is clear to me that when it comes to the Holy Spirit; you may resist, but give in; you may insult, but ask for forgiveness; but one thing you must never do is to blaspheme the Spirit of the Living God.

March 15, 2009 “Joint Usher Board Anniversary Day” Sins against the Holy Spirit: Blaspheming Matthew 12: 31 – 37 We continue in our series with this third installment on Sins against the Holy Spirit: Blaspheming. You may remember that the blessedness of Jesus Christ is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of “god” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “God”

The Study Of “God” John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). This is the first verse in the Bible. 1. All things begin with God. 2. The Bible begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Study Of The Church Today Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Church Today

The Study Of The Church Today Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The Lord's church was established almost 2000 years ago (Acts 2). It exists today just as it did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Pilgrims - Beginning

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

(The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Became Fully Human Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

My supernatural conception and human birth

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN? 1. Remember I said, “God is Spirit (John 4:24), which means not physical. 2. Adam was created as a human body. “I, along with the Father and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-7, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2018

The way Jesus came into the world and the events surrounding that first Christmas affirms so much of what we believe as Christians.

A Savior Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) 1. This is a true story. Freddie and John were fortunate enough to have a season ticket to watch Chelsea soccer in the UK. They could not help noticing that there was always a spare seat next (B14) to them and they had a friend who would love to buy a season ticket, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After Christmas - Then What? Series

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Dec 28, 2018

Those in the true ancient story of the first Christmas were forever altered by it and their lives centered around the One whom it is all about.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRISTMAS? Matthew 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 360 days till Christmas! What happens after Christmas? - sounds, lights, music of Christmas are over - decorations put away in boxes/tubs in the garage/attic - programs, company parties and gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

Mothers shape our children who in turn shape our world. That's a lot of responsibility but God has seen fit to entrust it to women. A Mother’s work is never done and for that reason many wise mothers point us to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith

Mother’s Day 2018 Mother’s today are the most courageous people I know of. They face a world that treats them and their contributions with contempt and indifference. We see the government removing the word “Mother” from official documents and replacing it with the words “Parent One”. Well at ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dangerous Climate Change And The End Of The Earth

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Our earth is collapsing and the end is near.

In February 2005, a scientific symposium on avoiding dangerous climate change through the stabilization of greenhouse gases was held at the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research, in Exeter, England. It attracted 200 renowned scientists from some 30 countries. The conference warned ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lingering Gloom Of Sleeping In The Bed We Made Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2016

Our personal choices have consequences, some of them long-term. The choices groups or nations make also have consequences. Provoking God’s long-term discipline is a miserable experience, and sometimes the righteous have to experience it/w the unrighteous.

The Lingering Gloom of Sleeping in the Bed We Made (Psalm 74) 1. A blogger out west writes, “Today, I was hiking, and four miles away from my car and civilization, I tripped over a rock into a cactus. I used duct tape, which ripped all the hair off my arms and legs but ignored the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness And Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2021

Carrying the weight of guilt affects us, body, mind, and spirit. God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others brings healing to our whole being.

March 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 32 Forgiveness and Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We aren’t like a car. You can take apart a car and put it back together. It’ll run just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Foolishness And Wisdom.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Mar 6, 2021

Dealing with foolishness and wisdom.

Sermon Title: Believing – What is it? Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NLT) 1 Kings 12 - Tell the story: -Solomon had died -Son, Rehoboam, inherited the Kingdom -The people came and ask him to ease up on all the taxes and forced labor. -Rehoboam called the older advisor that were with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abimelech Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2022

Abimelech means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings.

Tom lowe 1/5/2022 Abimelech, King of Gerar Abimelech[1] means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings. Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist