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The Weight Of The World Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2005

Jesus bore the full weight of our sin so we will never have to.

I. After His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, not as the Warrior King they wanted and were expecting, but as the Lamb of God, Jesus now moves deliberately to His destiny with His death on the Cross on Friday. Even though He knew what was going to happen to Him this week, as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rekindling The Spiritual Fire Within

Contributed by Dave Blackburn on Jul 8, 2009

Being passionate for God involves rekindling the spiritual fire within.

Some people love camping—I have not worked out why people would love camping,especially when you read some horrendous stories about camping. And I have read some horrendous story about camping. When I read these stories, I wonder why would people go camping? For some reason, it will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18, Judges 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 4

THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help From Above

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Psalm 86 tells us about our help from above for life’s troubles.

INTRO.- ILL.- WIFE: "There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous." WIFE: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?" WIFE: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life That Matters

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

The Life that Matters is: I. The life that God has designed for you to live. II. The life that produces enduring reward. III. The life of Christ expressed through you.

The Life That Matters Eph 5:15-18 2-15-09 The title of my message this morning is “The Life That Matters.” Soon you will see signs on this building that not only communicate the name of our church but also our passion. That passion is expressed in the brief statement “Pursuing the Life That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Charismatic

A Biblical Balance Sheet Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 17, 2010

God offers riches to satiate every desire for those who let go of their trash.

Scripture Introduction Those of us born prior to 1970 will appreciate the article, Math Tests through the Decades in Reader’s Digest: • 1960s test: “A logger cuts and sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of that amount. What is his profit?” • 1970s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leaving The Comfort Zone (Vision 2012)

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 29, 2011

All of us are surrounded by comfort zones; those invisible barriers that make us feel cozy and secure. Comfort zones develop after we have done things a particular way for a period of time. Unfortunately, they can make us feel so comfortable, that we neve

Opening illustration: A spy was captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian Army. Before carrying out the sentence the general gave the spy a strange choice. He told him he could have his choice of a firing squad or a big black door. After much deliberation the spy chose the firing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Life Is So Tough

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011

Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Ark Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 18, 2010

There are significant lessons to learn by studying Noah's Ark. Jesus Christ is our Ark of Safety from the coming wrath of God.

Lessons from the Ark Genesis 7:17 – 8:4 17 The flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth. 18 The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. 19 And the waters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Americans do not go to church any more: they have switched religions; they now attend the Temple of Greed!” We didn’t invent greed. Greed has been around as long as there have been people, and stuff to lust after. In every era of human history, there have

Greed Proverbs 28:25, Luke 12:15, Philippians 4:12, 2 Corinthians 9:6 Several men were in the locker room of a health club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up and the following conversation ensues: 
Hello?" "Honey, It's me." "Hi!" "Are you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Methodist

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with.

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2015

I would propose to you that honoring fathers dose not find it's foundation in numerous family retreats, vacations, well written cards, nor gifts.

Honoring Fathers Biblical Truths About A Father Worth Honoring Introduction: Happy Fathers Day! Father's day is a celebration honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. The tradition was said to be started from a memorial service held for a large group of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The third in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph tended, toiled, and trusted while waiting in prison for God to act.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/1/2014 ILL. Before James Garfield became President of the United States, he was the principle of Hiram College in Ohio. One day, an affluent father once asked him if a particular course of study could be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christian Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

We need to be constantly asking ourselves how our thinking on any issue is uniquely Christian. We need to ask, can a good pagan without Christ, and without revelation think the same as I do? If so, what does Christianity have to say on the issue that is of any unique value?

The first fly said to the second fly, "Human beings are funny aren't they?" "Why do you say that," responded the second fly?" "Well," said the first, "they spend a pile of money building a beautiful ceiling, and then always walk on the floor." From ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Getting To Know God - Part 3 - The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 1, 2019

We see God's provision in our lives. As a rule, we Americans do not understand our wealth if we have never been to an underdeveloped country. Even those at the poverty level would be rich in many lands. Has God given us these riches so we can provide for them?

Getting To Know God - Part 3 - Jehovah-Jireh - The God Who Provides Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 6:31-33, 1 Timothy 6:6, Matthew 25:42-43

Denomination: Nazarene