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To Gain Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 19, 2024

Paul said his earthly achievements were worthless compared to gaining Christ

To Gain Christ Philippians 3:1-8 Good morning. The music group “Bread” had a soft rock song in the early 1970’s called “Everything I own”. Some of the lyrics said… “You sheltered me from harm, kept me warm, kept me warm You gave my life to me, set me free, set me free. The finest years I ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Conduct

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 30, 2024

Paul waned the Philippian Christian's conduct to represent the Gospel

Christian Conduct Philippians 1:27-2:4 Good morning. The Greek word which is translated as “conduct” means “to live as a citizen.” According to the US Army Human Resources Command webpage, the Army Good Conduct Medal was established in June 1941. It is awarded for excellent behavior, efficiency, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20-20 Vision

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

The reward of knowing the mind of God, the reward of living in the will of God, is freedom. Fear of people keeps us imprisoned; fear of God sets us free.

At the Alpha conference I went to a few weeks ago I had a very interesting conversation with a colleague on the more liberal end of our denominational spectrum. It was particularly interesting in that the Alpha program is for evangelism, and I was surprised to see someone on the other end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ain't No Rock

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2024

David calls the LORD his Rock

Ain’t No Rock Psalm 61 Good morning, In 2000, we hired a contractor to pour the foundation for our new home on the five acres we had purchased. This contractor we hired said he was qualified, licensed, and had experience building homes. We dug the footings, added the necessary rebar and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 3:14-17, Philippians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, James 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 28, 2024

When God’s people testify to what God has done, others are invited to witness and respond.

Introduction Last week, we began considering the relationship between praise and thanks and how we are called in this Psalm to verbalize or express our gratitude. That expression should include some discussion of God’s attributes and the affect that he has on us, on creation, and even on his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:5-7, Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:19-20, Psalm 145:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code:

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

· WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit Teaching Series Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2014

This is an in depth study of the characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit of JOY.

Fruit of the Spirit—JOY (3 lessons) Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh February 2, 9, 16; March 16, 23; April 6, 13, 2014 (Note to readers: This study borrows from sources I no longer have or remember who they were. If you know to whom I can attribute some of the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joy (3 To 7 Lessons) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

A study of the characteristic of joy in the study of the Fruit of the Spirt

Fruit of the Spirit—JOY (3 lessons) Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh February 2, 9, 16; March 16, 23; April 6, 13, 2014 Fruit of the Spirit—Joy (Part 1) TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasure Is ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

The act of giving is an act of worship, tells me where my heart is, and tells me how much I trust God.

Burt Reynolds starred in an old film entitled The End. In the film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. But after going under he is looking at the surface from the underside and decides not to go through with it. As he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Wise Fools Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001

Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

"A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Hope? No Thanks!

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

THANKSGIVING IS A PRIVILEGE OF THE LIVING. This message, taken from the near-death experience of Hezekiah, connects thanksgiving with hope in a mutually perpetuating cycle. It answers four questions of hope

Thanksgiving, November 18, 2001-- AM No Hope? No thanks! Isaiah 38:1-20 (*18) INTRODUCTION: (1) Donn Moomaw is sort of a larger-than-life person, so he has a lot of larger-than-life stories that are really funny. This is true. When he was preaching at Bel Air, a lady came up to him after a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Dec 20, 2002

Our heavenly Father has given us the ultimate present – The greatest gift of all.

Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see Sammy was slightly mentally retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Knowing Where You're Going

Contributed by James Botts on Dec 26, 2002

One of the most common questions people ask is, "Is it possible to know where I am going to go when I die?" The Bible says that we can know for sure that we have eternal life. "Knowing Where You’re Going" spells out what the Bible says about how to secu

The Crossing Community Church “Knowing Where You’re Going” Pastor Jim Botts September 15th, 2002 Introduction This past week we were inundated by the images and memories from the tragedy of 9-11. Last year we were asking, “where was God on September 11th?” But this year we’re asking a different ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist