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Costly Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2016

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If you want to truly worship God, obey without delay, give without limits, and receive without fail.

Dad was driving his family home from church one Sunday when he heard his 16-year-old son saying, “The sermon was boring today.” His sister chimed in. “Yea, could you believe how the pastor stumbled over the reading of the Scripture?” she said. Mother replied, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

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Message 2 in our exploration of the the foundation directives for a healthy walk. This message continues exploration of the elements involved in continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God.

Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 2 INTRODUCTION Paul identifies an internal war between the flesh and the spirit for control of the soul. Are we living on a spiritual plane or a fleshly plane? Is God our primary focus or our fleshly appetites? Is our mind set on the things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serve The Lord With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

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Message 35 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of the characteristics of unhypocritical love from Romans 12 , specifically serving the Lord with gladness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Gladly Serve the Lord with all Your Heart” Romans 12:11 Review As a response to God’s mercies through Christ detailed in the first eleven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul calls for all believers to present their bodies to God’s service as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Last Hours Of Jesus' Life - Free From Passivity

Contributed by Joanne Chan on May 18, 2018

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In this sermon, we look at how the people mocked Jesus as he walked toward the hill of Golgotha, and contrast that with his encounter with Simon from Cyrene to see what it really means to carry the cross for Jesus.

Central theme: Jesus denied himself and took the punishment for us with total dedication. We should take up the cross and follow Jesus, which means denying our old self (our comfort, your desires) and live for God because God is leading us to an even better place. Opening: Think of a place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Jesus By Obeying Him Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2021

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A disciple is one who follows Jesus no matter what.

Video: That’s My King I’ve watched this video many times over the years, and we’ve played it a couple times in services as well. It’s from a sermon by Shadrach Meshach Lockridge (isn’t that the best biblical name ever?). Different sections jump out at me each time… I wish I could describe Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Matthew 4:19-22, Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of A Dollar Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

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Message 10 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Three little girls are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first girl says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.” The second girl says, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, Luke 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007

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Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

“Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Savior? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 4, 2023

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It might be hard to believe, but you and I could share our Jesus just like Peter did on the day of Pentecost. But what did Peter do that we can do to share our faith?

OPEN: Back in the days of the California gold rush, there were 3 prospectors who found a rich vein of gold back in the hills. They realized this was a great discovery and they decided, “We’ve a good thing going here - as long as no one else finds out about it.” So they made a vow to each other keep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can The Lord Help Us Have The Right Attitudes About Possessions And Money?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Jim Elliott, a famous missionary once wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

The following are guidelines for developing the kinds of attitudes the Lord wants us to have about possessions and money: 1. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven by giving to Christ’s cause rather than accumulating things on earth. Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good To Great

Contributed by James Barrett on Aug 16, 2003

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A look at the rich young ruler, based on Jim Collins book, Good to Great. What must a person do to move from a Good to Great Christian?

GOOD TO GREAT MATTHEW 19:16-22 Intro: Best-selling author, Jim Collins is causing quite a stir with his latest book, Good to Great. In his book he reports the results of over ten years of research of the financial results of every company on the Fortune 500 list from 1965 until 1995. The object was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Power House

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2016

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This lesson is inspired by Jim Cymbala's "My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer." Just as the Temple was a place of prayer, the new temple, the church, should be as well.

1. Personal Devotion A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, "coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain, the machine turned off. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grand Prize

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 12, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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A look at an Ethiopian Eunuch named Ebed Melech, who received his life "as a prize" because he trusted God. Jesus says if we live our lives focused on our own desires and plans, it will come to utter nothingness and death, but if we will trust Him and

EOLS: Jesus says if we live our lives focused on our own desires and plans, it will come to utter nothingness and death, but if we will trust Him and give our life to Him, we will see the true, best life that God has prepared for us. Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

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1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

Manten El Fuego Encendido

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 19, 2003

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Muestra la importancia de mantener nuestra vida espiritual ferviente delante de Dios.

TEMA: MANTEN EL FUEGO ENCENDIDO TEXTO: Lev. 6:8-13 Introduccion: Hace algún tiempo atrás en la ciudad de Nueva York, una dama decidió visitar el Museo Metropolitano de Arte. El museo estaba exhibiendo las pinturas del artista francés Monet. Una de las pinturas más famosas de este pintor es la ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012

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Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

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