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I'm Fallen But I Can Get Up Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 6, 2012

John shares about the justice of God and how it affects our eternity.

Message today is about justice. John shares in chapter two about the justice of God and how it affects our eternity. Comedian Tim Allen said some years commented, ‘I really feel safe, they have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Concerning The Collection - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 12, 2012

In 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 the apostle Paul gives us eight principles "concerning the collection." In this lesson we examine the final three principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Four weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're At War Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2012

A basic look to help a church realize we are in a spiritual war.

Revelation 12:1-5, 7-8, 17 We’re at War! May 20, 2012 The call comes in . . . we’re at war! What will you do? How will you react? What will you wear?! How will you defend yourself and your loved ones? Will you defend them or pretend like everything’s okay? What will you do? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Hate Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 20, 2012

We live in a world consumed with hate and anger, but why? And what can be done?

If we were to ask you to name the opposite of a particular word it would be easy, right? Up, down. Right, left or right, wrong. In, out. Black, white. Happy, sad. What about love? You are thinking that would be easy, hate? Maybe anger? American psychologist, Rollo May stated “Hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Before And After

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2012

Pictures the believer before beiing filled with the Holy Spirit and after being filled

“Before and After” Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, the before picture, and then so many weeks, or years later - we see the After Picture. Of course the after picture is supposed to look a lot better than the before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Pentecost: Promises Kept

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2012

Pentecost is more than just the historical birthday for the church; it is the source of joy, presence, and power for us today.

PENTECOST: PROMISES KEPT! Acts 1:1-8, 2:1-47 Big idea: Pentecost is more than just the historical birthday for the church; it is the source of joy, presence, and power for us today. INTRO Today is “Pentecost Sunday.” In the Old Testament, Pentecost ("the Fiftieth [day]") is a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Unrighteous Righteousness

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 2, 2012

When God works “in us” His cleansing, purifying work, then the truth of Jesus’ solutions for “unrighteous righteousness” will become reality. We must make sure the inner spiritual control center is fully complete – pure – and then the outer control cente

UNRIGHTEOUS RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 6:1-24 Text: Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness before people, to be seen by them; for if you do, you will have no reward from your Father Who is in heaven.” Unrighteous righteousness! This sounds like an oxymoron – two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Friends

What Jesus Said About Joy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2012

We often talk about the Joy of our faith but what does that Joy look like? And how can we choose to be joyful.

What Jesus Said About Joy Does anyone remember Balki’s “Dance of Joy”? A few people, does anyone remember Balki and his cousin Larry? The sitcom “Perfect Strangers”? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel so old. And so for all of you who missed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

For Such A Time As This - Your Defining Moment

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

Everybody faces Defining Moments in life that will determine their direction!

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS “YOUR DEFINING MOMENT” INTRODUCTION: Every single one of you sitting here have or will face a “DEFINING MOMENTS” in your life. There are many “DEFINING MOMENTS” along the way for the moment, but for the most part there will be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Son's Brother

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

Chapter 15 of Luke is the start of a new discussion as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem to fulfill his ultimate sacrificial mission. It begins with the Scribes and Pharisees grumbling because Jesus always allowed sinners to listen to him and eat with hi

This would be similar to having a pastor who spent most of his time trying to reach the lost while neglecting those in the congregation who are just sitting around trying to be Holy. Often the people who are just in church to be served are the ones who complain when they don’t get enough of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Remember Why!

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011

A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011

Examines the first three petitions in the Lord's prayer - that are concerned with God’s glory.

The Lord’s Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-10 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of requests in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. Unfortunately this only reinforces the focus of our attention on what is troubling us and our inability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Just Trying To Do My Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 8, 2011

We spend so much time debating with God that we miss out on our blessings. God is trying to take us out of the norm and we fight the Lord because we are comfortable and satisfied where we are.

TITLE: JUST TRYING TO DO MY JOB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 5:1-11 Have you ever found yourself in the position, where it seemed like no matter what you did, it just was NOT GOOD ENOUGH? Have you ever found yourself in the position that no matter how hard you worked, seemed like you just could not get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Door Policy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011

It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed