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Think Eternal

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Let the future reality of heaven determines the character and conduct of our present life. Our choices and actions in this life have a bearing on the world to come.

RECAP – Deut 1:26-36 • We saw in Moses’ personal experience as well as the Israelites encounter with God in the wilderness, that UNBELIEF angers God. • It is not for a lack of EVIDENCES or ASSURANCES from God. God has spoken and God has performed, but the people chose to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Behind The Scenes Of The Nativity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Behind the scenes of Christmas, all was not calm, all was not bright...

This week we are going to get a behind the scenes look at the Nativity, the Cross, and Life. God is going to pull back the curtain and show us what was really happening in the spirit world that isn’t so evident or obvious to us who live in the physical world. We’re going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Behind The Scenes Of 2013 And 2014

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

There are 2 things that happened behind the scenes of 2013. You'll see those same two things next year...

Have you ever been given a backstage pass to a concert? Or maybe you watched a video that explained to you all the things that happened behind the scenes of your favorite movie. When you watch a concert or go to a movie, you’re hardly aware of all the things that happened – the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

When Is Enough, Enough? Series

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013

What is the purpose of suffering?

“When is Enough, Enough?” If it wasn’t enough that Job lost his wealth, business and children; in today’s message he will lose even his health. We looked last week at general principles of how to respond to trials and difficulties. Today we will get down to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2015

The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself.

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie Ephesians 1:3-8NLT The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself. (It seems I never get to that level!) Consequences: Fear of failure: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Reversal Of Fortunes Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

These words of Jesus were caring words of understanding. He was saying to these people, “I know your struggles. I understand what you are going through and I care.” The beatitudes may be prescriptive, but on one level may be descriptive. We will see both.

Reversal of Fortunes Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Brief Glimpse Of Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 13, 2015

In order for us to understand the resurrection, we have to expand our ideas about who and what God is and what we can do. We can’t limit God with our own limited human reasoning. God continually surprises us. The future he has planned for us is glorious.

Have you ever wondered about what life will be like in heaven after we die? If so, you’ll be interested in what Jesus has to say about the subject in the passage from Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees’ question about the resurrection was a ridiculous one because the Sadducees did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Broken/Fractured Be A Hope Giver

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2016

Have we ever considered why the heavens seem to be brass (cold) and the earth iron (hard)? We must welcome the broken and fractured and bring them to an eternal hope.

BROKEN --- FRACTURED --- BE A HOPE GIVER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE BEEN CALLED TO REACH THE BROKEN-FRACTURE INDIVIDUALS AND BRING THE ANOINTING OF HOPE AND DELIVERANCE ... EVEN IN DIFFICULT TIMES... BE A HOPE GIVER. Deuteronomy 28:23 (KJV) And thy heaven that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:23, Deuteronomy 4:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God Became Flesh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2016

A sermon for Christmas.

The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 A couple took their son and daughter to Carlsbad Cavern National Park. Carlsbad Cavern is a huge limestone cave in a fossil reef in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The tour of this amazing place includes a really dramatic moment when you get to the cavern’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Those Who Know God, Must Obey God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2015

“Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar … AND the truth is not in that person.” John's words cause a POWERFUL examination in our lives that if we are truly followers of Christ, we MUST obey what He commands.

Those who know God, must obey God 1 John Bible Study, Part 3 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction - Last week, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ -- In his words we saw three specific applications for us to live by • If we live in the dark, God does not live within us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Very End Of The End- Its All Over!

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 18, 2015

The great controversy between God and Satan in a nutshell.

In the following verse, Babylon, meaning "confusion" is symbolic of religiously confused people who would live at the end of time when Jesus returns. Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connect Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A life that makes an impact for Jesus is a life that is connected to other believers

September 8 Connect Acts 4:32-35 Follow Influence Connect 1. A common purpose. v.32 2. A common story v.33 Grace (charis): the favor of God 3. And uncommon act. vv.34-35 Opening illustration, Band of Brothers It’s amazing what humans will do, what they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Jesus

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

There is a great need for Jesus All Over the World Sadly most reject him

The Need For Jesus Scripture Isa:33:19-24 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand. 20: Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:19-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Job’s Final Defense, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 25, 2017

Sometimes, life brings us challenges that seem unsurmountable. The simple fact is, life is not easy ... and life is not always fair or predictable. However, can’t we willingly serve a Holy God, holding our heads high because God is in charge?

Job’s Final Defense, Part 1 Job Sermon Series, Part 14 Introduction (Job Slide) - We are continuing to examine Job’s response to his friends -- What is important is that there are several phases to his response -- Mike covered the first last Sunday which was identifying Job’s focus - Job ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Now A Few Words From Our Nation's Founders

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

The men who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence and who framed our nation's Constitution, did not work in a moral vacuum. Here are some important observations they made.

And Now a Few Words From Our Founders Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July 2, 2017 Proverbs 14:34: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Psalm 33:12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Proverbs 29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational