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Unstoppable Vision Series

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Mar 14, 2009

When the church has crystal clear vision and is functioning properly, it is UNSTOPPABLE.

UNSTOPPABLE #1 - “Unstoppable Vision” When I was a kid a curious thing would happen to me on some Sunday ams. A strange illness would strike. I disliked church so much that I’d fake sick to try to get out of going. I learned this from my 5 older brothers & sisters who were Sunday Syndrome ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Question Of Identity Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Identity determines destiny.

“ A Question of Identity” Acts 21:37-22:21 July 20, 2008 Identity determines destiny. Now, hold onto that thought; I fully recognize that some folks will interpret that statement differently than others. Some of us have seen our share of televangelists who jettison the Word of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

On A Scale Of One To Ten

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 7, 2010

This message focues on how we compare and rank things in our lives except what our relationship with Christ is.

On A Scale of One to Ten Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-31; 5:1-3; Introduction: Please turn with me to Genesis 1:26, 27, and 31. It reads: “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010

Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Speaking Words Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to speak words of life

During World War II, the United States Office of War developed a campaign to make people aware of the possibility of inadvertently providing the enemy with information that could endanger the lives of U.S. Servicemen. Although they developed a number of slogans that they used on posters to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 26, 2021

If you want to love life, love people.

Evangelist, Larry Moyer, tells the story of a warden, who asked a prisoner on death row what he would like to eat for his last meal. The prisoner replied, “I would like to have a huge piece of watermelon.” The warden said, “You must be kidding? This is December. Watermelons have not been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Ephesians 2:14-15, Psalm 34:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jun 6, 2021

The amazing thing is that the more we eat the Bread of Life, the hungrier for him we become. Once we have started to experience Jesus’s grace and goodness, we actually want more of him! Your appetite for Christ won’t decrease the more you get to know him, but increase.

Say you’ve recently met someone new. Another worker was hired on, or you started at a new school, or you got a new client for your business. You get to know a person in a few ways. One is to watch what they do. How do they behave, and how do they treat other people? You get acquainted also by ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Prays (Week 2 Of 4): Your Name Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 14, 2021

Wherever you are at, the challenge for us today is to lean into bearing the Name of God.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 2 OF 4): YOUR NAME John 17:6-12 #JesusPrays INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I want to jump right into the Scriptures. READ JOHN 17:6-12 (ESV) I have manifested Your Name to the people whom You gave Me out of the world. Yours they were, and You gave them to Me, and they have kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12, Exodus 23:20-24, 1 Kings 8:10-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelievable Scars

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 20, 2021

I heard it once said, 'nobody likes scars.' Yet, I beg to differ. Scars, and what they often represent, Truth, Light, Love, Strength, and Determination... are powerful.

Unbelievable Scars A small orphaned boy lived with his grandmother. One night their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to rescue the little boy asleep upstairs, perished in the smoke and flames. A crowd gathered around the burning house. The boy’s cries for help were heard above the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:8, Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Other

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021

When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 12:35-50, John 8:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens To The Body After Death - Does It Sleep In The Grave?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2021

There are many Christians who don't understand what happens to them or their body after they die.

The questions most often asked after reading the following verses are about what happens to the physical body and spirit at the moment of death. "But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" You foolish person! What you sow does not come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Corinthians 15:16-22, John 20:17, Romans 8:22-25, Matthew 27:52-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

What Are You Pursuing?

C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is No Mirage

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2022

Jesus is no mirage, and His resurrection proves it. Jesus gives us the living water of life. He is the oasis that replaces the mirages of this world. Therefore, let's quit falling for the fake, and start living the truth of God through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Christ is No Mirage Isaiah 35:7 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQefljIpico If I could put a subtitle to today’s message, it would be, “The World’s Mirage verses The Reality of Christ.” As this new year began, the Lord pointed me to present a two-part message revealing how the Cities of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:7

Denomination: Foursquare

Rejoice In The Lord Always!

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 16, 2022

The source of our true rejoicing is found only through a right relationship with God! Everything apart from him is crumbling and disappointing. Yet our God is eternal, glorious, lacks in no way, and never fails. So those who enjoy a living fellowship with Christ are given true gladness of heart.

Are we known as a joyful people? Is that the reputation we have, that we’re often rejoicing? Perhaps not. On first impressions, our worship is pretty sombre. In speaking about our faith, most of us are reserved, and we keep our emotions well in check. Even when we have what we call “the celebration ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, James 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed