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Learning What Counts (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2019

Paul had been trying to be righteous through works, and learned that he needed to approach God in a different way.

Introduction: A. In April of 1988, the evening news told the story of a photographer who was a skydiver. 1. This skydiving photographer had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell. 2. The film clip, taken by the skydiving photographer that was shown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Learning How To Develop A Grateful Heart”

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 25, 2024

This is a sermon on the importance of gratitude.

Title: “Learning How to Develop a Grateful Heart” Script: I Thes. 5:16-18 Type: expository Where: GNBC 4-28-24 Intro: Read: “Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable” – E. Elliot. I find that those who are most miserable are also the most ungrateful. With this in mind, as Christians, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hey You Better Listen The End Is Coming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2012

He is coming back like he said.

HEY YOU BETTER LISTEN THE END IS COMING Matthew 24: 1And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Playing It Safe: Job's Friend Zophar Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2009

For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.

Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“a Life Not By Chance!” - 10th Anniversary Sunday At Ccc Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

Before John the Baptist was born God had a plan . . . . We read about it, and believe it to be true, yet are we willing to believe God could have a plan for us as well?

Coastal Community Church is now 10 years old. That is amazing, and amazing to see what God has done over the last 10 years! Nearly 100 people over this same period that have made professions of faith! Including two last night! As you saw in the slide presentation, and as I was reminded just how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:58-66

Denomination: Nazarene

Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew 13:1-17 - A Backhoe Wouldn’t Go Astray! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2011

Wait a minute! No, this is not about "15 minutes of fame". It’s about "sowing and reaping" longterm. It’s not "The Farmer wants a wife". It’s the FARMER WANTS A CROP. Jesus may have achieved CELEBRITY STATUS but He is not interested in walking out on the

Matthew 13:1-17 - A BACKHOE WOULDN’T GO ASTRAY! - Part 2 Just as well He didn’t come to HOLLYWOOD. I can see some of his key people pushing back the fans who crowd in and just want to get close enough to touch the edge of his coat or get His AUTOGRAPH. The PAPARAZZI are out in force and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anger Mash-Up Sermon Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 15, 2019

Once upon a time, when we feel like huffing and puffing and blowing someone's house down or when someone is at our door huffing and puffing, we should be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE ANGER MASH-UP SERMON JAMES 1:19-20 #JAMESatCCC READ JAMES 1:19-20 (KJV) “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” THREE LITTLE PIGS SECTION ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Totem Pole Of Emotions And Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2017

The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.

THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephphatha!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 12, 2018

Jesus’s Ephphata prayer is the opening up, the removing of the “impediment” of spiritual deafness for us. It’s an Aramaic phrase which literally means “be released.”

Several years ago, in January a major newspaper conducted an experiment you may have heard about. The experiment involved Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest violinists who performed for almost all the world’s major orchestras. Joshua Bell was commissioned to play his $4,000,000 Stradivarius ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Escuchando

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Aug 18, 2022

Escuchando

Escuchando Sagrada Escritura Lucas 10: 38-42   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchar es una habilidad. Hablar es una habilidad. Hacer algo es una habilidad. Oír no es una habilidad. Ahora, podemos preguntarnos por qué hay una diferencia entre escuchar y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Other

Nakikinig

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Aug 18, 2022

Nakikinig

Nakikinig Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 10:38-42   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang pakikinig ay isang kasanayan. Ang pagsasalita ay isang kasanayan. Ang paggawa ng isang bagay ay isang kasanayan. Ang pandinig ay hindi isang kasanayan. Ngayon, maaari tayong magtaka kung bakit may pagkakaiba ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Other

What Is The Greatest Act Of Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Let us consider what demonstrates love to others the best? Kiss? Hold hands? How about considering LISTENING SKILLS?

THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask the question what is the greatest act of love? May say “THE KISS” or MAYBE HOLDING HANDS? THE KISS CAN BE DECEIVING. The kiss can be deceiving. The kiss could hid motives and could lead to lust and hurt. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47, Mark 8:18, Matthew 13:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Breathes On Us.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 17, 2017

Know Jesus better that he will lead you in life.

Jesus breathes on us. John 20: 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist