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What Is Communion?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2009

Communion is looking backward, looking forward and looking inward.

WHAT IS COMMUNION Every Friday the old man would walk the beach with a bucket full of shrimp feeding the seagulls. His name is Eddie Rickenbacker. In October of 1942 he had been sent on a mission to deliver an important message to Gen Douglas McArthur. With a handpicked crew he flew his B-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Original Dr. Dolittle. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

God has blessed us with some very special beings.

Intro: 1. I couldnt help but thinking about Dr, Dolittle when I was studying this! 2. "If we could talk to the animals, Just imagine it, Chatting to a chimp in chimpanzee Imagine talking to a tiger, Chatting to a cheetah What a neat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

How A Runaway Prays Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

2nd Message in a series from the book of Jonah.

Series: Jonah, God’s Runaway How a Runaway Prays Jonah 1:17--2:10 Dennis the Menace was always one of my favorite cartoon characters. Of course, I was never like him!! One classic cartoon showed him sitting in his little rocker, facing the corner, his usual place of punishment. He says over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks Through Centering Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

The wonderful things God reveals to us when we are totally focused on Him in centering prayer.

READ PASSAGE. When I first read this passage, I saw examples of centered prayer and how God can speak to you and will speak to you if we will only center on Him and listen to what He has to say. The first centered prayer session was Cornelius. Cornelius was a Gentile, but in verse 2 we find that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelm The Negative

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 25, 2020

Contentment is found in Christ not in our circumstances or our own strength

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Jesus Is __________

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 26, 2020

The best discovery you will ever make is that of Who Jesus is and place He has and what role He plays in your life.

“JESUS IS _____!” PSALM 107:1-16/ David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Zach Williams for the basic main points.) When you say, “Jesus is ......” the list is practically unending. Actually there are about 200 names or titles for Jesus in the Bible. For instance, “Jesus is: Lord; Master; The Way; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lure Of Popularity

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2019

King Ahaz was like many immature American Christians, who are lured by the world's deceptive popularity and prosperity, not knowing their decision will bring about their downfall.

THE LURE OF POPULARITY 2 Chron. 28:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men went into a greasy spoon restaurant in England and each ordered a bowl of soup. When they got their soup, each had a fly in their soup. 2. The first man, an Irishman, just picked it out, threw it away, and kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:10-15, 2 Chronicles 28:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory Of The Resurrected Body! 1 Corinthians (15:35-58) Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 15, 2019

Let’s open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians, chapter 15. We have been studying on the subject of resurrection. Today I want to take you through the Glory of the resurrected body and I want to conclude on how we are to live in light of the resurrection.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Let’s open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians, chapter 15. We have been studying on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, John 12:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:39, 1 Corinthians 15:40, 1 Corinthians 15:44-45, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pearl Of Greatest Price

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2017

This is a study of the Pearl of Great Price -- Jesus Christ. It's also a study of the Merchant who's seeking fine pearls. We also look at the ancient practice of pearl diving & how those pearls were traded until they reached the civilized world.

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE Matt. 13:44-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Many Kids -- Katlyn Yoder 1. Desperate for a child, a couple asked their priest to pray for them. "I'm going on sabbatical to Rome," he replied. "I'll light a candle in St. Peter's for you." 2. When the priest returned three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What Goes Up Must Come Down" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2017

How do we find unity when we are surrounded by so much difference? The key to is finding harmony.

“What goes up, must come down” Philippians 2:1-11 One of the truths of Scripture that we often struggle with even though it is absolutely true, is that Jesus was both God and man at the same time. It is not a matter of which one He was; He was both. 100% God. 100% man. So when the four gospel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Doesn’t Make Sense

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 20, 2012

There are some Biblical realities that we need to come to grips that will help us answer the question of where is God when life hurts?

Last Sunday I received a phone call from a man wanting to test drive our 2002 Ford Excursion that we had for sell. It was parked in Augusta and I told the man that I could meet him in about 15 -20 minutes. I met the man and he seemed like a really nice fella that wanted to surprise his wife with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Romans 7:6

Denomination: Other

Dear God, Why Did You Create Ticks & Other Nasty Things Series

Contributed by John Salley on Jun 18, 2012

This message attempts to answer the question of evil as it exists in creation, contrasting answers from both Naturalistic and Christian viewpoint.

Dear God, Why did You create ticks and other nasty things? Isaiah 11:1-10 , Romans 8: 18-23 When we ask “why did God made ticks and other nasty things?” the only way we can really understand the answer to the “ticks and other nasty things” question, is to at least be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

If I were to ask you is Jesus enough? you would probably answer me yes, but if it is Jesus plus something, then He is not enough for you.

Is Jesus enough? Psalm 4:19-8 Prayer- Introduction- Turn to Psalm 4:1-8 I would like to begin by telling you a true story of what happen to author John Eldridge and Anthony Sosinski who went on a fishing trip on the ocean that went terribly bad. Have you ever thought about being lost at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace From Galatians (6-19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

It seems we make excuses and promises about many of the things we do. We do this in many ways, such as, each year we make promises to ourselves.

We call them New Year’s resolutions. But so often we MAKE THESE PROMISES and then we BREAK THEM! Illus: Did you hear about the man who got tired of making these promises and breaking them? He got so disgusted with himself that he came up with a list of Resolutions he felt he could keep. He said ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist