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Got Fish?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus teaches his disciples some valuable lessons in the miracluous catch of fish in John 21.

GOT FISH? John 21:1-14 1) “Try the right side!” (1-6). Vs. 1-“Afterward”. Not sure how much time had passed since the appearance with Thomas and the others. Vs. 3-Adam Clarke’s commentary: ‘“Peter saith-I go a fishing.” Previously to the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace That Is Greater Than All Our Sin Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

God is the God of Grace, Unmerited Favor

Over the past two weeks, we have discovered some of the many attributes of God, and this week we will wrap up our study. So far, we discovered God's "Omni" attributes--Omniscience (all knowing), Omnipresence (ever and all present) and Omnipotence (all powerful) in our first message. Last week ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Marijuana Use: Willingly Walking Into Bondage

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 1, 2014

What's really behind the movement in America to legalize marijuana? Why do we want to sanction people being put into bondage to a substance and in a broader sense sin? This is very troubling as Christians seem to be having a hard time standing against sin

A couple of weeks ago I preached a message on the Christian views on legalizing marijuana in America. If you’ll recall, I wasn’t very supportive of the idea. The notion that we can legalize sin and somehow make state sanctioning of sin a good thing despite the fact that legalizing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

As Christian we ought to have it clear in our minds that we are no longer under the law with all of its Sabbath regulations. If we were, we are all storing up the wrath of God for the day of judgment.

I had the unique opportunity to talk deeply about biblical matters with a wealthy orthodox Jew. Among other things we talked about the Sabbath. He was a very conscientious Jew who knew his Bible quite well, and so I asked him how he reconciled operating a business on Saturday when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Happiness In Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2020

Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet.

Happiness In Purpose Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Vision; Happiness / Philippians 3:12–4:1 Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet. INTRODUCTION • What a WEEK! WOW! • I will say two things about the events of this week. • We do get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: When He Rescued His Nephew, Lot Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2021

Lot and Abram, plus their respective households, separated from one another. Lot and his group chose to settle near Sodom. War broke out and Lot was captured. Abram came and rescued him!

Introduction: After Abram and his household were ordered to leave Egypt, they returned to Canaan. Genesis 13 describes how Abram and Lot both realized there wasn’t enough room (and probably food) for both of them to live together. Abram gave Lot the first choice and said that he would go in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter 45 Tower Of Shechem Burned Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 18, 2021

The tower of Shechem is where the elite of Shechem lived. It was part of the Temple of Baal-berith, and though we don’t know its location relative to the city, we do know that it served as the fortress to which the leaders of Shechem fled from the onslaught of Abimelech.

Chapter 45 Tower of Shechem Burned [Judges 9.46-9.49] Scripture: Judges 9:46-49 (KJV) 46 And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith. 47 And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: The Centurion’s Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2020

A Roman soldier, part of the army occupying Israel at the time, asked if Jesus would heal the soldier's servant. How Jesus responded is one of the classic passages of Scripture!

Background: Jesus has just recently delivered the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), then healed the leper (Matt 8:1-4). Now He is approached by a Roman centurion (leader of 100 men) who asked Jesus for help. What would Jesus do, or say, in this situation? The text comes from Matthew’s Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do Matters Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2021

Until Jesus comes, it does matter what we do or fail to do. All Bible quotes are from the NASB.

The return of Jesus is perhaps one of the most talked about things by Jesus and subject of many parables, not just these in the these two chapter of Matthew 24-25. Jesus talked about the signs of His second coming in Chapter 24, which we covered over the past few weeks. The last three parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Of Dan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 19, 2018

The debased Amorites were a gangrenous limb of the human race. After bearing with them for hundreds of years, God decided that the only solution was amputation.

Chapter 7 Failure of Dan [Judges 1:34-36] Scripture 34 And the Amorites forced the children of Dan into the mountain: for they would not suffer them to come down to the valley: 35 But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Question Of Life - A Message About Eternal Judgment And Hell

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This is a message that is hard to preach but ever so necessary. Hell is going to overtake those who have not been warned.

THE GREATEST QUESTION OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 8:36-37 Mark 8:36-37 KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? I. INTRODUCTION—THE MOST FOOLISH IMPLICATION OF ALL -Over the last several ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fisher's Of Men...no Bait Required

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2016

This is the foundation of how the Church grows. For years I’ve been bothered by the GIMMICK VS. GOSPEL approach to ministry in general and evangelism in particular. It seems we don’t think God’s gospel is quite good enough to reach folks,

Some thoughts in this message are from the archives of C.H. Spurgeon who preached in the 1800’s TITLE: FISHERS OF MEN….NO BAIT REQUIRED SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:18-20 / ST. MARK 1:17 Since my return to Ardmore, Deacon Cooley and a few other brothers have taken me out fishing. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cut Off Your Sinning Hand Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 29, 2016

Jesus calls us to recognise the devastating consequences, namely an eternal place in Gehenna, when we allow sin to impact our lives. We need to take radical action against our sin.

Message Mark 9:42-50 “Cut Off Your Sinning Hand”. What would it take for you to cut off one of your limbs? Aron Ralston … If you have seen the movie 127 hours it is a movie about him. Aron Ralston was a rock climber climbing in a narrow canyon. While he was in the canyon a large bolder feel and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 20, 2015

All of humanity needs someone who knows and willl encourage us...day in and day out!! Is there anyone who really knows us? God Does! Is there anyone who really understands us? God Does! Is there anyone who really cares about us? God Does!

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! This great Hymn of the church was written by Thomas Chisholm. He did not write this hymn because of something great, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Lifestyle - Sacrificial Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2016

As dynamic disciples of Jesus, we have to do what God expects us to do. Even if it’s difficult, even if it goes against what the world says is acceptable, even if it means we have to be different, we need to choose to do what He has commanded us to do.

We are continuing our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus has been on The Lifestyle of a Disciple. This morning I want us to consider together what it means for us, as disciples of Jesus, to have a Lifestyle of Love, and specifically I want us to think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal