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A Mountain Top Experience

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 15, 2023

The Transfiguration, yes is a moment of intimacy with God but more. If at Mt. Hermon demonstrates His power over the realm of Satan which began with Peter's confession "You are the Christ" and concludes with Jesus driving out the demonic from the boy.

In Jesus Holy Name February 19,2023 Matthew 19:1-5 Transfiguration Redeemer “A Mountain Top Experience” Almost everyone has a favorite bible story. When you think of all the bible stories you know…. Which is your favorite? I love this story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:3-18, Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Disappointed Dreamer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 20, 2011

Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your God-given dreams, not rejection nor reversals, because in God’s sovereignty, our setbacks are but stepping stones to success.

Before I get into my message today, I want you to pick a number, any number. Did you pick a number larger than a million? If not, then why didn't you? In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin picked the number one followed by 100 zeroes while they were still graduate students at Stanford ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can't Reap Them All Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001

There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan Can't Beat 'em, So He... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 5 about the internal conflict within the ranks of the Jewish rebuilders

Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Title: Satan Can’t Beat ‘Em, So He…, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/7/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In the 13th Century, Nicolo Polo (father of Marco Polo) was visiting the court of the grandson of Genghis Khan - Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was the Emperor of China and he had never met ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024

Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 21:4-5, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Story: What We Want Most At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Learning from Ralphie what we want most at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Getting what we Want Most at Christmas A Christmas Story INTRODUCTION The only thing nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. Mom won’t even consider it. "You’ll shoot your eye out!" she proclaims, thus ending the argument before it gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Woman Who Said Yes To God Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 16, 2004

Esther shows us that everyone has a purpose and a place in God’s story - His-story (Part 2 "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders").

Everybody makes history in some way or another. But we usually only remember the famous history makers; like, Joan of Arc, Marco Polo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Christopher Columbus or Florence Nightingale. What the story of Esther teaches us is that God orchestrates history, because it’s “His-Story.” ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Church Under Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2012

The church was created by God -- what would happen if we remove him from it? This sermon reminds us of the role of the church in the world with the presence of God within it.

1. God’s three organizations: a. Family b. Government c. Church d. What happens when we take God out of these? 2. There are some “mega-churches” in the US today which loudly and boldly proclaim the name of Yeshua (Jesus) to the world. 3. Did you know that there are churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Exorcizando, Prohibiendo, Cortando Y Salando

Contributed by Joel Mascobetto on Nov 9, 2011

Estudio en el capitulo 9 de San Marcos. Marcos 9:38 – 50

Marcos 9:38 – 50 – Exorcizando, prohibiendo, cortando y salando. Introducción: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado - Qué un tipo de personas debe producir una iglesia? ¿Déjame repetirte esa pregunta, qué tipo de personas una iglesia produce? ¿La iglesia produce personas que le dan de beber ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trouble Comes Along Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

Gideon serves as a voice for people living in conflict with God. Verse 13 is a perfect example of a human mindset when life gets difficult.

Break the Cycle: Trouble Comes Along Text: Judges 3:7-11 Big Idea: As we repeat the cycles of our lives, they are often defined by the trouble that we encounter. Trouble is unavoidable, and it is related directly to our tendency to wander away from God. INTRO • Have you ever found yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Always On His Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

"Always On My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12th, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson.

• Brenda Lee's version had stalled at #45 on the country charts in 1972. • Elvis Presley first made "Always on My Mind" famous, reaching number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1973. • The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. Released in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Impact Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

"Thy Kingdom Come?" God has created His church to have a divine impact on the destiny and lives of people living today on earth!

Have you ever seen the poster of “Deep Impact” from Harding? One year Harding University centered the theme of their yearly camp for high school students around the title: Deep Impact. They were playing off the movie that recently been released by the same title. The tease-line from the movie was: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is My Inauguration

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Lutheran