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Immanuel- God With Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2018

This is the 20th sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#20] IMMANUEL- GOD WITH US Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: On this Sunday before Christmas, I want us to look at a name of God that represents Jesus. This name is used only once in the New Testament and twice in the Old Testament. The New Testament reference in Matthew 1:23 is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is With Us - Always Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

When we fall into a rut, or feel that our efforts are not worth God’s attention, God comes alongside as and reminds us that He is with us. Which means we shouldn’t get stuck in the moment and allow that to be the focus – we need to look beyond the moment to what God is doing.

Jexit - Judah Comes Home God is With Us - Always Haggai The last time we focussed on the returned exiles we discovered that they were in a bit of a rut in their spiritual lives. The sacrifices had started to happen as the alter was in place. But there was no temple building as the temple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love For Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Jesus loves me this I know is just a song we sing until it becomes a truth in our hearts.

God’s Love for us Psalm 139:1-3;13-16 Psalm 27:1-27:8 Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we will look in a moment at the broken hearted words of David as he sought the Lord in his hard times. Most people relate to Peter because he was the outspoken one and one who usually talked first and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Use Your Weapon

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 21, 2018

The moment you give your life to jesus you are not just saying " yes Lord"  you are literarily saying  let the battle begin.The battle we are in today is  not the battle of physical confrontation but a spiritual warfare that needs spiritual weapons.

I believe some of us will be wondering why we need to use a weapon when  we are not a soldier. But we need to remember that we are soldiers in christ.  2 Corinth 10:4 says: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds" I  realised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Dwelt Among Us Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2018

Describing how the Greek Definitions of "Dwelt" show us the purpose of God becoming man

“…and Dwelt Among Us” Part 2 of Word Became Flesh CCCAG January 21st, 2018 Scripture- John 1:14B Won’t you be my neighbor? Show Mr.Roger’s Opening Video Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood From 1968 to 2003, Fred Rogers encouraged children to learn to care for others around them. His signature song, “Won’t ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2018

An exposition of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer presented in John 17.

“[Jesus] lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 6 in our Jonah series. This message explores the place of revival in history.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #6 “Revive Us Again” Last time we explored the topic of repentance. God orchestrated the greatest crusade in history through the preaching of one man. The Ninevite crusade included every single person in a city of 120,000. He did it though a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Give Us This Day ...

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 10, 2018

The Lord's Prayer - a recap of what we mean when we pray it

Matthew 6:5-14 We all know the Lord’s Prayer. We pray it at worship, funerals, even weddings. It is universal because we all know it. In fact, we know it so well that sometimes we forget what we are talking about when we pray. Let’s spend a few minutes this morning getting reacquainted with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14, 1 Peter 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Us Consider

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 10, 2019

We must understand our great obligation and mutual responsibility to care for each other and our Church community. May we spur one another on to love and good works!

THOMAS JEFFERSON WAS NOTED AS SAYING, “A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING WHEN IT LIGHTS ANOTHER CANDLE.” SHARING. MENTORSHIP. ENCOURAGEMENT. CARING. GIVING. SUPPORTING. LIKE A CANDLE LIGHTING ANOTHER CONDEL, THESE WORDS CAN USE TO DESCRIBE THE CHRISTIAN WHO CULTIVATES AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF ANOTHER AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Declarations That Defeat Us

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 25, 2019

Far too many Christians are defeating themselves. And they’re doing it with words. This message looks at Numbers 13 and 14, a passage about the spies sent to verify what God said about the Promised Land.

Are we ready to get into the Word? If you have markers, put one in Deuteronomy 1 and in Hebrews 3. We’re going to open tonight in Numbers 13. The greatest struggle for most Christians is their declarations. Tonight, we’re going to talk about “Declarations That Defeat Us.” We’re going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-20, Numbers 13:25-33, Deuteronomy 1:19-23, Numbers 14:1-9, Deuteronomy 1:26-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Good For Us To Be Here!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2019

On the Mount of Transfiguration Peter said "It is good for us to be here". He misunderstood, but he was so right!

It Is Good For Us To Be Here Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction Long ago David rejoiced to worship God. “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122:1, KJV). Thom Rainer asked ministers in a poll what excuses they had heard from people who choose not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jul 29, 2018

Who was Barabbas and how the story of Barabbas applies to our life.

Mark 15:6-15 Now at that feast [Pilate] released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Ninth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 Here are 3 stories to start us off today: One time a young man went to confession. And he began, “Bless me Father for I have sinned...Father, I’ve had bad thoughts...” Well the priest said, “Did you entertain them, son?” And the young man said: “No, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Immanuel: God With Us Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016

The Importance of the Incarnation

During President Ronald Reagan’s 1979 presidential campaign, a woman of about 80 spoke out from the audience at the end of one of his campaign speeches. "Mr. Reagan, everything you’ve said sounds just fine. But what about the old folks? Haven’t you forgotten us?" The man who was to become the ...read more

Denomination: Other