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North, South, East And West Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2007

Just as the two Great Commandments are both vertical and horizontal, so spiritual growth comes predominantly from vertical and horizontal sources.

North, South, East and West (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28) Like an X and Y axis in Algebra, so spiritual growth comes from both vertical and horizontal directions. 1. God has a lot of work to do in our lives; for some of us, God has cleared away the biggest hurdles, but there are plenty of lesser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 11, 2006

Service order and message (message posted with service).

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome Pastor Prayer Pastor Scripture Reader “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Hymn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Zone Vs Faith Zone

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 28, 2015

Often we allow problems to define who we are and where we are. There is a river of possibilities flowing from the altar of God. Joy is not freedom from problems, but releasing God's plan.

THERE IS A RIVER --- SAFE ZONE VS FAITH ZONE? PROBLEMS ARE OPPORTUNITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE OUR LIMITATIONS... Have you ever seen a dog that has been chained all his days? There is a dirt ring around his house. He has ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Prepared For Christmas?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 4, 2012

Are you going to allow Christmas to be overwhelming and lose the true meaning? only you can be prepared for Christ-mas!

Are you prepared for Christmas? Like I said before, today marks the beginning of the Advent season. Advent is the 4 weeks before Christmas. It is for us marked by lighting of the 4 Advent candles and the Christ candle that is lit on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Type Of Servant God Needs

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 5, 2013

Are you the type of servant God needs you to be? In this message let us see 7 servant types that Paul encouraged Timothy to be in order to serve God successfully.

II Timothy 2 Intro: Serving God is a great privilege for anyone. Timothy proved to be a great servant in so many ways and in our text, we learn just how great of a servant he had become. Through Paul's encouragement, Timothy saw 7 descriptive titles for a servant and it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Others

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional series on the book of James

Judging Others James 2:1-9 Introduction All day long I am around people from India, Pakistan, and other places in the world where they have a very different standard of living. I show up at work, freshly bathed, shaved, wearing men’s cologne, and wearing clean, well pressed, good quality ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming God's Best Version Of You Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2014

New Series God's best version of you, making the rest of your life the best of your life. Paul said I press on for the upward call, he said that at the time he called himself and old man. Your best days in God should always be ahead of you not behind.

Becoming God's Best Version of You PPT 1 Series Title Slide The title of this series is: "Becoming God's Best Version of You." Making the rest of your life the best of your life. I want to begin by noticing a guiding principle in the life of the Apostle Paul: PPT 2 Text Php 3:12 Not that I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Mornings /Take With Food Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

HOW WE BEGIN EACH DAY SPIRITUALLY HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON OUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

In the Mornings /Take with Food January 16th, 2011 Ephesians 3:14-19 INTRODUCTION Most of us begin the day wi breakfast. What do you prefer? Mom was Right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for everyone. Many studies have found ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 33 – 36

Luke 11: 33 – 36 This Little Light Of Mine 33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revelation Studies: Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 6 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Six Seals Theme: Text: Rev 6:1-17 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Necessity Of Unity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 5, 2017

After one gains entrance to the church through the Door of Opportunity, what is expected next? Every believer is gifted to serve within the church, for the edifying of the body and the glory of God. We must be united and work together to fulfill the work.

The Necessity of Unity Ephesians 4: 11-16 Last week we began the series: Church – A New Testament Model. We looked at the means of entrance into the church through Christ the Door. This opportunity is available by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Once entry into the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Dividends Of Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018

Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Don't Have A "Vision" Or "5 Year Plan" For Our Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 13, 2018

This is an abbreviated sermon used after my annual pastor's report to the congregation explaining why we do not have a written "business plan" for church growth. Instead it lays out the 3 foundational steps the Lord has put in my heart as I serve here.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Jude 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"Wisdom Regarding Marriage - Selecting A Good Spouse" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 30, 2018

Factoring God into your marriage should start before you say "I do."

An old couple came to a judge seeking a divorce after 80 years of marriage. The judge asked, “Bill, Mary, why in the world are you seeking a divorce at your age? Bill, you’re 98; and Mary, you’re 96. Why in the world are you seeking a divorce now?” The couple looked at each other and then replied ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Windows Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

God often brings deliverance to His people through unusual ways and often through unusual people.

THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN 2 Kings 7:1-20 2 Kings 6:24-25 24 Now it came about after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army and went up and besieged Samaria. 25 There was a great famine in Samaria Aram’s army has surrounded Samaria in a siege for a long time. Their supplies are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist