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Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010

Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

When we hear this passage, we usually picture ourselves as the son who transgressed our loving Father through our sinful lives. Whatever our own particular sins may be, we relate to, we long for, we even expect, a loving God who’ll throw his arms out wide

Additional Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) (The Slave – Captured) A 16-year-old boy was captured by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Triumphant King

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Victory in Jesus through hard times.

With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Fishing Net Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 18, 2010

This is my fourth sermon in the series and looks at how we are to be productive as we act as God's kingdom here.

It seems strange to mix the sacred with the everyday, to describe the eternal with the ordinary, the infinite with the finite. And yet that is exactly what Jesus did when looking for a way to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven, a treasure in a field, a merchant looking for a pearl the tiniest of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah - A Suprised Silly Dove

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

When God calls us to do an extraordinary task, we need to trust His help and lean not our own understanding, but His.

A. Jonah… poor Jonah. If you have ever read this short little book in the old testament, you feel sorry for the guy and not in a way that you wish he had better luck, but in a way that you wish he would have just trusted and followed God. I mean, God would have protected him and cared for him on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013

The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Well?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2012

If we put Jesus first in our lives then in any crisis we can turn to God for comfort and peace and say all is well.

Is it Well? Apr 29, 2012 Intro: Crisis has a distilling effect. In the midst of one, or many, all the routine, boring, petty things of life get hastily shoved to the side and the focus becomes intense. What do we have to do right now? What is important in this moment? What will happen in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Space

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011

Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Storms Of Life- Financial Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

Teaching how God wants us to trust HIM when the bottom falls out and there is no hope when it comes to our financial storms.

The Storms of Life Financial Storms CCCAG July 7h, 2019 Scripture- Matt 6:25-34 Intro: In the fall of 2012, I was taking a walk in the woods with the family and we brought our Labrador, Candy with us. Candy was having a great time running in and out of the river, getting all muddy, and chasing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God's Angels Help Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2013

1. Angels rescue God's people (Gen 19:1-16). 2. Angels helped to report the good news (Luke 1:26-33, Luke 2:8-11, Matt 28:1-6). 3. Angels relay God's guidance to His people (Matt 2:13-14, Acts 10:1-6). 4. Angels relieve our fears (Acts 27:18-25).

How God's Angels Help Us Genesis 19:1-16; Luke 1:26-33; Luke 2:8-11; Matthew 28:1-6; Matthew 2:13-14; Acts 10:1-6; Acts 27:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we began to focus on angels last week, we saw first that angels are just as real as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Clouds Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

I have had some marvelous experiences with clouds, but not until recently did I ever realize how important a place clouds play in the Bible, and in the plan of God. They play a major role in life on this planet, for without clouds there would be no life.

Jean Baptiste Lamarch, the distinguished French naturalist, came from a military family and, at the age of 17 and in keeping with his family's tradition, enlisted in the army. At 21, however, his health failed and he went to Paris for a year of treatment. It was the bleakest time he had ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-24

The Story Continues: Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 16, 2021

'The story continues:' Acts chapter 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A New Book (vs 1-2). (2). A New Experience (vs 3-8). (3). A New Assurance (vs 9-11). SERMON BODY: ill: • Christopher Columbus died in 1506, In Valladolid, Spain, where he passed away, • If you go, there today you will see a monument commemorating the great discoverer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Imagine if a governing authority told you, you must travel on January 1 – no exceptions. Let’s say you were given a one-way plane ticket where you can travel first class. Immediately you are excited but in the midst of your packing you pause to ask, “Where am I going?”

Imagine if a governing authority told you, you must travel on January 1 – no exceptions. Let’s say you were given a one-way plane ticket where you can travel first class. Immediately you are excited but in the midst of your packing you pause to ask, “Where am I going?” If your free ticket entitles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 1, 2023

Habakkuk, while waiting for and expecting an eventual judgment of Babylon, received a vision that evokes memories of past deliverance—both from a historical and godly view.

Live by Faith When shopping at Piggly Wiggly, Publix, Wal-Mart, or Winn-Dixie, most of us pay with credit cards. Of course, whatever we charge on those cards has to be paid back. Believe it or not, there is a freely given, exchangeable credit that can be used to secure our ticket to heaven. Just ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Amos 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational