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A Walk On The Dark Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2009

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What’s wrong with a visit to a psychic? A "harmless" game of Ouija? A look at my horoscope to see how my day is going to turn out?

OPEN: A woman went to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grandmother. The psychic’s eyelids began to fluttering and she began to moan and eventually, a voice came, saying, "Granddaughter? Are you there?" The granddaughter, wide-eyed responded, "Grandma? Is that you?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship That Is Real Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

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Real worship begins with my personal adoration of God, expresses itself in all my life, and joins together with the Body to bring glory to the Father

John 4:24 Introduction – I opened my Email. What great wealth of knowledge would be arriving today? Along with the list of other things was an urgent message, forwarded to me by a well-meaning friend. “Beware of the new petition to remove religious broadcasting from the airways. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Is The Power Of God To Save Those That Believe

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

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I'm not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the POWER of GOD in my life, and I believe it with all my heart. Scriptures of applying the Gospel to life.

2017.01.08 sermon. THE GOSPEL IS THE POWER OF GOD TO SAVE BELIEVERS Another New Day Dawns Applying the Gospel to Life William Akehurst, HSWC Psalms 150:1-6 (KJV) 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016

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This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Third Sunday Of Lent Year B- Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 5, 2021

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Jesus is doing disruptive even violent actions here, shocking me out of my consumerist mentality. No wonder my Savior hangs on a Cross.

Whipping us into shape? “He made a whip out of cords.” John 2:15 Jesus made a whip. Making something with your hands can be therapeutic. Making a whip shows his anger did not impair his judgement. Writing an angry letter is a good way of bringing our feelings out so that we can see them. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Truth? A Battle Of Worldviews Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

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So I prayed, “Lord, please help me understand my faith.” This led to a journey of discovery and learning that transformed my walk as a Christian.

I prayed a short prayer one day, as I began my first semester at Liberty University. I knew I loved Jesus, but I didn’t really understand how it fit into everything in my life. I felt like I didn’t really know the full implications of my faith in areas like society, law, personal conduct, history, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Wept\ So It’s Alright To Cry

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 28, 2021

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The home going service for my younger brother with down syndrome. Jesus teaches us a lesson in the time of death. Rest my brother Rest.

I know that there are many people that will tell you not to cry because you have to be strong for everybody else, but I’m here to tell my family that it’s alright to cry, it’s alright to shed some tears, and it’s alright to groan in your spirit because if Jesus cried and we are no where near in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 13, 2023

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No matter what the world or life brings my way, I have an unshakable believing loyalty that God is with me, and my feet are on the rock of Christ.

1 Kings 11 Standing Strong 1 Kings 11:1-4 NIV But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites— 2 from the nations of whom the LORD had said to the children of Israel, “You shall not intermarry with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4, Ephesians 6:13-17, Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

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A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chastening Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 29, 2011

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We need healthy churches today!!!!

The Chastening of the Church 1 Peter 4:17-19 Introduction: What is the church? The called out ones! . Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:32 . Not condemnation, but purging and purifying. a. The Body of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-13; 5:23-28 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

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The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

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In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Focus! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 1, 2012

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Many congregations, as they worship, experience union but not unity. They lack a spirit of oneness. What does it take to experience unity in worship?

“More Words on Worship: Focus!” John 4:1-24 Six people were marooned on a desert island. Two were Jewish, two were Catholic, and two were of Reformed background. The two Jews founded “Temple Immanuel.” The two Catholics organized “The Church of the Holy Name.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Starting Point Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

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This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

The Starting Point PURPOSE FOR A NEW YEAR - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matt. 22:34-40 / Matt 28:18-20 • As last year has now ended and a new year presents itself, we have met twice to pray and dream about God’s desire for us, both individually and collectively. God has placed us here for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says 'no' Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

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This continues in my series of expository messages through the book of Acts.

What do you do when God says, “NO”? When you pray all the right prayers with all the right motives, as best you can tell? When you are certain you’re following the right direction, only to find the way blocked? When you feel certain that what you want is what God would want, only to find out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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