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Jesus, The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2014

Jesus did what others rabbis did, only in more powerful ways; yet ministry is only effective when people have receptive hearts.

Jesus, the Rabbi (Mark 6:1-13) 1. Jewish Rabbis often play the role of settling disputes. A poor Jewish man finds a wallet with $700 in it. At his synagogue, he reads a notice stating that a wealthy member has lost his wallet and is offering a $50 reward to anyone who returns it. Quickly he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 5, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#5] BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the 4th thing that the Early Church devoted themselves to- Prayer. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Expending Patience Wisely

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2016

Patience is difficult for us all, but if we develop certain good habits, it makes a big difference. Often times patience simply means delaying anger or refusing to rush to a conclusion or action.

Expending Patience Wisely 1. Someone has contrasted the good and bad of patience, “Patience: The quality you admire in the driver behind you but can’t stand in the driver who’s in front of you.” 2. Someone else illustrated patience this way: “When you're being yelled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 4: Powerful Outros Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2018

How can we conclude our sermons well?

Lesson Goal This lesson will encourage us to conclude our sermons well. Lesson Intro Moderns often use the terms intro and outro for the older sounding terms introduction and conclusion. Because the English language is ever evolving, let’s attempt to keep up to date and use those terms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Principle Of Prayers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Gifts

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2011

Exposition of Romans 12 regarding just like the guiding gifts last week, the leading gifts also serve the church.

Text: Romans 12:6-8, Title: Leadership Gifts, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.6.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the church that we were at one night, and the lady looked at my hands after service, and told me, “I know you have been called to ministry, but there is healing in these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Context And The Message Bible

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes we come across a verse of scripture that is difficult to understand. We need to know and understand the context of that verse and sometimes the meaning is found by using different versions of the Bible - in this case the Message Bible.

A former archbishop of Canterbury arrived in New York. A journalist asked him, “Will you be visiting any of our nightclubs whilst you are here?” The archbishop mischievously replied, “Are there any night clubs here?” Next day a newspaper headline read: “Archbishop’s first question on arriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

The Call Or The Fall Of The Chosen Of God

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 24, 2018

Are you listening or just hearing? It will affect how you proceed in the call that God has for your life.

THE CALL OR THE FALL OF THE CHOSEN OF GOD 1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. 1 Samuel 3:7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. Here are different settings of people who did not know the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

Love And Zeal: A Tall Order Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2021

God sets a high standard for His children, and He expects us to be diligent, but in the right direction. We therefore need to understand what it means to practice brotherly love and to be properly zealous in our devotion.

Love and Zeal: A Tall Order (Romans 12:9-13) 1. The wise man said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re tall, short, fat, thin, rich, poor, at the end of the day....It’s night.” 2. Short people rule the world – most powerful dictators or emperors were short – Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2021

One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.

The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Envy

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2021

Envy is defined as “A feeling of discontentment or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.”

Paulo Coelho de Souza, the Brazilian lyricist and novelist once remarked: "The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's Personal Legend is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3, 1 Peter 2:1-2, Galatians 5:26

Train Up A Child Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

Training the children according to biblical values and views has a longstanding effect on the lives of the Children, in the areas of good name, humility, and futuristic visions.

Theme: Train up a Child Proverbs: Proverbs 22:1-16 Train up: Train up to use their skills, abilities, and talents to fulfill the will of God (Amplified). Train them to use those possessed spiritual qualities very creatively for the benefit of others, and society. Train up the child from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Essence Of Jesus With Us

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus said we would have a helper so that we always pleased the LORD.

The Essence of Jesus with Us Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 14:15-24 John 14:15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: United Methodist