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What The World Needs Now

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

A famous lyric from a 1965 Burt Bacharach song says, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of; what the world needs now is love, sweet love; No, not just for some, but for everyone.” Thirty-nin

What the World Needs Now A famous lyric from a 1965 Burt Bacharach song says, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of; what the world needs now is love, sweet love; No, not just for some, but for everyone.” Thirty-nine years later, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Temptation Fighters

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 12, 2012

“Temptation comes to everyone!’ When it comes,’ I want to give you 7 things to remember.” “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” (Billy Sunday) “Victorious living does not mean freedom fro

Seven Temptation Fighters James 4:7NKJ A certain boy was severely warned by his dad not to go swimming again, but he disobeyed and came back home all wet. His dad asked him, “why did you disobey me despite my warnings. He answered, ‘I was tempted by the devil. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belonging At The King's Table Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

I love this story! It’s a story of incredible, undeserved kindness. We live in a harsh world, and while there are stories of kindness out there, it’s far too uncommon. The world will show kindness to its own, but we are called to show kindness to anyone and everyone, even our enemies. But why?

1. Mephibosheth Who was Mephiboshet? —Background: II Sam. 4:4 —He was a cripple. Our culture has changed certain words, such as “lame” or “dumb.” Mephibosheth was a cripple, that is, he was lame. —He was Jonathan’s son. As you’ll recall, Jonathan was David’s best friend. He deserved death, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Journey Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

In the Old Testament, the word sanctification comes from the root word ‘kadash’ which means "to cut or separate." Sanctification is God’s grace setting us apart for His work and to lead holy lives. This life of separation challenges the believer to forsak

Grace for the Journey 1 John 1:5-2:6 Last week, we looked at how we understand grace in our Wesleyan Methodist tradition. We started out by defining grace as God’s unmerited love and forgiveness. We understand grace as a journey of faith which John Wesley called the “way of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Religion That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2021

James uses very confrontational language as he drives home the point that if we don't put God's Word into practice, then why did we bother to hear it. Religion that makes a difference is religion leads to godly language, godly love, and godly lifestyle.

Introduction: A. I heard about a man who came into worship late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about a statement that is truthful and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blame Game!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 26, 2021

You know what "The Blame Game" is don’t you? Because we’ve all played it! Admittedly some of us play it a lot more than others, but it’s really all just a game of personal deflection. It involves blaming everything and everyone else (including God) for what is transpiring in your own life

“THE BLAME GAME” Tonight we are going to take a brief interlude away from our ongoing study on... “...Those things which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1) And instead, we’re going to talk about a little thing – I like to call “The Blame Game”. You know what The Blame Game is – don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Azariah And Jahaziel And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018

The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be “Christ like” and to “Do the work of the Kingdom” in the here and now.

Opening Video Illustration: God’s not dead - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbXu5jHrzY (use HD) trailer Introduction to today’s message from video: Is the Holy Spirit dead – is God dead – not involved or out of reach for the average Christian today? No He is not – He is alive and desiring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Lessons From Jonah; Or, What Happens When You Run Away From God’s Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 10, 2018

1 Turning away from God’s will is always a step down. 2 turn your back on God’s will & everyone around all around you is negatively impacted 3 God can still use you to accomplish His purposes because 4 He is the God of 2nd chances 5 We Are Called 2 go

5 Lessons from Jonah What happens when you run away from your calling? More than ½ of UK now claims to have no religion. An entire nation that only a generation past claimed to be more than 90% Christian now largely has left the Faith. In the US, ½ of all catholics have left the church at some ...read more

Denomination: *other

Moving With God

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011

It's an exciting thing to wake up in the morning with the thought on your mind, 'I wonder where God is going to take me today?' That's what life was like for Israel as God was leading them out of Egypt but it's a picture of what God wants life to be like

Bunbury Sun am 29/08/10 Last service in Mary St building “Moving with God” Intro: *** My daughter Tina & her husband Andrew love camping! Every chance they get they pack up all the camping gear & head off out into the great Australian outdoors. B/c they have been doing it for years ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Who You Gonna Serve?"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 9, 2011

What is success or greatness? Is it popularity – how well your name is known? Is it power – how many people you lead or command? Is it prestige – what you own, drive or where you live? We have to look no farther than the lifestyles of the rich and f

Cornerstone Church January 8/9, 2011 “WHO YOU GONNA SERVE?” John 13:1-17 Dr. Robertson McQuilkin was for many years the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Sanctified Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2023

God is holy and he leads us to holy life in every day situations. We must practice holiness in our conversations, dialogues and oration. We don’t have casual talk and formal talk concepts. We must behave always same manner as followers of Christ.

TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-12 THEME: BE SANCTIFIED   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This section runs through chapters 4 and 5. Prior passages were mostly a description of the Thessalonian believers' spiritual growth and their excellent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed By Love: Living For Christ's Sake - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, the apostle Paul presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of Christ's love in our lives. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how embracing Christ's love can lead to a life lived for His sake.

Transformed by Love: Living for Christ's Sake - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truths found in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. In these verses, the apostle Paul presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of Christ's love in our lives. Let us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, John 3:16, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 16:16, Galatians 2:20, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anointed Fugitive Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2024

Samuel anointed David. But now, he's a fugitive, holed up in a cave! He isn't happy. But he does exactly the right thing. We can learn from him for the times when we feel everyone has abandoned us, when we're in a dark, damp, smelly metaphorical cave.

Last week we started a new series looking at David in the Old Testament. I made two very simple points. First, David is a huge figure in the Bible. There is loads about him in the Old Testament. That alone means that David must be really important. But even more significant is the way the New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Keep In Step With The Spirit

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 23, 2021

When children of God walk through this life, we should not be wandering aimlessly, getting tripped up by our desires, but God calls us to keep in step, to watch where we put our feet, and to follow the lead of the one who commands us: “Walk in the Spirit!”

When the Holy Spirit was first poured out on the church, that event was spectacular in every way, with a rushing wind, tongues of fire on the disciples’ heads, and foreign languages on their lips. But that first Pentecost was more than just an impressive beginning. For now that they had the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord! Why Am I So Angry?

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 3, 2002

The generation of today may be defined as "The Angry Generation." One of the most destructive emotions that we all face is anger. Pastor Dunn leads us in this study as we observe the life of King Saul and his hatred of David that started out as a small

Introduction: In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John McGraw got into a fight with the Boston third baseman. Within minutes all the players from both teams had joined in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist