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Core Value 2 - Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Matthew 28:18-20 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Mission Minded where we seek “To lead not-yet-believing family, friends and neighbours into a mature relationship with Christ and integrate them completely into the life of our church.”

Message Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Minded In a town near a river which is full of fish there is a fishermen’s club. Week after week the fishermen in this club meet to talk. They would talk about their responsibility to fish. Their slogan was “We live to Fish”. They would talk about the many types ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

The call to holiness is one which we all share. But none of us are called because we are good enough. In fact, by our own efforts none of us could ever be good enough. And yet each of us is called to a purpose greater than any of us could imagine.

A Strange Encounter Imagine for a moment a young woman waking early, just before dawn to begin her daily chores. Still groggy with sleep though the morning is cold and quiet, she feeds the animals, and gathers water for the day’s washing. As she fills her bucket at the well, she imagines the life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Sees Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2017

Hagar was a woman who never thought God would take notice of her. She wasn't important or wealthy or full of faith. Her only claim to fame was that she ended up in the middle of a big, ugly, complicated, mess. Yet God knew who she was!

THE GOD WHO SEES ME Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus Clodfelter, Rotten Earp, Jinglebells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salvation Foreshadowed In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 4, 2021

The arrangement of the Tabernacle can only be clearly understood through the revelation of God's plan of salvation revealed in Jesus Christ. It is an amazing thing to see and humbling to know we don't deserve it and yet we can have it by grace through faith in Jesus! Hallelujah!!!

Christ Foreshadowed In The Tabernacle Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11, 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Hebrews 9:22, Romans 3:25, Titus 3:3-5, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:13, Revelation 4:5, John 6:35, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 5:11-13, Exodus 27:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

In Christ (Part One )

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now considered to be 'in Christ'. It's an interesting phrase used to refer followers of Jesus but what does it mean?

IN CHRIST (part one) Last week my sermon was based on Jesus' words to the teacher of the law when he told him he was not far from the kingdom of God. Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:1-4, Romans 6:22-23, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Need Bit & Bridle?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2022

Imagine for a moment what it would feel like to be a horse and have a bit put in your mouth and a bridle put around your head! Yet God says in this passage that He will resort to something like that if you won’t listen to Him, so that you will find the way of salvation.

“DO YOU NEED BIT & BRIDLE?” Ps. 32:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. 2. "Johnny," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon 1 - One Anothering - Relationships God's Way Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2022

Real community is hard to find, but the church should be a place where people can find real community. The command to love one another is the most basic and yet the most all-encompassing of the one another commands. The other one another commands are the practical demonstration of love one another.

A. The story is told of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of hay on the road. 1. A neighbor came over to give him a hand. 2. “Hey, Willis,” the neighbor said, “It’s dinner time, forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then we can come back and I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 12:31, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now For The Real Enemy... Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 30, 2022

In Revelation 12 the wraps are taken off our greatest enemy the great red dragon, Satan. He is defeated. Not dead yet, but he is definitely defeated. Christ won the victory on the cross. Michael and the angels in heaven fought. And we, God's people, also play a part.

We’ve come to the last of our talks in our present series on Revelation. Today we’re looking at a passage in Revelation 12. Revelation has 22 chapters, so we’re only half way through the book. Many commentators think that Revelation 12 is one of the key chapters in Revelation. In this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus clearly knew God’s will, and yet he had intense angst and the deep feeling of despair that came from actually obeying God’s will. This sermon is intended to equip you for those moments where DOING God’s will, is really really hard.

If you’ve been around Christian circles for any length of time, there is a considerable amount of frustration in trying to determine God’s will. For some, it’s because we love the Lord and want to please him, so we want to make sure we’re making right choices that would honor him. But for others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misfit Christmas: Impact Of The Greatest Misfit Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2021

A MISFIT is “a person who’s not like everyone else – they’re different.” We Christians are supposed to be different -- we're supposed to be like Jesus! Jesus turned the world right-side-up because it was upside down. Has He touched you yet?

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: Impact of the Greatest Misfit INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good Idea 1. Two Centerpoint natural Gas company men were checking gas meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of an alley worked their way to the other end. 2. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hinds' Feet For High Places

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 18, 2023

Samuel records David’s last song written as King. He struggled as a husband, father, warrior, and king, and yet in the history of a people, God calls only him, “A man after My own heart.” David, now at the end of a legacy, leaves for us a song of praise.

2 Samuel 22:29-37 (KJV) "Hinds' Feet for High Places" June 18, 2023 This song of David is a word for word quote of Psalm 18. The Prophet Samuel records this as David’s last song written as King. He is a father that has just faced a rebellion where Adonijah one of his older sons tries ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Written In The Human Heart: Where Is Home In A Fallen World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Sometimes as Christians we feel as though we’re caught between heaven and Earth. We long to be in heaven with God. We long to escape the flesh, to be free from the evils of this world. Yet we know we have a job, a duty to minister to this world and be salt and light to the world.

My fiancé and I went to see The Chosen in theaters this weekend, season four, episodes 4-6. And we really enjoyed it. It was very powerful. Particularly I really enjoyed episode 4. You have Jesus seeing the faith the centurion who doesn’t even need Jesus to come to his house to heal his son, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024

We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7, John 6:63, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Magnificent Meekness

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on May 18, 2024

Biblical meekness is having the power to act yet holding back until we are led to act by the Holy Spirit. This is magnificent meekness and it is different than potential. God grants us the power of His meekness today and fully equips us to do whatever He is calling us to do.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 ESV) What does it mean to be meek in a biblical sense? Dr. Richard Tow describes it well in his book, “Beatitudes of Christ.” On page 65, he says, “Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is a manifestation of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Judges 21:25, Ephesians 6:10, Psalm 23:3

Be Strong And Courageous: Trusting In God's Promises Joshua 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024

In the journey of life, we often face daunting challenges and uncertainties that can cause us to fear and doubt. Yet, as believers, we are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in the promises of God. Today, we will explore Joshua 1:9 and discover how it empowers us to live boldly in faith.

Be Strong and Courageous: Trusting in God's Promises Joshua 1:9 Introduction: In the journey of life, we often face daunting challenges and uncertainties that can cause us to fear and doubt. Yet, as believers, we are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in the promises of God. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 56:3, Isaiah 43:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 23:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal