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Paul's Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 16, 2012

Paul encouraged these believers with His words to begin this letter and then he offers encouragement in his prayer for them as a fellowship

Colossians 1:9-14 October 03, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:9-14 [HCSB] 9For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012

Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2012

Go and be a blessing!

Some time ago (August 2001), I received an e-mail from a friend which gave Sandy and me both a good laugh. It contained a poem, entitled A Poem for Computer Users over 30. I thought you might enjoy it. A COMPUTER was something on TV From a science fiction show of note A WINDOW was something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Got Bread? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Got bread? You do if your hope and trust is in Jesus Christ.

Introduction Our passage gives us a sense of déjà vu. Feeding a crowd, the dullness of the disciples, the hostility of the Pharisees – we’ve been there before. Text During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Father's Song

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

Father's Day sermon that teaches that the way to happiness, as a Father, is to fear and obey the Lord

The Father’s Song Psalm 128 I was going to start Father’s Day with a poem… but Dads don’t like mushy, tear jerking poems. I thought about having someone stand and tell about their Dad… but that is too mushy for Dads too And really, Father’s Day is not like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Him? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Jesus teaches His disciples that they must 1) be willing to suffer loss to follow His will, 2) be willing to suffer from the others to accomplish soul-care and 3) be willing to be a servant in order to achieve lasting results in His kingdom.

Do You Love Him? Mark 10:32-45 • We live in a society that values ambition. • Those who are most respected in our society are driven by ambition to reach higher goals than those who fail to achieve notoriety. • This past week, citizens of 42 states and the District of Columbia ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Why Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

God's global purpose for us, unity, receivers or reproducers

The Great Why of God (God’s global Purpose from the beginning till today) Daniel 3: 28-29 (p627) Sept. 25, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I had spoken at the South East Christian Church men’s breakfast a couple of weeks before the package arrived in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit Yourselves To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

How do we submit to God? What is required to do this? 1- We submit by resisting 2- We submit by moving 3- We submit by grieving

INTRO.- Submit. How do you like that word? It’s a verb that means to yield to the power or authority of another. When we’re small and at home, it means mom and dad. When we’re in school, it means the teacher. When we’re out in the working world, it’s our boss or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Go!" Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 21, 2012

How’s the nerves? Jesus was sending his disciples out into the world to bring the good news. "The kingdom of heaven is near!" Resources were limited but Jesus had a plan!

Mentoring 5 “Go!” Before Easter we were looking at a series on mentoring and we had discussed all sorts of stuff about apprentices, walking along side newer people to the faith, helping people to grow in the faith and the like. In the gospels we get read an account of Jesus sending out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

One Year To A Life Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

THE RADICAL EXPERIMENT Matt 9: 36-38 (p687) October 30, 2011 INTRODUCTION: INTRO,- ILL. - A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized th

THE RADICAL EXPERIMENT Matt 9: 36-38 (p687) October 30, 2011 INTRODUCTION: INTRO,- ILL. - A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Jesus Understand Me?

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 30, 2012

In this sermon for youth, we learn about how judgment is when we wet what we deserve, mercy is when we don't get what we deserve, and grace is when we get what we don't deserve.

Sticky Situations Does Jesus Understand Me? JUDGEMENT, MERCY, and GRACE Some of you are Christians.  You’ve learned the importance of putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.  I want to ask you a hard question. Let’s say that you helped a small group of people to become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Other

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

He Went Home And Knelt Down As Usual

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 1, 2012

The discipline of prayer is not optional but rather a basic requirement of the spiritual life and as a response to the love of God for us.

He Went Home and Knelt Down as Usual March 25, 2012 Dan 6 Intro: It is two weeks until Easter. So as we prepare, I want to tell you a familiar story. About an innocent man betrayed by friends around him, presented before a ruler who could not save him, then condemned to a horrible death. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Mothers Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 12, 2012

Matthew's mothers help us celebrate Mother's Day with lessons that challenge us, but bring us to deeper faith.

Happy Mother’s day! Today’s lesson will be a brief overview of the mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew with a focus on the most prominent quality of each. What would you say is the defining characteristic or quality in your own mother? Of all the things that stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top Models Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2012

There are lots of bad role models in this world . But Jesus called us to be role models of His way of life for others. So, how do I become the kind of role model he wants me to be and how can I make a difference in the lives of others?

OPEN: We played a youtube video that gave a lighthearted view of fashion since 1911: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs That video displayed the changes of style and fashion that have taken place over the years. ILLUS: I remember looking back at some of my high school pictures… and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ