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An Overview Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2018

God-pleasers are always men and women of faith. Faith is an individual choice, but also a legacy passed down by example, and it is most evident during hardship.

An Overview of Faith The Progressive Story of Trusting God’s Word from Creation All the Way to You! (Hebrews 11:1-12:24) 1. A man was walking in the mountains just enjoying the scenery when he stepped too close to the edge of the mountain and started to fall. In desperation he reached out and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We The Wheat . . Or The Weeds?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017

Parable of the Wheat and the Tare

Today’s Gospel is from Matthew 13:24-30. In it, Jesus tells another parable, one of his many stories that has special meaning. It says: God’s kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal

The Devil That Deceived Them

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

How and why Satan decieves the whole world.

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 20:10 "And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever." INTRODUCTION: Explanation of the context of this portion of scripture. PROPOSITION: To use ...read more

Which Excuse Is In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Paul Hardy on Dec 28, 2017

To help us dismanle all excuses we might propose for sinful actions.

INTRODUCTION: There are several popular commerccials that as, "What's in your wallet?" It begs the question that we carry several credit cards with us, right? Today, let's ask ourselves the question, "What excuses have we hidden away in our wallets for those things we wish we hadn't done. . ." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Plot To Kill Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 31, 2018

The chief priests decided to kill Jesus and Lazarus, who had become important evidence of Jesus’ miracles. One would think that he had committed high treason! It was nothing over which he had control, and yet they considered him worthy of death.

Bethany Plot to Kill Lazarus John 12:9-11 9 Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, 11 because on account ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Strangers Who Are Brothers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2013

A common faith based upon the teaching of the apostles unites us into a spiritual family, even among those believers we have never met.

Strangers Who Are Brothers (Colossians 1:1-2) 1. I knew a man, who, after he retired, found out that his father wasn’t his father. 2. He then met his actual father and family in another state, and began going to family functions there, building relationships with a family he did not know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Public Pressure

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 29, 2012

Not everybody that says they love Jesus loves Jesus

Today, I want you to get your bible, and turn to Acts 11: 1 and read it out loud. What I want you to focus on is the word (heard). The apostles, who along with the brethren, are in Judaea; and they have the right kind of faith. Looking at the word (heard) is now faith, which comes be hearing and by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011

A look at the reason for Christmas and why Christmas is necessary.

“The Reason for Christmas” Genesis 3:1-19 Introduction: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens I. The Crime of Vengeance The Trap is Set (1-3) • Eve is approached by a serpent, but this serpent was in fact Satan. Many times temptation comes in disguise. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Lies Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

the enemy is a liar, so we need to listen to God's Word for the truth

The lies of the enemy part 2 The deceiver John 8:44 (NKJV) “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Warfare: "The Ruler" Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 5, 2012

We learned so far as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. As the destroyer, he attacks our bodies to make us impatient with God’s will. We will see this week that as the Ruler, Satan attacks the will and the w

INTRODUCTION: Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned so far as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. As the destroyer, he attacks our bodies to make us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-19

From Sweet To Bitter

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Though this book is, for the most part, about the main character (Ruth), let us also observe how this story unfolds for a second character, another woman named Naomi – Ruth’s mother-in-law. We shall look at four reasons why Naomi went from sweet to bitter

Intro: The Book of Ruth is rich in interesting paradoxes. It opens with a terrible famine and closes with a great feast. It begins with three sad funerals and ends with one happy wedding. In it we see some excellent examples of faith, patience, humility, industry, and kindness in the common events ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Know Where You Are Going Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 19, 2008

Like the Extreme Cowboy Race, as Christians we too are in a race. We must saddle up and ride to win the race.

Extreme Cowboy Race John 16:5-16 Pastor Louis Gibson April 15 2008 “Extreme Cowboy Race” RFD tv airs with Craig Cameron. A race with obstacles like the Texas Three-step, log drag, water hazard, etc… It is a timed event with points awarded based upon a set of five criteria; 1. horsemanship, 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is Good News And Is For Everyone, Everywhere!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2009

The Gospel is Good News and is For Everyone, Everywhere! We are reminded that God gave us the gift of salvation, deliverance, healing of our broken hearts, and a full supply of every need through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a free gi

The Gospel is Good News and is For Everyone, Everywhere! We are reminded that God gave us the gift of salvation, deliverance, healing of our broken hearts, and a full supply of every need through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a free gift for "Everyone, Everywhere"! In this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

No Plague Shallcome Nigh Thy Dwelling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 5, 2018

This message talks about the protection we have in God who keeps us out of the way of plagues and disease if we are quick to call on His name and stand on the authority of His word,

June 5, 2018 “No Plague Shall Come Nigh Thy Dwelling” Psalm 91:10 We live in a world where danger lurks around every corner generating fear and anxiety about what might happen. Neighborhoods that were once safe for children to play outside become a target for stray bullets and for drugs. Unheard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:10-16

Denomination: Methodist