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Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008

The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Deadly Sin Of Sloth Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2008

This is the final message in the series on The Seven Deadly Sins with the thesis that God’s ministry is never to be done slothfully by His people.

The Deadly Sin of Sloth --Proverbs 6:6-11 and Mathew 25:14-30 James S. Hewett, former pastor of Saratoga, California’s Presbyterian Church, tells this story: “A class of high school sophomores had been assigned a term paper. Now the day of reckoning had come, the papers were due. The teacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

This second part of the short 2 part series, looks at the state of the Church in every town and city, and how this current situation works against genuine New Testament order and results in pastoral ministry.

God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors (Part II) Eric J. Hanson In my previous message, I taught about the nature of the equipping gift of pastor. • First of all we learned that the word pastor means shepherd. • I brought out the important fact that in God’s plan, there ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Creator's Mark Is Everywhere Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 10, 2008

This is a sermon on becoming the creative people God has made us to be and learning to give thanks for God’s mark of creativity upon all of creation.

Four Psalms of Thanksgiving Psalm 104 – God’s Mark is Everywhere November 9, 2008 ____________________________________ Reading of Psalm 104, using designated readers in the congregation (use video loop of creation scenes): • Verses 1-4 • Verses 5-13 • Verses 14-18 • Verses 19-26 • Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Salt Shaker

Contributed by Francis Balla on Jul 18, 2018

Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.”

Introduction: Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.” I was dreaming about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications Of A Church Planter

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Qualifications of a Church Planter

Qualifications of a Church Planter I. Spiritual Characteristics A. Committed to Christ, the Church, and to the great commission of Matthew 28:19,20. B. Possessing the gifts, callings, and leading to plant and grow a church. C. Filled by the Spirit of God to love people who may not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments Are... Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Aug 23, 2001

This is the first in a series on the 10 commandments. This is an oveview of the whole decalogue and it speaks to how we should look at them.

---THE TEN(DER) COMMANDMENTS Exodus 19:3-6 ---ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS Ex. 20:1-17 ---A COMPASS --- that shows us the way Isaiah 30:21 ---that leads to blessings Psalm 19:7-11 ---that guides to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Eleventh Hour Rush!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 4, 2014

Eleventh hour rush reveals the sheer carelessness, negligence, sloppiness and shoddiness of the person!

Eleventh hour rush! Philippians 4:7”And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Eleventh hour rush reveals the sheer carelessness, negligence, sloppiness and shoddiness of the person! Sadly, I have seen important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Are Called To Right Thinking, Living And Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2015

The Feast of Epiphany is a call to people of every background to come and worship the newborn Messiah of Everybody.

Solemnity of Epiphany (January 6) Thirteen Days of Christmas The twelfth day of Christmas is the sixth of January; on that day, traditionally, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Three Kings, or Epiphany. It is one of the big four festivals of the Church year, and traditionally it is even more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Iron Floats!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 3, 2015

The stick did not make the iron float, the connection between Elisha and God made the iron float! There is no magical power in the stick but certainly there was spiritual power in Elisha .

Made the iron float! 2 King 6:6”…..he (Prophet Elisha) cut off a stick and threw it in there and made the iron float.” The stick did not make the iron float, the connection between Elisha and God made the iron float! There is no magical power in the stick but certainly there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Get Ready -1

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

This passage describes John the Baptist’s ministry and the exhortations he offered to the people as he prepared the way for Jesus. The verse states:

And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people."* (ESV) Exhortation Defined Exhortation is a term that carries a strong sense of encouragement, urging, and admonishment. It goes beyond just offering advice; it implies an earnest urging towards change and action, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Highest Road

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 5, 2012

Next week along with Millions of People we all will be participating in one of the biggest Biblical Holidays of the year…Easter Sunday. It is known… as the most anticipated and attended Sunday services of the year for Christian Churches throughout the

The Highest Road! Slide #1 Scripture…Mark 11:1-11 Welcome…guest cards. Next week along with Millions of People we all will be participating in one of the biggest Biblical Holidays of the year…Easter Sunday. It is known… as the most anticipated and attended Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Love For A Broken World

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

I want to talk to you today about “Love for a Broken World.”

Love for a Broken World “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrew 13:7 Intro: I want to talk to you today about “Love for a Broken World.” The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

God’s love is a matter of the heart.

Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4-35

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan