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The Breakthrough

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 16, 2016

The wise, still today, recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world and react to it by worship and sacrificial love for one another.

Title: The Breakthrough Date: 12/18/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 2.1-12; John 1.9-12 CT: The wise recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world. [Screen 1] FAS: A 2016 episode on NPR's "StoryCorps" interviewed Francois Clemmons, who played the role of friendly Officer Clemmons on Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

To worship Jesus we must: risk the journey, know the word, and come with sacrifice and generosity.

December 11 Worship (Wise Men, Matthew 2:1-12) So what can we glean from this Christmas story about worship? 1. To worship Jesus, we must risk the journey vv.1-2 This Christmas, get past the glitz and glitter and presents and parties and become a genuine worshipper of the Messiah. Risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Doubts

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 2, 2011

God's word is all we need to keep us from doubting.

Text: “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it” (John 20:25). “Unless I see” are words that indicate doubt. If we doubt, we do not believe or we are skeptical. If we doubt, we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am Not Finished

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jun 20, 2017

The folded Napkin informs us that Jesus is not done with us

I AM NOT FINISHED Jesus' Burial Have you ever thought of what they all had to do? John 19:38- 40 Later Joseph from the city of Arimathea asked Pilate to let him remove Jesus' body. (Joseph was a disciple of Jesus but secretly because he was afraid of the Jews). Pilate gave him permission to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Courageous

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 3, 2023

Just like the runners in the Boston marathon, Christians should expect that there will be, at some point, opposition that will test us—our endurance, perseverance, and our principles.

Has anyone here this morning ever ran a marathon? A marathon is always measured at 26.2 Miles. Have you ever heard of heartbreak hill? In the Boston Marathon, at mile 20, the runners come to what is called heartbreak Hill. Heartbreak Hill is the final incline of the Boston marathon. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-27

Denomination: Baptist

Principals For Change

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 28, 2005

The church of Jesus Christ is supposed to be an organism, growing and growing. Often it is just a church, an institution, resisting change.

We have a library at the church here. Virginia and I are going through the books to recommend to the church which ones we will dispose of, giving them to a proper charity, library, seminary or cemetary. The library represents something that is old, dated and needs to be updated with current books ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God To Do Miracles (And Not To Do Miracles) Acts - Part 20 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

What to remember in life’s darkest moments...

Trusting god to do miracles (and not to do miracles) Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 20 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 1, 2003 Acts 12:1-24 The Range of Our Responses to Troubles: 1. Remaining FAITHFUL through incredible tragedy. 2. Gaining ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Start- Poor Finish

Contributed by David Wilson on Jun 14, 2005

A sermon which chronicles the reign of King Asa.

Strong Start and a Poor Finish A study of the life of King Asa from II Chronicles 14-16 II Chronicles 14:2-7 ASA Begins a Revival Asa had a good start. As soon as he came to the throne he was busy ridding the nation of idolatry. He removed Idols and sites of idol worship. He commanded ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Christ In Our Lives

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the intimacy and value of Christ to the believer.

“The Value of Christ in Our Lives” Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Song of Solomon 3:1-4 B. The Shulamite in our text “sought for him whom her soul loveth”, and this love manifested itself in her seeking. C. Let us examine four important words in this ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good News! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

Get the good news! (A meditation for Christmas Eve)

GOOD NEWS! Luke 2:10-11 S: Shepherds and Good News Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS! ?: What? What is the good news? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2:10-11 three descriptions of the good news. The _____ description is the good news is… I. AWESOME II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

What's Gratitude Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 6, 2007

This is on gratitude. We followed up with communion. The asterisks in the text were related to click through PowerPoint slides.

There were many things you didn’t want to be in Jesus’ time two of them were a leper or a Samaritan. Brief synopsis of leprosy (not meant to gross you out): loss of feeling/nerve endings that cause sores. Samaritans were considered half-breeds. A funny thing happened when a Samaritan contracted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Inherited Persecution

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2007

Persecution is inevitable. In fact, trying to avoid it will not prevent it. Stand firm in the faith!

THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH BEGAN BEFORE IT WAS EVEN ESTABLISHED. IT STARTED WHEN SATAN STIRRED UP THE FEAR, GREED, AND RAGE IN THE HEART OF A MAN NAMED HEROD AND WIELDED HIM LIKE A SWORD TO PIERCE THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST. IF SATAN COULD DESTROY THIS MESSIAH AS SOON AS HE ARRIVED, SATAN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

Treasure In A Field Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Apr 8, 2005

First of a series pertaining to the parables of Matthew chapter 13

TREASURE IN A FIELD Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: *other

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

Today the kids are being told to have an attitude. What kind of Attitude should Christians have?

ATTIUDE OF GRATITUDE Phil 4:4-13. Rejoice in the Lord always I will say again Rejoice. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious bout anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ