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Creation Care Or Environmentalism (What's The Difference?)

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

What is a Christian’s responsibility to care for the environment? Does God really care about what happens to the earth? How can we become more intentional about our care for creation without becoming an environmental fanatic or a ’tree hugger?’

Creation Care or Environmentalism? (What’s the difference?) Introduction A.Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy about man’s relationship to the environment and nature. A movement has developed that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of man. Many refer to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:17-18

Denomination: Vineyard

You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2008

We can learn some interesting life lessons from the prophet Jonah

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin a journey through a unique book of the Old Testament. Over the next four weeks I want us to take a journey together through the book of Jonah. • Jonah can be called a unique book for a few reasons. • One reason is that the book is more about the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Influence

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 10, 2007

Christians are the salt AND the light

Christian Influence Good morning everybody! I am so glad to be here serving with you all. The Lord has brought us together for a reason, His reason! It is to learn, to receive, to give, and to praise! Matthew 5:13-16 says, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

God Prepares Those He Calls Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

Moses serves as an example of how God prepares us for the task he’s calling us to.

We’re talking about being backyard missionaries - people who are touching others with the love of God in our every day lives. Last week we talked about this being incarnational mission, and if you missed that you can listen to it on the web, just visit our church website for directions. A few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008

The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges, Pt. 5

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL (RUTH 1:14-18) The hymn “It is Well with My Soul” was written by Horatio Spafford after a series of disasters struck his family. Spafford, a successful businessman and a close friend of the evangelist D.L. Moody, lost his only son at about the same time the Chicago fire in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Passionate God

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Zealous for God

Life seems to dry up our energy leaving little left for God or the church sometimes. Sometimes life gets so crazy that little can be done for the drained state we find ourselves in daily. How would you like to be totally reinvigorated from the inside out? How would you like to rekindle the passion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2007

Esther is a great study on God’s timing and our obedience of faith. What has God got scheduled for your life?

Esther God loves to take that which is nothing in the eyes of the world and work his greatest wonders. As Paul was praying for God to remove what he called “a thorn in my flesh,” God said: 2 Cor. 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God That's Not Me Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

We can’t go around saying, “Thank God that’s not me” because in truth it is us. Just like us, the people who are out there, people who perhaps make us uncomfortable are sinners who need to know the grace of God through Jesus Christ in their lives. The o

A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and blue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Our Last Choice - God's First Choice: David The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 1 of a series on the Life of David.

Insights from the Life of David – Part 1: Our Last Choice – God’s First Choice: David the Shepherd Boy I Samuel 16:1-13 I’ll never forget the feeling. It haunts me to this day. I know that some of you can relate because you too where there. You’re standing on the sideline of the basketball court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Moses, The Helper

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 18, 2003

Moses often failed in his attempts to help--But he never gave up and quit--Even when we fail we must never give up, we must not quit.

(Exodus 2:11-21 & 3:11-21) INTRODUCTION It is fun to watch young children try to help their parents. Remember the first time you tried to teach your child to crack an egg? The egg shells scattered throughout the scrambled eggs gave an interesting crunch as you and your child ate that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-21, Exodus 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message about the forgiveness of God and how we need to apply that forgiveness in our dealings with others.

As Far As the East Is From the West – The Issue of Forgiveness Various Scriptures Introduction Today we look at a topic that doesn’t get much press in the pulpit nowadays, but we can’t neglect it. It is all-important in that it affects our relationship with God and with each other. The issue ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Continuous Call Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007

This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jonah Attitude

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses Jonah’s attitude and how it is reflective of ours today.

The Jonah Attitude Scripture: Jonah 1-4; Matthew 12:40; Psalm 139:7-10; James 4:17 Introduction: This morning I have a question to ask you, "Have you ever met someone with a Jonah attitude?" I will tell you more about Jonah later, but right now I just want you to begin thinking about whether ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Compassion Believes The Best About The Worst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2009

Delivered as if Ananias were telling his story about encountering Paul: The Spirit calls us to believe that others can be changed, that if we do not go to them the consequences are large, and that others need a human touch from us.

I had always prided myself on understanding people. I had always thought I knew enough about the human mind that I could predict what a man would be like on the basis of what he had always done. After all, if a person is a thief when he is a child, you expect that he will be a cheating thief when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist