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Stepping Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2020

This is the 11th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#11] STEPPING OUT IN FAITH John 4:43-54 Introduction: Anytime we are going to do something that we are not sure about, we say that we are stepping out in faith. What does that really mean? John 4:43-45 (NIV) 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

It’s A Jungle Out There Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2018

No man is an island. We all have families, friends, communities, organizations, or places of employment. We run into all kinds of people, and Proverbs helps prepare us to deal with the more challenging ones ("works of art").

It’s A Jungle Out There (Proverbs 26:2, 13-16, 18-19, 27) 1. Maybe you have heard this one before. A couple were going on a vacation to Florida together, but the wife had an emergency at work. So they agreed the husband would go as planned and his wife would meet him at the hotel the next ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:2, Proverbs 26:13-16, Proverbs 26:18-19, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Doesn't Matter: Who You Are Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon should help people realize that their Pedigree and financial statement are not enough to give them salvation. It helps point them in the direction of Christ and a relationship with Him for true eternal salvation

In our world today who you are means something, you hear it a lot from folks who think their family name and genealogy should mean something to someone. I think the phrase “Do you know who I am” comes out most often when those who think more of themselves than they should are struggling at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019

Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cave Of Adullam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a cave? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like batman hiding in a cave. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (Amplified Bible) SO DAVID departed and escaped to the cave of Adullam: a

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a cave? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like batman hiding in a cave. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (Amplified Bible) SO DAVID departed and escaped to the cave of Adullam: and when his brothers and all his father’s house heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013

Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013

Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 31, 2017

Jesus keeps the vintage wine until everyone is drunk. This is the same for the vintage years of our lives - old age is viewed as something NOT to be thought of but Jesus shows us that our vintage year are the best yet to come.

The Best is Yet to Come Gospel reading: John 2:1-12 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Wedding at Cana 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Benefits Of Meditation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018

There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

"An Attitude Of Gratitude"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 28, 2017

There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words.

“An Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words. Their manners. We taught our children to say “yes sir” and “no sir,” “yes ma’am no ma’am.” Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Gear Up

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 22, 2015

What do we need to do to maintain healthy relationships?

GEAR UP! Our relationship with Christ (vertical relationship) is very important . Today we are going to focus on our relationships with others in a family, in a community and in a church. 1. Definition of gear: A gear or cogwheel is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Outline Of Acts 9:36-43

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 30, 2021

Simon Peter was in Lydda, after he had healed a man of a serious disease. Two men from Joppa came there and asked Peter to go to Joppa with them. At Joppa, Peter was able to perform another miracle!

Introduction: Peter had come to Lydda and apparently stayed there after Aeneas had been healed (Acts 9:32-35). Peter was still there when two men from Joppa came to him and asked him to come to Joppa. Once he arrived, Peter found out why he was asked to come there and was able to perform another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Inn Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 17, 2023

Maundy Thursday

Jesus’ Inn Scripture Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Life is difficult for everyone including Jesus who lived in Palestine. We long for someone to massage our feet and relax us taking away our travel fatigue. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist