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The Day God Ran Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 5

THE DAY GOD RAN (LUKE 15:11-32) I was not fond of popular but controversial Hong Kong actor and singer Leslie Cheung in his prime; I was a fan of Alan Tam! To me, Alan sings; Leslie whispers. Alan’s songs were melodious; Leslie’s were tuneless. Their loyal and fierce fans heckled each other’s idol ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victorious Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2016

By faith overcome anger, fear, and the world.

Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Serve Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Fourth in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. The church works best when every member works

ENGAGE In just a week, the Super Bowl will be on television. And while a lot of people will tune in to watch the game, many more will be watching primarily to see the commercials. And undoubtedly there will be some car commercials among all those high priced ads. While I don’t know exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah 1:1-14 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 5, 2024

God gives a judgment on Edom through Obadiah and makes it clear - don't mess with my children!

Postcards: Obadiah (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02- 04-2024 Obadiah? If you have read the book of Obadiah, you get a million points. If you have heard a sermon on the book of Obadiah, you get ten million points! Obadiah is the shortest book (only 291 words) in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Again Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 27, 2024

First sermon from series in Nehemiah. It examines how God works to rebuild people's lives. Suitable for New Years.

Nehemiah 1 New Years We got to spend a few days with Sarah and Drew the week after Christmas, visiting in Colorado. We spent some time resting, but we also spent some time sightseeing, driving through the snow-covered mountains and seeing a winter wonderland. As we were discussing their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 6, 2019

You are a loved child of God in the process of becoming like Christ. Please, believe it and live it! It’s the only way you can overcome the sin in your life and become all that God wants you to be.

Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. He was so popular that several Charlie Chaplin look-alike contests sprung up all around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the young up-and-coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:29, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My Brother's Keeper (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 22, 2025

In pain or prosperity, trust your God, love your brother, and hope for your future.

In 1974, Philippe Petit, the world-famous high-wire artist, fulfilled his dream of walking a high wire between the World Trade Center towers. In 2015, Tristar Productions produced a motion picture telling his story called The Walk. In an early scene from the film, he's under the Big Top in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Last One In Is A Rotten Egg! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 10 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus finished strong. He wants us to not only finish the race but finish strong. And it is possible - even when you think it’s already "finished" that you are the rotten egg - IT’S NOT OVER YET! 

"LAST ONE IN IS A ROTTEN EGG!" Hebrews 12:1; Ephesians 1:18-23 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV) 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survivor: A Matter Of Finishing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.

So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your First Million Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Nov 20, 2001

Stewardship Challenge

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Part I – Your First Million Glenn H. Teal, CrossRoads Community Church Sunday February 6/00 Millions of people are watching ABC’s game show “ Who wants to be a Millionaire?” In fact it has become a phenomenon. Week after week this melodramatic TV game show with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Am I Spiritual Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 19, 2003

4th sermon in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions".

There are two questions pointed in Christ’s direction in our scripture today. Verse 11 - And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and sinners?" Verse 14 - Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go And Let's Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt 3 of 15

LET GO AND LET’S GO (EXODUS 3:1-4:17) My wife always teased me about my resistance to change. When we first met, I declared to her that I already had a Master of Theology degree and that I did not need more study to do the work of ministry. Within a year, I left Los Angeles for studies at Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overfhaul Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 13, 2009

We accomplish more of what is important and enjoy the blessing of God when we focus on God’s priorities.

Title: How to Overhaul Your Priorities Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Thesis: We accomplish the most important things in life when we focus on God’s priorities. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction I heard a joke this past week about a young man who was driving his BMW around ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2011

Now that we have seen the differences between a fan and follower and see that Christ calls people to be followers, what are some of the specifics of becoming a follower of Christ? Today we want to ask, who actually can become his follower and is there an

The Specifics of Following – Part 1 Who can follow? Anyone What is the Cost? Nothing And Everything Intro Transition slide in Easy worship Good morning. I know everyone is excited for the Bears to beat the Seahawks today. Well everyone except Billy (and a couple other Washington natives). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Size Of The Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

A man must have a vision that is bigger than all the obstacles that persists in his life.

THE SIZE OF THE SOUL TEXT: Judges 14:6-15 Joshua 14:6 15 -- “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh barnea.” “Forty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal