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Be A True Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 24, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Be a True Friend! Squid Game Part 3 James 1:22-27 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part three of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Not In Control Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 30, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

We are not in Control! Squid Game Part 4 James 4:13-17 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part four of the sermon series, “Squid Game.” During the last three weeks, we examined some lessons that we can learn from the drama, “Squid Game.” Today, as we finish this series, we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. We see in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians 1 Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 21, 2024

Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. People from all over came to this prosperous place to make their fortunes. The message of a humble Jesus who died on a humiliating cross was not going to be popular.

1st Corinthians 1 August 25, 2024 • Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. • When Paul lived there, Corinth was the host of the Isthmian Games, second only to the Olympics in popularity. • Paul most likely lived in a small apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:19-23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels On Duty

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 4, 2024

With all the books, TV shows and movies featuring angels, and how they’re depicted in art, you’d think we knew a lot about them. Actually, we have a lot to unlearn from popular culture.

Billy Graham relayed an incident at New Hebrides, an island group in the South Pacific: One night, the headquarters of missionary John Paton was surrounded by a hostile indigenous tribe intent on violence. Paton and his wife prayed for deliverance. When daylight came, the would-be attackers were ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Personal Transformation, Spiritual Growth

Weapons Of Mass Distraction Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007

This message is a part of my series titled Facing the Giants which builds on the popular movie. This message deals with distraction...why we are distracted, how Satan uses this powerful tool and what we can do to combat it.

Weapons of Mass Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-15 Read scripture. If we look carefully at the scripture one of the things that quickly emerges is this fact: life is a struggle....it is a battle from beginning to end. In the book of Ephesians Paul tells us “ For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2011

This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This second sermon uses the popular stories of the Prodigal Son and the Rich Man and Lazarus to contrast being proud against being poor in sp

Pride and the Poor in Spirit Seven Sins and Solutions THE STORY IS TOLD OF A MAN WHO HAD A DREAM IN WHICH AN ANGEL showed him two doors — one marked Heaven and the other Hell. Curious, the man went to the door marked Hell. Inside he saw an unhappy sight. Twelve emaciated people sat around a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 29, 2010

We are in transitional times; we will be helped through transition if we remember who got us here and why, but if we also remain wary of popular bandwagons. The ultimate measure is whether we have been faithful to Christ's call.

Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 24, 1996 Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Vision For 2010

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 16, 2010

As we enter into the into this New Year we need a clear vision and understanding of God’s Word in order to live a victorious Christian life. Although the KJV is a popular translation of this verse: the NKJV and other translation are more true to the origi

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. As we enter into the into this new year we need a clear vision and understanding of God’s Word in order to live a victorious Christian life. Although the KJV is a popular translation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

King Saul has been consumed by jealousy over David’s popularity. This jealousy turned to hatred fueling his desire to kill David. Jonathan had to choose loyalty to his Father, or his best friend David.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “A House Divided” In the darkest hours of the Civil War President Abraham Lincoln quoted Jesus when he said: “A house divided cannot stand.” This morning we are returning to our series of messages ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are Your Friends?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

Everyone needs friends. The reason the Toy Story franchise is so popular is because everyone can relate to the idea of having friends who stick with you no matter what. But for followers of Jesus this definition doesn't go far enough.

Randy Newman wrote a song called, "You Got a Friend in Me". Most folks recognize this song as the theme to the popular Toy Story franchise. According to Randy a real friend is someone who loves you and sticks with you even through your worst troubles. This is a great definition of what a friend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Man Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

One of the most popular questions you will get from men is "What is my purpose?" This question plagues men of all ages but what is the answer? Clearly, God designed men with a purpose in mind. Discover in this lesson, the purpose of man.

I've got to tell you, one of the big questions that I get from men - hands down it's the most asked question - is, "What is God's purpose for my life?" It doesn't matter if I meet a man in his 20's, or in his 80's. Every man asks this question, "What is God's purpose for my life?" I think it's one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be My Friend Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2018

God said it was not good for the man to be alone, and yet too many people are more isolated than ever. Using a clip from the popular TV series "This is Us" we address the question of "How can we witness to others?"

OPEN: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn9aSZ7uPXI – video clip from “This Is Us” of conversation between Katie and a woman she’s helped. See Footnote) APPLY: That clip came from a scene in a popular TV series called “THIS IS US”. Katie (one of the main characters in the show) is helping a girl ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ