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Speaking Life To A Dying World

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on May 9, 2014

The church must stand and be the prophetic voice of God in the land today.

SPEAKING LIFE TO A DYING WORLD Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II, M.Div. Text: Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 3:1-10, Proverbs 18:6-18, 21, Luke 19:40 SCRIPTURE Genesis 3:1-10 1Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God say, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

There's A Battle Over You Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

The whole of Ephesians is to declare God’s plan… who you are and can now become. But now the climatic truth of what is at hand must be raised: there is a war over you.

There’s A Battle Over You Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - March 30, 2014 Intro This season I have been getting a review of history… one of my High School sons has a World History class and we have a ritual going over his notes a few times each week before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rescued From Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 22, 2014

Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14).

Of all the recent stories of people held captive, the one of U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, has been the most controversial. He told military doctors that his Taliban captors tortured him and kept him locked in a metal cage in total darkness for weeks at a time after he tried to escape. Bergdahl, now 28, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Other

Spirit Filled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 21, 2014

Spirit filled people 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21)

If there was one thing that was evident to be seen among the children that participated in Vacation Bible School this week, it was joy. They sang songs that talked about God and His love. They had assistance from leaders and helpers in everything from crafts to snacks. There were activities that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Other

The Tipping Point Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 27, 2014

Prayer is necessary to grow toward Christian maturity.

Title: The Tipping Point Text: Daniel 6:10 Truth: Prayer is necessary to grow toward Christian maturity. Aim: To be encouraged to develop five habits of prayer. Life: What habits of prayer will assist me in growing in Christian maturity? INTRODUCTION Are you familiar with the brush-suede shoe ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friend Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2012

Sinners can get get close to a holy God only if they we appeal to His grace. Pray that God in His grace would show us His path, grant us His presence, and reveal to us His person, which He has already done in His Son. Get close to Jesus and you will get

On one occasion, Dr. Mortimer Adler suddenly left a discussion group at a tea quite disgusted, slamming the door after him. Someone in the group, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” To which the hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Came First, The Temple Or The Fig Tree? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2012

a study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 11-26

Mark 11: 11-26 What Came First, The Temple Or The Fig Tree? 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love And Good Deeds

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are called to spur one another on to love and good deeds

“Love & Good Deeds” Hebrews 10 - October 14, 2012 Turn with me in your bibles to Hebrews 10. We have been going through the book of Hebrews, and we are camping out for a month looking at the five calls to us given here in chapter 10. The book of Hebrews is a book of the Bible written ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting The Unexpected

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 23, 2013

The greatest miracle is to be forgiven by Jesus. The greatest ministry is to bring a friend to Jesus

EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been invited to a party or an event for the first time? Do you recall the feelings you had when you arrived? Were your expectations disappointing or were they more than what you could have imagined. This familiar New Testament story ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Incomparable Boaz Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 25, 2013

In times of harship we cry out to God to deliver us, to change our circumstances, but God wants to do a work of transformation in our hearts. Join us as we see how God reveals His grace to Ruth and begins a work in her heart.

The Incomparable Boaz - Ruth 2:4-16 - February 24, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth #5 When we find ourselves in a miserable situation in life, surrounded by circumstances that are not of our choosing, nor of our liking, the prayer of our hearts is likely to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-16

Denomination: *other

Push Through - Praying With Persistence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to him!

TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - P.U.S.H. Through (praying with PERSISTENCE) SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence! TOPIC: Persistence in prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 17, 2013 PROP.: God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth - Life Lessons During Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2013

We all face difficult times in life. It is helpful to know what to expect when we face difficult times so we can prepare to respond in a way that will glorify the Lord and be beneficial to us. What can we learn from the story of Ruth so that we can face

Ruth – Life Lessons during difficult times Ruth 1:1 – 4:21 Running from God does not prove beneficial (Ruth 1:1-5) Following God will lead to… Times of Sacrifice Provision of Needs The Hope of Redemption Intro Slide Good Evening/Morning, We are so glad you are here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 17, 2012

When the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ they brought tidings of great joy! Joy is better than happiness for it does not depend on the cirucmstances of life but rather the person of Christ!

The Year of the Lord’s Favor (2) - Isaiah 61 - December 16, 2012 As I begin this morning I want to invite you to take a moment to consider the first question in your sermon notes. That question asks you to complete this statement: “Happiness is ….” And then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: *other

Be Holy As I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 31, 2012

We are called to "be holy as God is holy" - but what does that mean for you and me?

Be Holy As I Am Holy - 1 Peter 1:13-23 - December 30, 2012 Series: Communion Sunday Someone once wrote these words, “God makes us miserable through conviction to make us happy through confession.” “God makes us miserable through conviction to make us happy through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: *other

Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

Have we substituted lesser things for the grandeur of God?

Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “AUTHENTIC WORSHIP” EXODUS 20:4-6 OPEN We continue on today in our series of messages on the 10 Commandments called “The Big 10.” As we begin, I want to ask you: What is the first thing that comes to your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ