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Where's The Fruit??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 22, 2013

In the right set of hands, one kernel of corn could be a fortune for one person and just a small snack for another. Whenever you take a seed and plant it, given the correct conditions it will grow.

Recently, I knew a Local man who just up and packed up and moved 1800 miles across the country, because he was tired of the location and didn't like it any longer. Only to discover, that when he had reached his new location he liked it even less than the location that he left and then decided ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daylight Robbery

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Tithe

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY (MALACHI 3:6-12) Three Christians were asked how they tithed. The first replied, “Ten percent of my earnings right off the top and sometimes I give an offering of more.” The second said, “I take what I need and give the rest to the church.” Then the last believer stated, “I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-8

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks Giving 2012

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bible Series: The Binding Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: The Binding of Isaac Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/3/2013 Nearly a hundred years ago, a little boy in England received a stuffed bear as a gift on his first birthday. Soon after, his father, a playwright and novelist, began writing stories that featured the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bible Series: Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: Resurrection Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/31/2013 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Stay Awake To Stay Alive

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Aug 30, 2013

It is vey good to pray in the night, either alone or with other believers or with members of the church. There are many benefits of praying all night long.

STAY AWAKE TO STAY ALIVE Luke 6:6-16”1Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ascetic Living

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you ascetic? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:3 (Amplified Bible) Who forbid people to marry and [teach them] to abstain from [certain kinds of] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Practices Of Public Worship

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2013

This message is an explanation of our Order of Worship.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a short series of messages on the subject of worship. In my first message I said that all of life is worship. Last week I explained some principles that govern our public worship service. Today, I would like to conclude our series with a study on the practices ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 22, 2013

There is something intensely individualistic and ego affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we could pull ourselves up by our own boot straps, that we are ‘self-made people.’

Romans 1:5-7 4th in the series Called To Be Saints Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Suffering

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 28, 2012

Let’s take a moment to see how like Job we can claim power through suffering.

The Power of Suffering What we learn from Job There is in the human condition a power that is often untapped. This power is suffering. Suffering is the human condition. No person who has lived or will on the earth will be exempt from difficult and trying times. Death comes to us all, and to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Been There; Been Tempted To Do That

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 12, 2012

As our High Priest, Jesus understands our struggles and temptations and gives us access to God.

Been There, Been Tempted To Do That Hebrews 4:14-16 Intro: A man had placed a claim with his insurance company for injuries that he had received and they sent him a letter asking him to explain and justify his claim. This is his reply. . Dear Sirs, I was recently moving 500 pounds of bricks from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

The most holy men are always the most humble men.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul considers himself the least of all people to be chosen. b. CIS: The most holy men are always the most humble men. III. Exposition a. Proofs. P.9 i. Job. ii. Isaiah. iii. Abraham. b. Properties of Humble Souls. P.10 c. Purpose in why the Most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Wake Up, Wake Up!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2012

This sermon describes the difference between awake christians and those that are asleep.

Wake Up, Wake up! Is 51-52 July 8, 2012 Intro: I am not one of those people whose eyes pop open minutes before the alarm goes off, who dive out of bed with a smile eager to embrace the morning sunlight, who are ready to chat and laugh and have a productive breakfast meeting at 6:45am. Nope ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Good Learning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Those who succeed, i.e. succeed in living life wisely, are those who have learned to listen well under all manner of instruction – pleasant instruction and that not so pleasing.

Introduction When I became the principal of a small high school, I thought about the question of what links the different academic classes together? What common discipline is being taught in English, Science, History, and Mathematics? Besides covering very different fields of knowledge, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed