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Living In Babylon

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015

A message from the Book of Daniel about how believers can thrive in a post-Christian American culture.

LIVING IN BABYLON How to Thrive in America’s Post-Christian Culture INTRO: - I love Freedom Celebration! It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate our spiritual heritage as a nation. I also love the camaraderie that comes about when people celebrate their patriotism together o It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power Encounters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2015

A response is expected when Jesus is encountered.

Power Encounters Mark 1:21-28 Rev. Brian Bill October 3-4, 2015 A recent article in the New York Times entitled, “Googling for God,” begins this way: “It has been a bad decade for God, at least so far.” Google searches for churches are down 15 percent over the last five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2017

1 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-I—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: A reading of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ Need: We are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Handsomeness Of Christ, Our Husband

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 26, 2017

We often talk of Christ as Prophet, Priest, King, Lord, Savior and Friend, but rarely do we take a deep look at Him as our husband. This sermon looks at the Handsomeness of Christ and it's implications. I preached it before preaching on divorce in 1 Cor 7

The Church in a Messy World The Handsomeness of Christ, our Husband Isaiah 54:5 July 23rd, 2017 This sermon is part of our series in 1 Corinthians. I preached it as a precursor to Paul’s discourse on divorce. Shopping for a Husband I bet you didn’t know it but a "Husband Shopping Center" just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:3-10, Isaiah 54:4-6, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Water's Edge Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 16, 2015

The three phrases are: “Don’t know which way to go,” “the way seems blocked,” and “on the edge of something.” Let’s talk about these three phrases and see where they lead us. [Inductive Sermon]

THE WATER’S EDGE JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION “Don’t know which way to go,” “the way seems blocked” “on the edge of something” READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 “Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Auto-Correcting God?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 31, 2016

Smart phones have an auto-correction function that changes what you type even when you don't want it to. Christians often act like smart phones when they choose to believe something other than what God believes.

Today we’re going to look at a warning related to altering the gospel. But this message will be just a little different and I hope to present it in such a way that it will cause you to think about it the next time you send a text message from your smart phone. Our society places a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 2, 2020

God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.

Title: Foolhardy Faith of Jephthah (Part 2) VI. The Proof of the foolhardiness of the vow! Judges 11:30b “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, 31 whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Discipleship - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020

Today, I would like for us to look some more at the topic of the Routine of Discipleship...

Thus far in this series on discipleship we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Broken Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 18, 2020

Trust and obey the Lord, and let Him do for you what you could never do for yourself.

Richard Blake and his wife, from San Luis, California, were at a wedding where their neighbor’s son, Robert, was one of the ushers. He seemed young to be an usher at a wedding, but a veteran usher gave him some quick pointers. He instructed Robert to ask the person he was escorting, “Are you a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Do You Cultivate A Heart Of Gratitude When You Are A Cynic Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2020

How do you cultivate a heart of gratitude when you are a cynic? Pastor Jeff shares six reasons to be thankful from Psalm 103:1-5.

How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude Psalm 103:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-29-2020 Grumpstaking? I recently came across an article written by Allison Hope. After I share her thoughts, you will see the irony of her name. She makes the case that 2020 is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2021

1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and today's Scripture in Matthew 5 covers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pilgrim’s Way

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Powerhouse Christian Battleship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

The story is told of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted colleague Watson. Holmes and Watson were out camping, sleeping, later that night Holmes woke up Watson. And Holmes asked him,”Watson, look up, what do you see?”

Be a Powerhouse Christian Battleship The story is told of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted colleague Watson. Holmes and Watson were out camping, sleeping, later that night Holmes woke up Watson. And Holmes asked him,”Watson, look up, what do you see?” Watson looked up and replied,”I see stars and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thank God For A Happy Ending Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A little boy was petting his beagle dog and his mother said, "That dog looks so sad." He responded, "Yeah, it has a very sad face," but pointing to the wagging tail he added, "But look it has a happy ending." That is the message of the Word of God about history,

A woman went into a meat market and ordered two pounds of hamburger. The clerk yelled back to the butcher, "Two pounds of enthusiasm!" "Why do you call it enthusiasm," she asked? "Because he puts everything he's got into it." This is certainly a description ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15