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How Not To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 22, 2013

Be careful when you read the story of Jonah that you are not distracted by the big fish, the big city, or the popular prophet. The story ks about the God who is bigger and above yet completely involved in the story of grace.

Intro: Top 10 THINGS TO DO INSIDE A BIG FISH 10) “Can you hear me now?” 9) Pray the fish is ….. bulemic 8) Bonfire and a fish fry! 7) Open a sushi bar 6) “Consider it pure joy” 5) Floss . . . the whale 4) Finally get motivated to read Moby Dick 3) Listen to tapes of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Legacy Through The Church: Living Stones Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2017

This is the final lesson in our Leaving a Legacy Series. In and through the church we have an opportunity to make an eternally lasting legacy as living stones in the "temple" of God.​

1. I have a three page list of activities of our congregation – are you surprised? We can leave a legacy as a congregation! a. Legacy happens when each does his part [“Tom” Benevolent Ministry at Twickenham CoC b. Discover your purpose and live it out – for Kingdom of God (not personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich?!

Contributed by Rev Eric Sellgren on Aug 30, 2017

The need to pray for the UK

RICH. I’ve got a bee in my bonnet, and, over the last year it’s buzz has been getting louder. So I’ve come to you to ask for help – help to stop its buzzing. But first let me start with a story: One day, a long time ago in South Africa, a man was kneeling digging in a river bed. He was a gold ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Have A Blessed Life Sermon Iii: Blessed By A Meditation Prescription For The Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. All of our spiritual and most of our sociological problems can be remedied by heavy doses of meditation.

BLESSED BY A MEDITATION PRESCRIPTION FOR THE HEART Many if of us older adults take medication to prevent or treat heart trouble. Because of all the medicines on the market today, we tend to live longer than did our ancestors, and we have learned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Growing God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2016

1) General Reassurance (1 John 2:12), 2) Assurance to Spiritual Children (1 John 2:13c), 3) Assurance to Spiritual Young Men (1 John 2:13b, 14b), 4) Assurance to Spiritual Fathers (1 John 2:13a, 14a)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging global leaders to rely more on government spending and less on monetary policy to spur growth as he prepares a budget that will push (Canada) into deficit. This week, Statistics Canada reported that output grew just 1.2 per cent in 2015, down from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Other

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 18, 2013

In this message we will take a look a both the writer and the original Christmas song...

Mary’s Song The Original Christmas Songs Christmas Song Bumper Good morning MGCC!!! WELL - it’s that time of year, where we are forced to listen to Christmas music whether we want to or not. AND - it’s not just in church or in Christian bookstores, no, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Of This World

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 11, 2021

What does it mean to live 'not of this world' whilst living in the midst of so much pain. This sermon challenges us to think about the importance of our relationship with God, and to ask the difficult questions that at times we are too afraid to ask.

In the name of the living God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks Seven children and a teacher killed in school shooting in Russia Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River Asian American father randomly punched to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Christ In Emptiness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

“On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's,

“On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 142:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom Comes From The Inside Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 31, 2023

Based on Matthew 23:25-28 - Challenges hearers to realize that they'll never be truly free on the outside if they're not truly free on the inside.

“FREEDOM COMES FROM THE INSIDE” Matt. 23:25-28 FBCF – 7/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Read Matthew 23:25-28 (p. 829) Do y’all know what this is called? (drop a mic) It’s what someone does when they want to emphasize that the discussion is over & the definitive point has been made. It’s a way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Two Roads To Travel Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2023

Jesus has just preached the greatest sermon in all of history in Matthew 5-6. It is known as the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew Chapter 7 is the greatest invitation of all times that concludes Jesus’ sermon. What will you do about what Jesus has said?

One of the elements of a sermon is the invitation. A sermon is more than information preached. In the invitation there is a call to action. What are you going to do with what you heard? How will you respond to how God has spoken to you? Jesus has just preached the greatest sermon in all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Doer! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 10, 2022

Based on James 1:19-27 - Challenges hearers to DO what the Word of God says to do.

“BE A DOER” James 1:19-27 FBCF – 10/9/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Nike started the “Just do it!” tagline in their advertising in 1988. Long before then, James said, “Just do it!” around A.D. 45, only he wasn’t talking about athletic footwear. He was talking about living the Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004

This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9, Proverbs 30:25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Little Problem” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 16, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages dealing with the importance of our speech as followers of Christ.

KEEPING MY TONGUE ON THE CUTTING EDGE “The Little Problem” James 3:1-12 ILLUSTRATION: Perhaps you remember some of these ACTUAL descriptions of accidents that were written on insurance claim forms: § “I pulled form the side of the road, glanced at my Mother-In-Law, and headed for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Some Times Even I Make Me Sick

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

Sin, its reality, and my dog Fido

CHANGES For those of you who are over the age of 15 you have probably seen a lot of changes. Attitudes have changed, language has changed The meaning of language has changed One that particularly has hit me is the meaning of the word sin. Now AI am not old but it has changed so much Once upon a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Gifts Have A Purpose

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

An encouragement to look to the Gifts of God in service to others.

Gifts Have a Purpose Eph. 2:1-10; I Cor. 12:4-11 I. Introduction Well, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday. My family and I spent the day at home, later going to another family member to spend the rest of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan