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Longing For God's Word Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

In order to become who God made us to be in Christ we must long for His Word

ENGAGE/TENSION As you’ve probably already noticed, we’re changing things up a bit this morning for some reasons that will become apparent in a bit. I’m pretty sure that some of you are really going to like what we’ll do and others of you are not going to be quite so happy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Foot Washing A Sacrament

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

Does the church undervalue the practice of foot washing? Should it be an ordinance or a sacrament

Is Foot Washing a Sacrament? John 13:1-17 Introduction Foot washing has been erratically performed by the church throughout the ages. Different groups hold to divergent opinions of it. I used to be in the Church of God where it was held in high regard, at least then. It seems even there to have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Four Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/21/2012 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. It’s great to see such a good crowd here this morning and you’re all awake, which is a plus. I heard about a mom who was talking to her kids ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013

A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

A Day Of Celebration

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 19, 2016

Three things we are celebrating today

“A Day of Celebration” March 20, 2016 Mark 11:1-10 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Who Do You Love Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2016

How are we as Christians to view money. What do we love more, God or money. Jesus has some direction about where our treasures should be.

Who Do You Love Matthew 6:19-24 We have been walking through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount together over the past several weeks. We took a break for Palm Sunday and Easter. We last talked about prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. I want to say a quick word about fasting before we get into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Friends

Made Alive.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 13, 2024

The famous Baptist pastor D.L. Moody used to say, “Some day, you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield is dead. Don’t believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now!”

Made Alive. Ephesians 2:1-22NIV The book of Ephesians was written some 70AD. The apostle Paul wrote this book from prison. What would make a man go to such extremes? -Paul had been made alive! He had a Damascus Road experience. -When you are made alive, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News For All Creation! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 17, 2021

The birth of Jesus shows the cosmic scope of God’s salvation plan; even heaven was excited about Jesus’s birth.

Good News For All Creation Jeffery Anselmi / General The Characters of Christmas / Christmas / Luke 2:8–20 Big Idea: The birth of Jesus shows the cosmic scope of God’s salvation plan; even heaven was excited about Jesus’s birth INTRODUCTION • Christmas is upon us! • It seems like we just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Stop: The Challenge Amid The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 29, 2021

This sad account of the people of God finds them at one of the lowest points in their rich history. I would like to suggest to you that there is a message of hope hidden in the text and a challenge to keep on keeping on.

Subject: Don’t Stop: The Challenge Amid a Pandemic Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6, Job 35:10, John 14:1-2, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 30, 2021

Freedom is never free. Whether we are talking about our spiritual freedom or our natural freedom, somebody had to pay for it.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 7:23 You were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Disciplines - Worship (3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 23, 2021

A continuing look at Spiritual Disciplines. Looking at part 3 of worship.

Spiritual Disciplines: Worship July 25, 2021 We all have different views of what worship should and should not be. We all have our likes and dislikes. We have our ideas, thoughts, and feelings of what makes for a good worship and what leads to a not so good worship experience. Some come with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Surprising Work Through Mothers

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Things are so bad and prayer is so rare that the spiritually dull Eli, the priest, couldn’t identify when Hannah was praying. When the Bible says she “wept bitterly,” you should see Hannah in the worship center where her body convulses in tears.

Today is Mother’s Day when one-fifth of all floral purchases are made for holidays. In a day where over-programmed kids and hectic family schedules dominate, mothers are incredibly powerful not in the weightlifting sense of that word, but in the areas of trust, encouragement, hope, and courage. You ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 46 - Be A Son, Not A Slave Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 3, 2023

God has called us to be His sons and daughters, but it is possible that we can live like slaves not understanding our position in Christ. May we be freed from every enslavement so we can enjoy the rights to be the true sons and daughters of God.

We read in Romans 8:15, For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) There are two kinds of spirits that are mentioned in the verse above, one is the spirit that makes us a slave, and the other the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Luke 3:38, Luke 15:11-12, Luke 15:13, Luke 15:14-15, Matthew 6:9, John 12:50, John 5:17, John 6:36, Matthew 4:1, John 1:12, Galatians 4:7, Job 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Lesson "ears To Hear" Teaches Us

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2023

"He that ears to hear, let him hear.” Why did Jesus say this about the purpose of parables and what does it mean for us today?

I am going to open the message with the first part of John 16:13 from the Amplified Bible. “But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth).” During the Last Supper, which is recorded in John chapters 13 through 17, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 14:26, Mark 4:10-12, John 10:10, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, John 3:16, Matthew 13:10-16, Mark 9:37-38, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Conquer Fear Or Fear Will Conquer You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2019

We are in a series on the last days. Let us reason on how FEAR will thrive in the last days. Fear breeds fear. Fear kills FAITH. Your choices will determine if we walk in faith or we shall be crushed by FEAR?

YOU WILL CONQUER FEAR OR FEAR WILL CONQUER YOU… THE LAST DAYS’ FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are in a series on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We have been addressing 60 Biblical reasons why we believe JESUS IS COMING SOON. This lesson will address FEAR and HOW ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God