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The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 8, 2018

What does it mean to belong to the church, Jesus' physical body here on Earth?

The body of Christ. Just what does that mean to us? And why is it important? The Bible clearly teaches the body of Christ is the church. I was looking at few articles and blogs from people who say they love Jesus but hate the church. What an interesting concept. Is that possible? According to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

A series to show us that the Lord wants us to find love in every area of our lives. Lets discover it together.

Love Worth Finding Series Selected verses Introduction- Good Morning, We are beginning today a series looking at finding love in our lives, in all areas of our life. Most people think when you talk about love that you are only talking physical attraction between two people, or close family ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Heart Of A Minister Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Colossians. This message explores the heart of Paul regarding ministry.

Chico Alliance Church November 16, 1997 “The Heart of a Minister” Introduction Today we look at the heart of a powerful tool in the hands of the King. Paul explains to the Colossians his personal ministry regarding this glorious hope. It is my hope that as we look at Paul’s personal ministry to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019

Hope combined with faith increases the endurance level needed to produce the desired change or outcome. Anything less leads to defeat and mediocrity and God hasn’t called any of His Children to live a mediocre life.

Great endurance, produces great reward! Hebrews 10:35,36 NKJ 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Illus. Several years ago, an experiment on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

What is the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom?

Sermon series Campfire Talks #1 Embracing Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Proverbs 8 Good morning- Today we start anew series I am calling Campfire Talks! Remember those times maybe as a kid that you sat around the campfire you had some great times talking about all kinds of things…some important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Following Jesus: My Decision To Follow Him Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2022

Simon Peter made one of the greatest decisions of his life when he decided to leave everything and follow Jesus.

Foreword: Every person who follows Jesus as Lord and Savior has at least one thing in common with every believer: he or she made a decision to follow Him. The Gospels have several incidents where someone did just that. One of my favorites took place in Luke 5, and it was in a very unusual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch a football game today? How many of you are mourning the defeat of the Packers??? Anybody care about the fate of the Titans? Have you since switched your allegiance to the Rams or the Bengals? Now, who’s not going to watch anything? Who doesn’t much care one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Worry Free. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 23, 2023

In case you weren’t aware, anxiety and worry are earthly, temporal, Nothing gained by worry/anxiety. I wonder how many hours a week we fret, and worry?

Living Worry Free. Pt.2 Matthew 6:33 Mark Twain said, “I've suffered a great many catastrophes in life. Most of them never happened.” Someone sent me a card that read on the outside: There's a secret to living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Estate Planning

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

When you know you’ll have to depend on your friends when your luck goes sour, you build in as much good will as you can along the way.”

Levi was puzzled. The last time Jesus told a story about a rich man whose steward was mismanaging the estate while the owner was away, the owner kicked the guy out and brought in a new men. He understood that. It was like God was the rich man and the Pharisees and the priests were the stewards, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Effective Prayer!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 20, 2021

'Effective Praying' Psalm 40 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: To be effective in prayer…you need to be saved (vs 1-2) To be effective in prayer…you need to be sharing (vs 3,5 & 9) To be effective in prayer…you need to be submissive (vs 6-8) To be effective in prayer…you need to be sanctified (vs 11-15) To be effective in prayer…you need ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Exemplary Creature Of An Impeccable Creation

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020

This is a discourse to observe our role as God meant for us when He made us and gave us life. And to understand how Creation is God’s overarching plan to bless us with a part to be witnesses of His love, mercy, grace, power and goodness.

God who is Creator is also my Helper 1. Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Here is a pauper turned psalmist because in the midst of grueling horror he sees a glorious hope. He may have been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting With God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

The Lord desires to connect with His people

Relationships Series Connecting with God #1 Selected verses Genesis 2-3 Good morning and welcome- glad that you have joined us this morning. We start a new series this morning on relationships. We connect or have relationships in many ways. Mother father Brother sister Boy friend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2024

What are you depending on? Where do you get your strength? Jesus is the Chosen Stone, Living, Tried, Precious. We are living stones in Him, being chiseled until we fit His purposes.

THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE 1 Peter 2:4-8; Ps. 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Eph. 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Is This Information Included?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 12-18

Genesis 25: 12-18 Why is this information included? 12 Now this is the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. 13 And these were the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding God In The Storm

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 27, 2019

The following sermon is going to review the story of Jesus calming the storm to help accentuate the truth that no matter how violent the storm we are facing our hope lies Jesus who is in control and promises to rescue those whom cry out to Him!

Finding God in the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one walks by the still waters, admiring the delicate flowers and their sweet aromatic perfumes, listening to the wind ever gently rustling through a tall carpet of green grass and watch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist