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Mission: Possible--The Celebration Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The church celebrates its mission every time it gathers for worship, especially on Sunday, and especially on Easter Sunday. This Easter sermons reflects on the mystery that is the central celebration of the Church--the resurrection.

When I was a little boy, my grandmother had a large conch shell. I don’t know where that old shell came from. I’m not sure if she ever went to the beach, or if someone brought it to her from their beach trip. What I remember is holding that conch shell up to my ear and being told I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Try Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 26, 2016

A sinner's tears of love washed away her sins as her tears washed, kissed and anointed the feet of Christ Jesus.

TRY JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 26, 2016) “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is with me...Thou feedest them with the bread of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Friends

The Arrogance Of Man Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016

Our passage requires that we stay focused on the judgment to come to those who have offended God. For though Jesus has saved the elect from destruction, it nevertheless will come on the wicked.

Isaiah 2:12-22 The Arrogance of Man 8/20/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last week we considered the condition of Israel, or Judah. The nation was experiencing prosperity. She seemed to be secure militarily. And all this was taking place in the midst of rampant idolatry and mixing in other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All That We Received Came From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2016

To show that GOD entrusted to us everything, there's no other Source, only GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner? No. JESUS is. I'm His faithful steward. 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy steward and a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever nourishing your own self on the truths of the faith and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

All That We Received Came From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2016

To show that GOD entrusted to us everything, there's no other Source, only GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner? No. JESUS is. I'm His faithful steward. 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy steward and a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever nourishing your own self on the truths of the faith and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 In The Morning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2016

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 "We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 a.m." The first Christian Church was a motley crew, if there ever was one!!! If there ever was a more ‘messy’ looking group of people, this was it! These folks came from just about every walk of life, speaking all kinds of different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016

The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Christian Church

True Religion

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2016

What was Jesus’ first and only stipulation for those He called? Follow Me!

True Religion Mark 2:13-17NLT Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this description of the game of baseball in their program: “You have two sides, one out in the field, and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in, goes out and when he's OUT he comes in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

All That We Received Came From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2016

To show that GOD entrusted to us everything, there's no other Source, only GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner? No. JESUS is. I'm His faithful steward. 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy steward and a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever nourishing your own self on the truths of the faith and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

All That We Received Came From God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD entrusted to us everything, there's no other Source, only GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the owner? No. JESUS is. I'm His faithful steward. 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy steward and a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever nourishing your own self on the truths of the faith and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fortifying The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2016

Jesus is the foundation of the Church. A unified church fortifies that foundation. How do we avoid causing division? How do we handle the divisive person? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

(This is a sermon by our associate Scott Jewell concluding our sermon series "God's Blueprint For His Church") Jeff started this series a month ago telling us about an episode of “This Old House”. It was about a young couple who purchased a 1906 church building in San Francisco to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Feasting With A Pharisee And A Prostitute Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

In Meals with Jesus pt2 Simon the Pharisee is intrigued enough to invite Jesus to dinner, but a gatecrasher winds him up. What will you learn from this meal with Jesus?

Imagine you are at a respectable dinner party - at the local major's house. The dinner is on honour of a visiting speaker. Of course you are excited, because you've heard about the speaker and are intrigued about his views. During the meal suddenly the doorbell rings and you think nothing of it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Charismatic

The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016

It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Two "I" 's Of Humility

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Jun 19, 2016

What is the basis on which our Humility should be based? How do we truly be Humble?

Mark 9:35 Phil.2: 1 – 11 John 13: 1 – 17 Introduction A church realized the importance of humility, so it formed a committee to find the most humble person in the church. Many names were submitted and numerous candidates evaluated. Finally, the committee came to a unanimous decision. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational