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Radical Living

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we live as radical disciples of Jesus.

Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 September 16, 2012 A husband and wife decide they’re going to pay off their credit card debt. They owe $15,000 and believe God doesn’t want them to be in debt, so they cut up their credit cards and begin to pay off the $15,000. They will never make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

End Of The World Bible Study

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2012

With Dec. 21, 2012 (the END OF THE WORLD!) just days away, it’s a good time to remind our people of 5 principles of interpreting Scripture that will help them not be deceived by false predictions that bring fear and concern. These 5 principles will help

END OF THE WORLD BIBLE STUDY 5 Principles for Interpreting Scripture 2 Tim. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lack of Appreciation 1. A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Samuel 7:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can God Say? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012

Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

“Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Elephant In Your Living Room

Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012

Too many times we have dreams or goals and we shrink back because of fear. It is time we face that "Elephant In The Living Room" once and for all.

There are several elements to courage that are always there. When we follow through with what we need to do, even though we don’t want to do it, we will see all these elements come to pass. ELEMENTS TO COURAGE 1. Courage takes boldness - To Face your fears Fear, in it self, can rule us and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Mary) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available if you e-mail

Christmas: Cast of Characters (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/2/2012 Each December as Christmas gets closer and closer the story of Jesus’ birth is told many times and many ways. Maybe you enjoy reading the story from the Bible with your family on Christmas Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2012

This message focuses on our interacting with the "true Jesus" inside the box versus just the "outer" Jesus.

Christmas 2012 Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season? Scriptures: John 3:16; 14:15; 21:17; Matthew 26:7; 25; 31-40; Introduction: I have been thinking about what I should share with you this morning as most would expect to hear a message pertaining to Christ’s birth and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handed Over Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Laugh...all Over Again!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

As we allow the spontaneous movement of this life within us we are able to experience a joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The world pays people to make it laugh. Stand up comedians are paid to make people laugh. Books, movies and pictures abound that has one purpose…to make people laugh! The laughter lasts for a moment and then ceases. The child of God however has within him rivers of living water flowing, a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foundation Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

The Ressurection, victoy and hope

THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH (Easter Sunday) 1 Cor 15: 12-23 (p815) April 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever noticed that many of the movies about Jesus come to the resurrection and they’re not sure what to do…. They know they can’t leave it out…or completely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Hunger

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Staying spiritually healthy encourages appetite.

mak-ar'-ee-os supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: - blessed, happy Matt 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” That verse describes a blessing that I want to live in for the rest of my life. I don’t want to ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

God has a wonderful plan for your life.

God Has A Plan Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (KJV) For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (ESV) TRUST ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Engagement Party Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 24, 2012

In the midst of all the 'worship wars', it is important to buld a biblical foundation for worship.

“The Word on Worship: The Great Engagement Party” Leviticus 9:1-14 & Isaiah 6:1-8 During my sophomore year in college I learned that worship – which was instituted, commanded, and ordained by God – could be a real battle ground. Stunned as I was, it was good preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Hope!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2012

In a disbelieving world, we need to believe in the resurrection and the hope it gives us.

April 8, 2012 Easter Worship Hope is Real I’m not going to make this easy for you today! I have questions, we all do, don’t you? The range from the wild and weird and crazy to the really deep philosophical and spiritual questions. Today, I want to ask you this question ~ How do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Job Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Suffering, trails, restoration, faith

THE STORY OF JOB Job 1: 1-22 (p359) Sept 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION Right before I left for New Orleans the History channel was running a series of shows remembering the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on American…Kari and I watched many of them "Hotel Ground Zero" "102 minutes that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2012

seven ways to please God

“Pleasing God” May 6, 2012 Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” I know a lot of people. I am friends with a lot of people. Nate, my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Holiness