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Three Keys To Making Disciples Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Three Keys to Making Disciples, part 4

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Three Keys to Making Disciples, part 4 Acts 2:42-47 To have a successful road trip you need a driver, a vehicle to move you, and a map to show you your destination. Unless you have all three you cannot make a rad trip, you will not get anywhere. The same is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Formations: Pursuing Intimacy With God

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 9, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #1: PURSUING INTIMACY WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

"Rest Day Is The Best Day”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 1, 2019

Worn out Washed out Withered out

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vaccination Application 3.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must truly listen to one another the way God listens to us.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vaccination Application 4.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must truly learn about the nature of God so we can emulate Him.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men . . . And Women!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls all of us to be disciples

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart by acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. Last week we heard John’s version of Jesus calling Andrew and Simon as disciples. Today, we heard the very familiar scripture calling them to be ‘fishers of men’. Last week Jesus asked Andrew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Gather For Unity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of unity within the church and society, especially during challenging times, drawing on teachings from Psalm 133 and Matthew 18:20.

This is our last week in the We Are Gathered Here sermon series, and we have an immensely important topic to tackle. It’s hard to think of something we need more desperately in our culture right now than unity. We are as divided a nation as most remember being and unfortunately, it doesn’t look ...read more

Topics: Unity, Blessings, Togetherness

Sermon Series: We Are Gathered Here

Detour Into A Lonely Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A Home Over There In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The comforting promise of Jesus preparing a heavenly home for us and His constant presence in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of hope, comfort, and promise from the Gospel of John. We're going to talk about the home Jesus is preparing for us, the comfort of His ever-present love, and the hope we have in eternal life. As Sally Clarkson once said, "Every day in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Topics: Comfort, Jesus

Set Free By The Hand Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the thrilling relationship with God, highlighting His promises of freedom, fulfillment, and spiritual liberation as depicted in Isaiah 49:8-25. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space of fellowship and worship, where we gather together as a community of believers, united in our shared love for the Lord. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Isaiah 49:8-25, a passage that resonates with the rhythm of redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-25

Topics: Freedom, Son Sets Free

The Dreams Of A Community Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruitful Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Not Fail If You Love

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

This message was delivered by Pastor Terry at the 2008 Nations Network of Ministers Conference. In this encouragement to Pastors and church leaders, Pastor Terry reminds us of the key ingredient to successful ministry - Love!

A young man called on Watchman Nee on day distressed and fearful that he was losing his salvation. “I pray and pray to be faithful to Christ” he cried, “yet I continue to do the most displeasing things”. As if not responding to the young man at all Nee said “see that dog lying at my feet? He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaim The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus teaches us to proclaim God’s Kingdom and invite our friends to join it.

Luke 10:1-9 March 9, 2008 Lighthouses of Prayer Proclaim the Kingdom Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other