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Storms & Questions Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 5, 2009

That day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let’s cross to the other side." So they left the crowd and took him along in the boat just as he was. Other boats were with him. A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so

I’m conscious this morning that we’ve had another baptism, which is wonderful, but I do get the feeling sometimes that when parents bring a child to baptism they are sort of quietly hoping that the experience might have a soothing effect on the child. After all, isn’t that part of what good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Freedom In A Prison Cell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Satan Doesn’t Destroy You All At Once, Its Little By Little. (Drugs)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 25, 2013

Alcohol was always the center piece of the partying crowd and the money maker for the club owner. Drugs escalated through the 70’s and 80’s bringing with them some really bad stuff for the serious party goers to get hung on like cocaine, crack, heroin,

Satan doesn’t destroy you all at once, its little by little. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013

Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Powers That Be

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 5, 2012

What is the Christian’s relationship to government, and why does God make a big deal out of their authority in this passage?

The Powers that Be Romans 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120905pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In chapter 13, we look at our relationship with government and all ordained authority over us. ’the powers that be’ in v. 1 is a direct reference to all authority God has allowed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Feel The Heat

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 7:3-8 (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/orr/the_oven_and_the_baker.htm and Johnny Wilson of Sermon Central: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hot-to-trot-johnny-wilson-sermon-on-judgment-133603.asp

HoHum: What kind of a baker is this? Usually what the baker would do was build a big fire in the oven at night and then he would only have hot coals then next morning, much better to bake with. Here it appears that the fire is still hot the next morning but the baker does nothing about it. He ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Vs Evil : God Is Victorious

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2012

God is always victorious in the battle of Good Vs Evil

Good Vs Evil: God is Victorious This month we are looking into the theme of Good Vs evil. And this month is probably the most appropriate month to look at the theme in India. These couple of months are the months of Puja around us, The Dusserah, the Duga Puaja and then the Diwali. If you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach In Christ's Name

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jul 2, 2011

This is the story of the disciples going out with the authority of the Holy Spirit and teaching in Christ's name.

Teach in Christ’s Name Sunday April 11, 2010 Our scripture today comes from Acts 5:27-32. I want to read that to you now. 27When the apostles were brought before the council, the high priest said to them, 28"We told you plainly not to teach in the name of Jesus. But look what you have done! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian Church

"How?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 12, 2014

A sermon about sharing your faith.

Matthew 28:16-20 "How?" (After showing the 3:42 Youtube Video) That's Atheist Penn Jillette who is one half of Penn and Teller, a duo that has been headlining Vegas shows for years with comedy and the art of illusion. Penn has never been shy about his disbelief in God. Yet in that video ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

What Was Jesus Saying (Wwjs)?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

The Word of God speaks with a clear and loud voice. When we reject the Truth, then it is all riddles and parables. When we believe, the Truth is heard clearly again.

What Was Jesus Saying (WWJS)? John 7:25-36 Introduction In our last several messages from the seventh chapter of John, we have noted that it happened at the Feast of Tabernacles about six months before the crucifixion. His brothers wanted Him to go and make a public show of his super powers to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouraging With Faith Love And Hope

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Encouraging others to seek Jesus and to learn to "swing" in his ways.

INTRO I remember back, as though it was yesterday, when Emma and Grace were just little tikes. There was a great playground —just down the hill from our seminary apartment — where the girls would climb, slide and swing. Day-after-day they’d ask, “Mom, Dad, can we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Ultimate Worship - Ultimate Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2012

It is at the darkest part of the night that a light shines the brightest. As we come to Mark 13 we see hope at the end of a terrible time in earth's history, when the lights will dim for the coming King. Then we see the path to that event beginning as the

We pick up the story from where we left off—Jesus’ disciples asked Him about the destruction of the Temple and, presumably, when He, as the Messiah, would take over the world. Jesus told them that many events would take place prior to His return but that His disciples should not focus ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Falling In Love Again

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian love should be the foundation of everything we do for God.

FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN REVELATION 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION Today I would like for us to open our Bibles to Revelation to study the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Asia Minor. As a way of introduction, note the following: SOURCE: Revelation is of Jesus Christ which God gave him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Jesus Marches On

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2013

A sermon of contrasting the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of God

HoHum: David Guzik- “The eternal King who rules over the souls of men is mightier than an external foe with powerful armies. Rome is gone, Napoleon is gone, Hitler is gone, but the Kingdom of Jesus marches on.” Starting a series on the Kingdom and Kingdom living over next 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messianic Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final cataclysmic event. Jesus steps into the limelight to draw attention to the most important event in history, His death & resurrection.

JOHN 12:12-19 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels. It is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist