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The Church Names Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020

There are certain titles given to Jesus in Scripture that speak to the intimate relationship that He has with His church. Jesus is - the shepherd of the flock, the head of the body, the cornerstone of the building...etc

The Church Names Of Jesus OKAY – first of all I would like to give a huge birthday shout out to… to….US!!! YOU SEE – today is Pentecost Sunday! The birthday of the Church and of the Kingdom Jesus came to establish, nearly 2000 years ago. NOW REMEMBER – Jesus said in Matthew 16 And I tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, John 10:14, Colossians 1:18, Isaiah 54:5, John 15:5, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes And Villains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020

As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Sports

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The spirit of sports plays a greater role in the Bible than most of us see. We will study how Paul uses sport terms to teach Christian lessons.

Back in the days of depression the mighty Babe Ruth was asked to take a salary cut for the first time in his career. He didn't go for it, but insisted on his customary $80,000 contract. "But Babe," protested an official of the Yankee Ball Club, "These are trying times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Dealing Wisely With Unbelief & Opposition Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

If we stand for Jesus, we will inevitably face the same kind of opposition that He did. How do we respond? His example gives us a clue as he faces both the unbelief of his own family, and the deadly opposition of israel's leaders.

It’s been more than 20 years ago now since I initiated a lawsuit in the name of the church against the Washoe County School District. As a few of you know, and even fewer of you probably remember, it was about the matter of Equal Access—equal access to public school facilities for churches and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-15, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:16-18, 1 John 2:15-16, Mark 6:3, Mark 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Where Is God When You Need Him?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021

God is our answer to times of crisis and confusion.

Where Is God When You Need Him? Judges 6.1-16 The New Zealand national bird is the Kiwi. The Kiwi, is a flightless bird, closely related to the extinct Moa. The Kiwi is restricted to New Zealand. It is about the size of a chicken and has short, stout legs, no tail, tiny useless wings, gray or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste.

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste. We have the usual worries of how our children are doing and how to care for our grandparents. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Four Truths About Satan's Lies Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Satan does his most deceptive work by having us treat the Bible like our high school yearbook. What do you do with your high school yearbook? You immediately turned to your picture. That’s how we treat the Bible: we make the Bible all about me, myself, and I.

Find Ephesians 6 with me as I want to speak to you about Four Truths about Satan’s Lies Here’s why you are alive: to gather around the throne of Jesus Christ at the end of history. All of life is about gathering around the very throne of God at the end of time – this is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon - Forgiveness In Action

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

At any time in life we can be Onesimus, Philemon, or Paul i.e., someone who has hurt another person, someone who has been hurt, or someone who is attempted to reconcile two people. Like Onesimus we are all part of the “fellowship of the forgiven”, and therefore must practice forgiveness.

SERMON OUTLINE: Philemon : Forgiveness in Action 1. Book Background Only one chapter – 25 verses Thin book, but rich in content Originally written as a simple letter 2. Historical Setting Philemon – friend of Paul Christian converted by Paul in Ephesus? Philemon now living in Colossae A ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Permanent Resident - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 20, 2020

What does it mean to host the Holy Spirit?

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41; Romans 10:9-10; Galatians 5:16-26 Theme: Living with the Holy Spirit Title: Our Permanent Resident – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I love Old Testament stories. One of those stories is found in 2 Kings Chapter 4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 5:16-26, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Patriotic Christians #4 - Respecting Our Leaders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show respect and honor to God.

Patriotic Christians #4 Respecting Our Leaders Theme: Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing New Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023

Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023 Intro – Today… we are concluding our series drawing from the Biblical Book of Colossians. We will engage just a few verses from the final chapter of this book. But to appreciate the big picture…let me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2, Colossians 1:6, Colossians 1:13-15, Colossians 4:2-6, John 5:17, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Pray Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus brilliantly answers their request with a prayer that helps them, and us, have a roadmap to navigate the wonders of prayer.

How Not to Pray Matthew 6:5-8 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson Williams 01-27-19 Our Father Many years ago, I attended a Baccalaureate service at a church in Pontiac. At one point in the service, the pastor asked us to say “The Lord’s Prayer.” I had been studying this prayer in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

If God Gives Us Another Day In This World... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 2, 2019

What should we do? 1. Be grateful to God (vs. 1-2; 10). 2. Have servant hearts (vs. 3). 3. Strongly trust in our Savior (vs. 3-5). 4. Give the glory to God (vs. 5-6). 5. Be a blessing to other people (vs. 7-9).

If God Gives Us Another Day in this World... The Book of Acts - Part 91 Acts 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 19, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 28, as we focus on what to do, if God gives us another day in this world. In this last chapter of Acts, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives His Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 2, 2021

When God gave his Spirit to the believers, we see the church begins to expand and grow. God keeps adding new members to the church day by day until Jesus the promised saviour returns. Jesus is the beginning and the end.

Power: God Gives His Spirit After Jesus had gone back to heaven, his disciples stayed in Jerusalem waiting for God’s spirit. At this time, there was another religious holiday and Jewish people from all over the world had come to Jerusalem to celebrate. One day the disciples were gathered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24, Revelation 1:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 27, 2021

Christmas is a time to reflect upon the height and depth and breath of God’s love and the lengths that He will go to to show us His love. Christmas is a time to remember that God doesn’t demand that we love Him but gives us the choice to love Him.

In the beginning was … nothing? A “formless void” (Genesis 1:1)? Yet the Bible says a wind (the breath of God) swept over the surface of the "water" (Genesis 1:2) so there something there ... maybe everything there … the particles ... all the molecules, all of the “substance” of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist