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2 Foundation Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 26, 2020

What does it mean that Jesus is to be our cornerstone and foundation?

INVITATION to pick up pebbles … (in Heart Shaped glass dish) Psalm 118:20-23 (NRSV) 20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-23, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, 1 Timothy 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 20, 2024

God's truth, found in His Word, transforms us to worship Him with joy, gratitude, and wholehearted devotion.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Introduction Good morning, church! Today, we are diving into a beautiful psalm of praise that not only celebrates the greatness of our God but also calls us to a life transformed by His truth. Psalm 95:1-2 says: "Come, let us sing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, Deuteronomy 32:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 103:2, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020

Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively within the body for God to use us as He would.

Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Instruments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

For the psalmist, “praise the Lord” was definitely not a cliché but an ecstatic expression of unbridled joy! In six short verses, he uses the phrase 13 times in Psalm 150.

The Instruments of Worship Our language is filled with clichés, isn’t it? Just listen to athletes who are interviewed after a game. The winners say things like this: We came to play We brought our A-game We played our hearts out Things sound a bit different in the losers’ locker room: We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting-Opportunities To Bless Your Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2005

Regardless of your family situation you have hope. You can experience God’s blessing in your family.

Parenting - Opportunities to Bless Your Family Colossians 3:18-21 Proverbs 22:6 After raising four children and now have fourteen grandchildren I can give you three words for successful parenting, “It is Tough.” For single people two words, “Get Ready.” No one with children says parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Excited About Life - Sold On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

1- Jesus will increase your joy 2- Jesus will empower your life 3- Jesus will enrich your mind

INTRO.- ILL.- Monday, August 16th. The Graceland vigil marked 33 years since Elvis death. Elvis admirers from around the world descended on Elvis former home Sunday night to attend an annual candlelight vigil and procession that ran into Monday morning. CAN YOU IMAGINE STANDING IN LINE ALL NIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven- The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

What will and won’t be in heaven

Revelation 21-22:5- ‘Heaven- the New Jerusalem’ Intro Notions of Jerusalem • Archaeology & the Bible. “In Jerusalem in 1880 some school boys were wading in the Pool of Siloam when one…discovered some peculiar…marks that looked like writing. When they informed their teacher, Professor Conrad Schick, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Self

Contributed by Joseph Anderson on Jan 25, 2011

The importance of self in determining one's destiny. To hell or heaven.

The Paradox of ‘self’ (Luke 9:25) “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Introduction: In 2 timothy chapter 3, Apostle Paul warns us of the terrible times that will be in the last days. The idea is not something new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Decision To Follow Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to follow Jesus, or not.

September 13, 2015 6 Decisions The Decision to Follow John 1:35-42 Opening words: Blogger John Reitmer attended a seminar nearly ten years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota. The topic was the human brain and how we make decisions. According to the speakers, the average person makes more the 35,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 11:30-50

Denomination: Methodist

A Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Is seeing believing? Are you looking to see God at work in the world? Are you pointing out those works of God to others so they too can see? Jesus said : “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.”

Blindness is a terrible thing. Our sight is central to so much that we enjoy in the world. Whether it’s the beauty of nature, or the smile on a other person’s face when they see you coming; whether it’s the control it gives you over the world around you, or the freedom that it ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-46

Denomination: Anglican

Resurrection Response Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2013

Lessons about people in response to the resurrection of Jesus. 1- Some consider Jesus but do not recognize Him 2- Some know scripture but do not believe it

INTRO.- Response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death is like anything else. We see, we hear, we question, and we consider. And we either believe or we do not. ILL.- It was possibly the most prayed-for event in human history. And it succeeded! On Sunday, July 20, 1969, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 24:1-32, Luke 24:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 3, 2021

Matthew's insistence that Jesus is the Messiah of Old Testament Prophecy.

October 02, 2021 Between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament there is a span of about 400 years known as the quiet/silent years – a period of time that is not reflected in Scripture. When the curtain closed on the Old Testament, Medo-Persia – located in the near ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 9:1-2, Jeremiah 31:15, Hosea 11:1, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Jeremiah 23:5, Isaiah 11:1, Genesis 22:18, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Desperately Wicked Heart

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2025

Are we really this evil? Surely, we are better than the Heathen, aren't we?

The Desperately Wicked Heart ? Jeremiah 17:5–10 NKJV Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, And shall not see when good comes, But shall inhabit the parched ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courageous

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 3, 2023

Just like the runners in the Boston marathon, Christians should expect that there will be, at some point, opposition that will test us—our endurance, perseverance, and our principles.

Has anyone here this morning ever ran a marathon? A marathon is always measured at 26.2 Miles. Have you ever heard of heartbreak hill? In the Boston Marathon, at mile 20, the runners come to what is called heartbreak Hill. Heartbreak Hill is the final incline of the Boston marathon. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-27

Denomination: Baptist