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Knowing His Voice Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014

The hearing problem is not with God. It is with us!

Scriptures – John 10: 1-5 Genesis 3 : 8-10 1 Samuel 3: 4-10 Acts 9 : 5, 10 “Whose Voice Do You Hear?” Those who had their name called out by God : Abraham, Samuel, Jacob, Elijah, Mary, Daniel, Moses, Saul (Paul) Eve listened to the voice of Satan instead of God, lost her ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Heaven And Earth Meet

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

What will be the response of our hearts to the call of God?

WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET Isaiah 6:1-8 1. THE AWESOMENESS AND MAJESTY OF GOD (Isaiah 6:1-4) It was the year that King Uzziah, king of Judah, died (Isaiah 6:1). In Jerusalem, the prophet Isaiah was in the Temple, the place where the LORD God had set His tabernacle amongst His people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

A person is converted when he turns from the darkness of sin to Christ who is the light of the world.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." INTRODUCTION: Repentance and faith are fundamental to ...read more

Babylon- Man Versus God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#1] BABYLON- MAN VERSUS GOD Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 2nd on the list- Babylon. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Person With Vision Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 15, 2002

This message helps people identify what’s broken in their sphere of influence and then develop a vision to be a rebuilder of what’s broken.

What is it that is broken in your life - something that needs to be rebuilt? Everybody has something that is broken. The most hopeless people in the world are people who recognize that they have a problem, but have no vision from God about how to solve with that problem. Where there is no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Fasting Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2008

Though the people wanted the blessings of God, they were not interested in allowing God to change their heart, their attitude & their actions. They wanted their religion to gain them special favor with God so that they would win the dog eat dog struggle

ISAIAH 58:3-12 TRUE FASTING Job 32:17-20 / Matthew 23:13-36 Going through the motions of religion, even those of sacrifice and fasting, does not move God. A true and vital relationship with God does not come through external religion and ritual. What brings the response of God into life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

House - Part 7 - The Housing Market Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2010

Is God's house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “The Housing Market” I. Introduction I don’t normally like to stay in series for more than 3 to 4 weeks. I certainly don’t like to interrupt a series because I know that that causes us to forget. However, I really feel like I have 2 more messages that we need to look ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Earth Yielding Increase

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 24, 2009

For Worldwide Communion Sunday: How can we, like the Psalmist, be optimistic in the face of international conflict, national dispute, racism, church tension, our personal conflicts? The Cross is God’s reaching out to heal.

It was an awesome ruin. A hulk of stone, a pile of rubble. Smoke stains clearly visible. Jagged edges its roofline. What once had been a magnificent building lay now exposed to the open air, useless, a scar on the horizon. What terrible thing had happened here to create this ugly defacing of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Rebuild After A Disaster? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2009

Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished.

Title: How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster? Text: Nehemiah 1-6 Thesis: Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In our reading this week we have leapt through the “Period of the Kings” during ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In The Law Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2018

This message explores Jesus' connection to the Old Testament, particularly in the laws of sacrifice and atonement, and how the Old Testament sacrificial system was necessary, pointing us the the long awaited Messiah who would be the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sins of the world.

Jesus in the Old Testament - Jesus in the Law - November 11, 2018 Today we’re continuing part 2 of a 4-week series on Jesus in the Old Testament. Last week we looked at Jesus Christ in Creation, and today we’re looking at Jesus in the Law. Put up your hand if you want the world to live in peace? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diminshing Returns: When The Secondary Becomes Primary Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Because of their love for God, they choose to leave the comforts they had preferred for the rigors of rebuilding their home land. They were zealous for the house of God and they had left many of their friends, family members, and comfortable lives behind.

Throughout the month of October, our church celebrates our 125-year heritage. And as we celebrate all that God has done for us, we know that God is continuing to do a great work even now. This past week a young man emailed me the following message: “Scott, I just felt the need to let you know ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Priority

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

Three ways we can "consider our ways" in making sure our "temples" are being built properly in body, mind, and spirit.

NEARLY 2,521 YEARS AGO, ON AUGUST 29, 520 B.C., THE PROPHET HAGGAI DELIVERS A STERN MESSAGE OF IMPENDING JUDGMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF JUDAH WHO WERE NEGLECTING THE TEMPLE OF GOD. FRESH OUT OF BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY THE PEOPLE HAD BECOME CONTENT IN THEIR FREEDOM. EVEN THOUGH THE KING OF PERSIA HAD GIVEN ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 19, 2002

God can heal your brokedness

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring goodness to the oppressed to bind up the brokenhearted. To proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners. To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor , and the day of vengeance of our God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Core Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 8, 2001

A short study of six very important terms that help us to understand the core of the gospel.

TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-31 TITLE: “THE CORE OF THE GOSPEL” INTRODUCTION: A. Bill was lonely and decided his life would be more interesting if he had a pet. He went to the pet store and told the owner he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Victorious Defeat Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Feb 10, 2006

Samson’s greatest victory followed his greatest defeat.

Intro. FINDING NEMO Dad, Marlin, warns Nem: don’t go to drop off (he does); don’t go to boat(he does); don’t touch boat -- he does ... and is captured! -shows the consequences for disobedience and toying with temptation Audience: "You should have listened to your dad Nemo" -in Samsom you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed