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The Blessing Of Being Merciful! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 9, 2011

Mercy, what was it Jesus said Blessed are the merciful for they wll be shown mercy. This is by no means the final word on the subject but an introduction into what mercy and being merciful is about.

Beatitude – Oh Yeah the blessing of being merciful! James Bond, there’s something about James Bond, not that he’s got the same surname as our general, but that he’s a spy, that he is a man of intrigue and wonder, the British secret service, licence to kill, Austen Martins that drop oil and fire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Have A Merry Christmas

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 24, 2012

We face the danger of taking the Merry aspect of Christmas for granted.

For most, Americans in particular, Christmas is the most artificial time of the year. Everything about it reeks of artificial, from the fake Christmas tree all the way to our Christmas greeting, “Merry Christmas,” and all the singing of Christmas carols. Few people really mean what they sing. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Love The Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018

While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Witness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message discusses the 11th of twelve spiritual disciplines. Witnessing to others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Review Habitual engagement in the spiritual disciplines produces spiritual maturity. We have covered nearly all of the major healthy habits that that enable a healthy walk. Each discipline or habit serves to diminish the pull of the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Peter 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Before There Was A Christmas

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Describes situation before Christ and after Christ

BEFORE THERE WAS A CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: Christmas, as we know it, is a rather modern innovation. Christ’s birthday was not celebrated until more than 300 years had gone by, years in which accurate birth records (if there were any) had been lost. The early Church remembered and celebrated ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2018

We need to love our father, mother, sisters, brothers, spouse and children, but, we need to love Jesus more if our love for others is going to actually be what it should be.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:43-45, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

A First Step Toward Witnessing For The Non-Evangelist

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2018

A look at how crucial it is to recognize that God has put a few people around that we are responsible to pray for and witness to.

- Let me note as we begin that the sermon title speaks of the “non-evangelist.” While there are people who are spiritually gifted at evangelism, sharing our faith is a job that is assigned to all of us. I’m referring there to the person who doesn’t feel they’re any good at that or for the person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget The Lord

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

There are many things in our lives that can lead us to forget about the Lord and how He has blessed us. Moses warned the Israelites about this before they entered the promised land. We must listen to this warning!

Who here has a busy life? I sure can identify with you all. • Right now has been one of the busiest times of my life • I am now a full time college student • If I do all of the homework, I at times have 6-10 hours of homework per week • I am still working up to 20-24 hours ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Start Snitching

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013

It is the responsibility of the church community and individual believers to help oppressed people from their violent oppressors. If you can’t do anything else to help; Start Snitching!

Start Snitching Ezekiel 33:6 Elder Clarence Weaver Text "But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will require from the watchman's ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2013

The devil, and the whole armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

Who is My Enemy? Ephesians 6:10-18 Complete sermon at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/myenemy.html We move now from Walking in Unity, Purity, and Harmony to Walking in Victory. The Christian life is not a playground, it's a battleground. It's not a frolic, it's a fight, the good fight! It's not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Back To The True Meaning Of Christmas”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 19, 2020

Christmas this year is very different from before because of the pandemic. But God can use this challenging situation to bring back the true meaning of Christmas.

Let’s read Luke 10:38-42 and Isaiah 1:13-14. We are only days away from the biggest birthday celebration in the world! There has been a debate over the actual birthday of Jesus Christ. Alfred Edersheim, the famous Jewish researcher and author, suggested that December 25 is a reasonable date for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 1:13-14, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Read By The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2023

Kierkegaard once said, "When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, ‘It is talking to me, and about me.’” Is the Word challenging you? Convicting you? Bringing your life into alignment with God?

BEING READ BY THE WORD Heb. 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A LAWYER GOES TO HEAVEN 1. A lawyer dies and goes to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argues. “I’m too young to die. I’m only fifty five.” 2. “Fifty five?” says Saint Peter. “No, according to our calculations, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memorial Day 2023

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 30, 2023

This message looks at three characteristics of Memorial Day: The Flag, The sacrifice, and The Benefit of the Sacrifice

MEMORIAL DAY 2023 SAVING PRIVATE RYAN PART 1 INTRODUCTION: CURRENTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES A TOTAL OF 24 DAYS ARE REMEMBERED WITH REGARD TO OUR MILITARY. THESE DAYS SPAN FROM THE BIRTHDAY OF THE AIR FORCE TO VETERANS DAY. IN THE LIST I LOCATED, MEMORIAL DAY IS THE 18TH DAY REMEMBERED REGARDING ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:15, Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 25, 2023

Worshippers know something. They have some (Insight) because worshippers have experienced the tangible presence of the Lord. P.H

True Worship. John 4:23NKJV There are different types of thirst. It could be a physical thirst, or a thirst could be spiritual. It can be both, as in the case of the unnamed woman who meets Jesus by Jacob’s well, given to us in John 4. Yes, She is an unnamed woman. She represents each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, 2 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal