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Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2009

Wisdom is not knowledge, it is the correct application of knowledge. A person can have all the knowledge in the world and yet lack wisdom.

Walking in Wisdom Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I have an uncle that has a certain phrase that he often uses when someone comes to him with troubling news. He will listen to the person and then he will say, “This too will pass.” Now he doesn’t say that flippantly or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009

A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

When will Jesus return? Are we too focused on His return tomorrow that we forget to obey Him today?

There are various theories on how this will happen…theories that are widely believed today: Nuclear war, meteor, aliens, natural disasters, global warming, others say disease will wipe out the human race. ILL - Warm August night 1980 Sunday night A thief in the night, a distant thunder. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Christmas List

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2008

Here in what is called the Gospel in a verse we find that God also has a Christmas list. This list was purchased with the precious blood of Jesus the perfect gift.

Intro: Everyone has a list for Christmas. Here in John 3.16 we see Jesus tell Nicodemus that he must be born again in order to see the Kingdom of God. In this wonderful verse called the Little Gospel we see God’s shopping list for all those who would receive the gift of His Son Jesus. Why did ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Unrelenting Terror Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 10, 2009

“Unrelenting Terror” will be a huge issue for America and the world! It was not until 911 that we woke that early September morning to the fact that terrorist are now stepping on our soil, studying in our schools and blending into our society.

Last week we began this series with “Unclaimed Truth” and learned how important it will be for Christians everywhere to stand for truth in 2009. And we concluded with the fact that, we as a body of believers, needs to inspire with the truth as best we can in this New Year! Today we take on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Man Proposes But God Disposes

Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 8, 2008

People can make plans; God determines how things will turn out

Man proposes but God disposes Thomas a Kempis. Wrote the second most widely read Christian text after the Bible itself the Imitation of Christ. It contains many sensitively and wisely expressed insights into spirituality and morals. In Chapter 19 of Book 1 we find: "For the resolutions of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Baptism & Preaching Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 17, 2021

We look at Jesus’ baptism, how the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, and how He began to preach the Good News (Gospel) of the Kingdom. This week's liturgical calendar text.

THE BAPTISM & PREACHING OF JESUS MARK 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindergarten boy was trying to write down the most important things that had happened to him over the summer. He asked his dad, a preacher, how to spell ‘God.’ 2. His dad smiled with pride, thinking what a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believe You Unbelieving

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019

Faith in Christ

Hebrews 11:1 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. What can God do with a heart that would believe? There are some that believe for the winning lottery ticket, others believe liars time and time again, some believe the meteorologist all the time but very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Replenished

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 1, 2014

Learn from Jesus, solitude with God rejuvenates. Communion with God nourishes our spirit. Times with God clarify our priorities.

Many things in life can drain us of energy – relationships, people, work and even ministries. • We are tired because there are so many things that needs our attention, and so little time. So much work to do and so few people doing them. • There are many expectations we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018

In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Unleashed?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 13, 2016

What would happen if we unleashed ourselves to take the truth to a lost world? Is my life being confined within boundaries, could I be convicted of being a Christian?

Tracy and I were riding our bike and we passed a house that had a little dog running at us full speed. All of a sudden he stopped he had come to the end of his leash and just barked at us. What if he could go outside his boundaries, what if he were unleashed? Questions starting coming to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disarming Our Fears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016

Fear has a way of consuming and controlling our lives as humans. Perfect love is the only thing that casts out fear. When we discover that we were chosen by God in Christ fear may be real in our lives but it will never rule our lives.

Intro: Fear has been a part of the human struggle since Adam and Eve first disobeyed God in the beginning. The first thing they did when God called them was to hide. Genesis 3:10 I hid because I was afraid! Everyone that is honest is afraid of something. Our fears may be reasonable or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Hiding Under You Tent? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 18, 2016

A message about Achan who took the cursed things from Jericho. Why did he do it?

Note: I use Max Lucado's book Glory Days as a reference for this message. Title: What is hiding in your tent? Theme: To reveal hidden things that we trust in or we Text: Joshua 6:27 – 7 Joshua 6:27 So the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout all the country. This one verse ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call Of A Disciple (Luke, Part 4) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2022

It’s critical that we see ourselves and the calling of the disciples was NO different than ours. If we will not share what we know, are we any different than the religious pharisees?

Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for several reasons -- We can clearly see Luke’s genuine interest in people (career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with society; critical lesson for us - Last week, we unpacked the temptations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

End Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In the end times, we must live Christ-like lives, reflecting God's love and truth in a world that desperately needs it, and prepare ourselves for the glorious return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! I am excited to share a timely and important message with you today. We are living in what many believe to be the end times – a period of great turmoil, uncertainty, and even fear as we anticipate the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But, as Christians, how ...read more

Topics: End Times