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The Challenge Through Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a genuine disciple of Christ is a very tall order. We are to live in such a way that reflects His character and grace. How is that possible? We must pattern our lives after Christ. We are challenged to imitate the Lord we serve.

The Challenge through Discipleship 2 Timothy 1: 12-14 As we consider discipleship, and our responsibility to follow Christ while investing in others, the Lord Himself stands as the great example. He was fully surrendered to the Father’s will and spent much of His time investing in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 11, 2019

We are being called to see the world through new eyes, but in order to do that, we need to be transformed by Christ. Once we witness His power firsthand, only then are we truly able to go out as ambassadors for Him.

OPENING STORY If any of you have gotten the chance to sift through old pictures on my Facebook page, you’ve probably noticed that in most of the older pictures I used to wear glasses. Well, I used to be slightly near-sighted. And when I mean slightly, I mean it was like 20/400! If I took my glasses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent 4 2016 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 5, 2017

The lengths to which God the Father would go in order to redeem and reconcile fallen humanity is a unfathomable testimony to His unrivaled position as God and Father of all. God the Son was indeed in a manger; fully God and fully the God-Man. Emmanuel!

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 (Please open your Bibles to this text) When a man fathers a child and then leaves he abandons his child. The father might live in the same town as the child but if he only ever observes the child then he is a biological father but not a father in the true sense ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good Covid Samaritan

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 24, 2020

Is the opportunity to do good being hindered by the need to social distance? Should we be cautionary or should we take the risk in order to help our fellow man? The story of the Good Samaritan might give us some insight into that.

THE GOOD COVID SAMARITAN Luke 10:30-37 In the sermon last week I shared Gal. 6:9-10, focusing on our need to do good to the family of believers. This week I was thinking about the beginning of vs. 10, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people". My thoughts went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:9, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit - Part 9 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 6, 2017

This final part of the 9-part series examines various ways we can set ourselves in opposition to the Holy Spirit, the Spirit's role as intercessor, and the vitally important question, "How can I know that I have the Holy Spirit in me?"

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Galatians 6:7, Acts 7:51, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20, Ephesians 4:30, Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:29, Romans 8:26-27, Hebrews 7:24-25, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:2-11, John 7:36-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

As a Christian, we should not fear change but embrace it. Change is a sign of growth. Change takes place by renewing our mind. We renew our mind on the Word of God. The battle of change is fought in the mind. We must set our mind on the thing of Christ

Introduction · Last week we discussed that one constant in our lives should be change. · As a Christian, we should not fear change but embrace it. Change is a sign of growth. Change takes place by renewing our mind. We renew our mind on the Word of God. · The battle of change is fought in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sold Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014

Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Success

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

Our introduction on your outline is: ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO! and this applies not just to racing but to life. The more we are prepared for what we have to face in life, the better we’ll be able to run the race that God wants us to run.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Nehemiah Chapter 2 INTRO: ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO! Runners are you ready? (Runners shake arms and legs to loosen them up). On your mark! (One runner gets down in position. The other, who was standing behind gets distracted by a better view of the crowd and remains ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confessions: Phone Booth Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally set to be released in November 2002, but as a result of the terrifying shooting spree by the notorious ‘Washington Sniper’, 20th-Century Fox chose t

--note-- 2003, Fox Directed by Joel Schumacher Screenplay by Larry Cohen Colin Farrell as Stu Shepard Kiefer Sutherland as The Caller Rated R for pervasive language and some violence - - - - - Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: *other

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 3, 2024

Christ is a beacon for all to set their compass, and reference for their journey home. We can also be beacons of light. We receive the fire of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, we can be one of the guiding lights that helps shepherd God’s children home.

Go Into the Light Do you remember the movie Poltergeist? It was about a house that was haunted with not just one ghost, but many, many of them because the greedy developer built the entire neighborhood over a cemetery. The 4’3” actress Zelda Rubinstein plays the eccentric medium hired to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Isaiah 12:4-5, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-14, Proverbs 9:9, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Embracing Our Losses In Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 1, 2006

Here at the start of a new year, it is important for us to set our convictions firmly with our life as a believer. I am not talking about resolutions. For resolutions, so often go by the wayside soon after they are made. I am talking about convictions

EMBRACING OUR LOSSES IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Every month I receive a statement of accounts concerning my retirement funds. Every year, I receive a year end statement of those same accounts that gives me the overall picture of how I have done financially for the past 12 months. I can see if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Behold! He Stinketh Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006

What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stay In Crete

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

To Encourage the minister to remain in the place where is assigned

“Mission Possible” Titus 1:4-5, 3:1-7 Tit 1:4-5 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (5) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Truth About Adultery Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Sexual immorality is rampant in our society and the overwhelming sentiment of our culture seems to be "if it feels good - do it!" God calls us to a higher standard though and Jesus sets us straight on the truth about adultery. Also includes thoughts on

The Truth About Adultery - Matthew 5:27-28 - November 20, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #13 Well, this morning we are going to continue with our study of the Sermon on the Mount. To this point we have worked through the Beatitudes, one by one, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: *other

We Must Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2023

The world is setting itself against the ways of God and persecution is headed our way. How do we prepare ourselves so we can stand firm in our faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read text. Pray. Francis Chan has long been a favorite preacher/author of mine. Over the years he has shared many ideas that are very similar to those of our brotherhood. For instance, there’s a meme where he says, “If the Bible and I don’t agree, I must be wrong.” He has spoken of being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ