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  • It Is Finished PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 693 views

    This sermon explores the profound meaning and impact of Jesus' final words on the cross, "It is finished," emphasizing their significance for our redemption.

    Good morning, beloved! I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, not as a bearer of my own words, but as a humble servant, bringing forth the divine message from God's inerrant Word. Today, we are going to contemplate the profound depths of the incredible, life-altering words uttered by ...read more

  • At Ease In Zion Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,360 views

    Amos 6:1-14 shows us the perversions and punishment of people who profess to belong to God.

    Introduction The title of this sermon is “At Ease in Zion.” It comes from Amos 6:1a, which states, “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion.” Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines “ease” as “the state of being comfortable.” So why would Amos pronounce a “woe” on those who are at ease? The ...read more

  • Following Jesus: Mark 11 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,200 views

    Part 12 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 11.

    Following Jesus (12) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 11:1-21 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/19/2017 If you’ve been with us since January, you know we began a sixteen-week journey that has led us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

  • What Is Truth On The Last Sunday Of The Church's Year The Feast Of Christ The King

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2024
     | 1,549 views

    As we come to the end of the Church's year, we are left to consider Who is Jesus Not just who was Jesus but who is Jesus Is the Resurrection real and if so how does it affect the way we live

    What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 Christ the King is the last Sunday of the season of pre-Advent and of the end of the church’s year. The Church’s year begins next week with the preparation for the birth of Jesus in Advent. And so the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s ...read more

  • Mothers Matter Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,736 views

    Everyday across the world children experience the Spirit through the nurturing and caring from their mothers. God designed moms this way, God placed in moms across this world and across time His character traits of nurture, caring, and sacrificial love. M

    Series: Family Matters Through family life we discover ourselves as we make mistakes, sacrifice for others and receive nurture from our family units. Family brings out the best and worst in each of us. As we yield to and serve others we learn to love them and ourselves in the process. Many of us ...read more

  • The Scope Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 32,864 views

    Many people consider it the greatest short story ever written because it speaks so truthfully to the human condition. It’s really the story of a father with two sons. One sinned when he left ­ the other sinned while staying home. We’re going to look at

    The Scope of Grace Since most of you are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son, I thought I would read a different version of it ­ it’s called the “Prodigal Son in the Key of F.” Feeling footloose and frisky, a feather-brained fellow forced his father to fork over his farthings. Fast he ...read more

  • You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    You were created to become like Christ

    “YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST” Sunday, May 16, 2004 Welcome back to the 4th week of 40 Days of Purpose where we have taken 40 days out of our schedule and set them aside as a church and as individuals to discover the answer to the question “What on Earth are we here for?” How are we ...read more

  • Theistic Evolution - Is It Biblical?

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    This study examines the creation account in Genesis with the rest of scripture and compares this to Theistic Evolution (or the Gap Theory).

    Theistic Evolution Is ‘Theistic Evolution’ consistent with scripture? Theistic evolution is the philosophy that God used evolution to create the world. Those who teach this claim that God started creation and then allowed natural processes to evolve us into what we are today. One thing that amazes ...read more

  • Reviving Prayer Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,474 views

    What kind of prayer changes us, touches God and leads to his revival power being unleashed?

    REVIVING PRAYER Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2007/02/sermon-reviving-prayer-1-kings-171-to.htm The following is a full set of notes, including background information and quotes I used whilst preparing my sermon entitled "Reviving Prayer" which was preached at Jubilee Church on ...read more

  • Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2007
     | 5,379 views

    There are broken hearts everywhere around us today, even here in our church. But Jesus Christ can heal your broken heart. How does He do it?

    Jesus Can 2007 Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 4, 2007 *This sermon was preceded by a testimony from a one of our members. Here is an edited version of the testimony: The title of Bro. Rick’s current sermon series is “What Can Jesus Do For Me?” Well, on ...read more

  • The End Of The Spear: Let God Write Your Story

    Contributed by Steve Saint on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 27,350 views

    When we let Him, God uses the chapters of our lives to write His epic story; the timeless story of His longing to reconcile the world to Himself.

    “Let God Write Your Story” Sermon by Steve Saint th October 24 , 2004 Cornerstone Church - St. Cloud, FL Adapted by Bearing Fruit Communications Courtesy of ITEC Ministries - www.itecusa.org Scripture References: Proverbs 16:9; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Jeremiah 29:11-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Who’s ...read more

  • Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

  • Christmas - Faith And Courage

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,296 views

    Mary and Joseph lived righteous lives in an unrighteous world. The only thing preventing us from finding favor with God in the same way is our daily choices. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This discussion was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint, feel free to contact me at robert.fox@alltel.com A good deal of the content in this presentation came from the excellent messages by C. Raymond van ...read more

  • How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

    I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

  • Radically God-Dependent

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 18, 2008
     | 4,279 views

    We think we’re independent and to some degree self-sufficient, but what God wants of us is to be radically God-Dependent

    Radically God-Dependent TCF Sermon January 13, 2008 What do you think of when you hear the word helpless? Do you think of a little baby? Babies are certainly helpless. They’re absolutely dependent on their parents for their very life. If parents don’t feed them, don’t take care of all their ...read more