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Miracle Grow For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 15, 2023

In Mark 4, Mark continues to record Jesus' short parables about the growth of God's kingdom. In this sermon, we learn four "miracle grow" principles for kingdom growth.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a question: How many of you like to garden? 1. Let’s ask a follow-up question: How many of you consider yourselves good gardeners? 2. There is a difference between liking to garden and being good at it, right? 3. I don’t consider myself a gardener, but let me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Initiating The Turn-11(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2024

11 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-XI—Luke 1:24a(:5-25) Attention: The aftermath of Hurricane Helene(Cat. 4; Landfall in Florida, Sept. 27, 2024; Sept. 28 it carried not only wind, but unprecedented amounts of rain into mountainous areas of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, & Tennessee causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Race Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Paul calls us to intense training. The challenge which lies before us is nothing short of reaching the world for Christ and building God’s kingdom here on earth with a multi ethnic church. It is far beyond our current ability and it will not happen overni

The Amazing Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Have any of you ever watched the Amazing Race? It’s a reality game show in which teams of two people race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants strive to arrive first at the end of each leg of the race to win prizes and to avoid coming in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"Heart Food"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 9, 2003

You’ve heard the term "You are what you eat". It is so true. Us humans are told, what we are to eat to be healthy and to live a good and long life. We are as well told and warned of what to keep away from to be and stay healthy. Feeding ourselves everyday

"Heartfood" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Prov. 4:23 - "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life" You’ve heard the term "You are what you eat". It is so true. Us humans are told, what we are to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The View

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

People have an opinion, a point of view. Oftentimes, speaking our point of view changes very little, if anything, except how it makes us feel – "I said my piece!" Point of view is everything however in terms of how we understand life and deal with living

“THE VIEW” Colossians 3:1-2 (Read from NIV and THE MESSAGE) ABC’s “The View” - the winner of the 2003 Daytime Emmy® Award for "Outstanding Talk Show" as quoted by its own website! ABC News correspondent Barbara Walters, the renowned Whoopi Goldberg, comedian Joy Behar, actress/comedian Sherri ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Grew In Numbers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have we grown in numbers? Did GOD brought the increase in our church? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To lay out plans on church growth in terms of numbers. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:5 (NLT) 5 So the churches

I. EXORDIUM: Have we grown in numbers? Did GOD brought the increase in our church? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To lay out plans on church growth in terms of numbers. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:5 (NLT) 5 So the churches were strengthened in their faith and grew larger every day. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Humility Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

Philippians 2:5-11 has been called the greatest text on Christ ever written. Most preachers preach this text doctrinally. But Paul meant us to understand in terms of our personal relationships. See how Jesus’ example helps us get along with others.

HOW DID JESUS CHRIST EXHIBIT HUMILITY? 1. Jesus Christ exhibited humility in His thinking. "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God..." - Philippians 2:5-6 (NKJV) Paul says, "let this mind be in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Are you looking for life in all the wrong places? Everybody is living for something or somebody. Paul said, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As we get closer to death in this human flesh it seems we tend to talk about death in terms of loss

INTRODUCTION Over the past five weeks, we’ve been visiting the cross to listen again to the Final Words from the Cross. Today we’re going to consider words that continue to shake our world: The first words from the tomb. These words were spoken by angels to the women who had arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Kaph - Psalm 119:81-88 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 26, 2012

God’s word is a word of promise… but that promise is not always fleshed out in plain and simple terms. But the ONE thing we CAN rely upon is that God’s promise, whether complex or simple… it is the promise of the Almighty and we must surrender to that pro

KAPH January 25, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:81-88 (ESV) – 11 of 22 Kaph – 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet… 81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. The word the psalmist uses here that is translated as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88, Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 11, 2017

Jeroboam seeks God only when he wants something, only on his own terms, only to fix his problems, and only for himself. We are to seek God for WHO He is. We worship Him and obey Him because He is the Lord of our lives.

In 1 Kings 13, God interrupted the King’s pagan worship proceedings when he sent a man of God to declare His judgement. • He gave King Jeroboam a chance to repent, but 13:33 says EVEN AFTER THIS, the King did not change his evil ways. Sadly, the King made no effort in knowing God or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Be-Attitudes (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 30, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. We wouldn’t consider what we see here to bring blessedness. Let's see why it does.

The Be-Attitudes (part two) Recap: Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We typically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fast God Chooses

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014

While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 26, 2009

John had a purpose in writing The Book of John for one reason and I believe he states this in John 20:30 that we might believe in Jesus and have life. John uses the term sign/for miracles… sign is more than a miracle a sign is a miracle that instructs.

Jesus Light of the World Jesse Bennett John 20:30 1) Last week we talked about moving on from miracles to Jesus, with strong faith. John had a purpose in writing The Book of John for one reason and I believe he states this in John 20:30 that we might believe in Jesus and have life. John uses ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Is Homosexuality A Sin? Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

This sermon describes God’s plan and design for sex. This sermon take a close look at how does the Bible describes homosexuality? Man’s terminology or God’s terminology. Terms the Bible uses to describe homosexuality, exposing the Lies about Homosexuali

Is Homosexuality a Sin? 10/11/15 Introduction: As Christians we must make a choice to either go along with our society’s standards or to go by the standards of God’s Word. As Christians we must be informed about what the Bible says about homosexuality. Some claim the Bible has little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bart And Zach Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message from Luke 18:36-19:10 deals with two amazing events both of which happened in the city of Jericho a short time before Jesus death in Jerusalem. It deals with the healing of Bartimaeus and Jesus' encounter with Zachaeus. One was a physical hea

Bart and Zach Luke 18:36 – 19:10 CHCC: March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The two miracles we’re going to talk about today happened during the last month of Jesus’ life. For several weeks Jesus and his disciples had been slowly traveling toward Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus told ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ