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The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2008

The church may be limited in strength, but they were obedient and faithful, and the Lord open the door of ministry for them. We need to seize the opportunity and walk through.

The Lord is the one who opens the door of ministry for the church. • Rev 3:7 “What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” • When He does that, no power in hell or earth can shut it. • When He closes a door, there is no power that can open it again. • He is the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Search Of Joy

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 27, 2008

Humanity has been in search of Joy from time immemmorial. 2000 years ago one declared that he found real joy, sitting and writing from a prison cell. What does Paul’s letter to the Philippians has to teach us

In search of Joy It was Kin Hubbard who said, "It’s pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed." Fritz Perls, the father of Gestalt Therapy (an existential and experiential psychotherapy that focuses on the individual’s experience in the present moment ) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Yielding Years

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 19, 2007

How long should it take for us to bear fruit and mature in Christ? Here is a little insight from the book of Leviticus.

THE YIELDING YEARS Leviticus 19:23-25 Today, I would like to jump back into the Book of Leviticus to check out a passage of Scripture that paints an incredible picture of the life of a believer. Typically, most people kind of shy away from the book of Leviticus (as its name states) it is one of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering The Call - Part Two: Immediately Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 23, 2009

Jesus only requires two things - repent with belief towards Him, and to follow Him.

Mark 1:14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Example Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011

Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Antidote For Anxiety"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2008

A sermon about faith prevailing over fear.

Philippians 4:4-8 “Antidote for Anxiety” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Currently I am reading a fantastic novel entitled “The Shack.” It’s a Christian book which is currently on the New York Times Best-Seller list. The main ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 19, 2018

Growth, Connection, Fruit, Discipleship

I AM - I AM the Vine June 24, 2018 John 15:1 (p. 752) Introduction: Marvin Yeager was almost 90 years old when I met him. I’d gone to visit his wife, Vernice at the hospital and then had her funeral after she lost her battle with cancer…Marvin was more country than any man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians And Stress 2: The 3 C's For Handling Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

3 C's for handling Stress: Confidence, Control, Commitment

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: 3 C’s—Philippians 1:12-26 You fall asleep on the couch on a Sunday afternoon, and you dream. In your dream, you are a quarterback, looking out from an NFL helmet, to see 3000 pounds of raw human emotion mixing it up in front of you. Half of those huge men have one goal: to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding Deception In The End Times

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 15, 2018

The Bible warns of coming deceptions. How can we avoid being among the deceived?

I want to talk to you today about deception. Especially end times deceptions, but deception in any form is something we should learn to discern. In November of 1978 a horrible tragedy occurred. Jim Jones caused over 900 people to drink cyanide-laced Koolaid to commit suicide in a jungle in Guyana. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Being Thankful For God's Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018

We are a few days away from Thanksgiving, hopefully a time that we are grateful for the things that God has done for us.

Being Thankful for God’s Grace Ephesians 5:19, John 4 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we are a few days from Thanksgiving. A time many will gather with family and hopefully give thanks for the things God has done for us. If we just gather and we do not give thanks, it would not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Really Is The Answer

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 29, 2015

By living a godly life, by rejecting worldliness and letting God transform us, then, and only then can God accomplish His will for our lives.

Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In order for God’s Kingdom to COME, His will MUST be done ON EARTH as it is IN HEAVEN. We must do God’s will. In order ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Got Faith?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 7, 2016

Sometimes God's plans are so much greater than our plans that all we can do is keep hoping, keep putting our faith in the One who always works for our good and his glory. As we cultivate a relationship with Christ, we build our faith muscles.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Got Faith? Have you ever come down with a case of PCS-itis? You know what that is, right? PCS-itis is when every two or three years you start itching for a move. It’s in your blood. You’re not content to stay put. It may be simply moving down the block, or moving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For The Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

There is a battle for our hearts. God wants us to win the battle.

One of the most famous battles of WW II happened near the end of the war. Hitler had decided to launch a major offensive in the West against allied troops and retake the town of Antwerp in Belgium. On December 16, 1944 the Battle of the Bulge began. Famous battles are part of our history. If you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2017

We serve God's purpose in our generation and we do that with righteousness and the fear of God.

2 Sam 23:1-7 RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE FEAR OF GOD ES 19 Mar 17 1830 2 Sam 23:1 “These are the last words of David…” – not in the sense that they are his words at death-bed or before his last breath. • 1 Kings 2 mentions David’s last charge to his son Solomon and that might be his last personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Titanic

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene