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Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 13, 2003

Depression is not a spirit of God. Therefore it can be overcome! The first step in overcoming depression is identifying it in our lives. Can you say, "No more cave dwelling for me!"?

“Depression is anger turned inward” (Marilyn Appelbaum). Children become depressed when the have unresolved anger in their lives. They have to develop the skills to deal with anger in a healthy way. Let me give you an example. Susie came home from school dirty. Mom and Dad had a hard day at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When You Hear Of Wars And Revolutions, Do Not Be Terrified

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Looking for the blessing in life and not dwelling on what looks like the end.

Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were breaking up? He was scared. The man at the front desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Each Man Cried To His Own God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Part 1 of a 4-part series on the book of Jonah.

Each Man Cried to His Own God Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story Series (Part 1 of 4) Aug. 13, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I Opening Illustration II Historical context (Jonah is part of the 12 minor prophets. Small books, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Our Father's House

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2009

This Is Our Father’s House 1) Drive out all distractions 2) Stop going through the motions 3) Give ear to Jesus’ promises

What do you see when you turn into the church driveway? Do you see the big white cross that stands guard outside the church? Do you notice the slate tiles that cover the roof of this place? What about the small cross on the very top of the church ever take a close look at that? What do you see when ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Hard Questions That Jesus Asked

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2011

Life is filled with quesions, some simple, some hard. Jesus Christ asked hard questions, three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. They are: What do you see? What’s your opinion of Christ? What is worth losing your spiritual life?

Hard Questions that Jesus Asked Mark 8:13-38 Life is filled with questions. Many require a simple yeas or no. But some questions are hard questions and require some soul searching to answer truthfully. Jesus Christ asked hard questions three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Virgin?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

“Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 7, 2018

As Jesus spoke with the disciples during the Olivet Discourse, He revealed that He would surely come again. Many deny and reject it, but the Lord will return as He said.

The Second Coming Matthew 24: 23-31 Jesus has revealed much about the events leading up to His return and the difficulties associated with the Tribulation. Our text today focuses on the time when the Tribulation will be coming to an end and the Lord makes His glorious return to earth. His second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Not About Xmas, But Christmas

Contributed by Michael Greer on Dec 23, 2002

To have true happiness at Christmas, our focus must be on Christ.

Not X-mas, But CHRISTmas Luke 2:1-16 Intro: Lindsay had a father that was a distant and severe man. For whatever reason his father worked him especially hard during the holiday months. Lindsay was given extra ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Promised Kingdom 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God makes a covenant with Abraham that he’ll make his descendants a great nation, that he’ll give them a land and that he’ll bless all peoples through him.

(By Roy Hamer) There was a Catholic priest, an Anglican minister and a Jewish rabbi who all worked together in a little country town. Like a lot of country towns things were a little tough. So to save money they decided that they’d pool some of their resources to save on expenses. They decided to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Jesus To You

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Mar 13, 2019

When we look at Nicodemus life, who would he say Jesus is

GROW (WHO IS JESUS TO YOU) John 3:1-9 (NKJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Journey

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The early church celebrated this day long before they did Christmas. If we are unaware of this day it is due to the lack of understanding of the place of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

One of the oldest festival days in history is the Festival of Pentecost. It was one of the favorites of the Jews for centuries before Christ, and it has been a significant day in the church for two thousand years. It became the third great Christian feast after Christmas and Easter. It marks the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 18, 2022

The feeding of the five thousand reminds us that Jesus is the Bread of Life.

INTRODUCTION • Who doesn't love bread! • Breadsticks, hamburger buns, rolls, cinnamon rolls, French bread, Italian bread, white bread, wheat bread, whole grain bread, I would even eat glutton-free bread! • Along with pasta and sweets, I LOVE ME SOME BREAD! • Hungry yet? • I am not picky ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good News Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 3, 2014

A look at how the Apostle Paul's book of Romans is the Good News we need to hear today.

The Good News (Part 2) “God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.” Romans 1:2 Intro: Last week’s sermon was on the Good News in book of Romans. We focused on three people in church history whose lives were changed by the writings of Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Provides Food For The 4,000: The Response Of The Crowds, Pharisees, And Disciples Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

These four thousand people have probably been eating what little they had with them when they began following Jesus, which probably wasn’t much. They may have found sources of water along the way. But they’re now in a predicament.

“Oh why didn’t I listen!?" The rich man cries out from the depths of hell, to this very day in 2023. He needed salvation dearly but could not see it. And he looked and saw Lazarus, comforted, in paradise. The rich man in sorrows, why didn’t he listen? He was rich, he was powerful, he did not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army