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Christmas Carols (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 1, Zachariah sings about a horn, a house, and holiness.

Christmas Carols (Zechariah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/6/15 We all have our favorite Christmas traditions, don’t we? Maybe it’s decorating the tree, visiting with family, baking cookies and setting a plate out for Santa, or just driving around town to check out all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-75

Denomination: Christian Church

No Comparison

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019

Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9, John 21:15-19

Denomination: *other

You've Got A Lot Going For You, Part 1: God The Father

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Too many Christians feel inadequate to be any use to God or their church. Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the resources they have going for them.

In any church you’ll find some members who sit on the sidelines, feeling like they don’t really belong on the team. They have heard a number of times that God loves them, but in their hearts, they wonder. They feel a little lonely at church, a little on the sidelines. And they’d like to get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 6th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus showed how much He values human life by laying His life down to save us.

Intro Open your Bibles to 1 John 3 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament. Jesus tells us “You shall love the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 12, 2019

We started looking into the beatitudes last week by seeing how being poor in spirit, mourning and being meek are things that bring blessing into our lives. Today we continue by looking at how we are blessed by hungering and thirsting for righteousness and being merciful.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part two) Matthew 5:6-7 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 107:9, Titus 3:3-8, Proverbs 19:11, Ephesians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles' Creed: He Descended Into Hades Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. Jesus joined humanity in mortal life and death. 2. Jesus frees us from fear of loss. 3. Jesus frees us from fear of abandonment.

APOSTLES’ CREED: He Descended into Hades When we talk about the Apostles’ Creed in membership classes, I ask people if they have questions they want to talk about. Almost always, someone asks about the phrase, “He descended into hell.” What does that mean? Honestly, I don’t know exactly what the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 88:10-12, Psalm 16:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Made Them "babel" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2019

Is this a true story? (Hint: yes) And why did God include it in the Bible?

OPEN: Several years ago, there was a tiny village in Scotland called “Lost.” It’s a quaint name for a quaint little village… but they had a problem. Lost kept losing their sign. A local official explained, "For many years now, the sign has continually been taken because all it says on it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Teaching? Make Praise A Habit!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2019

Complaining and murmuring are joy stealers. We are to do all things without murmuring. Complaining can become a deadly habit! Try JOY and PRAISE.

WHAT ARE WE TEACHING BY EXAMPLE? MAKE PRAISE A HABIT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson, or just do part of it?) TEXT: Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Be honest? Do you love life? Do you love what you are doing? I READ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14, Numbers 11:5, Exodus 16:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He's Preparing Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 16, 2019

It was the great preacher - C H Spurgeon, the Baptist “Prince of Preachers” of the 1800’s who experienced many physical and spiritual trials, said that there is no education like adversity

TITLE: HE’S PREPARING ME SCRIPTURE: JOB 23:10 This morning I will present Part-Two from last week’s message. Last week we looked at John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. This morning I want to focus upon Jesus preparing the way for us. If you missed last week’s message, I encourage ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Repentance

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 3, 2016

We can never maintain a right relationship with Jesus without a repentance that comes from Godly grief.

Beauty of Repentance Illustration – Affluenza Under almost all circumstances, if a person receives a conviction for vehicular manslaughter, due to drunk driving, that person will receive a lengthy prison sentence. This was not the case, however, for 16 year old Ethan Couch, who is a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Developing Emotional Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

There are 3 types of intimacy in marriage, kind of like a three legged stool. Sometimes we try to make it by on one or two of these but you can’t stay balanced in life and marriage without all three.This sermon is about emotional Intimacy

Developing Intimacy in a Sex Crazed Culture 1 Corinthians 7:1-7:7 In today’s message, we’re going to look at Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth. It’s in this letter that Paul speaks more about sexuality than any other letter in the New Testament. Paul came to Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble In Paradise Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

Part 3 of my O.T. Sermon series "Our Favorite O. T. Stories." Lessons from the fall. What is it that tempts us to sin? How do we overcome temptation? There is power in putting ourselves in second place.

Trouble in Paradise Introduction Last week we were in Paradise. We left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. At that point their life was perfect. Their relationship with God was perfect. God made it a habit of walking in the Garden with them every evening, personally teaching them the truth. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016

Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2016

The love of God is so great to save us whenever we realizes our faults and return sincerely to Him.

THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Study Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: - This parable of the Lord Jesus was not told to entertain but to educate. And not to educate us about others, about other parents’ wayward sons, but to cut to the core of our own being. To the heart of each of us. - To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal