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Neverland

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2009

A sermon on spiritual maturity from Ephesians 4:13-14 (Some material taken from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Church)

Sermon for 9/13/2009 on Ephesians 4:13-14 Introduction: 300 pound Mark McGuinness as a baby. Wouldn’t it be interesting if God would somehow dress believers according to their progress in spiritual growth? How many of us would be dressed like infants, or perhaps like toddlers? Today is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024

Intimacy is more than knowing about someone... it's actually knowing them and being known by them.

Have you ever considered yourself a man/woman who has intimacy with God? I know, the term intimacy brings to mind certain images/thoughts we might reserve for husbands and wives, but intimacy with God ought to go further and deeper than that. Hosea 2:19-20 (NLT) (God describing the relationship He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elders, Servants

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2012

Who serve in our churches that also surround the throne of God? Elders. What office of leadership for God's people spans from Genesis to Revelation? Elders. Who needs them? We do.

We’ve embarked on a summer theme of Christian service where we are working to apply the fruit of the Spirit to service activities through service teams. This week’s theme is serving with Joy. Tonight we will introduce the next focus: Serving as peacemakers for Christ. When we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-11, Titus 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

There are many things that we can be thankful for, We can express our love back to god and we can express God's love back to His people.

A Thankful Heart Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we are going to look at Thankfulness. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we need to take a look at what the Bible says about being Thankful. We express thankfulness in a variety of ways. I have heard unbelievers “Thank ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Will Your Name Last Forever Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus even told His disciples that the real key to happiness is in knowing that your name is written in heaven. They were excited about miracles, but Jesus said they should not make this the foundation of their joy, for true and lasting joy is to be in fact that your name is written in heaven.

It took many years of hard labor for Gutzon Borglum to blast and crave away the rock to produce the faces of the four presidents on Mt. Rushmore. He died a short time after the work was completed in 1941. He was interviewed before he died, and was asked why it took so long. He said the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Facing The Rapids Of Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Keeping our eyes on the One, who is navigating the rapids brings joy and security. He’s taken lots of others through before.

Opening Illustration: Some years ago, I was enjoying the start of my first whitewater rafting experience—until I heard the roar of the rapids up ahead. My emotions were flooded with feelings of uncertainty, fear, and insecurity at the same time. Riding through the whitewater was a first-rate, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Knocking On Heaven's Door"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 26, 2018

There’s nothing that reveals more about a believer than his/her prayer life. How we approach God of what we’re willing to ask for shows how we view God. It is very similar to how a child will make a request of their father.

PRAYER THAT OPENS DOORS "Knocking on Heaven’s Door" Matthew 7:7-11 Let me start with a question this morning. What is the single biggest prayer request you have ever made? What is the biggest answer you have ever asked God for? • Perhaps it was for healing for yourself or for another family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020

The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Edify The Saints Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the third sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s church is to help Christians grow in their relationship with God so they can grow to maturity.

EDIFY THE SAINTS Hebrews 10:19-26 INTRODUCTION: ILL> There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said, "Left Foot Baptist Church." There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Drumbeat Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

We need to understand the drumbeats that compete with Christ’s drumbeat in our lives, so we really hear Him.

The Drumbeat Montreal/Cornwall October 23, 2004 I love a marching band. To be part of a crowd that is gathered along a street to watch a parade, and to hear, in the distance, the coming band, before I can see it, has always been a peak event in my life. I remember, as a boy, crouching along Rosser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Not Hard

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 11, 2010

Often, people say, “If God would only speak audibly telling me what He wants me to do life would be so much easier.” God wants us to do His will, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else. But realize that knowing and doing God’s isn’t that hard.

It’s Not Hard Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction: As the golfer approached the first tee, a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, he debated if he should use his new golf ball. Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, he pulled out an old ball and placed it on the tee. Just then he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

2 Defining True Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

Today we start to define the relationships we are in

Well, here we are in our second week of “Me to We” – a series about our relationships. I really felt that this series was important for all of us, because relationships are important. And you know, the more I’m working on this series, the more I’ve got excited and passionate about this series. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-12, Ephesians 5:16-25

Prison Break

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Easter 2004

Matthew Eyerman April 11, 2004 Easter I. Introduction Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here. 1. when the slaves working in the fields heard this song 2. sure it was about Jesus and church 3. but it had another meaning 4. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

When Our Faith Is Not Based On Our Relationship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2008

When our faith does not spring from our relationship with Jesus, we will have problems.

INTRODUCTION • RELATIONSHIP VIDEO (NOT A POWERPOINT) • SLIDE #1 • Should relationships make a difference in your life? Should a relationship with Jesus make a difference in your life? • Our relationships in many ways define who we are. Think about it, to Rachel’s friends, I am Rachel’s dad. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Though I Feel This Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021

We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist