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Transformation (His And Ours)

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

Using the account of Jesus' transfiguration there are lessons we can learn about our transformation

TRANSFORMATION: His and Ours MATTHEW 17: 1-8 Today I want to talk to you about TRANSFORMATION. Most of you don't understand what that means. Many of us think of the caterpillar and the butterfly. But that is not truly transformation. Why? Because what happens to the butterfly is only EXTERNAL! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have 20/20 Vision?

Contributed by Chad Taylor on Jan 7, 2014

Every year we struggle with New Year's Resolutions or goals set that we fail to reach. The church is no different. Does the church have a clear vision for Jesus and the authority of His word? Its time to separate the garbage from the truth in our walk!

Introduction On September 27, 1991, as was his custom, Gerald Sittser, a professor of religion and philosophy at Whitworth College, prayed, asking God to protect and bless his family. Something went terribly wrong. Later that afternoon, returning from a family outing, a drunk driver lost control ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Millennials Are Coming/Leaving! Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

How do we reach millennials before they leave the church. Unleash the boomers as undercover mentors.

The Millennials are Coming/LEAVING! The below is a roadmap to understanding the Millennials depicted in statistics. May this serve as your roadmap as you chart new territories with today's largest generation. Venture on. The Millennial Generation A new breed of American is about to impact ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Kind Of Righteousness Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This passage asks teh question of whether we are living in Christ's righteousness or our own.

WHAT KIND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS DO WE HAVE? Philippians 3:9 (NASB) 9  and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, YEARS AGO, JOE BAILY, THE LATE ETERNITY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Outlive Your Life (Part One)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2011

What we do for God and others outlives us.

Title: How to Outlive Your Life (Part One of Two) Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Thesis: What we do for God and others outlives us. Introduction Have you ever wondered whatever happened to someone? If you happened to have grown up in a small community and stayed there all your life and attended ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Song Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

Do you sing with Mary? Do you have that joy this Christmas—are you overwhelmed by the promise of his return, or simply lost in the holiday?

On Sunday June 1, 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea, trapping Darrell inside a room on the rig. As the rig sank into the sea the lights went out and the room began to fill with water. Thrashing about in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

Neighborhater - Pt. 4 - Room In The Pool Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

Mr. Rogers Sound Track plays in dark - Lights Come on Pastor Enters from Stage Door and lip syncs to track Room in the Pool I. Introduction Nostalgia. Fond childhood memories. Wholesome. Meek. Soft spoken. A super hero in disguise. His uniform was colorful sweaters and sneakers. He used his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-8, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 23:11, John 13:4-5, John 13:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Needless Worry? Ask A Dumb Question?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2023

The cross is the end of the beginning. Then the cross is the beginning of the end. Three women discuss: WHO WILL ROLL THE STONE AWAY?

NEEDLESS WORRY… ASK A DUMB QUESTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE CROSS IS THE END OF THE BEGINNING… THEN THE CROSS ESTABLISHES THE BEGINNING OF THE END… Our concerns, doubts, fears, worry, anxiety --- can cause physical and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3, Matthew 27:63-65, Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"i Speak As To Children"

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

In 2 Corinthians 6:13 Paul said, “I speak as to children” which obviously shows Paul’s concern and love. In this text we can find several instructions that’ll benefit the children with whom God has blessed us (Psalm 127:3-5).

Introduction. The Bible occasionally contains passages of dual application. An example of this would be in Ephesians 5:22-32 where Paul teaches about the relationship of husbands and wives, which he likens to Christ and the church. A similar passage is in 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 where Paul makes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18, Psalm 127:3-5, 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In This Together

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Sep 30, 2022

We need each other in order to become whole and to live in the fullness of God’s blessing.

In May of 1953, two men became the first in history to summit Mount Everest: Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and a man named Tenzing Norgay, his Sherpa guide from Nepal. Hillary’s name remains famous for this inspiring achievement, but how many of us remember Tenzing Norgay? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Thyatira And Sardis Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 2, 2024

To the angel at the church in Thyatira write.....

February 03, 2024 Thyatira (2:18-29 – the longest message and is the chiastic center of the 7 messages) Thyatira (modern-day Akhisar, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Hermus river, about 38 miles southeast of Pergamos. The City • Was the smallest and least important of the 7 cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Murder She Wrote Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2022

We can choose the drama that comes from foolishness, selfishness, and sinfulness – even to the point of murder – or we can choose stability and meaningfulness that comes from wisdom, godliness, and concern for others.

Murder She Wrote (2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27) 1. I have long been a fan of murder mysteries. I enjoy shows like Perry Mason, Poirot, and my favorite is Ellery Queen. 2. Murder She Wrote is another one I enjoy. 3. It always amazed me how Jessica Fletcher, in the first show, was new widow, about 60 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 10, 2023

For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Luke 2:8-20 NKJV “The Greatest Gift” December 10, 2023 The night God became flesh and walked among men ranks as one of the greatest moments in human history. It was a night of tremendous miracles and great blessings. Though this story is 2,000 years old, it still brings us joy every time we hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes The Best Sermon/Message Is One That Is Lived

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2020

A True Account of God's Love and Grace

Bobby, A Story About A Child of God God chose a small non-denominational church to be blessed and to be a blessing to a poor victim of a lifetime of rejection, physical and psychological abuse. We are sharing this true story as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, grace and love. Background of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do We Stand For?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021

Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican