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The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2020

In his salutation, Paul presents the dual resources of Grace & Peace through 1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Eph.1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Eph.1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Eph. 1:2b).

Ephesians 1:1-2 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus) [2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) If there is a common factor of many quarantined in their homes during this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Trust And Hope

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 17: 1 – 27

Jeremiah 17: 1 – 27 Trust and Hope in The Lord 1 “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; With the point of a diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of your altars, 2 While their children remember their altars and their wooden images by the green trees on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Did You Hear That?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 13: 1 – 34

1 Kings 13: 1 – 34 Did you hear that? 13 And behold, a man of God went from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD, and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 Then he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, and said, “O altar, altar! Thus says the LORD: ‘Behold, a child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will look at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2.

Birth #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah And His Bride

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 45: 1 – 17

Psalm 45: 1 – 17 The Messiah and His Bride To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The End Is Near

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2019

Christ depicted three coming realities: 1) The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2), 2) The Deception of Many (Mark 13:4–6), and finally, 3) The Devastation of the Earth (Mark 13:7–8).

Mark 13:1–8 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 And as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Other

Can You Hear The Sound Of Marching?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2019

David's battles with the Philistines provide a model for Christians as they resist the intrusion of the world into daily life.

“The Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, ‘You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come against them opposite the balsam trees. And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Giants, Grasshoppers, And God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2020

A study of the response of the majority to the land God promised to the people of Israel provides standards for following God in our church and in our lives.

“The men who had gone up with [Caleb] said, ‘We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.’ So they brought to the people of Israel a bad report of the land that they had spied out, saying, ‘The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus "i Am The Resurrection And The Life" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2021

The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His rising from the dead himself.

Series: “Jesus the I Am of Renewal” Sermon: "Jesus ‘I Am the Resurrection and the Life’ " Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross-Friendly Life - Philippians 3:17-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Your lifestyle can improve ... or corrupt your beliefs.

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Emotionally Unfaithful

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 1: 1 – 11

Hosea 1: 1 – 11 Emotionally Unfaithful 1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD began to speak by Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea: ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Destroy Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2021

There are a lot of differences between Christianity and other religions. One of those differences is the way we treat our enemies.

SO, HOW ARE WE TO REACT TO OUR ENEMIES? The natural reaction of one who does not know Christ is to strike back and to seek the greatest retribution possible. BUT THIS IS NOT THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Illus: D.L. MOODY, IN ONE OF HIS SERMONS, PORTRAYS THE LORD JESUS GIVING DIRECTION TO PETER AFTER ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021

God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Other

It's Time For A Spiritual Tune Up - Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

We have a time in Abraham’s life where he really needs to kind of get it back together.

Well over the last several weeks we’ve been looking at the life of Abraham. We followed Him as he left Ur and he went up to Haran and then came back down to Palestine. We tagged along with him as he went into Egypt where he lied and not so many good things there happened. But then he came back to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible