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Grace Of Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

In the Corinthian letters, Paul gave 5 reasons Christians should give.

Stewardship Series Part 1 The Grace of Giving I Corinthians 16, II Corinthians 8 & 9 SCRIPTURE READING: II Corinthians 8:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I read an interesting Biblical statistic the other day concerning the frequency of certain words used in the Bible. It seems that… Believing is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004

The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Something To Sing About Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

So lets begin to rediscover something to sing about by beginning where Paul began. From his declaration of God’s worthiness of our full-tilt, no holds barred worship, Paul includes three additional “to the praise of …” statements. Each statement is attach

Something To Sing About Ephesians 1:3-14 What makes you sing? Not a little whispered song, but a belt out the volume song. (Share your answer with someone seated next to you.) It doesn’t take much to make me sing. It might be a simple statement made in a personal conversation that rings a bell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms Of Praise /Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006

Psalms as praise - planned, instant, automatic. The psalms help us to offer praise...OT commandment...Praise has a cost

Psalms of Praise /Sacrifice of Praise Last week we had a very light overview of the Psalms, not in content of genera but in general. The big idea was that when we read the Psalms we are looking at the Temple hymnal. We also focused on the idea that when we read poetry in scripture we need to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006

Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Revival Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

Four Steps on the Road to Revival (1) A Faithful preaching and faithful hearing of God’s word (2) Belief in God (3) Action upon that Belief (4)Turning from known sin.

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 5 The World’s Greatest Revival Jonah 3:3-10 We would agree with great American patriot who wrote. “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 30, 2008

What is it like to be "alive to God"?

12Therefore, do not let sin exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions. 13No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Would You Let Your Kids Go To A Youth Group Run By Jesus?

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

I imagine that, given the types of persons that huddled around Jesus, there would have, at the very least, been a fair bit of flirting going on at those gatherings.

We’re in Luke chapter 15, and Jesus appears to be partying again! Jesus was fond of saying that the Kingdom of God is like a party, and he seemed keen to illustrate that with his lifestyle, wherein he was a frequent guest at dinner parties and a not too infrequent host of spontaneous soirees. And ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Grass Is Always Greener (On The Other Side Of The Sea)

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Feb 4, 2008

God rescued the Israelites through a series of miracles- but when the going got tough, the Israelites always wanted to return to Egypt.  When our going gets tough, do we trust God to provide or do we long for the "good ol’ days" of Egypt?

The Grass is Always Greener (On the Other Side of the Sea) Exodus 15:22-16:9; 16:35; 17:1-7 I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but some people are just never happy! No matter what you do – it’s just not right. These people can always find something to complain about! When I waited tables, I was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Master's Plan Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The greatest building project in the history of man is the building of the church. It began at Pentecost some 2000 years ago and continues until this day.

Series: Being the Body THE MASTER’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 As I look out the glass doors into the foyer I remember that last year as this time there was no foyer or new education building. In less than a year we watched as the foundation was laid out and poured. The metal for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing In The Gift

Contributed by Sue Richard on Dec 15, 2007

Mary is a model of how to find joy

LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50

Denomination: Brethren

Set Us On Fire

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

God promised that He would put His Spirit within you.

SET US ON FIRE! Luke 3:15-16 (KJV) “15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Your Consolation Has Come

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2003

From the words of Simeon when he saw Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus in the Temple. Know that at Christmas (1) our consolation has come; and (2) we have all that we need for life.

Do you look forward to Christmas? Kids love Christmas, because they know many wonderful things happen at Christmas. They will have lots of fun, parties and gifts. We all look forward to Christmas for many different reasons. Some for the bargains you’ll at Christmas sale; others will take it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worshiping The Right Way

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

What Samuel teaches us about worship

Worshiping the Right Way” 2 Samuel 6 Intro: Have you ever been dissatisfied with a worship service? I’m sure not here, but maybe somewhere else. Well, this morning we want to talk about the “right” way to worship. But lest you get me wrong, I’m not talking about the method. There is no one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003

From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible