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The God Of 2nd Chance And 3rd, And 4th, And .. Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 8, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 10

Judges 10: 1 – 18 The God of 2nd Chance And 3rd, And 4th, And .. After Abimelech there arose to save Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in the mountains of Ephraim. 2 He judged Israel twenty-three years; and he died and was buried in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Hope That Never Dies Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 8, 2012

What is the result of this resurrection? What difference does it make to us? The "new birth" results in a living hope. This living hope is based on the living resurrected Christ.

1 PETER 1: 3-6 [-9] A HOPE THAT NEVER DIES [ Mark 16:1-8 ] This morning we gather much earlier than usual to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies arrived very early ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012

Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Not Just A Title Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 1 – 12

Matthew 5: 1 – 12 It’s Not Just A Title And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Salvation Tapestry

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 14, 2012

We should never elevate any salvation event or ritual to the point where people feel they have been issued a ticket to heaven because of this event or ritual.

THE SALVATION TAPESTRY INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, Christians all over America celebrated Easter or as some prefer to call it: Resurrection Sunday. I had the opportunity to enjoy a Baptist Sunrise service, complete with a good breakfast; and then, I fellowshipped at a Pentecostal church. At one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 15, 2012

Darkness is all around us, and rather unpleasantly, inside us when we walk as we ought not to walk. God calls us to walk in the light as He is in the light.

Me and the dark don’t get along, at all. When we were first married, Barb and I lived in a small basement apartment that had 6 ½ foot ceilings. That’s fine because I’m about 6’ 2”. One problem. On the way to the washroom in the middle of the night from the bedroom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tears That Touched Jesus’ Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2012

Jesus only raised 3 people (that I know of) from the dead. Why didn’t He raise everybody out of the grave? Why just people like this only son of the widow of Nain?

OPEN: One of my favorite radio preachers is a man named Tony Evans. I remember listening to him use an illustration about standing in a cafeteria line – and he made it sound intriguing and almost exciting. What I want to share with you this morning (copying as best I can Evans’ distinctive way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Take up your mantle (calling) and follow Jesus.

1 Taking Up the Mantle 2Ki 2:1 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2Ki 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Real World Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 37 – 42

Luke 9: 37 – 42 Back To the Real World 37 Now it happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met Him. 38 Suddenly a man from the multitude cried out, saying, “Teacher, I implore You, look on my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cry Out In Your Time Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Cry out to God in your time of trouble.

Cry Out in Your Time of Trouble 2 Chronicles 20:3-9 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2012

Odd things about this story: Why does the Bible tells us "Jesus wept"? And why didn’t Jesus "show up" a few days earlier and make sure Lazarus didn’t die? Why allow this close personal friend to die, and allow his friends and family to mourn?

OPEN: Back in March of 2008, the mayor of a city in SW France had a problem. It seems his village was running out of space. Not in housing, nor in the retail district, nor even at City Hall. It seems they were running out of space… in the cemetery. There was no room for any more graves. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being An Encouragement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012

In this lesson we learn how the Thessalonians were such an encouragement and how we can be one also.

Introduction: A. If I asked you to turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less give them some encouragement, would you know how to do that? 1. Chances are, many of us would struggle with that assignment, perhaps for a number of reasons. 2. Let me ask you this: “Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 18, 2012

This message looks at why we sometimes fail to be thankful

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Thus begins Dr. Seuss’s book “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are”. First published in 1973 Seuss’s tale takes our hero, only identified as “Duckie”, on a journey to show him how blessed he is, but it is done by showing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Mar 25, 2012

Message to encourage the believer to give God the best

Giving God Your Best John 3:16 I want to talk to you about something this morning that I believe is an important issue. It is something that I believe Christians are complacent about. For far too long our churches, those that are born again and washed in the blood have taken this matter too ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face With God’s Great Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2012

How can we see the greatness of God’s grace? 1. Look at the torment of our sin (vs. 10-11). 2. Look at the treasures of our Savior (vs. 12-15). 3. Look at the transformation of our salvation (vs. 16-22).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 11: Face to Face with God’s Great Grace Genesis 28:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We have been exploring Old Testament encounters with the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ, Jehovah, the Lord God Almighty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist