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Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Apostles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2014

The account of Jesus sending out the twelve apostles on a short-term missions trip will teach us principles for ministry today.

Scripture Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23), which was primarily a ministry of preaching and healing. Jesus’ ministry lasted approximately three years before his death by crucifixion (which I believe took place on April 6, 30 AD). The first half ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Need Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

You have no need! Can you believe it?

“Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformation

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2015

A sermon that explores the ascension of Jesus in relation to the personal transformation it brings to the Disciples and ultimately to us.

Would you like to hear a poem about clouds? Very well then. Clouds Christina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894 White sheep, white sheep, On a blue hill, When the wind stops, You all stand still. When the wind blows, You walk away slow. White sheep, white sheep, Where do you go? It’s a poem about clouds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 23, 2015

I would propose to you that it is fitting and proper that we should remember those who gave their lives serving in the Armed forces!

Title: In Remembrance Theme: Remembering their Cost, For our Freedom Topic: Memorial Day Reflections Introduction: As I prepared this message there came to me the remembrance of that very special motor-cycle ride into the wonderful city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The very place of the Battle ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Will Not Hide Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 31, 2016

Let us resolve that we will not hide the sayings from of old in the Scriptures; rather, we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Let us make known the faithfulness of the Lord.

Psalm 78:1-8 We Will Not Hide Them 1/1/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 13, 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ is probably one the longest lasting institutions in the history of mankind. over the next few weeks we get to be a part of it's beginning and hopefully find a way to bring that kind of excitement and power into the church today

I think what we are going to immerse ourselves in today is the beginning of probably the most exciting part of human history, certainly for Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ is probably one of if not the longest lasting institutions in the history of mankind, and over the next few weeks we get ...read more

Extreme Home Makeover: Kids Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 28, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother's Day and ending Father's Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God's blueprints.

Extreme Home Makeover: Kids Edition Please Note: This message was written and delivered in my absence by one of our elders, Jeff Smith Introduction: As we continue our Extreme Makeover Home Edition sermon series, we are going to examine the topic of obedient children. Now, some of you may be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Christian Church

My Mind Is Made Up!

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 4, 2015

We must have a made up mind to serve Christ and get to heaven!

My Mind Is Made Up! Joshua 24: 15(b) :but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Romans 4:20-21 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

What Are The Insults We Receive?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015

To show that we need to endure by praying when we're suffering at unbelievers's hands

I. EXORDIUM: What to do when you're suffering in the hands of unbelievers? 1 Peter 4:19 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with God’s will must do right and commit their souls [in charge as a deposit] to the One Who created [them] and will never fail ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stream Of God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

We may spend some time with God each day, but how much of that is real quality time? Sometimes we can allow the busyness of daily life to crowd out quality time with God.

The Stream of God’s Presence We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month our focus is on the Stream of God’s presence. The question as always to begin: How much quality time do you spend with God? We may spend some time with God each day, but how much of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Level Up

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 22, 2015

Three things to help us get to a higher level in our walk with God. Included in this sermon is a kid's sermon I did before the adult sermon.

Kids Sermon So he departed from there, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he was with the twelfth. Then Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle on him. 1 Kings 19:19 NKJV Elijah needed a replacement and God sent him to a young man named ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Heroes: X-Men Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: X-Men Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/27/2013 If you did not make it out to the Halloween Parade in Carlinville, boy you really missed a show! We had over 15 members of the Grove suited up as almost every superhero you can imagine—Superman, Batman, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-80

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Ready To Meet Jesus?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 31, 2021

The following sermon is going to encourage you to be good stewards of everything God has loaned to you by heeding Peter’s “exhortations that we fill our lives with prayer, love, hospitality, and the exercise of our spiritual gifts!”

Being Ready 1 Peter 4:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “What a person believes about the future determines how they will live today.” Douglas Moo How does one respond to the statement that the end of the world is coming when Christ will judge both the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Versus Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

There was a great deal at stake in the desert. Had Jesus lost to Satan here, God’s whole plan to save humanity would have been destroyed.

Today we conclude a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away. As we examine Luke 4, we see a telling snapshot of the temptation of Jesus. There is so much in this story that I want to get right to work. And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist