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"An Introduction To Real Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2017

What does real worship look like?

"In the experience of too many Christians, Sunday morning starts at 11:00 AM sharp and ends at 12 o'clock dull." - Anonymous How can we avoid the experience of dull worship? Learning how to make worship meaningful is the goal of this series on Real Worship. (READ TEXT) Today, let's consider what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Message

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 30, 2011

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Now what are you going to do?

Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! So now what are we going to do? We don’t normally use the gospel of Mark for Easter Service, but some of you may have figured out by now I am not normal. I like to shake things up a little. In this mornings reading Mary, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Altering Our Course (2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023

Having unclean lips goes beyond speech because of the origin of our speech is the content of our hearts.

ALTERING OUR COURSE Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Rev. Dan R. Dick has a sermon on this text. In his sermon he said that unclean lips he mentioned that “unclean lips” is an evocative phrase that covers a wide range of behaviors”. (David N. Mosser. ed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

From Follower To Disciple

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Aug 24, 2003

The disciples became followers of Jesus when John the Baptist pointed Him out, however they only became true disciples when they were willing to leave everything.

From a Follower to a Disciple In the early years of the first century the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah to come. They were waiting for the person who the prophets had spoken of, to come and set the people free. A man then appeared in the wilderness. He started baptising people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002

The story of this Canaanite woman and her faith gives us three insights into the benefits of worship.

THE BENEFITS OF TRUE WORSHIP Matt. 15:21-28 (verse 25) Worship is important to God. Therefore it also should be important to us as well. One of life’s greatest questions is “What is my main purpose in life?” Why am I here? Solomon, considered to be one of the wisest men of his time, wrote the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

On The Road With Jesus: The Leper Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2019

Only one leper came back to say thank you. Why was this so important? How did he receive grace that the other 9 did not?

On the Road with Jesus: The Leper Luke 17:11-19 March 17, 2019 Last week we began our Lenten series entitled, “On the Road with Jesus”. During Jesus ministry he traveled throughout Palestine bringing a message of hope and love. Jesus most often taught in the local synagogues but he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Friends

Thorns That Hinder & Thorns That Help

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2020

Pain can be a gift from God that leads us to sanctification or push us from relationship with Him. It all depends on our response.

Thorns That Hinder & Thorns That Help INTRODUCTION: Genesis 2 tells us, “And the LORD planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had formed.” The name Eden means delight. I don’t know, but from what we read there was no such thing in that world as pain as we know it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heroes Of The Bible: Jacob Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 17, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Jacob. (Aliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Jacob Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/25/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:30-32, Genesis 27:2-24, Genesis 28:13-22, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

You Can't Park Here

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 19, 2018

If you have ever had a Mountain Top Experience – you have the tendency to want to stay right there. You want to park right there and stay on the Mountain Top.

TITLE: YOU CAN’T PARK HERE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 17:1-8 We attended the State Congress of Christian Education in Tulsa two weeks ago. The classes were very good and the Congress hotel was located downtown, which was very nice as well. As you find in most downtown City hotels the on-site ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth City Of Refuge - Bezer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

We are studying the meaning of the name of the fourth city which was called ‘Bezer’ which means, ‘inaccessible place or stronghold or fortress.’ It is a place where no evil could come near. Bezer reminds us that God is a refuge to all those who trust in Him.

Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:15,“These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.” (GNB) When the people of Israel inherited the Promised Land, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:15

Denomination: Other

The Child Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 16, 2021

An Advent Meditation on the birth of Christ and what that birth means for mankind.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Language Do We Speak? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 16, 2007

The gift of prophecy overshadows the gift of tongues; the language of love reigns supreme over all the gifts.

WHAT LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK? In just a couple of weeks Sharon and I will be in Corinth, Greece, the place where all of this church business happened. It occurred to me that at some point I will need a bottle of water from time to time and will have to ask a merchant for said water. How will I ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Will And Suffering - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

Does God permit suffering to come to someone who is living righteously within the will of God?

GOD'S WILL AND SUFFERING-Part 1 ‘DEVELOPING THE PROPER ATTITUDE TOWARDS SUFFERING’ series :knowing the voice of God KEY VERSES: “For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. If, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15

The Circumstantial Evidence Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

So far in our series we have taken a hard look at the evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. We have seen the biblical, medical and historical evidence. We have heard from the eyewitnesses and seen the very fingerprints of the Christ left all a

CSI: Easter 4 of 5 in series The Circumstantial Evidence INTRODUCTION No witnesses watched Timothy McVeigh load two tons of fertilizer-based explosives into a Ryder rental truck. Nobody saw him drive the vehicle to the front of the federal building in Oklahoma City and detonate the bomb, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Assurances And One Command

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 12, 2006

God’s Son, our Lord Jesus, is the firm foundation, the solid Rock, upon which our faith is built.

TWO ASSURANCES AND ONE COMMAND Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity." (2 Timothy 2:19) Paul warns Timothy of false teachings that were common in the early history ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist