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How Should We Respond To Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2022

1. We should never accuse Jesus of being sinful (vs. 9-10). 2. We should let Jesus teach us (vs. 11-12). 3. We should treasure what Jesus treasures (vs. 11-12). 4. We should trust Jesus to do what’s best for us (vs. 13-15).

How Should We Respond to Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 12. By this time the Lord was in the second year of His earthly ministry, and this chapter shows us the vicious hatred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024

When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When To Break The Law

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006

As we think about the law of God let’s consider two thoughts: 1- There is SOMETHING greater than the law. 2- There is SOMEONE greater than the law.

INTRO.- ILL.- A policeman pulled over a car, walked up to the driver’s window, and asked the man if he knew why he was pulled over. "No," the man replied. "You failed to stop at the stop sign," the cop explained. "But I did slow down!" the guy argued. The cop shook his head. "You are required ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Develop A Winnng Attitude

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002

The Apostle Paul in the book of Philippians gives excellent counsel on how to develop a winning attitude in life.

Develop A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:12-14 The Apostle Paul gives helpful counsel in the book of Philippians on how to develop a winning attitude. Both of our boys and one daughter played little league baseball. When they were on Little League teams we were in Taylor, Michigan planting a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Choice Of Faith

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 30, 2001

Faith is a choice we have to make, even when life disappoints us. We can choose faith, or discouragement. The choice of faith is what God is pleased with, and responds to.

Life is not always easy. It’s not always fair, nor is it always kind. Life can take some twists and turns that we are simply not prepared for. And although we know that life can be cruel and disappointing, it seems that we are rarely ever prepared for things to go wrong. One of the facts of life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A complete service, with readings and Scriptures and song, for an Easter Sunrise service.

Sunrise Service – April 16, 2006 Welcome and Instructions: Opening Prayer (spoken together) Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, victorious over sin and death, over suffering and shame, over all evil and wrong. Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, overcoming by the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In His Hands

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Oct 24, 2006

A tight sermon on whose hands our salvation is in. . .

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. Eighteen! In order merely to keep food on the table for this big family, the father and head of the household, a goldsmith by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing Through Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 14, 2008

Waiting is probably not one of our favorite things to do. But in our times of waiting, Spiritual growth can take place! And when we wait on the Lord, we will experience His full blessing!

TEXT: Psalm 31, 62 TITLE: The Growing Church: GROWING PAIN #2: Growing through Waiting TOPIC: Spiritual Growth - Part One OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 13th, 2008 PROP.: Waiting is probably not one of our favorite things to do. But in our times of waiting, Spiritual growth ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion - Compassion - Compassion

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 26, 2016

A sermon that looks at Jesus compassion and how the believer can also exress compassion.

compassion - compassion - compassion Mark 8New International Version (NIV) Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand 8 During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 ¡°I have compassion for these people; they have already been with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Strange Assignments

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Sometimes God ask us to do strange things. When He does, there is always a purpose and a plan. There’s no way the human brain that weighs only about 3 pounds can understand this. This is why it’s best to do as Mary said, "Whatever He tells you to do, d

GOD’S STRANGE ASSIGNMENTS Text: John 2:1-11 "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: (2) And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. (3) And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. (4) ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Stress It

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010

What causes stress, what are the effects of stress and what we can do about that?

DON’T STRESS IT INTRODUCTION: What kinds of words come to mind when you think of the word, ‘stress’? Perhaps words like: anxiety, worry, fear, doubt, tension or chaos come to mind. Stress is defined in Webster’s as a ‘force that strains or deforms; mental or physical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Israel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 24, 2010

God starts something big with very small people.

Scripture Introduction In the first eleven chapters of Genesis, Moses introduces key themes and doctrines forming the parameters of life. This prologue actually ends with chapter eleven, but like any good writer, the end of the preface is a “page-turner,” not suited to ending a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Frogs In Te Bread-Celebration

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 2, 2018

Hear God’s voice and act today!

Title: Frogs In the Bread-Celebration Date: 7/1/18 Place: BLCC Text: Exodus 8 CT: Hear God’s voice and act today! FAS Sing Majesty That’s who I celebrate this morning. Jesus Christ is my Lord and my King and he is my Savior and I could go on and on as to whom Jesus is. At this time of year ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 27, 2017

Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I wanted to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from the dead before it happened to Jesus.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part one) 1st Kings 17:7-24 Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I thought it would be good to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ