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The Gate And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 11, 2010

Part 11 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at how you can find comfort, protection, direction, provision, and life through Jesus.

The Gate and the Good Shepherd Love Never Dies, prt. 11 Wildwind Community Church Jason Kotarski June 13, 2010 Last week, we did a little character study of the key players surrounding the story of Jesus healing a blind man in John, chapter 9. We looked at the questions, “How is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Distance From Heaven To Earth Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

The relationship we have and will have with those who have previously died in Christ can encourage us until we’re together

Intro – Let me give you a warning: this message today is going to get very personal very quickly. I know it is for me. The older you are, the faster this will happen. Let me tell you about some people who I’ve known through the years. (went through several names and pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah Prays-God Delivers Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

Jonah’s rebellion has brought God’s discipline. In the midst of the belly of the great fish, Jonah cries out to God and God delivers him.

(adapted from messages by Stuart Jones and Barry Cameron) SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:17-2:10 TITLE: “JONAH PRAYS – GOD RESPONDS” OPEN: A. Have you ever heard of a book entitled: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook? It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 19, 2008

Easter message...powerful lessons we can learn from when the stone rolled away, revealing Jesus’ resurrection.

*INTRO>If you were to take a survey on the street, asking folks to identify the greatest rolling stone, most would probably name Mick Jagger, although some might give a nod to Keith Richards because he is such a specimen and testimony of what damage prolonged drug use will do to your body. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Zordak - Jesus’ Guardian Angel

Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 3, 2011

Jesus’ life from the perspective of His guardian angle. The angle tells the story of Jesus from His birth through His death. He was able to see the physical world, the spiritual conflicts and the Father’s pain.

Trip: Today, I would like you to go with me on a journey to meet a very special person. We get on a bus outside that takes us to the airport and we fly to Cape Canaveral, Florida. We board our space shuttle and away we go. Higher and higher we fly. We make that famous turn and finally we are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

This Trap Is Not For Me

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

The enemy doesn’t realize that God will allow the trap set for you to be their downfall.

Exodus 14:1-31 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon. 3 Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: *other

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jerusalem's Desolation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 13, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 20 through 24

Luke 21: 20 – 24 Jerusalem's Desolation 20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Psalm Of Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2013

The Psalm of Crucifixion - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Prayer and Suffering (vs 1-21): (1). He was abandoned by the Lord (vs 1-5) (2). He was despised by the people (vs 6-11) (3). He was condemned by the law (vs 12-21) (B). Victory and Praise (vs 22-31): (1). The great assembly (vs 22-25) (2). The glorious kingdom (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Chameleanity

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016

Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mission, Should We Decide To Accept It

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Our mission from God is bigger than what we come up with on our own. This sermon is specific to our church's mission, but applicable on a broader scale.

Intro: (MI theme plays on video for a minute as I come up) Good morning, Mr. Phelps… That’s how the tape would always begin in the old MI shows. (I guess it was always in the morning.) Then, the voice on the tape would explain to Peter Graves the impossible mission he was being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Making Your Move Too Soon

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

There are times when we are looking for help in Christ we need to stay stationary and keep our focus on the hill where all of our help comes from.

The Danger of Making Your Move Too Soon I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence, cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which make heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 My brothers and sisters, I wonder if there’s anybody here who have played a game of checkers or chess and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ain't No Danger In God's Water

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

Every once in a while the church need to stop and measure it’s own spiritual progress.

Ain’t No Danger In God’s Water Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. Acts 27:31 My brothers and sisters, there are times when the church stand in awe wondering just how close they are to achieving their goals. And I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:31, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The King Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible

ILLUST> So hey there, good to see you and welcome to this place called DCC. What a crazy weekend it has been already! We had our backpack bash yesterday which was absolute chaos, but thousands of people were fed, thousands of kids had lots of fun and received free loaded backpacks and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 5:43-47, Colossians 2:13-17

Mini-Series: You Must Be The Cycle Breaker In Your Family (Part 1)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Change is a difficult thing because it is so uncomfortable. Question: Do you want to change? Are you ready to break that cycle of day-to-day life and receive God’s change? I am talking to somebody who’s tired of going around and around the same old problem. Then be the Cycle Breaker...

YOU MUST BE THE CYCLE BREAKER IN YOUR FAMILY John 5: 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a Great Multitude Of Sick People, Blind, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic