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I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2017

Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts represented.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and ripping and tearing and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts were and what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Floating Axe, That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 7, 2018

This is the first in the "That's Weird" series where we look at strange stories from the Bible. This message looks at the story of the floating axe head and what that means for us today.

If you did the Sunday School thing, or have been attending church most of your life then you probably know who I mean when I reference Elijah.  If you didn’t do the Sunday School thing or you’re relatively new to the church thing then you might not know who Elijah was. He was an Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Justice Will Prevail, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2020

Life can be hard and unfair. We cry out for justice and wait for it. We may never experience justice in this world, but God promises us that He is a just God and that justice will prevail in the next world.

A. Have you noticed in life that justice can be hard to come by? 1. One day a defendant stood before the judge and the judge announced, “Tell me, sir, do you have anything to offer this court before it passes sentence?” a. The defendant replied, “No, your honor, I have nothing to offer this court, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-31, Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who? Me?

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 19, 2019

The Navy SEALs are a pretty exclusive and elite group of men. But you and I are part of the most elite group in the world …. We are Christians!

Hooyah! Anyone here a Navy SEAL? Anyone here want to become a Navy SEAL? I’m afraid it’s a pretty elite group and none of us would be qualified to enter the training program. First of all, you have to be a man … sorry, ladies. You have to be an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. You have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Go With What You Got

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 25, 2020

What you need God will supply.

From time to time all of us get overwhelmed, we feel inadequate, as if what we have is not enough. Life has a way of saddling us with feelings of disappointment, disillusionment, disaffection, and depression. This seems to be our reality from time to time and sometimes, it seems as if this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For America Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Christians have played a major role in the patriotism of America, and we need to see it and be grateful for it, and then carry on that balance of love for God and love of country.

Governments often fear Christians because they have a loyalty to God which they put above their loyalty to government, and this limits their power to control. Jesus started this by His famous response, "Render onto Caesar the things that are Caesars and unto God the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

You Are Destined For The Deep Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 18, 2024

The writer provides a challenge to take the plunge; and leave shallow "religion" and truly enter into a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

In 1993 in the movie, “The Sandlot” there was a young guy named who they called “Squints” whose whole name was in love Michael “Squints” Palledorous. If you saw the movie, you will know that “squints” was secretly in love with the lifeguard, Wendy Peppercorn and his love for her was so deep; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Passions

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 22, 2023

Expository Series in Philippians

Title: Paul’s Passion Script: Phil. 3:8-11 Type: Expos Series Where: GNBC 7-24-23 Intro: People who are well known in their field of interest are passionate people. The name Caitlyn Clark is recognized in households across Iowa, if not the US because she is passionate about BB. The musical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Escape Of Charles Ii

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022

Ten Biblical lessons for the story of Charles II fall and restoration.

I dressed up as King Charles II and gave this sermon in the first person. PowerPoint slides are available. email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them Greetings and Salutations. I am King Charles II. Some of you may know my great great great great great great great great great great great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

Journey Through Acts (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 27, we discover that as long as we trust in God’s PRESENCE, God’s PLANS, God’s PEOPLE, and godly PRAYERS—we’ll reach the end of our journey safe and sound, just like Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 27:13-44 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/27/2017 If you’re new to the Grove or just visiting today, we are coming to the end of a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The book of Act deals with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Heaven Is For Real

Contributed by Steven Devroy on May 8, 2024

Heaven is a glorious place that you do not want to miss.

Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! This morning, we are concluding a sermon series on the End times and we are talking about heaven. Now, I have done a lot of funerals in my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Future's So Bright You Need To Wear Shades Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 31, 2023

Haggai encourages the weary Jewish people that, even though things look hopeless, God has an amazing plan for their future.

Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:20-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-29-23 Intro As a professor at Moody Bible Institute, I often talk to students who are completely overwhelmed. They are taking classes, writing papers, reading books, and working (sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Travel Dangers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2025

Acts 27:1-44 shows how God uses Christians to serve others during life’s storms.

Introduction In July 2022, eastern Kentucky faced catastrophic flash floods, with Letcher County hit hardest as 8-10 inches of rain submerged homes, claimed 45 lives, and destroyed over 4,000 properties, including County Line Community Church. Pastor Anthony Mullins, a third-generation Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free