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America! Bless God!

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002

It is a call for America to turn to God.

America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11-12

Denomination: *other

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2006

A look at the shpherds in the Christmas story and Chrsit as the Good Shepherd.

“Lessons from the Field” December 10, 2006 Intro: Sheep are sometimes wild and crazy animals. They are often lost, they smell bad, and they are not particularly smart. Sheep, for all of their quirks and peculiarities, make for some great stories. Take for instance the story of Shrek. Now this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Near Is Not Enough

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 9, 2007

Nearly never made any one a Christian

Near Is Not Enough Mark 12:28-34 When our children were little we would travel from Washington to Brunswick usually about twice a year. We would no sooner get on the road than I would hear a voice from the back seat, “Are we there yet?” My answer would be, “It’s not far.” Anyone who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue Mission Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001

Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

If we would look at the truth surrounding this heavenly event, then we can find the purpose of God’s Peace

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Peace of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Christmas celebrates God’s initiative to reconcile humanity to himself. Christmas also celebrates God’s entry into this broken world to set it right. Christmas is were God’s left the glory of heaven, to live and understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory Over Evil Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus overcomes the demons that have been tormenting a man.

“Victory Over Evil” June 29, 2008 Me: Ladies in office with computer that talked. Thought it was a demon. The solution for this victory was for the pastor to drive to the church and turn off the computer. You: Have you ever felt like your life was full of demons? Two quick points to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Boat Out Jesus

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon came together after spending a week in Canada fishing so it’s about fish, water and boats.

Three men were out fishing one day & caught a mermaid. The mermaid said she would grant them each a wish if they would let her go. So the 1st man said, “make me twice as smart as I already am." The mermaid said, your wish is granted & immediately the man started quoting Shakespeare & had this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Left Your First Love

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

You may be a outstanding Christian in the community but what is GOD’s opinion

Have You Left Your First LOVE Prayer Revelations 2:1-4 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; (2) I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Go Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

In this command to "go" we find provisions and protections for the church and the world we are called to go to

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Three—Go Matthew 28:18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Where is the strength of the church? It is in being united to Christ, is it not? I want to give you a visual of what I think that looks like. • Have a group of people standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Compassionate Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 29, 2007

God gives us a warning; He allows us to respond; He wants to show us mercy.

If we were to ask 100 people what the book of Jonah is all about, probably the majority would say, “It’s about a fish that swallowed a man.” The book of Jonah, however, is much more than a whale of a story. The book of Jonah is about God’s love for all people. The reason for Jonah’s rescue was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd Psalm (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2017

Following the leading of the ever-present LORD God.

THE SHEPHERD PSALM. Psalm 23:1-6. I. The LORD is my Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-3. When King David was a boy, he used to look after his father’s sheep - so he knew what he was talking about when he spoke of the LORD as his shepherd. As we all know, a “shepherd” looks after sheep. David led the sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reed Sea Or Red Sea?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 14, 2016

This lesson focuses on what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula.

This lesson does not deal with any deep doctrines of the Scriptures nor does it touch on personal and family conduct. I want to turn our attention to what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fresh Start 2016

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Fresh start and a new beginning

Fresh start 2016 Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction- Christmas is behind us, and the New Year is in front of us. We will try to get back to normal, whatever normal is. Lights will come down, tree gets put away. Diets start the New Year. I think everyone of us is in some fashion looks at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Evangelism 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 1, 2013

What is our motivation for evangelism? Are we safe in our "cocoon" of personal salvation or do we see the lost people of the world as those who are truly in danger of an eternity without the Lord?

Last Sunday we took a look at some of the attitudes we need and which we might encounter as we seek to tell others about the salvation that can only be found in Jesus Christ. We need to be ready for some “push back” - preconceived ideas We need to be ready to engage the “down and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6-14

Denomination: Nazarene