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Supersize Me!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006

In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

There are two variations of gluttony: there is the ordinary sin of gluttony which the Catholics call a venial sin meaning it’s forgivable and not going to derail our walk with God. Yet we still need to confess, repent and then move in the opposite directi

Gluttony Luke 12:22-24, John 6:35 Chef Chris Cosentino, Food Network star and executive chef at Incanto restaurant in San Francisco, has created the Gluttony Pants for those of us who occasionally indulge and engorge without the post-meal awkwardness. The pants have three buttons, allowing you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Just One Little Crumb

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2006

The Syrophonecian woman came to Jesus for help. All she needed was just one little crumb from the Master’s Table to have the answer to her prayer of faith.

JUST ONE LITTLE CRUMB By Pastor Jim May I hear a lot of talk in these days about faith. Some say that you need to have great faith, and if you have great faith, you will have prosperity, health and the abundant life. That’s true to a point, but we don’t want to get into hyper-faith that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:25-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ch.ch.ch.changes Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Change is an odd thing - everyone wants to change, but few actually do.

“Ch.Ch.Ch.Ch.Changes” 3 John After watching sales falling off for three straight months at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Colonel called the Pope and asked a favor. ''I need you to change the daily prayer from, 'Give us this day our daily bread' to 'Give us this day our daily ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#46 The Messiah Parade Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 11, 2021

As Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, crowds began to follow Him, news spread to Jerusalem of His coming, tension was in the air. As Jesus entered the city, they threw a Messiah Parade…the prelude to conflict with religious authorities and death.

#46 The Messiah Parade Series: Mark Chuck Sigh July 11, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Advent Tree

Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005

Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

To Whom Will You Go?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 3, 2014

You may be offended or disillusioned, but there is no one to turn to but Jesus Christ.

If you have been a Christian for any length of time you have seen people come and go. Some are famous people who everyone rejoices over at their conversion hoping it will influence many people only to see them convert to something else six months later or just stop talking about Christ. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:64-69

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of A Good Man Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Final Part

THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN (ESTHER 8-10) Do you know the safest cities to live? SustainLane, a San Francisco research group, used primary research as well as information from Risk Management Solutions to determine what cities are less vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conditions Of Salvation

Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2007

Salvation has conditions but they are easy to meet if we will just do it God’s way.

Conditions of Salvation By Pastor Jim May Numbers 21:4-9, "And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Ruckus In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Christians, and perhaps particularly evangelicals in particular, are undergoing what seems to me to be a bit of an identity crisis. What word fits us? o “Christian” – Unfortunately, that’s a loose term, a bit of a “catch-all” which is used to encompass anyone professing allegiance to Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2008

Five reasons why we need to cry out for revival

Revive Us Again Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 12, 2008 *Our revival with Greg Wilton starts next Sunday, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. -- But what does that mean? In the Old Testament revival means “to have life, sustain life, live forever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To See Jesus! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2016

In this passage Luke shares with us the story of Zacchaeus - a chief tax collector who 1. Wanted to see Jesus 2. Wo possessed a spirit of humility 3. Who opened his heart and home to Jesus and 4. Who displayed the heart and life of righteousness

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9; Psalms 119:137 - 144; Isaiah 1:1-10 Theme: Seeking to See Jesus Title: Zacchaeus - The Righteous One In this passage Luke shares with us the story of Zacchaeus - a chief tax collector who 1. Wanted to see Jesus 2. Wo possessed a spirit of humility 3. Who opened ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:12-20 - Message 15 – Paul’s Heart Was Outpoured For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Paul recounts his own bodily illness and looks again to labouring in birth to deliver the Galatians from the bondage of false teachers. Paul’s sensitivities are at the fore in this letter, and his love for the Galatians was yearning for their deliverance from error.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:12-20 - MESSAGE 15 – PAUL’S HEART WAS OUTPOURED FOR THE GALATIANS PART [A] - HUMBLED TO BECOME AS THE GALATIANS WERE {{Galatians 4:12 “I beg of you, brethren, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong”}} Paul tells them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Philippians 3:7, Galatians 4:13-15, Acts 16:6, James 2:1-4, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 4:16, Acts 18:23, Galatians 4:17, Galatians 4:18, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 17 – Psalm 133 – Brethren Should Dwell In Unity: Good And Pleasant It Is Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024

How blessed is a church that has full unity in the Lord. In this psalm UNITY IS THE THEME and two examples are included. It really is a delightful psalm for meditation and I hope you are blessed by the message.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 17 – PSALM 133 – BRETHREN SHOULD DWELL IN UNITY: GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents, of David {{Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:2 It is like the precious oil upon the head ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Genesis 3:15, Galatians 5:22-25, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 3:14, Exodus 30:22-25, Exodus 30:30, Matthew 26:3-4, Hebrews 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational