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The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Jesus uses a living illustration to tell us about being productive in the Kingdom.

Over 200 years ago, Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to find the source of the Missouri River, and from there to discover a relatively easy water route west to the Pacific. Such a waterway, they discovered, doesn't exist. But they did succeed in mapping the Northwest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

"He's Out Of His Mind." Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 27, 2015

I’m sure you’ve all seen people do some wacky things and have thought to yourself, “These people are out of their minds”. Someone risking their life doing a stunt is one thing but what about when it comes to doing God’s will?

“HE’S OUT OF HIS MIND” Mark 3:20-35 INTRODUCTION: I’m sure you’ve all seen people do some far-out wacky things and have thought to yourself, “These people must be out of their minds”. Someone risking their life doing a stunt is one thing but what about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Them Back

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2014

Expect oppositions in life and ministry, but stay focused. Listen to what God has to say, not man. Repay with grace, not justice.

How do you handle oppositions - people who do not like you, make fun of you, and always coming at you, with or without good reasons. • And worst still, you can’t run away from them; you are called to serve them. That’s Moses’ experience. And that can be our experience ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession And Absolution Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2014

Confession and Absolution helps us approach God with humility and confidence.

Did you and your friends ever form a club when you were growing up? Perhaps you draped blankets over the couches in the basement to serve as your clubhouse, and to get in everyone had to speak the password. Well heaven is a club like that. Only those who know and speak the password will get in. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Winning Formula !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 17, 2012

To toe the Jesus’ style of ministry which was all about PRACTICING FIRST BEFORE PREACHING.

THE WINNING FORMULA ACTION: Display of picture of the Enthroned Jesus ’Jesus is the winner man, the winner man, the winner man…I am on the winning side, on the winning side, on the winning side’… so resonates a melodious praise number (usually sung ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: *other

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perfect Storm Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 4: 35 – 41

Mark 4: 35 – 41 The Perfect Storm 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Whatever It Takes Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

The greatest need in our ever increasingly needy world is for Christians & Churches to make a difference in the lives of people. The mission of the church is for each of us to find our way into lives of hurting people & introduce them to the sufficiency o

The Gospel of Mark #4 – “Whatever it Takes!” Mark 2:1-12 Intro – 1. ILL – Down on his luck, British writer Michael Arlen went to New York in 1944. To drown his sorrows he paid a visit to the famous restaurant “21.” In the lobby, he ran into film producer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Relational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

In the gospels one of the most fascinating aspects are the stories of the lives that were dramatically changed by the power of Christ. Men and women were touched by Christ so deeply that they literally left all and followed Christ. Matthew did what I wish

The Gospel of Mark #5 – “Relational Evangelism” Mark 2:13-17 Intro – 1. What do you think of when I mention the word evangelism? Perhaps, one of the following: 2. VIDEO – The Skit Guys, “The Skinny on Evangelism”… 3. Lost people matter to God, & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Like Donkey

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 1, 2012

Like Donkey 1) Located; 2) Loosed; 3) Led (Outline adapted from Philip Sims.)

“The Donkey” (by G. K. Chesterton, 20th century English author and poet) When fishes flew and forests walk’d And figs grew upon thorn Some moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction For Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2011

A sermon preached on Sunday evening to introduce the topic of grace (Portions taken from Philip Yancey's book, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book "Set Free")

HoHum: Philip Yancey: I heard this from a friend who works with the down and out in Chicago “A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her 2 year old daughter... I could hardly bear hearing her story. I had no idea what to say to this woman. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Anti-Growth Attributes To Avoid

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 17, 2011

Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so! Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!

Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Opening Prayer Paul wrote about the 'fruit' of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012

An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Gutter: Where Life Is Meant To Be Lived Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Compassion, ministry, our testimony

THE GUTTER: WHERE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. Luke 14:15-23 (p739) June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I’ll always remember the old story of Charles Spurgeon being invited to speak at a large London church and on the night before the services Mr. Spurgeon and a friend were returning from dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011

If you think you understand what real love is, think again. 1 Corinthians 13 is not a bunch of feel goodisms, but delves deeply into the character of a mature person in Christ. Are you ready?

We began last week looking at Paul showing the Corinthians how much they had missed the real character of God by wanting to be “spiritual” over being loving. In the first three verses Paul tells us that no matter how impressive we are with our spiritual credentials, knowledge, power, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel