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A Conversation From The Cross

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2014

A sermon to adults on the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves on the cross.

A Conversation from the Cross Luke 23:39-43 Imagine in your mind these two thieves hanging on the cross. They pull up with their arms and push down with their feet to get each breath. Each time the flesh tears a little more, more blood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, Christ's Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

TO UNDERSTAND THE BOOK OF ROMANS, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE THAT CHANGED THE AUTHOR FROM SAUL TO PAUL. THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS JOURNEY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GRACE

Paul, Christ’s Slave Romans 1:1 -- Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God I. Meet Saul, the Killer a. When we first see Paul, the author of half the New Testament, he is called by another name – Saul i. Like many whose encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

How Churches Are Made Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014

Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday 2013

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

There would have been thousands (if not tens of thousands) on the road near the Mt. of Olives when Jesus approached Jerusalem. Not everyone there that day was having the best day ever.

Palm Sunday Dr. Mike Fogerson March 24, 2013 I 37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, Luke 19:37 (NKJV) A There would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeless And Helpless? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Too often in life, we find it easier to complain and wallow in our self pity, than to accept healing from Christ.

Hopeless and Helpless? June 2, 2013 John 5:1-14 Have you ever felt hopeless — helpless — at the end of your proverbial rope? That’s a loaded question, because we’ve all been there. In one way, or many ways, we’ve been there. When we’re there, we have options, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeless And Helpless? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Jesus offers us healing, but will we accept His healing, or keep our sicknesses?

Hopeless and Helpless? June 9, 2013 John 5:2-8 I believe one of the hardest, most difficult things for most people --- is to ask for help. We want to be independent. In fact, we fight for our independence. Yet, at the same time, once some people have accepted help, they get stuck in a place ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2013

An updated message on how to step out by faith and walk on water. Preached during a back to school Sunday.

Note: for my reference I used John Ortberg's book Becoming a Water Walker If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Understanding the importance of walking on water and exercising our faith. Preached at a Back to School Sunday about transitioning and trusting God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus' Humiliation: My Exaltation & Cause For Exultation Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 28, 2013

Sermon on the beginning of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed.

“What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching... 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you” (2 Timothy 1:13, 14a). Last week these words of the Apostle Paul reminded us that there is a clearly defined pattern we are to follow when it comes to Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

John, The Baptist Don't Know God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you boast in your love for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To persuade us to boast GOD's love on us. 1 John 4:10 (Amplified Bible) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you boast in your love for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To persuade us to boast GOD's love on us. 1 John 4:10 (Amplified Bible) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning ...read more

Scripture: John 1:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put It All In Jesus’ Hands

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2014

Put all your doubts and fears in Jesus' hands because he has already dealt with death and with your sins.

When Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison caught the ball with a few seconds remaining in the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, his team was down by two points. But Harrison had been in this situation before, twice before in fact and had delivered the game-winning shot both times. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Cheap Grace

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2014

God desires that we attain the fullness of His grace.

May 18, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Romans 4:13-17 Subject: Grace Title: Beyond Cheap Grace I want to talk to you about Grace this morning. I sense in my spirit man that there is something going on with grace in the church that has never been seen before in the history of the church. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fatherhood Of God Displayed In Earthly Daddies

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2014

God commands us to train our children. We see in this command a blueprint and recipe for changing our families and our city. The Spirit empowers us to love and discipline our children as a loving Father like God.

Intro: A four-year-old boy was eating an apple in the back seat of the car, when he asked, "Daddy, why is my apple turning brown?" "Because," his dad explained, "after you ate the skin off, the meat of the apple came into contact with the air, which caused it to oxidize, thus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sinners. Sacred Assassins. Saving Insignia.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2013

Ezekiel's Hair-Raising Vision

Have you ever been grabbed by the scruff of your neck - even by your hair and told to pay attention? That happened to me once. I was grabbed by my hair and actually lifted off my seat. I know it’s hard to believe when you look at what little hair I have. But like your pastor, there was a time ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Saved To Serve

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 6, 2013

Being saved does not allow us to sit in a pew and do nothing...

December 8, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Subject: Servant hood Title: Saved to Serve Christmas is in the air… Do you like Christmas? I know that for some Christmas may be difficult because of the loss of a loved one or because of bad holiday memories. But Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lent 2013 Week 6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 24, 2013

Palm Sunday - How many in the crowd were seeing the "big picture?" Are we seeing the big picture personally or focused on just a small part?

This is the sixth week of the Lenten season and today we’ll be taking a look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:1-11 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene