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Understanding God's Word, Part 3: The Response Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

It not only takes the right message and the right method to understand God’s Word. It takes the right response. Do you want to understand the Bible in such a way that it will be sufficient for all of your life’s needs? Then you must have the right resp

Understanding God’s Word is not an optional thing for us. Understanding God’s Word is crucial. If we want to live our lives in the way that we were designed to live them, we have to understand how to do it. And the only way we can do that is to understand God’s Word. So, the question that this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fit In At Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009

“How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Guarantees

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2012

We know that we're not guaranteed tomorrow; so why do we live like we are?

NO GUARANTEES James 4:13-17 1) Presumptuous judgments (vs. 13). • Previously, James had warned against making presumptuous judgments about people (vs. 11-12). Now he warns against making presumptuous judgments about the future. We have a mistaken confidence; we think we can predict the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004

1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Living Hope! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2017

Jesus is alive, so be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief.

Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, “like the Bible women saw. They went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church Of Christ 2 The Secret Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2016

Joseph of Arimathea's search for the kingdom of God did not permit him to dismiss Jesus in the Sanhedrin, Jewish Council for he knew Jesus held the message for his salvation.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2 The Secret Disciple by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 3, 2016) “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Friends

The Day Of Reckoning Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2017

The story of the "handwriting on the wall" is God's way of reminding us that there will be a day of judgment. What can we learn from God's warning to this King?

In 1883, the greatest volcanic explosion in modern history took place. Krakatoa, a volcano in Indonesia, exploded and shot 6 cubic miles of debris 24 miles up into the stratosphere. Its shock wave traveled around the world 7 times, and its debris fell more than 2000 miles away. The official ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:2-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Can Change Everything For You

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2015

Our Risen Savior can: 1. turn our darkest night into day (vs. 1-3). 2. put a new perspective on our problems (vs. 2). 3. give us the faith to overcome our fears (vs. 3-5 & 10). 4. defeat our death forever (vs. 5-10).

Easter Can Change Everything for You Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 20, 2014 *In November of 2001, "Sports Illustrated" covered the World Series in which the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the Yankees in the last inning of the last game. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Miraculous Master Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2019

Jesus gives: 1. The miracle of regeneration (vs. 24-26). 2. The miracle of righteousness (vs. 27-30). 3. The miracle of the resurrection (vs. 28-30).

Our Miraculous Master The Gospel of John John 5:24-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 7, 2016 (Revised July 30, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Before we read our Scripture for tonight, remember that this chapter began with an amazing miracle. Verses 1-9 tell about this healing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Jubilee & Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 10, 2019

The Year of Jubilee was a revelation of grace; during it all debts were cancelled, all prisoners were set free, and all inheritances were restored! It occurred right after the sacrifice of the Day of Atonement was accepted and was signaled by the sounding of the shofars.

THE YEAR OF JUBILEE & JESUS Lev. 25:8-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STARBUCK’S JANITOR (reach your potential?) 1. Ole was looking for a job and heard that there was an opening for a janitor at the local Starbucks. After the interview, the manager said, "You have the job, just sign this ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-12, Luke 4:16-20, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing The Right Road For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012

Paul tells us how big a difference the choices we make have upon our spiritual lives. We can choose to WALK IN THE SPIRIT or to LIVE IN THE FLESH

TIME is one of the number one enemies of our faith. Recent generations, especially in the western world, have deceived themselves into thinking that time will never catch up to them. Because of medical breakthroughs disease will never get us. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Transform Your Workplace Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 6, 2012

Understanding that stress and incivility on the job lead to poorer health, and knowing that both are on the rise, how do we transform our workplaces?

“Building Quality Relationships: With Workers - Transform Your Workplace” Eph. 6:5-9 Your job might be killing you—literally. More specifically, strained relationships with co-workers could be negatively impacting your health and longevity. That's the conclusion of a 20-year ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trinity 5 - Is It That Important? Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012

Message on the Triune nature of God

THE TRINITY V Is it THAT Important? 10/28/12 What some of you may not realize about me is that at I am an introverted person. That is not to say I do not like to be around crowds or visiting with people, it does mean that it is something I have to work at. I will say that being an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

It Is All About Grace / Grace Is The Difference

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 19, 2011

When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale? He replied, No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country. We all need to receive the Grace of God. It Is All About Grace! (Updated September 2023)

For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105: 1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 10:1-16 When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, ...someone asked him, ... "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 6:5-15, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Anglican

The Messiah And The End Times Fulcrum Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2011

The most important thing that Jesus wants us to know about the last days is simply to be ready at all times.

The Messiah and the End Times Fulcrum Text: Matt. 24:32-51 Introduction 1. Illustration: A fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots, but it can also be a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation. 2. Jesus gives us 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Denomination: Methodist