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Encountering Jesus (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In Matthew 20, Bartimaeus encounters Jesus. Bartimaeus' story involves the crowd, the confession, and the compassion of Christ.

Encountering Jesus (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/18/2015 The past few weeks, we’ve been talking about change. Change doesn’t always come easy for us. As the old saying goes, “A leopard can’t change his spots.” But I disagree. Where did we get the idea that we can’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:37

Denomination: Christian Church

Credentials

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 20, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Sonship

Contributed by John Gaston on May 13, 2017

Most Christians act just like people in the world. Why? Because they don't realize they're Sons of God, what that means, and what Christ has actually done in them! This message is a powerful revelation that can revolutionize a Christian's life.

OUR SONSHIP 1 Jn. 3:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbis are notoriously stubborn individuals, by necessity. One day 4 Rabbis -- Bloom, Levy, Victor and Morris -- were having a theological argument. At the conclusion, they voted and it was 3 to 1, with Rabbi Victor being on the losing end. But Rabbi ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Our Peace Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 2, 2017

Ephesians 2:14-18 gives us a description of the reconciling work of Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2 has two main sections. The first is verses 1-10, and the second is verses 11-22. Each section addresses our past, our present, and our future. Regarding our past, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word, The Light, And The Incarnation

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Presents what John's prologue has to teach us about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

John 1:1-14 Introduction Two weeks ago we reflected on the opening text of Genesis and of the whole Bible. “In the beginning,” presented the already presence of the eternal God. He alone is Creator of man, who is made in his image; and he alone is Creator of all creation, which bears ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Calling You-But I Don't Know God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016

This is #4 in our Series God Is Calling You- Sometimes people think they know God, but they really don't. We are all recreating God in our own image. This message deals with Saul's call into the ministry and his false views of Jesus.

God Is Calling You: I Don’t Know Who You Are Malachi 1:6-14 Acts 9:1-9 January 24, 2016 We are in the final week of our series God is Calling You. We have looked at people who have been called, Who flat out did not want to accept the call. That was Moses. We’ve looked at people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where’s The Love? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 1, 2016

A study of the book of Job 6: 14 – 30

Job 6: 14 – 30 Where’s The Love? 14 “To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. 15 My brothers have dealt deceitfully like a brook, like the streams of the brooks that pass away, 16 Which are dark because ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:14-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Third Choice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The choice is not, either nothing is changed, or everything is changed. There is a third choice he spells out, and it is the choice of balance, where you change some things and leave others unchanged for the sake of stability.

Hubert Humphry's father was a druggist in a small town in South Dakota. He had to come up with a way to increase profits at his soda fountain. He began to push the idea of putting an egg in his malts to enrich them. Nobody was ordering the new malt, so told his clerks to ask people if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Breakthrough In The Mind Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2020

We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – it’s also in our thoughts and what we set our minds on becomes our reality – our minds dictate how we respond to life, situations and people.

Sermon 1: Breakthrough in the mind! Thesis: We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – it’s also in our thoughts and what we set our minds on becomes our reality – our minds dictate how we respond to life, situations and people. We need to have a renewed mind to win ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Luke 12:16-20, Luke 12:20, Luke 18:24-26, Psalm 14:1, Luke 12:21-34, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 2, 2022

This the second sermon in a series based on The Book of Proverbs. Based on the TV game show "Let's Make a Deal," in which contestants struggle with the desire of their hearts -- to win "big" prizes or money, the choices we reveal the desires of our heart.

I’m going to assume that you all are familiar with a popular little game show called “Let’s Make a Deal.” It’s been on for, like, ever it seems. The “contestants” are offered various “mystery prizes” to choose from. Some of the prizes are really amazing and some of the prizes … well, they’re ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Kings 11:4-6, 1 Kings 11:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 16, 2022

The theme of this week’s morning message what it takes to be overcomers in this world we live in. In our study we’ll get a clearer view of what is this world we must overcome, what prevents us from overcoming, and then what and who helps us become overcomers.

Overcoming the World 1 John 5:4-5 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iY0xWf7KuQ In the desert we’re not accustomed to creeping vines, but over the years we’ve seen our share. I remember living in Las Vegas that had a shaded part in the front yard next to the house, that had not only bushes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 Of 6: The Preamble And First And Second Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 5, 2022

In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 of 6: The First Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Summary: In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.* This sermon covers the first two commandments. This group of sermons is a look at the Ten Commandments. First, some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Wrestling With Lions Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 3, 2022

A 3 part series based on the book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day from Mark Batterson

Chase the Lion - Benaiah 2 Samuel 23:20-23 1 Chronicles 11:22-25 1 John 4:4 June 5, 2022 Some of you may know this, most of you don’t know this . . . last year I was asked to be the volunteer police chaplain for Alexandria. I didn’t have to think too long before I said, ‘sure, I’d love to, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:22-25, 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Baptist