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King Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 10, 2008

From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that Jesus is the focal point of our faith, the reality of any real ministering. You see, in John 12:32 Jesus said, “If I be lifted up I will draw all men to myself.” J

It seems most appropriate today, being my first time here, to establish common ground. To briefly talk to you about something that is near and dear to my heart, as well as yours would do us both good. From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Torch Lit Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

What does it mean to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth? How can we faithfully represent Jesus in our world today?

Commander Hansen had no idea how or why his outpost was being attacked. The outpost where he was stationed was suddenly up against a very powerful enemy... one he had never encountered before. Oh, he had heard of them, sure, but he never expected that he would meet them head on. They had been at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Bread?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 13, 2010

What happens when there is no bread in the "house of bread? What happens when the bread is brought back?

“NO BREAD?” (freely adapted from Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers) RUTH 1:1-7 OPEN Do you like fresh baked bread? It’s one of my favorite things in the whole world. Nothing smells and tastes like fresh baked bread. Imagine passing a bakery and thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2016

In short, the unforgivable sin is attributing the mighty miracle working power of Jesus to Satan.

The Unforgivable Sin Mark 3:20-30 Rev. Brian Bill April 16-17, 2016 A couple weeks ago when the pastoral team was out for our Tuesday lunch, I jokingly told Pastor Tim that I thought I was going to take a sick day today because our preaching text is a tough one. When I asked him if he would cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019

Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Planned Parade

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 1, 2017

Matthew shows us a. God's pre-meditated plan coming towards full fruition b. God sounding forth a public proclamation for everyone to see and hear concerning the Lordship of Jesus and the Coming of the Kingdom

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: God's Planned Parade In Matthew's account of the Triumphant Entry we see a. God's pre-meditated plan coming towards full fruition b. God sounding forth a public proclamation for everyone to see and hear concerning the Lordship of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

A Matter Of Interpretation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2019

The Bible is the amazing word of God, but it is not always easy to understand or apply the Bible. God wants us to correctly handle His word, and so we must learn how to interpret it and apply it to our lives.

Introduction: A. How many of you used to enjoy Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from newspapers that are rather ambiguous. 2. It’s clear what the writer was trying to say, but in each case there is a humorous interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Life-Changing Touch Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Suffering is God's way of making us stronger and suffering forces us to depend on Him.

INTRODUCTION Life is full of setbacks. Did you hear about the milk cow that tried to jump over the barbed wire fence? It was an udder disaster. Did you hear about the guy who fell into a furniture upholstery machine? He is fully recovered. Did you hear about the butcher who accidentally backed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

¿cómo Afrontas La Navidad? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 30, 2023

Estamos a punto de ver cómo diferentes personas abordaron la Navidad. Uno de ellos adoptó el enfoque equivocado. Los otros dos con el enfoque correcto de la Navidad recibieron una tremenda bendición en la primera Navidad.

Después de que un hombre visitó Tierra Santa, describió su experiencia. El comercialismo lo desanimó. Años más tarde hizo un segundo viaje a Tierra Santa y dejó atrás el comercialismo para centrarse en los lugares de la historia bíblica. Estaba pensando ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:36-38, Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful For A Miracle! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 21, 2021

God is the author of all miracles and nothing is impossible with Him especially when we say "Whatever God!"

Grateful for a Miracle: Testimony 1: Jeromie – Healing from Covid Testimony 2: Tom – God’s provision financially for a business Scripture: Isa. 30:18: (NIV) 18Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Colossians 3:23-24, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Raising Kids In An X Box Generation"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2003

Proverbs 22:6 gives to Biblical Principles that when applied to the Christian home provide Biblical values in a post modern generation.

“Raising Kids in an X Box Generation” -Children are gifts from the Lord- Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” If you compare the amount of time our children and grandchildren are spending playing games or watching videos or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Loves You More Than Your Mom

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 11, 2003

Mother’s Day message.

TEXT: Isaiah 49:14-16 TITLE: More Than Mom TOPIC: Mother’s Day, The Love of God TIME: 11 A.M. on May 11, 2003 14 But Zion said, "The Lord has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me." 15 "Can a woman forget her nursing child, and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Treachery Of A Traitor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 22, 2002

There were certain traits in Judas Iscariot’s life that led to his betrayal of Christ.

The Treachery Of A Traitor Text: John 13: 18-30 Intro: The very word traitor stirs up certain feelings of indignation in all of us. The thought of someone who has gained our confidence and trust betraying us is utterly disgusting and humiliating. One name that flashes into our minds when ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 8, 2002

I was in one of my melancholy moods last week while driving on Rt. 48. If our American civilization experience is consistent with all other civilizations, there will come a day when another civilization will be conducting excavations in what used to be kn

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:12-18