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Take My Yoke: Learning From Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

By taking Jesus' yoke upon ourselves, we learn from Him and find rest for our weary souls. This involves surrendering our own ways, embracing His teachings, and submitting to His authority.

Hey guys, let's chat about something Jesus said that's pretty cool. You know how sometimes life feels like you're carrying a backpack full of bricks? School, friends, family, future plans - it all gets heavy, right? Well, Jesus gets it. He said in Matthew 11:28-30, 'Come to me, all you who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Spiritual Rest, Jesus's Teachings, Divine Guidance, Inner Peace

The Living Word Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 25, 2024

Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, and His teachings reveal the true heart of God. The Bible is the written word of God that points us to the living Word of God, Jesus Christ.

You know how we all love superhero movies, right? The action, the drama, the special effects - it's all so cool. But what if I told you that there's a real-life superhero who's even more amazing than any character in a Marvel or DC movie? His name is Jesus. His name is Jesus. In the Bible, there's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Biblical Miracles, Jesus' Life, Divine Revelations, Spiritual Transformation

The Church

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Understand how we are uniquely related to each other in the church.

The Church Cornwall September 25, 2005 In our first week together, as Grace Community Church, I spoke about who we are and what we want to be here as GCC. Then we focused on how God works with you personally, as we considered Zacchaeus and Jesus’ calling him by name. Last week, we looked at how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment. Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Mar 29, 2012

Real Love never give up.

Commitment “And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee; for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” (Ruth 1:16) RUTH’S statement of her commitment to go ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Holiness

The Rewards Of Love And Respect Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

Help couples in your congregation earn the rewards of a good marriage.

INTRODUCTION • Why do some couples seem so happy? • Beware of outward appearances - they are deceiving. • Happy couples work at it. • They have made the tough decisions I. WHY DO SOME COUPLES SEEM SO HAPPY? • I Corinthians 13:4-7, “Love...always protects, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

Introduction Marshall pg. 117 I. The ministry of Jesus: death and life vs. 18 A. “This verse gives on of the Bible’s shortest, simplest, and richest summaries of the meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ.” David Walls B. Mark these four points: 1. Suffering 2. Justice 3. Entrance 4. Death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Time

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 7, 2012

The enemy, the father, the servant, the Spirit, and the Son who comes the second time.

The Second Time Things that come more than once. Some are tough, some are blessed. The enemy who came a second time. Here are two examples from scripture: 1 Kings 20:22 2 Samuel 21:18-22 In the first case the prophet warns the king of Israel that the army he faced this year will come back again ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

2020 Vision

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2020

It is clear to see that we have much to do for Christ and the open door to do it!

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2020 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Rely On Christ

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015

Friends, how many times have you finally arrived to the surface of a drowning situation only to realize that - it wasn't you who was doing the work, but God?

Happy "Christ-Reliant" Saturday, Everyone! What kind of person do you want to be when the going gets tough? Do you want to be a person that can work your own plan to get your best outcome? Are you the kind of person that would rather be "self-reliant" because you want to determine your own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities Have Adversaries!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017

If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16

Denomination: Baptist

Every New Year

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2021

Opportunities will come but with them will come adversaries and hardships. Do not give up!

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Every year is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Adversaries At The Open Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

When you ask God to give you opportunities do not expect the devil to rejoice when He does.

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2019 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Decreased, Dependent, But Not Disconnected

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

Find balance. Depend upon Him, but when you see the obvious, just do it.

John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. This is the calling of all Christians. Daily, we are to decrease our wills and allow His will to increase until we have no will but His. I see two extremes. There are people who miss the obvious before them and pray about everything often missing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 25 - What Does The Local Church Need To Do To Connect Believers? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 25 - What does the local church need to do to connect believers? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Each local church is painfully aware of the problem of the ‘back door’ – ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Hedge Of Thorns And Hedge Of The Blood Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2024

God had built a spiritual hedge around Job, around his family (household) and around all his possessions.

The Hedge of Thorns as God’s Protection: Hosea 2:6, "Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths." "Benefits: 1. Divine Protection: God places a hedge of thorns to guard and protect His people from ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:6, Exodus 12:13