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Community-Church Responsibility

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 9, 2017

The church is responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of its people

Title: Community-Church Responsibility Place: BLCC Date: 2/19/17 Text: Genesis 4.9; 1 Corinthians 5 CT: The church is responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of its people. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most famous stories in baseball history is the story of Jackie Robinson. He was the first ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"And He Brought Him To Jesus…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, said to Peter and Andrew, “...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19).

He did not say, “I will try to make you fishers of men”, He said, “I will make you fishers of men.” Our job is to follow His leading, and He will make us into fishers of men. Even though this is a clear command from God, it is seldom obeyed by the majority. Illus: For example, it has been ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Blessing Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 1, 2006

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m hav

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m having trouble paying my bills, I want to quit my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

IX. The Physiology of Faith

CLASS 4 IX. The Physiology of Faith A. The God Who Heals You Trusting-Faith is the essential element of living in health and prosperity. When we live our life trusting God, He takes care of healing our spirit, mind, and body. The subject of Divine Healing has been hotly contested and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009

We need to change our whatEVER to WHATever! Answer these questions for the heart and mind and you’ll find the God of Peace living with you!

Whatever! Philippians 4:8, 9 So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Contentment In A Discontented World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Explains how to find contentment. Expanded outline.

FINDING CONTENTMENT IN A DISCONTENTED WORLD The other day I was listening to the radio, and I heard one say that in our country there is a palatable discontent; a palatable discontent. In our country, people are unhappy. There is a spirit of discontentedness. Let’s think about that for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Or God - Matthew 6:24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 4, 2024

Jesus says we can’t serve two masters, but who wants to serve two masters? Most people would say that’s 2 too many. They assume they serve zero masters.

Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and eating destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and eating do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Against The Tide: Pushing Back Against The Moral Climate

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 18, 2012

Christians are called to be holy. However, we are not always certain what it means to be holy or how to achieve that status.

1 PETER 1:13-25 AGAINST THE TIDE (PUSHING BACK AGAINST THE MORAL CLIMATE) “Preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Dad

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

This sermon focuses upon the power of Father God

Today we pause and in pausing we reflect upon Fathers... remembering those who are still with us and yes those who have past on... Choosing today to celebrate the power and influence of being a dad.- a Godly Dad. So what does it mean to be a father? What does it mean to be a dad? Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Secure In Christ?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

Some of you may remember the water incident in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. Our church is about a 10 minute drive away and this is a message I preached following the tragedy.

ARE YOU SECURE IN CHRIST? If there is one thing that the tragedy in Walkerton has taught people it is that we really take our water for granted. We never thought twice about taking a drink from our taps or taking a bath – or letting our kids play in the sprinklers – but this Ecoli thing has all ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Beautiful Lady

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008

A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Casting Worry Goodbye.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2023

This was Jesus's perspective on worry. -Why worry? Worry is an anxious or fearful state of mind. Worry causes increased muscle.. Jesus asked his disciples, “How can we cast worry goodbye?”

Casting Worry Goodbye. Matthew 6:24AMP During World War 1, A French soldier used to carry this writing to help him overcome worry: Of two things, one is certain. Either you are at the front, or you are behind the lines. If you are at the front, of two things one is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and being accounable for the things that God tells us.

The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5 November 3, 2002 Intro: A. [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s time to be up-to-date and innovative. I need to try something new for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missions: God's Blessings Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 12, 2002

A Mission sermon to reach the unreached people groups.

We are looking now at a passage in Scripture (Genesis 12:1-3) that is the key to understanding God’s purpose for you. When our lives align with God’s purposes, when God’s church is in line with the purposes of God, then we are prepared to receive the blessings of God. It begins with the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Halftime Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003

This message focuses on finding fulfillment as you approach mid-life. It could be re-worked and be used to encourage Christ-centered "goal-setting."

Approaching Half Time Dr. Marty Baker / July 29, 2001 www.stevenscreek.net One of the marks of success in a football team is the ability to change their game plan as needed at half time. In the locker room, the coaches look at what went wrong, what went right, and then adjust their game plan so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God