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Raised Up Revved Up Prayed Up Series

Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 6, 2015

To avoid burnout and stay focused on our mission to share the good news we must be raised up revved up and prayed up according to Isaiah 40:21-31 1st Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39

Raised Up Revved Up Prayed Up Isaiah 40:21-31 I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Most of us are very busy and we associate this with being productive. But I have found that everyone likes to declare a “snow day” once in a while and simply slow down and sit around and read a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Methodist

Do Something: What's In Your Hand?

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 11, 2015

“God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.”

DO SOMETHING #3: WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? INTRO TO TOPIC: As we’ve been talking about doing something in our world, the first place we should start is in our own back yard – in our own church! ILLUSTRATION: A man applied for a job as a handyman. The prospective employer asked, "Can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: *other

Who Has Got Your Tongue? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

Controlling the tongue. Why is it so hard? Is the control of the tongue a valid indicator of our spiritual condition? James give us some illustrations that are very useful in defining the ravages of an out of control tongue.

Let’s ponder on this for a moment before we plunge into today’s Scripture. 1 Samuel 2:2 “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides You; there is no Rock like our God.” If you are a son or daughter of God you are one of the most privileged souls in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Going Deeper - Defusing Anger Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2015

This is a deeper study going along with the Sermon Defusing Anger - it is looking at practical ways to deal with anger. This is to be used in a small group. I want to thank Dr. Stanley and Joyce Meyer along with others for the background of this message.

Definition of Anger: It is a strong feeling of intense displeasure, hostility or indignation as a result of a real or imagined threat, insult, frustration or injustice done towards yourself or others important to you. (From Dr. Charles Stanley) Anger is a normal emotion with a wide range of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Purpose In Government Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2012

Contrary to popular Christian belief, God intends for us to be involved in the process of government and to exert Christian influence there. He created governments for the good of man. When Christian neglect their stewardship responsibilities they remove

1. Cartoon: Two men on a park bench; one lets out a loud SIGH; the second man stands and says, “Well, if you are gonna’ talk politics, I’m outta’ here!” 2. Three Great Institutions of God: a. Family b. Church c. Government 3. Mixed reviews on how we look at government a. Support (blindly? – Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ways To Promote The Music Of Spiritual Gifting

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 24, 2019

This sermon is going to focus on how to overcome the reasons why Christians choose to ignore their gifting by examining five simple steps to get them to use their spiritual gifts.

The Music of Ministry 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most Christians rightly point to a lack of attendees, financial resources or society’s increased immorality as reasons for the decline of church influence; how would one’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Divine Silent Years Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

If you have prayed, fasted and still your life is not making the kind of progress you had anticipated, it could be that you are in God's season of waiting or experiencing a time of silent years, in other to enable God to release you into the breakthrough or success that He has ordained for you.

THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE SILENT YEARS “Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth 4: God Provides A Redeemer Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Boaz is the "goel"--the guardian-Redeemer. God is the Redeemer, and Jesus is our Kinsman-Redeemer.

Ruth 4: God Provides a REDEEMER (Preacher: I began with a children’s message, asking the children about their favorite fairy tale or animated movie. Is there a rescuer? Someone is in trouble, and they are rescued. At a deeper level, right or good wins, love overcomes, wrong is defeated by a hero ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Genesis 38:1-30, Isaiah 54:4-5, Hebrews 2:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Ways To Keep Mom From Running Away

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2023

We should be a blessing to our Mothers by loving them unconditionally, verbalizing our love, giving them gifts, giving them the day off, and praying for them. This message contains many humorous anecdotes.

FIVE WAYS TO KEEP MOM FROM RUNNING AWAY 2 Tim. 1:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “$150 a Week to Talk about Mom” 1. Three Moms were bragging about their grown sons. The first one told of the extravagant birthday parties her son threw for her. “Why he even hired a band for my last birthday.” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Thanksgiving Thieves

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2022

Thieves were caught stealing on Thanksgiving! We look at four thieves that steal our joy at Thanksgiving: self-centeredness, aggravation at small problems, discontent, and unbelief in God. We discuss how to arrest these criminals & put them behind bars!

THE THANKSGIVING THIEVES Psalm 92:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EXCUSES ABOUT NOT GOING TO CHURCH 1. Two Christian men were fishing on Sunday morning but were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren't biting. 2. One said to the other, "I feel a little guilty about not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:15-19, Luke 10:40-42, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Romans 1:21, Psalm 92:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Casting Pearls Before The Swine Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2022

As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. f one looks at Christ apart from His holiness, they have missed the essence of who He is.

Casting Pearls before the Swine Matthew 7:6 As I began to consider the words of our Lord in our text, I was reminded of His holiness. As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. His very essence is comprised of holiness. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hitting And Hair Pulling Permitted Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's return to Jerusalem after an absence to find things not the way he would like.

Chico Alliance Church "HITTING AND HAIR PULLING PERMITTED" INTRODUCTION Sometime after the dedication, after 12 years of strong leadership, Nehemiah returned to Susa to his cupbearer's task for the king of the Persian Empire. How long Nehemiah remained in Susa is unknown. In chapter 13 Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-2, Malachi 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

They Shall Call His Name Emmanuel

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN. IT IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF OUR HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. HE CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO FULFILL THE PLAN OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO WILL PUT THEIR FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM.

THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL MATTHEW 1:18-25 THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN, AND WHAT BLESSED CHANGES IT HAS BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES BOTH GOOD AND CHALLENGING SINCE LAST YEAR. OUR CHURCH FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SOME VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE, AND NEWLY WEDS. ON THE MORE SENSITIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Adventure Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Difficulties Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2024

Second in series on James dealing with Christian Living

James 1 Dealing with Difficulties - Read James 1:1-18 I. INTRODUCTION James is not a theologically deep book. It is a book written by a pastor, with a pastor’s heart, to struggling and suffering Christians. It is a very practical book written to tell folks how to do and live this thing we call ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist