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Son Of God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2018

Jesus, the Son of God who has all power, ends up in Egypt because of the threat of Herod. In doing so a new Exodus is establish with the Son of God coming out of Egypt to live in full obedience in contrast to all of God’s people who failed.

You can listen to the message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/name-above-all-names/ Note - the temperature that day in Brisbane at 9:30am was 36 degrees Celsius (96 Fahrenheit) and 90% humidity - it was hot! So the service was significantly shortened .... including the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 3 - Own It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Own It! I. Introduction When you know the rest of the story it often makes you miss the importance of the beginning of the story. Knowing the end causes you to take for granted the steps it took to get there. Today’s real story is one of those stories. You most likely know the end but you may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 4 - Heroes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Heroes I. Introduction William Wallace, John Wayne, The Nature Boy Rick Flair, Wonder Woman, Harriet Tubman, Superman, the soldiers we remember on this Memorial Day who ran towards danger instead of away. All bigger than life heroes that grace our screens or history books. The writer of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Purpose Driven Mother Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

Have you ever thought about all of the roles that your mother filled while you were growing up? I just jotted down a few this week: nurse, counselor, spiritual advisor, educator, nutritionist, accountant, transportation center, maid, peacemaker, and entertainer.

At a recent women's conference, the main speaker made a request. She opened by saying, “The Bible teaches us to love our husbands.” Then she asked, “How long has it been since you told your husband that you loved him?” The women sat in silence. Then she asked every wife to take out their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Shoot The Messenger

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 19, 2021

Jeremiah was a major prophet in the Old Testament. He was sent to wake up the people of God. The children of Israel were falling away from the Lord God. They began to worship false gods, so the Lord sent Jeremiah to preach a message of repentance and to preach a message of the law.

TITLE: DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER SCRIPTURE: JEREMIAH 26:8-15 There is a saying that is heard frequently, “DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER!” What it means is whatever the messenger is delivering, it’s not their fault, it’s not their message. • If you don’t like the message, then go to its source ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Parole, No Appeal, No Hope: The Great White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 19, 2020

You do not end up as mere food for worms and fertilizer for flowers in a forgotten grave. You will be in one of two places after you take your last breath, and you will face the Sovereign LORD, either as Savior or Judge. Where do you stand on that fact?

The Holy Bible affirms that there are ONLY two places where your soul can go after death. Either you will be in heaven with God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the redeemed of all history, or in hell with the devil, his angels, and the wicked of all history, to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:43-48, Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2021

If we have been tempted to give up, to run away from our problems, then this is the psalm for us. Most of us have been where David was in this psalm—hard pressed by circumstances that are partly our own making but which have gotten beyond our control.

Home Lessons October 9, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maskil, a Psalm of David.) Theme: A Cry of Faith in the Time of Antichrist Psalm 55 (KJV) 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Justified By Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021

Have you ever thought you were not good enough? we all have- but when you allow that to be in your relationship with God, you feel like you don't measure up for receiving God's abundant grace by Faith.

Justified by faith in Christ Romans chapter 5:1-11 I am certainly glad that we are able to get together as we take a look at God’s Word together. Prayer- This morning Lord, would you speak to your servants through your servant so that we might sense your presence and sense what you want to do in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? - Lesson 1 - Introduction - Understanding The Difference Between Pride And Biblical Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2021

This study is about how God wants us to see ourselves and learn how to cultivate and build up biblical self-esteem in a dynamic sense by understanding what it means to be created in God's image and being "in Christ," and He in us.

To be different from the world, every Born-Again Christian must have a healthy awareness of who they are in Christ and the new self-identity He gives. Questions: (Yes or No responses) Is human pride sinful? Is it wrong to feel pride for the accomplishments and success of a loved one? Do we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Ezekiel 16:49, 1 John 2:16, Mark 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 7:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Garden Tomb – The Sagacity Of Patience (9/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

“Game over. Jesus was dead. We lost.” The Disciples stopped believing and gave up waiting. Sagacity is the quality of being discerning, patient, farsighted and wise. Don't lose faith in troubled times. Immediate/Instant are not always part of God’s vocabulary.

Message by Eddie Fernandes Introduction (Click intro title) We are in a 12-part series titled: REFLECTIONS ON THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. It will end on SUNDAY JULY 26. I am about to preach the 9th message in that series. I will start my sermon in a rather unusual way today. Firstly HOWEVER, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Of Little Faith?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 15, 2020

Imagine that you are in a little boat with 12 other people on the Sea of Galilee and you are nearly sinking because a sudden storm has kicked up huge waves and the boat is at the mercy of the sea; ready to go down. Jesus is with you. How's your faith?

Are You Of Little Faith Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 8:25, Mark 4:41, Matthew 8:27, Matthew 8:16, Matthew 4:23-25, Luke 8:24, Mark 4:38, Matthew 8:25, John 21:2-8, John 10:10, Matthew 8:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Power Of Love Is Forgiveness - Christmas

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 5, 2021

Its easy to forget what Christmas is all about as we are so wound up in its secular meaning and activity. As we celebrate this wonderful gift of God's love for us in His incarnation we must try and follow His wonderful example.

God’s power of love is forgiveness - Christmas Christmas and family go together, families meet together and enjoy the festivities, enjoy the food and drink, enjoy the company and love for each other. Christmas is all about reconciliation putting aside family disputes as love is the name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Dealing With Injustice - A Message From Psalm 49 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 4, 2022

Injustice is everywhere and how does that affect the Christian? Faith must be placed in God, and this Psalm is exploring that. We are not to fear. The Psalm takes up redemption then moves to ultimate death for all when we take nothing with us. God redeems from the power of hell.

DEALING WITH INJUSTICE - A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 GOD WILL REDEEM MY SOUL FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 - A SERIES ON THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson 16 June 2019 Many of the Psalms numbered in the 40s and in the 80s were written by “The Sons of Korah”. We will look at these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ahaveth ‘olam ‘ahavethik: Love Everlasting Love Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 25, 2022

How many of you have a pet, a dog, a cat, a bird, or some lovely creature God created? Many, many of us do. I always had dogs and cats growing up. We even briefly had ferrets, gerbils, and even a turtle for a while.

ahaveth ‘olam ‘ahavethik = Love everlasting Love How many of you have a pet, a dog, a cat, a bird, or some lovely creature God created? Many, many of us do. I always had dogs and cats growing up. We even briefly had ferrets, gerbils, and even a turtle for a while. Animals are wonderful aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Salvation Army