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Connecting Lifestyle

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Wherever Jesus went, he tried to connect to people, especially, the hurting, the sick, the needy, the despised and the lonely so that they then might be connected to God. The same is true for us. At the heart of following Jess is you and me having connect

Connecting Lifestyle John 1: 35-42 Perhaps one of the best movies ever made was Forrest Gump. It was creative, well-put together, thought-provoking, emotionally heart-tugging. I learned some profound things from Forrest Gump. The first is that “life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 30, 2009

This is the 2nd sermon in the series Spiritual Warfare. The Belt of Truth is the 1st part of God’s armor we are to put on. Truth is important because deception is Satan’s favorite weapon.

Sermon May 31, 2009 Sermon Series: Spiritual Warfare Sermon #02: The Belt of Truth Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 10: “Finally, my brethern, be strong in the LORD & in the power of HIS might. 11: Put on the whole armor of GOD, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

A Call To Harvest

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Jul 5, 2009

We must work hard to tell others about God then we will reap our reward in Heaven.

The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. This is a powerful piece of scripture that just seemed to jump out of the page at us. To me it speaks volumes. To me it says there is a lot of work to be done but not many of us wanting to do it. When I was a young lad on our family farm the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Leadership Part 2: A Concious Choice That We Make Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 5, 2009

All leaders are called to constantly choose between the Power and Authority Model and the Servant Model of Leadership. What do we generally choose and why do we choose the obvious?

Servant Leadership – Part II – A conscious choice that we make There was this couple, who lived very close to the Church. They could just step into the church from their home, pretty much like Abrahams when they attend our church. One Sunday the wife, decided that she will save time, in cooking, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Look Back at Daniel and the Lion's Den in this stirring sermon on perseverance in the face of adversity

We’re continuing our series on O.T. Old School, with stories you’ve learned since you were a kid. Last week, we talked about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the Fiery Furnace. Tonight, we’re going to look at their friend, Daniel. I was looking for a good illustration to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

How We Live Reflects Who We Are

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009

Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

32 week sermon series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This message begins a 10 week journey through the NT; beginning with a look at the birth of Christ.

The Birth of the King March 20, 2011 The Story - 22 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. You’ll find that passage in John 1:14. Listen to those words again, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. That phrase, ‘the Word became flesh,’ has so much ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elihu's Answer - Job You Are A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 12, 2011

Elihu shows that Job has allowed himself to start sinning because he has not responded to the suffering the way God expected. Through his actions Job acts in a hypocritical way.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message “The Answer of Elihu – Job You Are A Hypocrite” The conversation has been going for 31 chapters. It is only then that we discover that another person has been sitting in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Objections To Obedience

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2011

How do we become people who love to follow Christ and obey God?

On the morning of August 2, 2002, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

Be Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008

Let’s think about what is required to be strong in the Lord. It requires: 1- Taking a stand against the devil 2- Putting on the armor of God 3- Praying in the Spirit

INTRO. - Be strong. Be strong in the Lord. We can choose to be strong in ourselves or we can choose to be strong in the Lord. TAKE YOUR CHOICE! Most people (or many) choose to be strong in themselves. They want to be in control and do their own thing. They pride themselves on being a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Type Of Soil Are You? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 14, 2007

The kingdom begins with us, what will we choose to do with the Good News about the kingdom, which soil will we choose to be?

What comes to your mind when I say the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God (since they are used interchangeably in the gospels)? [Allow the congregation to give their input]. Perhaps pearly gates, gold streets, the throne room of God himself? Most of our thoughts of the kingdom revolve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness: The Hollow Inheritance Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 21, 2007

The God who we find in the Bible, is the God of real life, not the God of our imagined Disneyfied Happy Ending Life. Nasty, bad things happen in life. Being holy is not looking good, its dealing with life God’s way.

What you believe will determine how you behave and your behavior reveals your true beliefs. We who have been involved in the church for many years read this Scripture about holiness and we say to ourselves…I know all about that holiness stuff, we say…Holiness is literally God separating us from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared For Destiny

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

I believe that God wants you and me to come to be ready to fulfill a great destiny. However, we must be prepared/ready for that destiny. Just as the people of Israel had to eat the Passover Lamb with a certain physical posture about them, so we too must t

Text: Exodus 12:11 (NASB) Introduction: When you become a Christian, one thing we need to have is readiness. Readiness because the work in you that has been performed means a complete change in venue for your life. You are not the same in any way shape or form. Your plans that you may have laid ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get A (New) Grip Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Edward Nutter on May 22, 2007

We need to put on the full armor of God, and not the armor of the world, in order to succeed in life.

As a drunk man staggers out of a bar, a firetruck races past, siren wailing and lights flashing. Immediately, he starts chasing the engine, running as fast as he can until he finally collapses. “If that’s the way you want it,” he yells, “you can keep your stupid ice cream!” It’s amazing how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Methodist