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#3-Jesus Came Because We Are Selfish Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 12, 2010

Third in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #3-Because We Are Selfish Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 I We Are S_________________ A. We May Be O________________ Selfish. 11-12 The younger son wanted F__________________ without RESPONSIBILITY and without CONSEQUENCES. B. We May Try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007

The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Baby Pictures Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas Eve wrap-up of a series looking at OT snapshots of Jesus

For a few weeks now at CCC we’ve been looking at different pictures of Jesus – not on FB or Snapchat, but places in the OT where God is giving a glimpse of Jesus, hundreds of years before He was born. Now comes Christmas! Finally, as the NT opens up, we see the very familiar picture of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Wonderful Is His Name

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 7, 2009

His life can be summed up with this one great word, Wonderful

Intro: there are many varied reasons people pick names for their children. Some name them after a family member, some after a famous athlete or movie star. Not many people name someone to describe what they will do or what they will be. You can’t name your child incredible, or awesome. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I See The Light! Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The strength of our faith is tied up in our ability to hear God.

I think that it’s important to consistently remind ourselves that we do not serve a silent God. Throughout the pages of Scripture we see a God who is involved in His people’s lives and wants to speak to them and DOES speak to them. We see in the Bible a God who desperately wants to redeem mankind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’d Like To Do Something For God, But I Don’t Feel Up To The Task Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2014

A look at how we've been appointed to service and how Jesus helps us succeed in that.

“I DON'T FEEL UP TO THE TASK": Jesus has appointed you to service. - 1 Timothy 1:12d. - Matthew 10:42; Mark 10:43-44; John 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:7; Philippians 2:7. a. Service for everyone. - Some think that only pastors and deacons are to serve. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Can Learn From Geese. (Pp)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 28, 2008

This is a revamp from a 2001 message. This one is set up with PowerPoints.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Sometimes it is fun to just look around and see what we can learn.  I remember watching cartoons when I was a kid. I learned a lot from watching the Road Runner. (GIVE EXAMPLES)  Sometimes we can learn some lessons from some interesting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Blesses Us Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP

BIG IDEA: WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP I. (:1-3) GOD’S PEOPLE SEEK BLESSINGS SO THAT GOD MAY BE KNOWN AND PRAISED A. The Nature of God’s Blessings 1. Be Gracious 2. Bless Us 3. Cause His face to shine upon us How should we seek these blessings? Through Prayer B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defenders Of The Faith?

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 30, 2012

We are NOT called to defend THE faith, but rather to stand up for OUR faith.

Defenders of the Faith? One of the most frequently misapplied verses in the Bible is I Peter 3:15-17. It is often taken out of context and used to prompt believers into being defenders of the faith! It says, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Total Nor Final (The Future Of Israel)

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 14, 2009

God has neither totally nor finally given up on Israel.

Have you ever given up on a person? You even felt that the person is beyond your reach… even beyond the reach of God. Well, when we look at the nation Israel, we tend to think that way. In view of the ongoing and, it seems, never-ending conflict there, it appears to us that God gave up on Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Make Time

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

In this hurry up world we need to take some time for the essentials

PUSSY CAT, PUSSY CAT WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? "I HAVE BEEN TO LONDON TO VISIT THE QUEEN" PUSSY CAT, PUSSY CAT WHAT DID YOU THERE? "I FRIGHTENED A LITTLE MOUSE RIGHT UNDER HER CHAIR" YOU EVER THINK ABOUT IT? HERE IS A CAT THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN PROBABLY THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY OF HIS LIFE, THE CHANCE TO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding Who You Are Part #1 Your Identity In God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2025

For far too long we have as black people (a term that by the end of this lesson I may not use, and you may choose not to use anymore) have been lied to, left out, belittled, tricked, bamboozled, made to feel insignificant, worthless, useless, and cursed by God with blackness.

Opening: - For far too long we have as black people (a term that by the end of this lesson I may not use, and you may choose not to use anymore) have been lied to, left out, belittled, tricked, bamboozled, made to feel insignificant, worthless, useless, and cursed by God with blackness. That’s not ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Noah The Man That Lived For God While Every One Else Lived Like The Devil.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 19, 2003

NOAH THE MAN THAT MADE UP HIS MIND TOO LIVE FOR THE LORD.

I DONT BELIEVE THERE HAS EVER BEEN SUCH A WICKED TIME OR SUCH AN EVIL PEOPLE AS THE DAY IN WHICH NOAH LIVED.THE PEOPLE LIVED WICKED BUT WE READ THAT NOAH FOUND GRACE IN THE EYES OF THE LORD GEN.6-8 NOAH HAD HIS FOOT ON THE ROCK AND HIS MIND MADE UP. HE LIVED FOR GOD WHEN EVERY ONE ELSE LIVED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Accepting The Challenge

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005

Paul is wrapping up his stay in Corinth, and heading back to Antioch.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. The story is told of a little boy that was very impressed with a missionary that had come to his church. The missionary had come to the small church hoping to recruit men for the mission field in South Africa, but he was disappointed to find that there were only women ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians, Countries, And Kingdom

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2008

With the election coming up, we need a spiritual perspective about these things.

A. The story is told of a boy, who wanted $100 very badly, so he prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write GOD a letter requesting $100. 2. When the postal authorities received the letter addressed to GOD, U.S.A., they decided to send it to the President. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ