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Stormy Weather

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus’ job is not to make things easy for us. It is to save us from sin and death, not from suffering and life. Life includes suffering.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the 150th anniversary of this church: a century and a half of vital, energetic, faithful ministry and worship. And in just another couple of weeks we will be closing the door on that history. This is not what you expected when you first embarked on your journey ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Answers To Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2022

God can do whatever He pleases; His only limiting factor is His own character.

God Answers to Himself (topical) 1. I want to wish all our dads a happy Father’s Day. Some people think Father’s Day should spot light more than just dads. The only child said: Hey Dad, I think I deserve to get half of your Father’s Day gifts. Dad: Oh, what makes you think that? I’m the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 135:5-6, Daniel 4:34-35, Psalm 147:5, Job 42:2, Psalm 50:7-15, Psalm 147:11, Psalm 149:4, Romans 11:34-35, Acts 17:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.

Doing God’s Will A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Laziness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 3, 2005

The first message in a series onthe seven deadly sins.

VIRUS: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Laziness – Sitting Pretty on Your La-Z-boy Throne Intro: We live in a world of germs and viruses. In many ways we live in fear of the next mutation. Whether it’s the flu or the threat of germ warfare, we live in a time in which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 12, 2006

Eli failed his son in 3 very distinct ways. What can we learn from his "bad" example?

OPEN: Have you ever had something go “bad” in your refrigerator? How can you tell when food is spoiled? Well, one of the first hints might be – when you open the door - it smells like something has died inside. But someone has come up with a list of ways in which we can determine whether our food ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Effects Of Sin And Forgiveness

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 11, 2003

David’s sin and cover up of his sin devastated him, but God’s forgiveness brought amazing healing.

THE EFFECTS OF SIN AND FORGIVENESS (Inspired by a sermon by Jeff Walling of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC) A. Psalm 32:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: Some years ago, two TEENAGERS with a long history of CRIME and DELINQUENCY robbed a YMCA on the lowest East Side of New York ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pathway To The Passion Pt-4 The Trials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

How were Jesus’ trial illegal?

Pathway To The Passion Part 4-The Trials of Jesus (Luke 22:66-23:31) The arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus should go down in history as the quickest action of any judicial system. If the trials of Jesus were held today, they surely would make headlines(not in a good way) and have legal ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Friends

Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007

We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

“God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Comfort

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Isaiah spoke of an everlasting comfort that came from the everlasting Word of God, resulting in an everlasting strength.

The book of Isaiah is divided into two parts. The first 39 chapters deal with impending judgment, and the second part deals with forgiveness and deliverance. The first 39 chapters deal with sin, but the last 27 chapters deal with a Savior — 66 chapters in all. Many people see Isaiah as a small ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:29-30

Denomination: Methodist

"Wait On The Lord"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

The best way to learn to pray is to pray.

To Busy To Pray “Wait on the Lord” Matthew 6:5-8 Luke 11:1 How do you view prayer? Do you view prayer like a diet? It didn’t seem to work so you gave up. Do you view prayer like a lottery? When your number comes up you’ll find the answer. Do you see prayer as an “escape hatch” to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Lord's Prayer - His Provision Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Provision 5/13/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Being it’s Mother’s Day let’s begin this AM w/ a few things that come from the mouths of our children: After sitting in big church one Sunday AM, little Johnny sobbed all the way home. Frustrated she couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Pass It On-Respect

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018

May all who come behind us find us faithful in our respect to God.

Title: Pass It On-Respect Place: BLCC Date:6/15/2014 Text: 1 Samuel 2.12-29 CT: May all who come behind us find us faithful in our respect to God. Mother’s Day FAS: We live in a fast-paced culture, but some things just ought to happen slowly. The book Final Salute tells the story of Major Steve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Drawing From Our Roots Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015

Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

“Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter!

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Mar 31, 2012

The resurrection morning - just an ordinary day, a horrible day, a sad day, then the ordinary became the extraordinary, He is Alive!

He is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter! For many it was just another day. Perhaps the Sun was shining, birds singing, Just an ordinary day. Men were off to work; fields, fishing, hunting, Carpenters had things to build, day laborers worked at whatever they could find, others were off to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Enemy Fights Back: Using The Bible Defensively Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2013

A look at how to use the Bible to defend ourselves against spiritual attacks. I include 8 specific examples of how this can happen in our lives.

HOW CAN THE BIBLE BE USED DEFENSIVELY? Untruths threaten to push us down the wrong path. - Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8. - We talked last week about using the Bible offensively – using it to win spiritual victories. - This week we’re going to talk about using the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist