Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.
One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:22-25
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus declare the fruitful union between believers and Him. He will prune us when necessary, but will not forsake us.
When we lived in California and Germany, we admired the many vineyards. Grapes are the most widely grown fruit in the world. They’ve been cultivated as far back as ancient Egypt, 2,500 years before the birth of Christ. The grapevine is a symbol of Israel, part of its national emblem, as ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11
Denomination: Congregational
The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?
Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23
Denomination: Episcopal
The power of Christ in the life of the believer does more than merely restrain the desires of the flesh, it puts new desires within.
Have you placed restrictions on God? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks since I last stood before you. As many of you know, I went to watch my son play a little of championship soccer in SD. Two of the games came down to the wire. In one game we were ahead by one going in to the final ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We set memorials around us for many reasons. Joshua 4 gives God's people 3 specific reasons to set Memorials around them, to remind ourselves, to set forward God's truth to the next generation, and to bring Honor and Glory to God.
Memorials on Memorial Day Good Morning. Funny thing writing a sermon on why memorials are good, I got an email for something for a previous church. I ask Steph, “Why did I get this?” She said that church never changed their info. I ask if I should forward it to their current pastor, she says, “You ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
Have you ever looked into a pond and seen your reflection? We are surrounded by many mirrors reflecting many different things.
This text relates to an experience which is common. All of us at one time or another, have looked into still waters of a pool or pond and have seen our reflection. God says it is the same way with the hearts of others and to which we may look. It reflects or mirrors our own heart. We are prone to ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 27:19
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores reconciling human free will with God's divine plan, emphasizing trust in God's guidance and His promise of a hopeful future.
Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am overjoyed to stand before you today, not as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler, walking hand in hand with each of you on this winding road of faith. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united by a bond that transcends ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Topics: God's Plan, Submitting
This sermon focuses on the Majesty of God and how believers experience their sense of identity in the context of God's majesty and through their belief in Jesus Christ.
We have been spending time in the Psalms this summer and since the summer is ending, we are also winding the Psalms down to an end. Last week we looked Psalm 90; the whole idea of the brevity of life. I have to admit it was probably a little bit of a downer to talk about the shortness of life. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Hebrews 2:5-9, 1 John 3:2
Denomination: Christian Church
Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:17-25
Part 3 of the series "The Cure for the Common Cold" that is dealing with our ability to keep our passion and fire for God. This message deals with giving of ourselves.
“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 3 (Getting warm with your giving) Brian A. Moon Story – This is only our 5th week of existence and we have already had over 60 different people come through our doors, and most of them have all had the same thing to say, “Wow, that was different, it was pretty ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Mark 10:43-45
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.
SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a part of the series based on movie blockbusters.
SLIDE 1 Are our Kids Growing Up 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS ? SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS—Part 3 (BLUE PRINT DENOTES 8:30 SERVICE ONLY) Welcome to Bethany. We especially welcome our guests. Please everyone complete the attendance pad. Also take at look at the Ministry Opportunities in the Attendance binder. ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Methodist
There was a time when sin held you captive and God out of His love for you drew you to repentance. He appeared to your spiritual heart and the Holy Ghost drew you to Christ. He graciously accepted your plea for forgiveness and has set you in His everlas
Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 31:3 Title: The God Who Shepherds You Theme: Grasping God’s Everlasting Love “The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.’” (Jeremiah 31:3) Let us pray! Introduction: Chapter ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3
Sermon Objective: Loving God with our soul means turning our life and will towards Him.
A SOUL-SEARCHING INVENTORY Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our soul means turning our life and will towards Him. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 2:7; Psalm 42:1-2;Psalm 84:2; Matthew 10:28; Mark 8:36-37; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Revelation 6:9-11 Mark 12:28-34 28One of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34
Denomination: Nazarene
The God-given mechanism of conscience is a help that every person can use for life
Intro: Among the 5 senses, I’m most intrigued by our sense of smell. It amazes me how many memories are conjured up by smells for me – the way I can think of a smell because of a memory; the way a smell brings back a memory. Pretty amazing. They’re not all good smells. In fact, I can remember ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22
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