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Jesus Calling Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021

Why did the four fishermen follow Jesus? They desired things to be made right in the kingdom of God, and they wanted their lives to count. How is God calling us? The time to respond is NOW.

JESUS CALLING—Mark 1:14-20 ***Have you heard this riddle? “A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at the man with a menacing look. The man says, ‘Thank you,’ and walks out. What is going on?” It all makes sense, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Being Transformed To Be More Like Jesus As Worshipper Of God”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To worship God we have to be transformed by renewing our minds. Being transformed means being more like Jesus because Jesus is the best example of living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. To be transformed like Jesus, we have to renew our minds resembling the mind of Jesus.

“Being Transformed to be more like Jesus as Worshipper of God” (Romans 12:1-2) V.1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. V. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Washing Feet And A Kingdom Of Power Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2021

This passage gives us the dynamic example of Jesus washing feet. How can Jesus lay aside the traditional power structures to be able to live like that? The answer is in this passage.

PETER'S EMPHATIC "NO": Peter was deeply offended by Christ’s offer because he was still thinking of a traditional power structure. - John 13:6-10a. - The disciples were still expecting the inaugural of a traditional kingdom. - Rome was going to be overthrown, the Jewish nation was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Servant Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 18, 2018

Each person that calls their church home is indispensable to the mission God gave us.

I Am a Servant ?Romans 12:3-8?September 23, 2018 What is to be the nature of our role in the Body of Christ? ?1. I seek positions of service. v.3 2. I participate on the team. vv.4-5 ?3. I invest what has been entrusted. vv.6-8 ? If you watched March Madness this last Spring, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Super Bowl

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

This week we will look at two pieces of Paul's instruction for Timothy's focus.

Text: 1 Tim 4:6-10, Title: The Next Super Bowl, Date/Place: WHBC, 5/27/18, AM A. Opening illustration: Peyton Manning’s training for football: “I called him the piranha,” Arians said in a statement released by the Cardinals. “I could never get him enough information, whether it was about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Recovery Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019

Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends Reaching Friends

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

From Luke 10 let's talk about presence, peace and hospitality (Material adapted from M. Scott Boren's book, Missional Small Groups, Chapter 8, pg. 131- 162)

HoHum: Recruits in the army are told, “Always dig your foxholes big enough for two.” More effort to do so, but it could save a life. Making room for more people in our lives is good and missional. WBTU: Missional- Missionaries to other countries have two different approaches. 1) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Surprise Of Easter

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 2, 2016

Easter came as a surprise to the first followers of Jesus - and it may surprise us, too. Here we find Unexpected Events, Unlikely Witnesses, Unforeseen Grace, and an Unfinished Story.

Introduction Good morning everyone! I hope you’re having a great Easter and maybe had the chance these past few days to look around our Easter Exhibition in the lounge – A reflective journey through art and multimedia on the theme of ‘Hope in Troubled Times.’ What a timely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Final Instructions For Big Events

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

in the text we will see three things that God says to Israel to prepare for a big event/trial

A. Opening illustration: When it comes to being on the alert and ready at any moment to do the job, it’s hard to beat the Pony Express. This historically famous mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri, and California depended on constant movement and readiness. Relay stations were established ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

The Beatitudes | Matthew 5:1-11 Introduction: 1) Matthew is very good at making a comparison between Jesus and Moses throughout the Gospel. 2) Both Moses + Matthew were… o Born during a time when the nation of Israel were being oppressed. o Both had to escape being killed when they were babies. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther: One Shot

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2022

Christians must take a stand and speak the truth We may only get one shot, we have to take it.

Esther One Shot Text: Esther 4:6-17 So recently I was talking with someone and he mentioned that one of the most interesting things about the Book of Esther was that the Name of God is never mentioned, and the voice of God is never directly heard. And that is interesting! But I also think that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Like Today Is The Day Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 20, 2023

It is an error to refuse to live daily life wisely because Jesus is coming back.

INTRODUCTION • Christians have to learn to live in necessary tension. • We are citizens of heaven, and yet we live on earth. • We are ready for and anticipating Christ’s return, yet we also work, eat, sleep, play, and have families. • This tension requires balance. • We have to live daily life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Value Of A Great Plan"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019

Perhaps all of us can recall our first job. Whether we were working part time or full time we all shared at least one thing in common. We had a boss.

“The Value of a Great Plan” Nehemiah 1:11-2:11a Perhaps all of us can recall our first job. Whether we were working part time or full time we all shared at least one thing in common. We had a boss. Someone in charge. A leader. Whether we enjoyed working for them is another matter-the point is, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 8, 2019

Jesus came as our Messiah, our Christ, fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy of deliverance. In so doing, he still today brings us understanding, justice, and peace.

Isaiah 11:1-10 Hope Born at Christmas Christmas is about miracles. Christmas is about hope and peace and love. Christmas is prophesied here in the book of Isaiah, written some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Times were hard then. The 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom had already fallen to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth 2: God Provides Generous Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth has 3 strikes against her: a widow, a foreigner, and fatherless. God provides by the law of gleaning, and the righteousness of Boaz.

Ruth 2: God Provides GENEROUS JUSTICE ***My father told me about his great-grandfather, a farmer who emigrated to America, along with many from his church in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the man’s wife died, leaving him with three young children. He hired a teenage girl to watch the children, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Psalm 146:5-9, Deuteronomy 10:17-18, Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed