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Ascension Day Sermon: Be A Witness Through Forgiving

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Every Christian is called to share their faith, and this explores how we can be active in sharing our faith by forgiving others.

Today we celebrate Ascension Day, the day when Jesus physically left earth and ascended into heaven. Ascension Day officially is celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday which was Thursday. For many Ascension Day ranks up there with Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. And it is something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, John 7:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Witnessing Done God's Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 5 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of sharing your faith in a relational manner.

Being the Church Part 5: Witnessing Done God’s Way Scripture: Acts 8:25-40 Icebreaker: When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 4 The Greatest Legend And Legacy Of All Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage people to become legends when it comes to telling others about Jesus.

We’ve heard a lot about legends and legacies this month. Everything from the legends of the Olympics and the legacies they’ve left to the legends of politics like Ted Kennedy passing the torch to the next generation, or Senator Barak Obama becoming the first African American in our countries ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Sharing Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009

In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The Gospel Shine Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011

1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

To walk on water we have to get out of the boat

Get out of the Boat. Peter Matt. 14:22 MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing The Works Of The Enemy

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

We must gain an understanding of who the enemy is and how he works.

Recognizing the Works of the Enemy. I. Review of our enemy. A. Why does the enemy oppose you? 1.You are a source of pleasure to God. Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. KJV 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Heartbreak

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 20, 2022

What do we do when we suffer hurt? How do we overcome past hurts? And how do we do it the way God wants us to? As we look at Romans 12, we will learn from Paul how to overcome hurts, how to be a true child of God and move past the pain.

Romans chapter 12 is where I want to start today. I want to start here because I believe there's something here we constantly overlook when we read part of this chapter. We all know what the first 2 verses say, 1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Enough In Jesus

Contributed by Nancy Peren on Jun 29, 2022

How many of you have ever felt unworthy, like you just aren’t good enough? I’m here to tell you that you are enough in Christ Jesus!

How many of you have ever felt like you just aren’t good enough? Like you are unworthy or like God can’t use you? I believe all of us have felt like that at some point or another. But today I came to tell you that you are enough. Turn with me to Genesis 1:26-28 and also I want you to bookmark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:13-17, Ecclesiastes 11:5, Psalm 115:1, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022

Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love Our Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2015

What does it mean to love your neighbor?

We have been worshiping God with the Letter by James in the New Testament. The Letter was not only breathed out (inspired) by God, James knew Jesus Christ since he grew up with him in the family; Jesus was James older brother; their mother was Mary but of course Jesus was conceived by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Habitual Or Addictive Mood Patterns

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2016

Do we acknowledge we can fall in habitual and dangerous mood patterns. We can change if we so desire. Or we can stay the same. Daniel warned the King, you better change.

HABITUAL OR ADDICTIVE MOOD PATTERNS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ACCEPT THE WARNING: CHANGE YOUR MOOD... KING YOU BETTER CHANGE... Daniel 4:25 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Big Fish Tale / All Lives Matter

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 21, 2016

The story of Jonah is not just a Big Fish Tale. It's a true story with an incredible message relevant to our time. It's a message about a God who cares for all lives, even those of our enemies and those who hate us.

INTRODUCTION: Today I want to tell you a BIG FISH TALE. How many fishermen do we have here today? Now our fish tales are always the truth, right? I caught a fish this big! But there's a story in the Bible about a Big Fish and about a man who lived to tell the tale. BODY: Let's Turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-4, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 5:43-45, Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ