I'm Not Ashamed!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I'm Not Ashamed! Romans 1:16-17 I have a declaration to make this morning. A statement that I just can't keep to myself. I have been pondering the possible repercussions my announcement could bring about. I have been considering the potential consequences of my disclosure. I've weighed the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Tags: Divinity Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Can Do Great Things Through Us

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2003

We have to see with eyes of faith and believe that by His strength we can do great things for Him.

Judges 6:1-16 GOD CAN DO GREAT THINGS THROUGH US For 7 years a cruel enemy, the Midianites, oppressed the Israelites, causing many to flee to the mountains where they made hiding places for themselves in caves and dens. The Midianites come like swarms of locusts (v.5) and when they attack, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Connection, Fruitful, Pruning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ash Wednesday?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003

Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?

ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-20

Tags: Divinity Of Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Connected?

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.

ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Attacks Against Your Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

There will always be opposition to God’s work.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Where does opposition come from? a. Satan hates you. “The Devil as a roaring lion . . . seeking whom he may destroy” (I Peter 5:2). b. The principle of deterioration. c. The principle of sinful nature. d. You may be your worst obstacle. 2. How does opposition come? a. Subtle ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas/New Year/ Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 17, 2026

6 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VI— —Philippians 2:9-11(2:1-18) Attention: There is a young woman on YouTube who has been in the process of making an abandoned single-room cabin livable. The cabin is located somewhere in New Hampshire or Maine. She is doing the majority of the work to this tiny ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

10,000 Bricks: Too Much Truth In Nehemiah 8

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 17, 2026

We see in Nehemiah chapter 8 that while the rebuilding of the walls was an important task for Nehemiah, the rebuilding of the faith and spiritual life of the people was perhaps more important.

10,000 BRICKS: Too Much Truth in Nehemiah 8 Nehemiah 8:1-18 #10000bricks INTRODUCTION / FRAMING FOR CCC When we think about the word “worship,” many times we think about singing songs in church, piano or organ music, and raising our hands or not. It happens in the church building. It is for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes On Jesus: Faith That Walks On Water - Matthew 14:22–32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 17, 2026

The storms of our century are relentless—economic instability, moral confusion, digital overload, cultural hostility to biblical truth. Many believers feel as though they are rowing against a headwind that never ceases. And into that storm, Jesus comes walking.

Eyes on Jesus: Faith That Walks on Water - Matthew 14:22–32 Introduction: When Obedience Leads You into a Storm One of the great surprises of discipleship is this: sometimes obedience leads you straight into difficulty. We often assume that if we are following Jesus faithfully, life will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Psalm 77:19, Job 9:8, James 1:2-4, Luke 9:23, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 56:3-4, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 5:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:4, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Friday Reflection - Full Script

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 17, 2026

This is written for a 30-40 minute reflective service on Good Friday

Good Friday Reflective Service – 35-Minute Script Highfield Community ________________________________________ 1. Arrival (before start – silence or quiet music) (People arrive in silence or with very gentle instrumental music. Cross visible at the front. Lights slightly dimmed.) VIDEO: Good Friday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39, Luke 23:32-43, Isaiah 53:4-6