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Why All Religions Will Come To Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2024

Jesus said, “Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from Him comes to Me.” God has revealed Himself to the world. All sincere seekers of God will eventually come to Jesus!

WHY ALL RELIGIONS WILL COME TO JESUS John 6:45 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW WILL YOU EVER LEARN? 1. I heard the story of a nine-year-old girl who returned from Sunday school and as her father was sitting down with his newspaper after a delicious Sunday lunch, she asked him some questions. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guardrails For Your Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2024

Guardrails are partial walls designed to keep vehicles from straying off the road into dangerous areas. God wants us to erect guardrails for our finances, behavior, morals, dating, ethics, etc.

GUARDRAILS FOR YOUR LIFE Eph. 5:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tomorrow is Tax Day. Here’s 7 thoughts: 1. Moms and Dads never appreciate their kids more than at tax time. 2. Did you know that whoever won the Mega Millions jackpot will make history? They'll be the first billionaire to pay ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miracle Of The Jordan Crossing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2024

To see the Jordan water pile up behind an invisible dam for 20 miles with 808 million gallons & the river bed dry-up for 4 miles while 2.5 million crossed over - what a miracle!

MIRACLE OF THE JORDAN CROSSING Joshua 3:3-17; 4:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 10 Bible Questions 1. Which Bible character was super-fit? Absalom. 2. What did Adam say when he was asked his favorite holiday? "It's Christmas, Eve." 3. What do you call a Bible character who just ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eight Bags Of Gold

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 3, 2024

At the Second Coming of Jesus we will all give an account of our stewardship of the abilities & resources God has given us. What are YOU doing with your bags of gold?

EIGHT BAGS OF GOLD Matt. 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AWKWARD WEDDING COLORS 1. A little girl got to attend a wedding for the first time. While in the church, the girl asked her mother: “Why is the bride dressed in white?” The mother replied to the girl: “Because white is the color of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2024

The Passover Lamb and its blood represents Jesus, the true Lamb of God. The sacrificial animals of the O.T clearly portray how our sins are transferred to Jesus.

JESUS IS OUR PASSOVER LAMB 1 Cor. 5:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE REAL MOTHER-IN-LAW 1. 2 Young Jewish men were traveling by train to meet their prospective brides for the very first time. One man said, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready to get married!” And he got off the train at the next stop. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2024

On Good Friday we remember the Cross of Christ: why it was so precious, that it was a Cross Jesus carried from eternity, and that we must take up the same cross to become like Jesus.

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS John 19:16-18; Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It’s not real fun to get old, but you can make the best of it. 2. Knitting is a passion for a woman named Elizabeth, who is a caregiver for the elderly. When she brings her clients to doctor’s appointments, she knits while ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2024

This is a revelation of some of the most potent truths about Jesus' suffering on the cross and what "taking up our cross" means to us. It's good for Good Friday or any other time!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS John 19:16-18; Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It’s not real fun to get old, but you can make the best of it. 2. Knitting is a passion for a woman named Elizabeth, who is a caregiver for the elderly. When she brings her clients to doctor’s appointments, she knits while ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2024

Palm Sunday is named after the Palm Tree leaves that the Israelites laid across Jesus' path as He came into Jerusalem as the Messianic King. Palm trees have amazing qualities that are compared to believers and can inspire your people.

PALM TREE CHRISTIANS Psalm 92:1-8, 12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “NEW & IMPROVED” 1. The little girl was sitting in her grandfather's lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would touch his wrinkled cheek and alternately stroked her own cheek, then his. 2. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Dangerous Word In The Bible

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2024

When asked, people thought the most dangerous word might be ‘hate,’ ‘hell,’ 'fear,' 'revenge,' or 'death.' But the answer is a word much more innocent looking; it's the word "TOMORROW!"

THE MOST DANGEROUS WORD IN THE BIBLE James 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE-LINE QUIPS 1. What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky. 2. Did you hear the rumor going around about butter? Never mind, I shouldn’t spread it. 3. I stayed up the whole night trying to figure out where ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Fire Only Falls If There’s A Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2024

The fire of the Holy Spirit will not rest upon your life unless you 1). supremely desire His anointing, 2). you surrender your life completely, and 3). you're willing to serve God however He chooses.

GOD’S FIRE ONLY FALLS IF THERE’S A SACRIFICE 1 Kgs. 18:30-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAWYER’S REVENGE 1. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelined for the local butcher shop, where it stole a roast off the counter. 2. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asked, "if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Prayer Requests

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2024

Paul prayed at least 5 prayers for believers. These prayers are extremely important because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit and capture the will of God for our transformation into the image of Christ.

PAUL’S PRAYER REQUESTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVIDENCE 1. A scientist recently said that the “perfect earthquake” was going to strike the West Coast soon. The evidence to support his claim was shaky at best. 2. Someone threw a part of a brick through a man’s front window. The police couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2024

The Upper Room was the site of at least 3 pivotal events of the early Church: 1). Jesus washing their feet & Lord's Supper, 2). Resurrection appearances, and 3). filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13; 20; Acts 2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BOARD MEETING 1. Announcement: “There will be a meeting of the Church Board immediately after the service in the cafeteria,” announced the pastor. 2. After the service, the Church Board gathered, but a stranger joined ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Top 7 Predictions For 2024

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2024

I outline 7 of the predictions of non-Christian prophets for 2024, and then, based on the Word of God, I predict 7 things I am certain will happen in 2024. This is very edifying!

MY TOP 7 PREDICTIONS FOR 2024 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Many times people will let their own cat out of the bag! 2. Alan Abercrombie was driving back to Virginia, when he saw flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror. “I handed the officer my license and made small talk while my wife dug ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Not For Peninnah

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 21, 2024

Sometimes what looks bad is actually working for our good. Would Hannah have ever prayed thru to receive Samuel if there had not been a Peninnah provoking her?

IF NOT FOR PENINNAH 1 Sam. 1:1-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CREATION DIALOG 1. During the Creation, God visited with one of his angels. He said, “Do you know what I’ve just done? I’ve just created 24 hours of alternating light and darkness on Earth. Isn’t that good?” 2. The angel said, “Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Recycles People

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 17, 2024

God has been recycling a long time – with people! Some people are thought to be useless for any good, but God knows how to remake us into something very valuable for His kingdom.

GOD RECYCLES PEOPLE Lk. 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was driving his bossy sister around & she told him he was driving too fast. Just to show who was in charge, he stepped on the accelerator. 2. Just then a police car pulled behind him, lights flashing. A 6’6” policeman towered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God