What Does It Mean To Be Alive?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2026

A sermon about being a church that helps unbind one another.

John 11:1-7, 17-27, 32-45 What Does it Mean to Be Alive? When we step into John 11, we step into one of the most emotional and hope filled stories in Scripture. Lazarus—friend of Jesus, beloved brother, pillar of his community—becomes ill, and before help arrives, he dies. His sisters grieve, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Tags: Church, Lazarus, Unbinding

Denomination: United Methodist

Heroes Of The Bible: David Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 26, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Daivd. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: David Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/22/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-6, 1 Samuel 26:25, 2 Samuel 21:22, 2 Samuel 6:5-22, Psalm 103:1, 1 Samuel 17:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: David, Worship, Sin, Prayer, Bathsheba, Goliath, Adultery, Warrior, Heroes, Inspiring, Marvel, Superheroes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Mission For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2009

Reflecting on the first Palm Sunday, we see that there is no better mission for our lives than to (a) Encounter Adverse Situations (b) Discover what God desires (c) Freedom from Bondage (d) Bring what God desires.

Opening illustration: There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit! In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew! "We must throw a big celebration," The villagers all agreed. But, it was a poor village, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Tags: Humility, Missions, Donkey, Palm Sunday, Easter Palm Sunday  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Pray "Remove This Cup” In The Garden Of Gethsemane?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 25, 2022

Throughout history, there have been several explanations given regarding why Jesus asked God, the Father, to remove the cup from Him.

"And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:43-44, John 6:44

Tags: Passover, Cup, Temptation Of Jesus, Garden Of Gethsemane

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un Padre Llamado Jairo

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Aug 2, 2005

Dios nos ha creado con la posibilidad de ser una influencia positiva y transformadora para nuestros hijos.

UN PADRE LLAMADO JAIRO Lucas 8:40-56 Introducción: Hoy celebramos el día del padre. De todos es sabido que este día no se celebra con la intensidad emotiva del día de la madre. Esto es debido a que algunos hombres han dado un mal ejemplo de lo que es ser un padre, otros por su falta de expresar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Baptist

David's Final Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 19, 2026

Sin changes people. The David after Bathsheba was a very different man from the David before Bathsheba and that reality prolonged and intensified the judgment he, his family and the nation experienced.

March 21, 2026 Last week was grim. We learned that forgiveness and judgment can exist at the same time and that sometimes God’s judgment is not intervening, instead allowing the harvest of the choices we make. That is a lot for sinful humans to take on board. We want to do what we want to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Challenge To Conform Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2026

The approach in the text we are considering is much more personal and compelling for the Galatians. It appears that Paul wanted them to understand why he had been so adamant in exposing the Judaizers – he genuinely loved the church and wanted her to be settled in the faith.

A Challenge to Conform Galatians 4: 12-20 As we come to the passage before us, we discover a clear and distinctive shift in Paul’s approach. Up until now, Paul has boldly defended and argued for the truth of the gospel, presenting one doctrinal argument after another to expose the false doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing And Responding To Smear Campaigns A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 19, 2026

The Bible warns us about the tactics of those who seek to harm others through lies and manipulation

The Bible warns us about the tactics of those who seek to harm others through lies and manipulation (Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 52:2-4). If you've felt like your name is being smeared behind the scenes, know that you're not alone. Here are few signs someone is running a smear campaign ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6, Psalm 119:163

When Men Become Cowards – Great Britain And United States And Europe Today – Middle East Peace? - Coming Antichrist – Prophecy - Who Solves The Iran War? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2026

In this message much is covered in world events in the Middle East and Europe. Where is Iran heading? Who will bring peace to the Middle East? Britain and most of Europe are cowardly and corrupt. The Mastermind who is coming, and NATO and the USA are covered, and more.

WHEN MEN BECOME COWARDS – GREAT BRITAIN AND UNITED STATES AND EUROPE TODAY – MIDDLE EAST PEACE? - COMING ANTICHRIST – PROPHECY - WHO SOLVES THE IRAN WAR? That certainly is a long title for a message but we cover a lot of ground. Men become cowards when they are afraid to be bold. Nations become ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4, Revelation 13:3, Daniel 9:26-27, Revelation 13:1-2, Daniel 2:33-34, Revelation 16:12-16, Zechariah 14:1-4, Ezekiel 38:4-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:13, Genesis 18:20-32, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 6:1-4, Luke 21:28, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 24:15-22, Daniel 9:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2026

This message reveals Jesus’ intercession for His disciples and all believers, highlighting unity, protection, and sanctification.

THE HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:1-26 Key Verse: “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee.” (John 17:20-21) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God