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Holy Habits #4 - Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2025

Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient endurance.

HOLY HABIT #4 PERSEVERANCE Introduction We’ve been exploring the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:5–7—what we’re calling Holy Habits—virtues we’re called to develop intentionally as followers of Jesus. Today, we focus on perseverance—sometimes translated as endurance, steadfastness, or patient ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Cherry-Picking The Word Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2025

We must approach the Bible without preconceived ideas. We should let it speak for itself. The Holy Spirit never contradicts Himself. If a scripture contradicts our theology, our theology is probably wrong. As Jesus said, "The scripture cannot be broken."

CHERRY-PICKING THE WORD OF GOD 2 Timothy 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMON: 5 TIPS TO FIND A GOOD HUSBAND 1st TIP: Find a man who loves you & is loyal. 2nd TIP: “ “ “ ‘s fun & makes you laugh. 3rd TIP: “ “ hard worker, makes a good living. 4th TIP: “ “ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024

Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

“The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 16: Practicing The Presence Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 22, 2024

This is the first sermon in a three-week series on Psalm 16.

Psalm 16: Practicing the Presence of God Introduction: Bill Hybels titled a book years ago, "Too Busy Not to Pray." We live in a busy world. A world where the expectations of the workplace are rising, where the prices of groceries are increasing, yet we are bombarded with ads attempting ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Better High Priest, Better Cleansing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 17, 2024

This is a first-person sermon from the perspective of a priest during the time of Jesus.

A woman spotted an antique copper kettle for $2 at a garage sale. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the man running the sale if he thought the discoloration would come out. “Hmm. Let me see,” said the man as he disappeared into his house with the kettle. He came out ten minutes later with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What’s It All About Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Taking our Christmas Celebration beyond the tree and presents

Advent # 1 What’s it all about anyway? Rumors not withstanding, I really do like the Christmas season! Bev started getting out the decorations this week. On Saturday, we’ll head out to get a tree. I’ve already got most of the gifts for which I am responsible. Three of our four kids will make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speaking & Boasting Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the power of words, focusing on teachings from the book of James, and will encourage believers to use their words as tools of hope and reconciliation.

Welcome back church! I’m so excited about today’s message and I’ve got lots to share with you as this is our largest section of James in this series. Conveniently for me, it’s all about words. As you probably know already, the book of James spends a lot of time, probably close to a third of the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18, James 4:1-17

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Words, Hope & Reconciliation

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

The Church Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

This is the first message in a series about becoming the church Jesus intended and we will begin by looking at several the church is statements. In this message we will unpack the truths that the church is - Christ's; The Called Out Ones; Maple Grove; The Body Of Christ

The Church Is… Video – This Is Church (sermon spice) Good Morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING - we are kicking off a brand new series called, “Becoming The Church He Intended.” AND – that makes sense, right? THAT - seems like a logical and worthy pursuit for us, wouldn’t you agree? I MEAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Essenes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2022

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E.

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E. The Jewish historian Josephus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Smelling Like Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

"Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rise And Shine!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002

God urges us through the prophet Isaiah to rise and shine as God’s people because his light has come to the world at Epiphany!

Hope Lutheran Church, Irmo SC - Pastor Jason Zahn Epiphany - January 6, 2002 Isaiah 60:1-6 "Rise and Shine!" Dear Christian Friends, Nearly 2000 years ago a special, bright star rose in the night sky. It was unlike any other. The men who saw it were so moved by its appearance that they rose ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Man Talking: The Reality Of A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

What would the dead tell us if they could speak to us from beyond the grave?

"Dead Man Talking: the reality of a place called Hell" Matthew 7:13-23 In 1875 General William Booth shared what happened to be a prophetic message of the greatest danger facing the Church in the 20th Century of being a false gospel that would preach Conversion without Conviction, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26, Luke 21:23

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Terrorist Of All

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Apr 1, 2003

This message will hlp people see who is behind the evil and mayhem that exists in our world.

The Greatest Terrorist of All Psalm 91:1-7 The world as we knew it changed forever on September 11, 2001. On that fateful morning, life was moving along as it had always moved here in America. People were going to work, driving their kids to school, having breakfast with their families, planning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal