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Spiritual Zombies, Arise! (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 29, 2025

When we are saved, we move from death to life. When we go back to our old way of life, we become as a people who are dead, living in the dark. Paul urges, rise from the dead, and let Jesus' light shine on you again.

This week, we continue our Ephesians study, and we find ourselves picking up midstream in Paul's argument. What we've seen up to this point, is that God is a good and loving God, who acts rightly toward his people, showing them grace and kindness. And God is the process of creating one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Judas Was Not The Only Betrayer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2025

The servant of the Lord described by Isaiah today actually becomes a light, not just for people Israel, but for the goy, the nations. Wherever this servant would be, darkness would flee, and salvation would enter.

Tuesday of Holy Week 2026 None of us, I suppose, has ever lived in a house without electricity for more than a few hours or days. Those would be periods of a weather emergency, or utility blackout. But in a place without utilities, lanterns and candles would be used to extend the period of work or ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Revelation 21:23, John 13:21-33, John 13:36-38, Psalm 71:1-6, Psalm 71:15, Psalm 71:17, Isaiah 49:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon 7 - The Necessity Of Relationships Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2025

It is hard to have an impact on people if we don't have a relationship with them. Jesus, Matthew and Paul show us how to have a spiritual impact through relationships.

Introduction: A. One day a rabbi and a priest got into a head on collision with each other. 1. The damage to both cars was considerable, but amazingly neither of the clerics was hurt. 2. After they crawl out of their cars, the rabbi saw the priest’s collar and said, “I see that you’re a priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 5:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday Of Lent, Year C--Assume The Power, The Devil Told Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 7, 2025

An image or fantasy is presented to me...

Satan tries to drive a wedge between Jesus and his Father. “If you are the Son of God,” Satan begins two his temptations. Same with us, with baptism, “If you are a child of God.” Doubting baptismal identity. Lent is a time of self-appraisal and accountability. When we remember and reflect on our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Time To Engage: "Being Missionary”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 23, 2025

The Bible teaches that every believer is to be missionary. Not “a” missionary, but missionary, which is telling people about the wonderful, amazing grace of God. In our message well look at the reasons why and how we go about being missionary.

Time to Engage “Being Missionary” 2 Timothy 4:1-5 One Sunday morning, a pastor began his sermon saying, “I’d like to make three points today. First, there are millions of people around the world who are going to hell. Second, most of us sitting here today do not give a damn about it.” After a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Acts 1:8, John 20:21, Luke 24:49, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Is Jesus? (John 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2025

Who is Jesus? Let's look in John 1.

Is Jesus God? What kind of faith made the disciples follow Jesus? Do we overcomplicate faith? Let’s look at John 1. Who is the Logos or Word that was in the beginning with God and also was God? In the beginning was the Word [Logos], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To See The Face Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2025

What a great gift the Transfiguration is for us, glorifying God in our second full week of Holy Lent!

Second Sunday of Lent 2025 If there is a fundamental difficulty with religion, it may be that God, and every attribute of God, does not belong to us. All is naturally out of our human comprehension. We say God is transcendent. As Bp. Barron teaches, we are like two-dimensional stick figures on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Putting On Christ's Cothes

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 15, 2025

Step into the fullness of your new identity in Christ by clothing yourself with His righteousness—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—so that His love may shine through you, transforming both your life and the world around you.

Putting on Christ’s Clothes Colossians 3:12-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Can you remember the moment your life changed forever? The moment Christ stepped into your heart and everything was made new? That life-changing moment when God’s grace swept over you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Psalm 119:105, Luke 6:27-28, Romans 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Silence Against The Battles Of Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 11, 2024

In the battles of life, let us choose silence, and let God fight for us.

"In the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" (Philippians 2:15). In a world filled with noise and distractions, the Bible reminds us that some battles are won not by loud words or actions, but by silence. "A soft answer turns away ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, Philippians 2:15

Hanukkah: Its Roots And Prophetic Meaning

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 21, 2024

This message looks at where the Jewish Feast of Hanukkah comes from. It is also known as the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Light. We also will look at how it prophetically points to Jesus, the Messiah, His coming and purpose.

Hanukkah Its Roots and Prophetic Meaning Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jo5SUynA_E This is one of the few years with the Jewish feast of Hanukkah falls on December 25th, when Christians, and a lot of the world celebrate Christmas. Therefore, I’d like to give a crash ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Transformed By Truth: From Darkness To Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

Psalm 107 portrays the journey from darkness to light, highlighting God’s redeeming love and power. As we reflect on these verses, we will see how God delivers, transforms, and brings us into His marvellous light.

Transformed by Truth: From Darkness to Light Psalm 107:10, 13-16 Psalm 107:10 (NLT): "Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery." Psalm 107:13-16 (NLT): "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He led ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:10, Psalm 107:13-16, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 107:13-14, Romans 10:13, Psalm 107:15-16, Hebrews 13:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Overcoming The Shadows Of Shame Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

In John 4:18, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unravelling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into this passage, guided by the Holy Spirit, as we seek transformation through the power of truth.

Transformed by Truth: Overcoming the Shadows of Shame Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of truth, exploring the depths of John 4:18. In this verse, we encounter Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, unraveling the shadows of shame that entangle her soul. Let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:18, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Mother's Influence

Contributed by David Nolte on May 10, 2022

Many well-known individuals have attributed their success to their mothers. Consider the impact of s Godly influence.

A seven-year-old boy, separated from his mother in a supermarket, began to call, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she admonished, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Martha’, I’m ‘Mother’ to you.” “Yes, I know,” he answered, “but there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Story: A Saga Of An Awesome Journey!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

John gives us God's view of salvation coming into the world. The Christmas Story is a Saga of An Awesome Journey! The journey that John describes in our text is the most amazing journey ever taken.

Subject: The Christmas Story: A Saga of An Awesome Journey! Text: John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Methodist