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His Gardens

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

This Easter Weekend, not only are we celebrating what He did, but where it happened…when Jesus raised Himself from the dead, He was saying to us, “Remember Me in My gardens!”

Opening -What are some of your favorite things when it comes to Easter? -tell story of picking daffodils as a child with my mother in her gardens… Introduction This Easter Weekend, not only are we celebrating what He did, but where it happened…when Jesus raised Himself from the dead, He was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Things Don't Change? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

hang on to God when things don't change

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong . (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) Last week I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Get Use To The Darkness

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 28, 2016

This message is intended to make the people of God keenly aware of the insidious and quiet ease in which evil can become an uncontested way of life.

Introduction: What do you think about all the mayhem in our world? As of January 1-November 28, 2016; the US statistics were as follows: 1,331 deaths due to domestic violence, 10,475 deaths due to gun violence, 30,814 deaths due to drunk driving, 38,984 deaths due to suicide, 22,790 deaths due ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2015

In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.

Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Closing The Gates To Heaven

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Boss

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 19, 2019

Who’s boss? Is Jesus Christ really the Lord of your life? At this very moment, Jesus Christ is the Lord of your life, or He is not. Either you have surrendered your life to Him and He is running the show, or you are still at the help of your life.

Who’s Boss? Colossians 1:15-18 ; Philippians 2:5-11 1. God said He was Acts 2:36 2. Because of creation Colossians 1:15-18 3. Jesus said He was John 13:13 4. It is His destiny Phil 2:5-11 5. Because He bought us 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 6. God’s plan is best. Jeremiah 29:11 Who’s boss? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 22, 2019

Are you on the Lord's side or aiding and abetting the enemy?

Philippians 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Rome fell from within before it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Repent, For One And For All Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2024

If you don’t have enough personal goof-ups to occupy your repentant mind, how about repenting our national sins?

Third Sunday of Easter 2024 Late in his life, St. John the Apostle wrote three letters from his exile to churches he directed in Asia, now a part of Turkey. He wants his Church families to live holy lives, and has spent his entire life to encourage other Christians in this mode. And he tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48, 1 John 2:1-5, Acts 3:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Are We Really Healing As A Nation? A Response To The 911 Anniversary

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 18, 2002

As people reflect on 911, my question is: Are we really healing as a nation? In this message we look at Jeremiah 8 and see some astonishing parallels between Judah and America today.

Are We Really Healed? Aug 11, 2002 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. "Peace, peace," they say, when there is no peace. Jeremiah 8:11 One month from today will mark the one-year anniversary of 911. This day will be commemorated by numerous memorial services, many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-22

What Your Neighbours Want To Hear

Contributed by Dean Brown on Jun 7, 2004

Your neighbours hear you talk every day, but do you really know what they want you to say?

What Your Neighbours Want to Hear May 16, 2004 Sermon ċ Proverbs 27: 14 NLT Pastor Dean C. Brown "If you shout a pleasant greeting to your neighbour too early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse!" I was walking in my neighbourhood this week, and as is my usual, I was looking for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:14

Denomination: Holiness

How Long Lord? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words “Tr

Habakkuk Part 1-- How Long Lord? Thesis: When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003

How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-36, Luke 6:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our God Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Ezekiel shows how the people forget God

Ezekiel 22 - March 18, 2018 It is wonderful to be able to spend time together looking at the word of God. And that is where our focus is going to be today - I don’t want you to focus on my words, but on God’s words. So let’s start with prayer that God will open our eyes to his truth today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Checking Out The Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 25, 2013

If Jesus showed up at your church what would he find? What would he say?

“The Great Unveiling: Checking Out the Church” Rev. 2:1-3:22 At the end of chapter 1 we are reminded that the 7 lampstands are the seven churches. That’s an important description of the church – for she is to be the light of the world. And it’s a lampstand; which ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed