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A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for the funeral of an elderly Christian woman who was actively involved in ministry into late life.

“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking, Knowing, Serving

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 19, 2017

Seeking God begins with attitude, not activity. Seek Him with reckless abandon in all things.

An ancient Chassidic parable tells the story of Yechiel, the young grandson of a Chassidic rabbi, who once played hide-and-seek with a friend. When it was his turn to hide, he found a great hiding place where he waited, somewhat impatiently, for his friend to find him. He waited and waited; it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

Denomination: Other

Caught Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2020

The Word of God and God's activities in the world should be out top priority.

Caught Or Not Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Intro: Where do you think the most expensive piece of real estate on the planet is located? - - - Cemeteries. All kinds of treasures are buried there: dreams never pursued, books never written, songs never sung, inventions never pursued, churches never built, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In part 2 of this series, explore Revelation 1 and unpack the Advent, Activity, and Appearance of Christ.

(Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/8/2017 If you weren’t with us last week, we just began an exciting new adventure into the world of Revelation. With all of its prophecies and puzzles, the book of Revelation is easily the most challenging book of the Bible. As I ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023

This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Should We Obey? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

As followers of Jesus, we need to share the Gospel courageously and actively with everyone we meet.

WHO SHOULD WE OBEY? Text: Acts 4:13-22 Introduction 1. “Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) 2. The question I want us to ponder this morning is should we obey God or people? 3. According to Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Practicing What We Preach SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

A sermon on the importance of not just hearing the Word, but actively living it out in our daily lives.

Today, we will be discussing the importance of being a doer of the Word, as mentioned in James 1:19-27. This passage emphasizes the need for action and practical application of God's teachings in our lives. It is not enough to simply hear or talk about the Word; we must actively live it out. So, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Topics: Faith, Action

Are You Willing To Carry Jesus? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores our roles as believers in carrying the weight of faith, serving as vessels for God's work, and proclaiming His blessings.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to this blessed day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not by coincidence, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and to listen to the message He has for us today. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Crowds, Hosanna

Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

An acrostical outline designed to encourage congregational participation using the word: THANKS. Support scriptures are provided under each of the letters in the word "THANKS".

WORTHY OF OUR THANKS "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20. The Christian can give thanks for "all things" as we rest in the promise of Romans 8:28. Using each letter in the word "thanks", write in the word which deserves our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

This Day The Victor's Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The enemies of God's people are entrenched oppression and their own loser's heart, but God is a God of victory, who calls us to participate in His victory.

I like winning. I do not like to lose. If I am going to compete, I want to be the winner. Number two is not good enough. Silver medals are not good enough. Almost is not good enough. I like winning. I do not like to lose. Grantland Rice may be more deeply Christian than I, as he wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Or Get Up?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009

Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 17 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 29, 2009

Study in Revelation using the "Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible." Includes works sheet for participants boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 17 The Fifth Trumpet Sounds The Pit Is Opened Rev. 9: 1-11 The Sixth Trumpet Sounds More Hell Breaks Loose Rev. 9: 12-21 Remember the eagle that flew through Heaven, shouting “Woe, Woe, Woe.” Well the woes have begun, as the fifth trumpet sounds. Also remember that we said that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Conduct And Our Worship Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

“Why do people go to church or participate in worship services when it doesn’t make a difference in how they live each day?”

We are reading from the New Testament letter from James. James is found toward the end of the New Testament and it’s a small letter, just five short chapters. James, the writer, was the oldest half brother of Jesus Christ. He was also the brother of Jude who also wrote the epistle that bears his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010

Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forbearance Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015

Why does God not put an end to all the terror and sin? Because of His loving forbearance, which we are called to participate in.

24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form Today’s Introit antiphon speaks for God: "I think thoughts of peace, not affliction. You shall call upon me and I will hear, and bring you back from your captivity all over the world." The Gradual speaks of our affirmation that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-35

Denomination: Catholic