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Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We might read a Christmas card that says "Peace on Earth" and not think anything of it. But the hope of God's peace is revolutionary.

In years past at Christmas time you would see the phrase, “Peace on Earth,” quite a bit. It might be on a banner in a store window or on Christmas cards or decorations in someone’s front yard. We did get one Christmas card with the phrase, but not as many as in years past. As the years go by we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Cancel Easter?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 1, 2020

Especially for 2020. On the first Easter, Jewish power players tried to MANAGE they truth of the resurrection, to cancel Easter forever. The truth could not be canceled, because disciples saw the risen Lord. The guards were afraid, but both the angel and Jesus said, "Do not be afraid."

CANCEL EASTER? Matthew 27:61-28:15 (Revised in 2020, during the novel coronavirus, covid-19 church cancellations—can be easily modified) In the eyes of many people, Easter has been canceled this year. Church is online only. Easter egg hunts and family dinners are canceled. Malls are closed, and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Impenetrable? It Is Time To Take Jericho!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2020

God has made promises to us. What is hindering God's people from staking their claims? There is a great challenge for the church to arise. Jericho was the hardest enemy to face. God said LET US START here and build God confidence and create fear in the enemy.

IMPENETRABLE? IT IS TIME TO TAKE YOUR JERICHO! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com God has promises for us. What hinders us from staking our claims? There is a great challenge before us. Victory can be ours, according to your faith? Text: Matthew 9:29 Then touched he their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Joshua 1:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

16 - The Israelites Chosen With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 13, 2021

This is the 16th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that God had chosen the people of Israel for a very special purpose.

Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18, Malachi 1:2-3, Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37-38, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"all The Church Cares About Is Money." Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

Money is powerful! The amount of money we have allows or prevents us from having or doing certain things. Jesus understand the power of money as a prime competitor for our hearts. The church echoes Jesus' warning as we see what he was willing to pay for our eternity.

We learn very early on in life that when you walk into a store and you see something that you would like to buy, what is one of the first things that you look at? You look at the price tag. You want to know how much money that thing is going to cost you and if you have enough money then to buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"yielding All Things: I Am No Longer My Own, But Thine"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2019

A sermon for stewardship commitment Sunday.

“Yielding All Things: I Am No Longer My Own, But Thine” Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus tells us: “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on…” “…do not worry…” “…do not worry…” “…do not worry…” Raise your hand if you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: "I Am The Bread”.

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2019

1) Our souls are hungry (John 6:41–44), 2) God sent us food (John 6:45–47), and in His words: 3) I am that food (John 6:48–51).

John 6:41-51 [41] So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." [42] They said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" [43] Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other

Christ In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 21, 2020

1 of 1. The apostle Paul encouraged the Galatian church in their timely relationship with Jesus. Our relationship with Jesus is all due to the fullness of time wrought by the Father. The Fullness of Time offers Christ-centered...

CHRIST In The FULLNESS Of TIME—Galatians 3:26--4:7 The TIME Of JESUS’ ARRIVAL indicates/implies... Attention: All people, in every era, & of every stripe, have lived & do live within the confines of a linear progression of TIME. Many Science Fiction movies are based upon either going ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Guide To Resolving Conflicts For The Propagation Of The Gospel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

A GUIDE TO Resolving Conflicts for the Propagation of the Gospel

A GUIDE TO Resolving Conflicts for the Propagation of the Gospel Introduction - Conflicts of values perhaps do more to stymie the progressive of cross-cultural communications more than any other thing, but why? The thwarting of the gospel’s communication is often misunderstood as a challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clarify Your Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003

Solomon wrote his son some valuable advice once regarding his decisions for the future when he said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insights. IN all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5,6

A GUIDE TO Resolving Conflicts for the Propagation of the Gospel Introduction - Conflicts of values perhaps do more to stymie the progressive of cross-cultural communications more than any other thing, but why? The thwarting of the gospel’s communication is often misunderstood as a challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask And Receive Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 29, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 10:1-4 deals with God's way of blessing his people: thru the principle of Ask and Receive. His intervention on behalf of his people by sending Messiah is also expounded.

Our text today is in Zechariah 10:1-4. I. God’s INVITATION is to Ask and Receive We begin with the first word in that chapter: “Ask.”i God’s method of blessing His people begins there. He begins with an invitation to ask and receive. And that begins with our acknowledgement that every good gift ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12, Zechariah 9:16-17, James 1:1-17, James 4:1-4, John 15:1-10, Luke 11:9-13, Ephesians 6:10-18, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 5:1-18, Deuteronomy 18:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

You Choices Matter Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

Jesus concludes His sermon of the mount with 4 choices that we all are making.

Your Choices Matter... A Lot, Like Eternally QUESTION... • Are you ready to dive into the living and active word of God this morning? • Are you going to approach His word today with that are minds ready to listen and with hearts that are ready to respond? • Do you believe that God’s word has the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rueben Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 25, 2022

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage.

His Name is Wonderful! (Exodus 6:14-25) 14 These are the heads of their fathers' households. The sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi; these are the families of Reuben. 15The sons of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad and Jachin and Zohar and Shaul the son ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Reminders

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Apr 3, 2001

Paul Reminds us of "Who We Were", "What God Did" and "Why He Did It".

OUTLINE for Worship Folder: "Before Salvation…" Paul reminds us we were… Spiritually Dead…"And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins". Slaves to Satan…"you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness