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Go! And Know His Name: Encountering The Great "i Am" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2025

“I AM WHO I AM.” This declaration introduces us to the Tetragrammaton—the four Hebrew letters YHWH—representing God's personal name.

Go! And Know His Name: Encountering the Great "I AM" Exodus 3:13–15 (NLT): “But Moses protested, ‘If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, “The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,” they will ask me, “What is his name?” Then what should I tell them?’ God replied to Moses, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15, Isaiah 43:10-11, Leviticus 22:32, John 8:58, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Mark 10:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother’s Impact: A Legacy Of Love And Faith

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on May 8, 2025

As we reflect on Psalm 23, a psalm of guidance, provision, and comfort, we recognize that African American mothers have long embodied these divine qualities, shaping the lives of their sons and daughters with strength, grace, and enduring faith.

Based on Psalm 23 Introduction Beloved brothers and sisters, today we gather to honor and uplift the sacred influence of mothers—a force rooted in love, faith, and unwavering devotion. As we reflect on Psalm 23, a psalm of guidance, provision, and comfort, we recognize that African American ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

God’s grace is still faithful even though we continue to sin.

Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 March 23, 2003 Fairy tales have a sense of justice What if the ugly stepsister married the prince? What if the wolf huffed and puffed and really blew the pig’s house down. If asked you this morning to tell me a story about one of your ancestors, what kind of story would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hospitality As A Core Value Series

Contributed by Michael Erwin on Aug 2, 2003

Hospitality is a core value of Judaism and Christianity.

1. Entering kindergarten, all kids are strangers. Some handle this better than others, but all are in a new place, a strange place. 2. As adults, we often find ourselves in the role of stranger. Examples. 3. Perhaps this is why we connect with the story of God’s people: bondage in Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Congregational

Be Strong

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 19, 2011

The commandment "Be strong and courageous" is given three times. Obviously it cannot be easily accepted...

Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua - called to leadership - Moses died before leading the people into the promised land - relate to forefathers - V6: "Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them." Leadership - Annual Meeting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:16-19

Denomination: Congregational

Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022

King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is This?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 13: 1 - 22

Exodus 13: 1 - 22 What is this? 13 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine.” 3 And Moses said to the people: “Remember this day in which you went out of Egypt, out of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Psalm 104:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s About Time…to Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

If you are growing as you should, you are closer to Him today than you were when you got saved.

Pastor Allan Kircher Genesis 43:1-10 Feb, 9 2014 It’s about time…to grow up! Intro: If you will remember the story: • Joseph’s brothers sold him in to Egyptian slavery • Told/father he was dead/they/concerned, Joseph was dead! They went on/their lives/though never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Organizing Our Priorities

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing.

Organizing Our Priorities: Hebrews 3:1-4:11 Introduction: A good friend and mentor of mine has always said, “The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing. The Main Thing being Jesus Christ. It is easy for us to get side tracked and focus on all types of things in life, such as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening Lent Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012

Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

The King On A Donkey.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Prophecy concerning Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Zechariah chapter 9 verses 1-17. Background: (1). The writer. • Zechariah is a very common name in the Bible, • At least twenty-seven Bible characters had it. We know little of the prophet’s biography, apart from a few scant references: • Chapter 1 verse 1 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Remembering God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2021

Just like the Hebrew people in Exodus, God wants us to remember who he is, what he has done, and what he will do.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will wrap up our Exodus series; I pray that God touched and spoke to you somehow during this series. • I want you to think about something for a moment. • We all understand that this life is not eternal; in other words, there will come a time when we die and go on to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:24, Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2020

For many people, God is far away and is to be approached only at times of need or danger. However, that is far from the truth. God wants each of us to have a very personal relationship with Him. Here's a study on how we can call God as "My God". Be blessed abundantly.

We read in Psalm 91:1-2, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."” (ESV) The Psalmist had a personal relationship with God, and therefore could say of Him, ‘My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Werling on Dec 26, 2020

Jesus is the bread of life born in Bethlehem the house of bread. We need to learn to believe, trust and obey even when we don't understand.

So you know I really like to give a course rationale when I begin a new series. So keep this in mind as we pursue the purpose of these sermons over the next few weeks. I know I usually would be preaching a sermon on New Years' and time. But this year I want to keep the Christmas theme going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-33, John 6:47-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ