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Wearing What Fits

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

David strapped Saul's sword over the armour and tried to walk, but he couldn't because he wasn't used to wearing them.

David strapped Saul's sword over the armour and tried to walk, but he couldn't because he wasn't used to wearing them. "I can't fight with all this," he said to Saul. "I'm not used to it." So he took it all off. 1 Samuel 17:39 DAVID'S BATTLE David, a mere shepherd boy sent to the front lines to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

We Worship The Son Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

Jesus deserves our worship

Theme: We worship the Son of God Text: Jer. 11:18-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mk. 9:32-37 A few weeks ago the press carried a news item that another European parliament had approved a bill giving homosexual marriages the same legal status as heterosexual marriages. They have even gone further by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20, Mark 9:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Christmas Rush

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

“The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Man

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 17, 2003

THis is taken from Psalm 1. I did this message a couple of years ago, I do not remember where I got the outline.

INTRODUCTION • Righteousness. What do you think of when you hear that word? Holier than thou? Think you’re better than others? Those things reflect self-righteousness? • What does it mean to be righteous? The word in our usage means, purity of heart. Doing the right thing, being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talent Quest.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon that considers how we can use our talents. It uses an enchanting story about a ballerina to illustrate how our giftedness contributes to the building of the Kingdom.

Wile E Coyote furiously chases Roadrunner. The bird suddenly stops. The coyote tries but he can’t, and he skids past the roadrunner out to the edge of the cliff. The ground gives way and for just a moment we see his saucer eyes. Then down Wile E. Plummets. Poof! You and I don’t recover so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always Worth It Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2006

The Spirit-led life is always worth the cost

Matthew 16:24-28 Always Worth It Woodlawn Baptist Church October 1, 2006 Introduction Display Bud Light billboard on the projector. Have you seen this billboard? This week as I was driving back to Denison from Sherman, it caught my attention. No, not because I was thirsty for a beer, but because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Baptism Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

You know there’s some things that we can do to express important messages without ever saying a word. Flag in the front yard – “I love my country…it’s the best…” Sports team jersey – “I love this team…it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Begin Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019

We will only begin the race well when we identify, and full confess, our spiritual bankruptcy to Jesus. There are no achievements, or spiritual outcomes, which make us worthy of God’s attention. It is only our faith in the great exchange that Jesus is willing to make for us.

Message Ephesians 2:1-10 Begin Well 10 days ago Wild Oats XI won the 2018 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. They also won in 2017 … sort of. Wild Oats XI finished the 2017 race in one day, eight hours, 48 minutes and 50 seconds … which was nearly five hours faster than the previous record. However at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Our Hearts

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 27, 2018

Our heart speaks of the seat of our mind, will and emotions. The Bible says the Heart needs guarding. This sermon looks at the issue of the why we need to guard our hearts.

GUARDING THE HEART Introduction “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Scripture clearly teaches us that the real issues of life are spiritual and are really matters of the heart, the inner man. Maybe it’s for this reason the word “heart” is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Our Of Jail, Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 11, 2017

I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Put Of Jail, Free!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

When we forgive others we find that we let someone out of jail. But we are the ones who experience freedom.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Prayer Is Prayer Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers.

The of Heart Prayer Is Prayer of The Heart Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers. While it is true that God is in-charge of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011

Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorial Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 7, 2020

Death once was something people seemed afraid to discuss. But times have changed, & books about death & out of body experiences are best sellers, indicating that fear of death still holds many in its grip.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Musical Prelude & Pictures of Deceased Welcome & Appreciation of the Family to those Present Scripture Reading & Prayer Congregational Singing Obituary, followed by Memories of the Deceased Special Music Congregational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Hebrews 2:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly The Kite Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 1, 2025

"Fly the Kite" teaches that even the smallest acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes when they align with God's purpose.

Fly the Kite Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ On our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife and I embarked on what It felt was an odyssey to the ends of the earth—a journey full of anticipation and wonder: Niagara Falls. We had seen countless pictures and videos of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, John 14:12, Romans 12:2, Luke 16:10, Matthew 25:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist