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Living A Satisfied Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2016

From the Sermon on the Mount series, it deals with the 4th beatitude. It takes a look at all the wrong places people look to find satisfaction, along with the secret of satisfaction that comes out of God's word. A satisfied life is a life lived for Christ

The Sermon on the Mount “Living A Satisfied Life” Matthew 5:6 Watching commercials gives some insight into how Jesus taught lessons in His day. Advertisers pay millions of dollars to put their slogans and images before us, because they know it works. They know that if they can get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Temptation: Tested And Approved

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

We cannot survive without Jesus working through us and in us. He shows us how we overcome temptation.

Temptation- Tested and Approved Luke 4:1-12 Good morning…if you would turn to Luke 4:1-12 that will be our text this morning. Prayer- Last week we looked at crazy Faith! The faith that would dare to have four men drop a crippled man from a hole in the roof so that their friend could get healed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Heals The Whole Person

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

Jesus is here for us to heal the invisible, deepest pains in our hearts.

Our text for this morning is a really nice story about Jesus, a story that shows a number of things. It shows some beautiful things about his character. It starts to explain to us why such an amazing man was persecuted and even put to death. It shows some deep insight into us human beings. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Doomsday Preppers

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

This sermon reflects on what the John the Baptist says about Christ's coming and how we should prepare, and what Jesus says about when the end of the world will occur.

Well, according to my count, we have about 12 days left until the world ends. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Mayan calendar and how some say it predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. Apparently, a stone tablet discovered in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: *other

The Shepherd's Psalm

Contributed by James R. Rice on Jan 30, 2014

King David made one of the great contributions to the world when he wrote the beloved 23rd Psalm. This psalm has been memorized more than any other psalm. It has blessed more people than any other.

A. David made one of the great contributions to the world when he wrote Psalm 23. 1. “They tell me that David wrote the 23rd Psalm; I believe that I could have written it, David just beat me to it.” (Angel Martinez) 2. He wrote the Psalm in the twilight years of his life. After he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Quitely At Work

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 15, 2015

We may not know what God is doing but be assured, God is doing it!

Title: God is quietly at work in our lives and in the world… establishing his Kingdom. Text: Mark 4:26-34 Thesis: We may not know what God is doing but be assured, God is doing it! Introduction – Enigmatic? What to do with it? It feels like an FYI. On August 12, 1805, near the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruthless Love Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 27, 2013

Loyalty, Friendship, Love, Sacrifice

Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) September 29, 2013 Introduction: Loyalty is the characteristic of never giving up. Never quitting – no matter how bad things get. No matter how hard things are – (Show Video of John and Ann Betar – 1:37) 80+ years together...good times, bad times, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Hope Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 12, 2023

Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our political and legal systems are allowing outrageous things to go on. Just look at the news of this past week.

Alba 4-9-2023 THERE IS ONE HOPE Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Hope” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:3, Luke 24:3-9, Luke 24:19-21, Romans 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 17, 2023

The positive qualities of Duct Tape makes an excellent pattern for Dads: Stick to the Main Thing, Be Strong but Flexible, Hold Things Together, Don't get exposed to the wrong elements, and look for the Permanent Solution.

Duct Tape Lessons for Dads 1 Tim. 3:2-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dennis the Menace sometimes lived up to his name. One day he was over at the Wilson’s house (neighbors) eating cookies and milk. Mrs. Wilson was in the kitchen washing the dishes. 2. Dennis asked Mr. Wilson why he never went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Comfortable With Not Seeing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023

This message is about faith, but from a different view point.

We’re going to begin in First Peter 1:8. Follow along with me. “Whom (referring to Jesus) having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Peter says we are able to rejoice with joy unspeakable. Why? Because we have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 4:18-21, 1 Peter 1:7-9, Romans 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024

1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Snatchers

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 2, 2025

“And others save with fear, snatching them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh” Jude 1:23.This verse is a picture of how WE are supposed to rescue those who are perishing in sin.

FIRE SNATCHERS JUDE 1:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this man that was very stingy with his money. Just before his death, he made his wife promise that if he died first she would bury him with the $50,000 he had saved. His wife reluctantly agreed. 2. At the funeral, before they ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Such Were Some Of You

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 7, 2025

As you drive around in your car each day, if you are like m, every time you see a church sign you try and read the name of the church sign.

Sometime we will see a sign that reads… • Columbia Baptist Temple • Cayce First Baptist Church • Lake Murray Baptist Church • Lexington First Baptist Church • Lykesland First Baptist Church These churches were named after the community in which they dwell. But you will never see on a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Gods PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores modern idolatry, how it subtly infiltrates our lives, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Christ above all else.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to be here with you today. We're going to be talking about something that's at the heart of our walk with Christ, something that's as relevant today as it was when the Apostle Paul penned his letters two thousand years ago. But before we get into that, I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14

Topics: Defeating Idols