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Giving To God: A Revival Is Waiting  

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2024

We often pray and desire for revival to happen. But are we going about it in the right way? Do we know what is holding it back? Is there something practical that God says we’re not doing? There is something that God specifically points to saying, “Return to Me, and I will return to you.”

Giving to God: A Revival is Waiting   Malachi 3:6-12 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7QXpLPck7A Now, some of you are thinking, “That’s an ambitious title,” and some, well in fact, most would say that it’s definitely a stretch. However, the question that’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 23:23, Proverbs 3:9-10, Joel 2:13-14, Haggai 1:5-6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Lord's Mercies

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 29, 2024

The Lord has removed our sin

The LORD’s Mercies Psalm 103:1-13 Good morning, As a child, I remember my grandfather talking about going through the Depression and trying to find work. I remember him telling stories of how, in the pre-union times, if you were sick, you didn’t get paid. If you got hurt, too bad; go home, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Be Thankful (2024)

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2024

It is God's will that His people be a thankful people. God will give us the ability to rejoice always and be thankful in all circumstances, but we have to do our part by focusing on our blessings.

A. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and it is arguably the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to be thankful. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Not (Sermon 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2024

There are various reasons why someone might fear believing in Jesus Christ, even though He is the source of love, hope, and salvation.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2024

Luke 19:1-10 shows us that the reason Jesus came was to seek and to save the lost.

Introduction A few years ago, I sat in on the Chapel Service for the four-year-olds of our New Tampa Christian Academy preschool. The teacher asked the children, “What is Christmas all about?” With one voice, they loudly chorused, “Santa Claus!” The teacher quickly helped the children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Man Of God

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did you share it?

Happy Fathers Day! Today’s message is titled: Being a man of God Not going to address all the traits the world says a real man is, but rather what God says, in His word, what a man should be. Three key passages today: Luke 15:11 til I get tired of reading. Here we’ll examine the parable of The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

We Do Not Know What We Should Pray For As We Ought Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 23, 2024

Like all Christians, St. Paul was left wondering how to pray in many challenging situations and trials during his ministry as an Apostle of the Lord. Then, he found how to pray best.

The words of St Paul, “We do not know what we should pray for as we ought,” I know, ring a bell with all of us Christians. When we are faced with situations that are beyond our grasp and capacity to control, we find ourselves without knowing what we should pray for as we ought. I remember my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sustaining Christian Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2025

1 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-I—2Peter 1:12-15 So far in our analysis of 2Peter, we’ve discovered some provisions for God’s people that are ACQUIRED Thru FAITH(1:1-4)... Those being: 1. TRUSTWORTHY APOSTLES(:1a) 2. CHRISTIAN FAMILY(:1b) 3. The SINGULAR, PERFECT SAVIOR(:1c) 4. MULTIPLIED GRACE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: God’s Drum Major For Justice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2025

God is a just God and He desires His world to be a just world. The Lord vindicates his people, punishes evil, and cares for the marginalized. He opposes the wicked, whether individuals or nations and He will one day set all things right. God’s promises are sure!

Sermon: God’s Drum Major for Justice Scripture Lesson: Amos 5:21-25 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25, Psalm 25:8-10, Amos 9:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

When I Am Faced With A Trial

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of Daniel in the bible starts out with him a 15 year-old boy.

When I Am Faced With a Trial “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daring To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

From the story of Samson we see the importance of being born to be set apart, staying set apart and recognizing the Lord's presence.

DARING TO BE HOLY I heard the story of a man who was remembering that when he was a boy, he had a brother that collected baseball cards. The brother had some cheap regular cards that they played with. However, being a serious collector, he also had some that were very valuable. Those did not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2025

In Colossians chapter 3, Paul tells us that there isn't a multitude of choices to be made, there are only two. Will your take off the old and put on the new. Or won't you

Colossians Your Choice I have a confession to make. I have way too many shirts. I don’t know what it is, but I have a closet full of shirts. Now before you judge me about being fiscally irresponsible, I’m also a Frenchie’s shopper. For years, when I was at my heaviest, I found it difficult to find ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Colossians 3:16-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Choice To Be A Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2025

This sermon is a Father’s Day Message encouraging men to choose to become fathers as Jesus did by being compassionate to others. He raises the widow of Nain’s son.

The Choice To Be A Father Psalms 1:1-6 Ephesians 6:1-4 Text Luke 7:11-17 Today is father’s day. It is a day we take time to say thank you to the men in this world who have impacted our lives in a wonderful and helpful way. For some of us it is a day of sadness and reflection for those men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, Ephesians 6:1-4, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Colossians: Household Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2025

This passage contains the dreaded "S" word, submit. But what did that mean 2000 years ago in Colossa and what does it mean for us today.

It was a struggle; I was thinking that this week I would preach from Colossians 4:5–6 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. I thought that I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Genuine Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 26, 2025

Our motives are the underlying reason for any action we take.

That is, our motives are what MOTIVATE us to do the things we do. But there are two kinds of MOTIVES: (1) Good motives (2) Bad motives Motives matter and they matter to God. God doesn’t just desire us to do the right thing but to do it with the right attitude. Illus: For example, it use to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist