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Looking For Leftovers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2014

Can God supply all your needs? The Disciples struggled with that idea... and so do many of us. Why do we have such a hard time trusting God in this and how can we learn to believe Him more?

OPEN: I once read the true story of a family that was sitting down at the dinner table for their evening meal. But one of the girls wasn’t happy because they were having leftovers, and she complained about it. The dad was not happy about that and spent a few moments explaining to her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Models Of Mothering (Exodus 1-2)

Contributed by James Jackson on May 8, 2022

Summary: In Exodus 1-2, we see three great examples of what it means to be a mother. But only one is a biological mother. This Mother’s Day, whether you are mothering your own children, raising someone else’s children, or simply speaking up for the rights of children, we honor you today.

I'm grateful for Dennis King's sermon, "Jochebed and Other Women" on Sermon Central. His work was the starting point for this sermon Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Exodus 2. We are taking another break from Romans. Today, I’d like to preach a sermon specifically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Feeding?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 5, 2011

Using Colossians and Acts, we explore the validity of what we are preaching to our congregations.

The question our churches need to start asking ourselves is, "What are we feeding to the congregation?" We stand at our pulpits each week declaring the truth of God’s Word, and we tell people they need to start getting ready - and then we veer off and give messages that have nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:4-12

Denomination: *other

Times They Are A Changing

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

God can make hard time come out fot the good. God can use unbleievers to establish a safe place.

Times they are a changing Acts 18:12-23 Have you ever had some event that changed your life? When you think about it, all kinds of things can change out lives. Going from middle school to high school, getting out of school, getting a job. How about getting married? That was a biggie. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Ultimate Balance: Resting Faith In Christ & Taking Dutiful Action

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

In life there is often a balance we must seek after, finding good measures of various attitudes and actions to find a happy medium in life. The struggle to find this difficult balance can best be summed in the shortened version of the serenity prayer:

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works In life there is often a balance we must seek after, finding good measures of various attitudes and actions to find a happy medium in life. The struggle to find this difficult balance can best be summed in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Year's Weight Loss

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

Sermon about the results of our fasting and prayer month, gazing into the face of Christ

Background to passage: Paul in his third letter to this troubled, but eventually triumphant church, has spent the better part of the first two chapters giving some information about his travel plans and the changes that had come unexpectedly. He notes how God has used these frustrations to open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

America's Idols: Fame Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008

As people are driven by fame, God wants us to be famous with Him.

Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, America’s Idols. During the last few weeks we have been looking at America’s Idols. Two weeks ago we discovered the truth about the idol of money. Last week we learned about the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Methodist

Mothers - A Gift From God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Mother’s how special they are!

INTRO: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk in the lingerie department. “I want to buy a slip as a present for my mom, but I don’t know what size she wears.” “Is she tall or short, lit or skinny?” asked the clerk. “She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Trust In Jesus

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 19, 2006

There are lessons that teach us to place our TRUST and our FAITH in JESUS that can only be taught during the storms of our life.

Subject: Learning to Place Our Faith in Jesus Scripture Reference: Matthew 14: 22-33 ---------------<>< <>< <><<>< <>< -------------------- INTRODUCTION: The very 1st prophecy concerning Jesus’ coming to earth as our "REDEEMER & DELIVERER" from Satan and from Sin, is found in Genesis 3:15. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Broken For Abundance

Contributed by Nancy Reese on Nov 26, 2004

The breaking is all a part of the process that God has for each of us and the only way to see the true abundance that God has for our lives is to allow him to break us , bless us , and multiply us - - - all for His glory!

The subject of my sermon this morning is, “BROKEN FOR ABUNDANCE” - - - - “BROKEN FOR ABUNDANCE” When the Lord gave me this subject “BROKEN FOR ABUNDANCE”, I thought to myself, “Lord, isn’t that a bit of a conflict in terms?” It was sounding to me like a type oxymoron phrase - - - kinda like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Satisfied Hunger-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

This is part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? Jesus satisfies our hunger in the Right...

SATISFIED HUNGER-II—Luke 9:12-17 Need: Pushed to the limit? Removed from familiar & secure? Challenged with too much? Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Goes A Long Way

Contributed by C Vincent on Mar 22, 2010

Giving your all to God's service; he rewards those who give.

A Little Goes A Long Way JCC 07.02.10 pm John 6:1-13 The odds were 5,000+ to five ‘small’ loaves and two fish With Jesus the odds don’t count These people would not normally be in Galilee but on their way to Jerusalem because it was Passover time Why were they here? They had seen ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfiguration Sunday 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Many Christians in our churches follow Jesus but still have doubts. Their faith has not become crystal clear for them. There are things about Jesus that are cloudy for them like looking through a dark glass. Maybe you are one of them?

Transfiguration Sunday Seeing is Believing Mark 9:2-9 2Corinthians 4:3-6 1 Corinthians 13:12 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. KJV This passage from St. Paul tells us that we do not have clear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 8:22-26, Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fig Tree & The End - Times

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001

The Fig tree and How it relates to the End-times.

THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE BIBLICAL REFERENCE: Matthew 24:32-34; Mark 13:28-30 The Fig tree is Israel. the Lord always used the fig tree when speaking of the Nation of Israel. Now learn a parable (or lesson) of the fig tree; when his branch is yet tender (or begins to sprout), and putteth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-30, Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Crises

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Should Christmas bring us anxiety or peace?

Christmas Crisis Is 40: 1-11 Are you ready for Christmas? Many people change the saying to, “At Christmas be merry and of good cheer . . Thank God it comes but once a year.” Some sing, “Juggle bills, juggle bills, juggle all the way . . Buy your gifts at Christmas time and pay ‘em off in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible