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God Judges Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2022

If there isn't a Day of Judgment, then God could not claim to be a righteous God. But God will come and judge us in righteous judgment. What can that mean to us?

I’m going to give you a test this morning. I’m going to present facts regarding an historical figure from the back in the 1700s, and then I’m going to ask you who I have described: He was a brilliant general who won several battles for his nation, but over time, this general became angry about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Revelation 20:12-15, Acts 10:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Well Do You Live?

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Oct 20, 2022

How we die is not nearly as important as how we .... LIVE!

SERMON: HOW WELL DO YOU LIVE? Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Living Perks

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 24, 2023

This sermon focuses on three perks of following Jesus – 1. Being Radically Born Again, Experiencing a Life of Living Hope and Enjoying an Everlasting Inheritance

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 2:42-47; Revelation 21:1-7 Theme: Christian Living Perks This sermon focuses on three perks of following Jesus – 1. Being Radically Born Again, Experiencing a Life of Living Hope and Enjoying an Everlasting Inheritance INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 2:42-47, Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Service For Bob Alexander

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Today we find ourselves in the valley of death that the Psalmist talked about…..it is a difficult place to be but it is also a place where we can experience the presence of God.

Funeral Service for Bob Alexander 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob Alexander’s pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Fishing Trip To Remember - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Fishing For Men

LUKE 5:1-11 “A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER” – PART 2 A) In this passage of Scripture, you find the largest catch of fish that is recorded in the Bible. * It’s where Jesus changed people’s lives and it was the beginning of where Jesus began training people to spread the gospel. * It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Mummy And The Folded Napkin

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 11, 2023

Did Jesus have OCD?

The Folded Napkin! The Easter Mummy Introduction A. Today being Easter we are going to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Next week we will be starting a new sermon series, “Famous last words.” We will be looking at the seven last statements Jesus said as He was hanging on the cross and what ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Vineyard

There Once Was A Man Named John

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 15, 2023

John the Baptist was on a mission from God. We have a mission too - to testify to the Light.

12.17.23 John 1:6–8 (EHV) 6 There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as an eyewitness to testify about the light so that everyone would believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. There Once Was a Man Named John Some people are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What About Fake Christians?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Fresh, relevant approach to the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Focuses on the gospel for people whose life doesn't match their churchgoing, and how to reach them. Practical references to church history as well.

WHAT ABOUT FAKE CHRISTIANS?—Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Does it bother you when you see and hear prominent personalities act like God is their best buddy, while they live very ungodly lives? Politicians, athletes, superstar performers—all say, “God bless,” and identifying themselves as Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Beauty Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Someone looking up at the stars said, "If the suburbs are so beautiful, how beautiful the city of heaven must be. All of our enjoyment of the beauty of this world is a mere faction of the creative work of God.

Among the world's famous short stories is the one called, The Lost Words Of Love, by the French writer, Mendes. It is the fascinating tale of how an evil spirit sought to ruin man by stealing three words out of his vocabulary. The three words were, I love you. The spirit succeeded in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

The Mission Of Evangelism

Contributed by Gary Holt on Feb 10, 2024

The work of the Church is to be about the work of evangelism. We need to be about the Lord's work of sharing the word.

“THE MISSION OF EVANGELISM” 1 Corinthians 9:16 Illustration SOURCE: From Charles Cockroft’s Sermon: Am I My Brother’s Keeper I heard a story about a guy: ? who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. ? As a part of the interview process, The manager asked him, "What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Jesus - The Basis Of Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2024

Christianity is grounded in the Resurrection of Jesus, and yet many Christians have never taken the time to look at the available evidence on the subject.

When a person professes to be Born-Again, they should be able to defend the foundational facts of Christianity. “We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Galatians 2:21, Colossians 2:13-18, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 25, 2022

“Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught as a child. Like any good parent, our Father teaches us to pray just like our moms and dad did.

Teach Us To Pray 24 July 2022 Richardson TX “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught. The earliest writing was found in a Protestant Monastery from the 1690’s. It’s a rather simple; only 4 lines. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, James 4:3

Denomination: Other

How To Manage Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. If your TONGUE has ever gotten you into TROUBLE . . . will you please raise your hand? 1. Now turn to each other and say, “I’M NOT SURPRISED!” 2. We are not SURPRISED, because it happens to all of us. COMMENT: There is not a single person here who has not had the experience of saying ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of The Spirit In The Church: And Diagnostics Of The Lost

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups.

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups. What do people think about Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Salvation Army