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Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008

The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday - Remember Me

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2021

One criminal mocks. The other asks for Jesus to remember Him. Two responses that are still the heart posture of much of humanity.

Good Friday 2021 Jesus died…for you! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-02–2021 Three Crosses Behind me on the wall of our sanctuary, there are three crosses. These crosses are precious to our church because they are made out of the wood from the the old church building. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Luke 23:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Of God Comes From The River Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 22, 2020

The daily Anointing of God flows from the River of Life directly from His Throne

I have always been amazed by the power of the ocean, the strength of a flowing river, and the majestic peace of a lake. I lived in Lake Tahoe, California, for many years. I consider it one of the wonders of the world. I always feel great peace and contentment each time I look out upon its vast ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1-2, Zechariah 14:8, Revelation 7:17, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 5:25-27, Isaiah 12:3, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 63:1-4, Ezekiel 47:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest And Work Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 6, 2022

The word rest is forgotten by modern world. Work culture has overtaken everyone. Many have the Work-alcoholic spirit. I am busy, I was busy and I will be busy are the common words used in these days.

Rest and Work Genesis 2:1-3 Greetings: Introduction: The word rest is forgotten by modern world. Work culture has overtaken everyone. Many have the Work-alcoholic spirit. I am busy, I was busy and I will be busy are the common words used in these days. But God was concerned about rest. Rest to our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 23, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, brought a lot of great blessings to everyone who truly believes in Him.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away Study Text: Mark 16:1 - 4 Introduction: The women went out early in the morning to go and beautify the tomb of Jesus, but suddenly remembered the great stone at the entrance which they are not capable of rolling away. Therefore, they asked: Who shall roll away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2025

Holy Spirit is no more the property of a few prophets, saints but for everyone who seeks him. Though He is unseen by the World but experienced by believers, he took the form of Dove, the form of fire, and the form of flames of tongues.

Text: Acts 1:1-8 Theme: The Power of the Holy Spirit.   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: The Holy Spirit of God is introduced in the Old Testament with several occasions severally. But St. Luke introduces the Holy Spirit in different altitude. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Full House

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

God wants HIs house full. It is evident He is not content with half full churches as seen through the parable of the Great Supper.

A FULL HOUSE LUKE 14:16-24 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was the dinner guest of a ruler of the Pharisees. At the dinner one of the guests hearing Christ speak, expressed a view held by many Jews that only Jews would be invited to the great feast of the Messianic kingdom. They were content to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Beholding

Contributed by Irvin Mccorkle on Feb 25, 2005

Seeing Jesus is so very important. We are not changed by what we do, but by what we see.

Transformed by Beholding Seeing Jesus is very important. We are not changed by what we do, but by what we see. Evidently not many of us have seen Him, because there is something that inevitably happens and you are changed from one degree of glory to another. Something dramatic happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graduation 1999 - Learning

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!”

TEXT: Proverbs 8:33 SUBJECT: LEARNING (Graduation 1999) Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!” You may not know this, but school was never meant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Invites Every One To Eat At His Table

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

This Sabbath situation was a trap set up by Jesus’ enemies.

THE LORD INVITES EVERY ONE TO EAT AT HIS TABLE 10-14-06 Our text is found in Lk.14:16-24 but in order to see what’s taking place lets read verses 1-6 first. LUKE 14: 1-6 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008

We must stand in the gap...now more than ever!

Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24 “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ 25 The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Alive!

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 25, 2008

An Easter Season Sermon using the Hymn, "Were You There?" as a basis.

He’s Alive! (But Don’t Tell Anyone) Matthew 27 & 28: 1-10 Key Verses: Matthew 28: 6-7 Hymn Suggestions: “Were You There?,” Traditional Spiritual, Public Domain; “He Arose!,” Robert Lowry, Public Domain; “My Savior’s Love,” Charles Gabriel, Public Domain; “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” Stuart ...read more

Denomination: *other

God Is The Potter - We Are The Clay

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

"I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him." Become a new creation through Jesus C

One Sunday morning a Minister preached a very short sermon. He explained, “My dog got into my office and chewed up most of my sermon notes.” At the close of the service a visitor said to him, “If your dog ever has puppies, please let my Pastor have one of them.” This ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series. God simply cannot be placed in a box. When He so chooses, He can use pagan kings to accomplish His will and His plan for Israel. In a letter preserved for us, not in Hebrew, but in the Aramaic, we have the word for word decree of

The Book of Ezra Study #13 (Ezra 7:11-28) The Preaching Pagan: Artaxerxes Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist