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How To Raise Happy Parents (And Be One Too) Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001

Being a responsible child (or adult) is a full-time job, a job that is much easier when we follow some relationship guidelines.

Four Principles for Raising Happy Parents (These keys work for parents, too.) I. Be Understanding A. Parents feel responsible for you B. Pressure from others (comparison) brings frustration C. Rejection brings a mix of loneliness or pride D. Guilt often results from teaching/living an imperfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Grounded In Grace:overview Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

Grace is so giganic it exceeds our ability to measure it.

GROUNDED IN GRACE, PREACHED AT MIDWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH APRIL 22 2001 Why this series? 1. It is for us to come to a better understanding of God’s greatest gift. Our theme here at Midway Community Church is: “healing the hurts, and renewing the mind” and I can tell you from my own personal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

More Of You In My Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

James gives us clear instruction on how to live closer to God.

More of You in my life James 4:7-10 Introduction George Mueller was a man of faith and miracles in the 19th century preaching, teaching, and praying through the work God gave him. He was asked onece what was the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

“god Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity”

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

To show that despite our shortcomings, our failures, our disobedience, our circumstances and situations, God still loves man.

“God Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity” Turn to Hosea 11: verses 1-11 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. It was I who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Flames Of Righteousness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 4, 2012

Four question to asks. Christ died to sin in two senses:1) In regard to sin’s penalty- He met its legal demands upon the sinner. 2) In regard to sin’s power- forever breaking its power over those who belong to Him. Paul’s point is that believers have d

Flames Of Righteousness Romans 6:9-12NKJ Over a hundred years ago, a dignitary of France visited America. Upon his return home he wrote: “I sought for the greatness of America in her harbors and rivers and fertile fields, and her mines and commerce. It was not there. Not until I went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Does The Love Of God Contradict The Righteousness Of God?"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 23, 2014

This message reinforces the fact that Christ seeks to be our Savior AND Lord and not one at the expense of the other.

While Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them,4they said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Repairer Of The Breach

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 22, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 21

August 21, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 13:10-17; Isaiah 58:9b-14 Repairer of the Breach Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In chapter 58, the prophet Isaiah is speaking to a people newly returned to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What The Animals Saw In The Nativity

Contributed by James Huff on Jan 4, 2018

United Methodist

“Talk to the Animals” Matthew 2: 1-12 Ephesians 3: 1-12 There was this donkey that was living a very normal donkey life. He was well taken care of and often just laid around until his master needed him to do some chores such as gathering fire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

So why did Jesus come? Why the miracles? Why the cross? John 8 tells us about WHO He is and WHY He came...

We find the "Scarlet Letter" Story... John 8:1-11 Woman caught ’red-handed’ by those that obeyed Moses’ law - asking Jesus what should be done ’cause she broke the law... (Deut 22:22 - ’put to death’) The law had convicted her & they hoped Jesus would condemn her (since they were ’too holy’ to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Writings In The Sand

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

All have sinned and God knows who we are and what we have done. But God forgives us and loves us anyway. And we do have something better to do than to stand around and point fingers. We can do what Jesus did. We can forgive and go out and share God’s

The noted Christian physician A. T. Schofield told a story about sitting with some friends in a hotel lobby that was lined with mirrors. As he glanced around the room he noticed a group of people some distance away seated around another table. Being very nearsighted, he couldn’t tell what they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Methodist

Excessive Baggage

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 28, 2013

Burdens will weigh you down! They are nothing new. King David struggled with several burdens that had catastrophic results.

Excessive Baggage Psalm 38 My wife and I are fairly organized people. For example, when we go on vacation, we always make sure that we take EVERYTHING that we need (my wife ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Embodying The Gospel Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Living in a manner that is worthy of the gospel has three conditions.

If you don’t mind, let’s go back to the beginning of this passage. We read there – in chapter 1, verse 27 – that we are to live our lives “in a manner [that is] worthy of the gospel.” This is a simple but urgent appeal to us, and if we are to respond to it, if ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rock Piles

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 21, 2023

Before returning to Galilee, Jesus goes back to the Temple grounds where He’s presented with a woman who’s been caught in the act of adultery. It's a seemingly lose-lose scenario for not only the woman but also Jesus.

But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Sermon # 40 - No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 30, 2025

God in His grace set us free from sin and the bondage to sin and has adopted us to be His sons and daughters. There are privileges and rights that are ours as children of God, and only when we fully comprehend this will be able to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives.

Today’s meditation is based on Galatians 4:7, “Now you are not slaves like before. You are God's children, and you will receive everything he promised his children.” (ERV) As Paul addressed the believers in the church at Galatia, he reminded them that they were no longer slaves. He prompted ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:7, Luke 19:1-2, Luke 19:3, Luke 19:5-6, Luke 19:9-10, Luke 13:10-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Evolution Of Rebellion Ii Series

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

How sin eventually evolves into ouright rebellion

The Evolution of Rebellion II Review The Evolution of Rebellion Part I Read Psalm 19:13 Introduced to Absalom Amnon and Tamar The sin of Amnon Seeds that would eventually produce a rebel were sown II Samuel 13:21 – 22 Foundation for Rebellion What David didn’t realize is that in not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:21-39

Denomination: Pentecostal