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God The Son, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 7, 2006

A sermon describing the work of Christ in creation, providence, redemption.

God the Son, Part 2 Heb. 1:1-3 INTRO.: Today I want to continue our series of messages on “The God We Worship.” Last week, we considered God the Son in His relation to the Father. We said He is the Word of God Who became flesh to live among us and because of His death on the cross, received all the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 3, 2012

Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

John 6: 24 – 35 / More Intro: I want you to imagine this morning that you are a solitary traveler in a lonely desert. As you travel, you become very thirsty. Just ahead you see a rusty old pump at the edge of an oasis. Handing on the pump is a note that reads, “I have buried a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

One of four solutions of feeding the 5,000. • Removal - Disciples (Mk 6:35-36) • Realistic – Philip (v.7) • Rational – Andrew (v. 8-9) • Regenerate - Jesus (v. 11)

Camera Gadget Bag Camera & zoom lens additional lenses, a flash, accessories and a laptop, personal items like a jacket, water bottle & snacks - Just being prepared - First an earthquake, now a hurricane and a potential tornado as well? While most people would admit they would not be ready for a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

31 Ways To Favor Your Pastor

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 26, 2009

October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here’s some ideas to get your creative juices flowing...

31 FAVORS FOR YOUR PASTOR October is Clergy Appreciation Month! After doing some research with other pastors on how their congregations had shown them their appreciation in the past, I thought I would write down some ideas to get your creative appreciation juices running. Since October had 31 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Church Of God

When Little Becomes Much

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

FAITH IN GOD

WHEN LITTLE BECOMES MUCH 1 KINGS 17:8-16 1. THE TEXT: ELIJAH THE PROPHET HAD BEEN SITTING BY THE BROOK AT CHERITH, WHERE GOD HAD BEEN NOURISHING HIM. GOD COMMANDED THE RAVENS TO BRING HIM FOOD; AND HE HAS BEEN DRINKING WATER FROM THE BROOK. a) ONE DAY THE BROOK DRIES UP BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN NO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 10, 2020

5th Sunday, Year A, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The late Pentecostal preacher David du Plessis was once approached by a Christian who complained that people don’t seem thirsty for the Lord these days. Without missing a beat, du Plessis replied, “It’s not that they are not thirsty enough. It’s that we are not salty enough!” Since moisture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:7-10, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Hanging Up Your Harp

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 29, 2019

The Devil may never get you to do drugs, drink, or smoke, but if he can just get you to hang up your harp & sing a silent song, he's got you.

Ps 137:1-4 137 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In Action

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Just Shall Live By Faith

FAITH IN ACTION GEN. 12; 1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. DEAD FAITH NEEDS TO BE BERRIED AND EULOGIZED. THERE ARE MANY PERSONS IN THE CHURCH WHOS FAITH HAS WITHERED AND DIED, AND AS A CONSEQUENCES THEY ARE LOST AND CONFUSED ABOUT THE THINGS OF GOD, THE WILL OF GOD, THE WORK OF GOD, AND THE GRACE OF GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Laughter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2023

Is anything too hard for the LORD?

THE SON OF LAUGHTER. Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7. 1. The promise (Genesis 18:1-15). This passage is described as an encounter in which “the LORD” (= YHWH, Hebrew) “appeared unto” Abraham when he was having his siesta “in the heat of the day.” When he lifted up his head, suddenly, there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023

This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Loves

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 18, 2022

If we truly love the Lord, there is no reason to fear when doing what we are called to do.

Whoever Loves – John 14:23 -29 Intro: Listen to the following expressions and think about the last time you may have heard them: Luv ya man! / I just love German chocolate cake! / I love your new hair cut! / I love your outfit! --- These expressions all deal with the word LOVE. NOW, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Johns Christmas Story

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2020

Johns Christmas story is different than Matthews and Luke's we find John share Jesus is LIght, Word, Life to humanity.

Johns Christmas Story John 1:1-18 1. Christmas is over but not Christ Mass • Hearts are broken the holidays are fun because of the gatherings the dinners the cakes the cookies the gifts the lights the spectacular, but some are relieved its over. • Now even our lectionary calendar calls the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

When Will You Be Heard

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021

You would be heard and people will Stand to listen to you, when you have Earned their respect and trust through your Good deeds, hard work and character.

When will you be heard? Daniel 1:14 So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days.” Being heard….. You would be heard and people will Stand to listen to you, when you have Earned their respect and trust through your Good deeds, hard work and character. So work on that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 29, 2019

Experience the wonder and awe the women must have felt on finding the empty tomb this Easter morning.

In everyday speech, we tend to use words like “wonderful” and “awesome” quite a bit. “That cake was wonderful.” “I got out of work early today and had an awesome afternoon.” “What a wonderful service.” Usually we just mean something was nice, or convenient, or was pleasing to the senses. But I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Elijah's Drought (1 Kings 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2025

What can we learn from a lonely, rejected prophet that fits the life of a true believer? Let's look in 1 Kings 17.

Did God provide for a man who told the truth, but was ignored by the world? Is the life of a true follower of God often lonely? Let’s look at 1 Kings 17. While God punished Israel for its idolatry by a drought, did He provide for a prophet? Elijah from Tishbe, who was one of the settlers in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist