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Sermon # 3 - Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 24, 2024

As believers in the Lord Jesus we are called to keep our lamps burning bright so that those around us who are still in the darkness of sin and unbelief can come into the light. The question is, “Is are our lamps shining bright for the Lord or are we hiding our lamps?

It is recorded in Mark 4:21, Jesus said to them, "Does anyone bring a lamp into a room to put it under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a lamp stand? (GW) As we meditate on the questions Jesus asked while here on earth, we realize that these questions were asked to help people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21, John 5:35, Psalm 104:4, Matthew 25:8, John 1:9, John 8:12, Luke 18:8, Matthew 5:16, Luke 14:18-19, Proverbs 22:13, Genesis 2:15, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 5, 2025

Comparison between the "Force" in the movie Star Wars and the power of Spirit living in Christians.

Good morning, church! How many of you have ever seen Star Wars? (Pause for a show of hands.) Even if you haven't, I bet you've heard one of its most famous lines: "May the Force be with you." It's a blessing, a word of encouragement. It's a way to say, "You're not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-17

Transfer And Transcript / If We Keep Our Mind On The Morning We Can Make It Through The Night

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 22, 2020

A home going service

Intro: What I would like to attempt do is put these two subject together, Transfer and Transcript / and If we keep our mind on the Morning we can make it through the night. And if you would just give me about few minutes I’ll be through. I would like to put emphasis TRANSFER AND TRANSCRIPT, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

Returns And Exchanges

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 30, 2011

The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES Thousands of folk will, after the holidays, be returning and exchanging unwanted or unsuitable gifts for things entirely different that will better meet their needs. That is the physical activity now let us discuss the spiritual. By spiritual is meant men's relationship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ - Introduction Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 16, 2016

These are notes for a study through the Book of Revelation. This is the introduction.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ - Introduction THREE STEP PROCESS OF BIBLE STUDY All Bible study consist of three processes. The first process is: 1. Observation – deals with the question - What do I see? If you have been a Christian for a while – we usually jump to interpretation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Sunday 2019 - Who Are The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 21, 2019

In the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 we see a grand variety of characters. All who are living can be placed somewhere in the spectrum of characters ranging from Herod to the Magi. Let's examine ourselves to see where we fit into the narrative.

Christmas Sunday 2019 – Who Are the Wise Men? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 14:6, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Dial 911

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Karen Rinaldi was driving her car to work Tuesday December 15th of 1998. As she would tell it later it was just like any other Tuesday drive to work. As usual she was running a bit late and she was driving faster than she should have been. Driving along listening to traffic and weather reports ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Psalm 91:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Part 2 of the Lord's Prayer, or Model Prayer - Hallowed Be Thy Name. The outline is 1-Knowing the Names He's given us, 2-Using the Name He's given us, 3-Sharing the Name He's given us.

THE LORD’S PRAYER 2 – HALLOWED BE THY NAME This morning, we are continuing with our PHRASE-BY-PHRASE look at the Lord’s Prayer And the reason we are doing this is because God is CALLING OUR CHURCH TO PRAYER The prophet said… Hosea 10:12 "…it is time to seek the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Messages To The Seven Churches - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006

Thyatira was the least important. None the less, the church there received the longest of the letters in Revelation, undoubtedly because of the city’s large Christian population, and because the church there faced a problem that has troubled many churches

MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 4 Thyatira – The Permissive Church Revelation 2:18-29 Good News Christian Fellowship August 27, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga albay Introduction A. Brief review on the messages to the Church at Smyrna, Ephesus, and Pergamum. B. Today we come to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because I Said So

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Things That Happened In God's Word Simply Because He Said So Power Point is available upon request

GENESIS 1:3 “BECAUSE I SAID SO – GOD” A) Four Pictures of “God signs” ....... * “God said” – 46 times ... “The Lord said” – 219 times ... “Jesus said” – 65 times. B) In today’s modern family when a child asks dad if they could have something or go somewhere, dad will say, “Ask your mom.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 17, 2021

As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy, God promised to send another like Moses to teach the people of Israel. God did, God sent Jesus.

Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Matthew 17:5 Summary: As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy, God promised to send another like Moses to teach the people of Israel. God did, God sent Jesus. Central idea: God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Matthew 17:5

Letter To The Thyatira Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

Both Christ and the Apostle Paul warned that the leaven of sin can destroy a congregation. The leadership at Thyatira are chastened for not practicing congregational discipline.

Verse 18 – Jesus introduces Himself to the leadership and, secondarily, to the congregation at Thyatira as “the Son of God, Who has eyes like a flame of fire.” The significance of this designation in relationship with the Thyatiran brethren is twofold: (1) This city's god and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creativity: Maintaining A Sensitivity To Transcendence Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Often people are attracted to performances based upon the popularity of the performers, or the authors. (My wife’s father enjoyed David Baldacci, James Patterson, Danielle Steele, etc.). A good writer wants to remove his/her personality and have us to focus on the story. The Gospel according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Met John The Baptist At Yoder's Department Store

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 5, 2005

John gives some advice for this season of Advent: hold a baby, wonder, and look to the stars.

I Met John the Baptist at Yoder’s Dept. Store Mark 1:1-8 December 4, 2005 Haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like to meet John the Baptist? I’ve always thought that he would be an interesting person to get to know. He walked around the wilderness in camel skin eating bugs and tree bark, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"The Wanderer" Series

Contributed by Joey Slayton on Dec 17, 2001

Collection of the All-Stars that God has chosen to be on his team of Faith (Hebrews 11).

God’s All Stars “The Wanderer” Abraham Hebrews 11:8-12 Appetizer 8 “It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. 9 And even when he reached the land that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist