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God's Bountiful Buffet

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2009

Juy 31, 1988. When we don’t have enough, materially, it’s easy to be spiritual, and we respond with gratitude. When we have enough, materially, it’s still easy to be spiritual, and we respond with responsibility.

You may not know it, but we may be in the vicinity of a piece of history. We may be in the neighborhood that gave rise to a revolution in the restaurant business. I cannot really document this, but at least in my limited observation, it was right here in this neighborhood that one enterprising ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Theme Of Book Of Ezekiel

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2025

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory.

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory. You can be living in a foreign land, as slaves, or in difficult circumstances, yet God's Glory ...read more

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Jonathan Kittrell on Jun 5, 2002

This is the fourth set of words Jesus utters from the cross. It is a pivotal phrase and is purposefully the fourth statement he made. While this utterance could call the relationship between God and Jesus into question, it actually melds it and shows how

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-50 ETS: Jesus, God, cries out for His inner strength to endure ESS: We must cry out to God in our struggles. We are never forsaken OSS: Strength in midst of turmoil, sin. WORD: Strength Discuss humility of preaching. READ SCRIPTURE It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Plans That God Has For You, And The Plans You Should Have For God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 28, 2011

Just as God has plans for you, you should have plans for God!

Jeremiah 29:11-13 Topic: The P.L.A.N.S that God has for you and the P.L.A.N.S. you should have for God! It is a blessing to know that God has some plans for you. It does not matter if you are young or old, God has some plans for you. It does not matter if you are a male or female, God has some ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Walk On Water You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2020

In recent days, our Government has been locking down Churches in order to contain the spread of the CoVid -19m Virus. Instead of despair, I see a revolution in our missioning

Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! Mt 14: 22-33: 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Trexler on May 20, 2008

Funeral service for a 16 year old girl who died in her sleep

Message: Cassandra Polster born into God’s world September 29th 1991. Entered into God’s Kingdom May 8th 2008. Jesus says in today’s gospel, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” but right now that is about the most ridiculous words that could ever come out of my mouth. Of course our hearts are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful What You Show Your Enemy

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s divisive plans at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 39:1-5, Isaiah 39:8

Denomination: *other

The Things We Go Through

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 22, 2018

HAVE YOU EVER FOUND YOURSELF SAYING IF IT`S NOT ONE THING IT`S ANOTHER HAVE YOU EVER FOUND YOURSELF DOING THE RIGHT THING LIVING THE RIGHT WAY DON`T BOTHER NOBODY MIND YOUR OWN BUSSINESS STRIVE TO HAVE A GOOD NAME

The Things We Go Through 1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV) 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Sermon Iii: True Believers Have Nothing To Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Choosing God's Way followed by a life that is true and striving to please Him in all that we do guarantees the believer no separation from God our Father.

TRUE BELIEVERS HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR EXCEPT FEAR ITSELF Remember that famous declaration made on June 8, 1941 to the American people: “We have nothing to fear except fear itself”. In his “Declaration of War” speech to Congress ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28-39

Have A Blessed Life Sermon I: Blessed By God, Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. A massive attitude of thanks giving to God and thanks living by Americans would be great!

BLESSED BY GOD, GIVE THANKS UNTO HIM, AND HAVE A BLESSED LIFE Nowadays some folks tend to “jump the gun” and begin their commercial celebration of Christmas way too early (before Thanksgiving) - the lighting of Macy’s Great Tree . . . my neighbor’s fabulous ...read more

Disciplined Living Sermon Vi: Mature Believers Have Nothing To Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians are rightly disturbed by all the trouble caused by evil doers but nonetheless our strong faith in God our Deliverer sees us through every trial.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28-39

Part 2: Wise Warnings From God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

1. Don’t slaughter one another (Gal 5:13-15) 2. Don’t be snobby to one another (Gal 5:25-26) 3. Don’t slander one another (James 4:11-12) 4. Don’t sue one another (1 Cor 6:1-7) 5. Don’t speak dishonestly to one another (Col 3:9-14)

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 2: Wise Warnings from God Gal 5:13-26, James 4:11-12, 1 Cor 6:1-7, Col 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 6, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know this because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Art Thou Or What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Saul had questions that could not be answered except by the Lord.

WHO ART THOU, LORD? OR WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? B.R.: ACTS 5:34-39; ACTS 9:1-16; TEXT: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Introduction: The mind of Saul was in pain as he traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011

How much of a risk taker for Jesus are you?

23-10-2011 Marshland St James Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-36, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Does His Cross Have Enemies? (Good Friday Sermon 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

As Christians, when we talk about the cross we are talking about the place where the “lamb of God”, was slain to take away the sins of the world! (John 1:29). The Cross is where the sin of man, the wages of death and the fear of death were destroyed by God’s love once and for all.

John 19:23-24  New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. 24 So they said to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist