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Speaking The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

Jesus engaged in people's real life questions, issues and challenges. As followers of Jesus we are challenged to engage in caring conversations with others in order to share God's love and grace.

John 4:37-30, 39-42 “Speaking the Truth INTRODUCTION One of the gifs of the technological revolution is that of communication. We are now able to communicate over greater distances, with more people, in a shorter time, than has ever been possible. • No more five day mail ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Snobbery

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must live under grace, not legalism.

Spiritual Snobbery January 6, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live under grace, not legalism. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 23:2-3 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Energized Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2014

The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples and energizes them for mission and ministry. The church is born and the Spirit continues to energize God’s people to this day.

Acts 2:1-21 “Energized” INTRODUCTION We are creatures of habit, and we go through most of our lives on cruise control. Occasionally, though, something out of the ordinary happens and we are immediately inquisitive. • We make it from the #303 to the #101 and only hit one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Ask How You Are Doing, Tell Them About Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 25, 2013

Most know in their heart how they are doing in life. Those without Jesus know that there is an empty place in their heart that needs to be filled. But, most don’t realize what it takes to fill it.

Don’t ask how you are doing, tell them about Jesus. Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Back Home

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Attitudes and actions that lead to a renewal in the hearts of straying believers.

THE WAY BACK HOME Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key verse: “And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”—Malachi 3:18 In George Barna’s new volume, “Moral and Spiritual Anarchy”, he flatly states ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Birth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The burst of light, God's presence, is the basis of our hope.

Isaiah 9:1-7 “The Birth of Hope” INTRODUCTION Certain things in life are absolutely necessary. Air is one of them. We need air to breathe. We need water, also. Humans can only live about three days without water. We also need hope. Life without hope is difficult, if not impossible. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the difficulties, never, never give up; God has a plan for you

But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us—is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Scars Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 6, 2023

As we celebrate Communion today, let us remember that Jesus’s scars transform our scars from the evidence of our disobedience into “trophies of victory.”

October 07, 2023 Today I want to talk about scars. How many of you have scars? Surgical scars – scars from accidents – big scars, little scars – internal scars, external scars – you, know, the scars from living on planet earth. I have lots of scars: The time a car cut in front of my mom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5, Philippians 2:5-8, Isaiah 25:7-9, Revelation 19:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Where Is The Treasure?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 22, 2018

We can't see the treasure in which our 'hope' lies.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion May 23, 2018 Romans 8:22-27 Where is the Treasure? When times are tough, and we seem to struggle just to survive, having dreams of some kind of windfall are a common aspect of our psyche, aren’t they? Be honest with yourself. Just take a look at American history. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Title Deed Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

Faith must reach into the realm of HOPE!

TITLE DEED FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder FAITH deeper. Let’s ponder faith and faith’s accomplishments. Our thought is: Faith is your TITLE DEED. Let us consider Hebrews 11:1 ... Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the EVIDENCE of things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing Women's Emotion

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 12, 2001

This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to prostrate themselves before Jesus, while simultaneously telling others how He healed them.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia Scripture References: Luke 8:40-48; John 5:6 (The man that had been lame for 38 years); Matthew 6:14-15 (For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cheating Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

Far too many people are living without hope or vitality and thus they are cheating life

Cheating Life John 11 November 16, 1997 Morning Service 1. The aspect of Dead air: A. The best part of radio: The playing of record and D.J., the challenge of radio was to avoid dead air B. Why do we focus so much on the concept of death? What is it about death that seems to fascinate? 2. Break ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Church Of God

A True Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To call people to a true and living faith.

A True Faith Luke 11:37-44 Primary Purpose: To call people to a true and living faith When you think of a Pharisee, what comes to mind? You don’t think of someone fun and enjoyable to be around. Most of us think of someone like Jesus encountered: stern, legalistic, cruel, rigid and judgmental. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Trouble

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Being prepared for the troubles Christians are sure to have

READY FOR TROUBLE I Peter 3:13-17 Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We spoke this morning about trouble coming. Tonight, we’re going to look at the basic things that will prepare us and sustain us in the day of trial. When’s the last time you had something happen and you questioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan