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Paving The Way For Perseverance Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Making a difference in the world around us requires staying power!

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Five—Paving the Way for Perseverance Hebrews 12:1-3 Sunday, August 19, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read 12:1-3 Key verse: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 A young fellow wanted to be a star journalist but lived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

When You Feel Like Your Efforts Aren't Doing Any Good Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 4, 2015

A look at both the discouragement that comes when you're doing what's right without reward and the danger that comes when you're doing what's wrong without consequences.

WHY DO WHAT'S RIGHT? 1. With sin, sometimes we feel like we’re getting away with it. - Having no immediate, embarrassing, catastrophic punishment or consequence fall on us emboldens us to do it again. We begin to become callous. - There is a fear that first time that abates a little each time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 10, 2017

The Book of Psalms tell us much about honoring God - especially through the Thanksgiving season

Psalms of Thanksgiving What The Bible Says About Praise To God It not Christmas! It is Thanksgiving! This world view has made merchandise of the Gospel and stolen the label Christmas. As soon as the Halloween candy is off the shelves, the stacking of Christmas items are stocked for sale to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strengthening Sagging Hearts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007

Sagging Hearts 1. It’s Growth 2. Its Cause 3. It’s Result 4. It’s Evidence 5. It’s Remedy

PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ______________________________________________________ The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The final sermon in the 2008 Summer Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘A Baby, A Stable, and A Manger’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) (Come in with my Irish Christmas Stocking Cap on and hand out candy.) Do you know that as of today it is only 117 days till Christmas? (And only 115 days ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"Christ Is All You Need"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2013

Learning to accept God's love for us.

"Christ is All You Need" Colossians 2:6-23 Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: United Methodist

When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010

Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Cheerleader!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2022

Be a cheerleader, encourage and edify others. We need to respect and esteem others higher. May we spur others to be the best they can be.

BE A CHEERLEADER… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. WE NEED CHEERLEADERS IN THE FAMILY AND IN THE CHURCH: NATURE TEACHES WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Philippians 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rekindle Your Valentine Love

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 4, 2018

Marriage is God's plan of which couples who seek, embrace and envision their relationship under His guidance, will enjoy His directions, His protection and His blessings.

Rekindle Your Valentine Love Your Marriage Should Be A Joyful Witness In taking a Biblical look at marriage there are three truths that must be the foundation of our examination. 1.) Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and do not be harsh with them. (Colossians 3:19; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 1, 2021

Why don't people say "Christ is Risen" on Easter anymore? There is more concern about their Easter parties than on Jesus' resurrection. We cannot allow society to steal Easter from the church like it did with Christmas.

Easter Sunday 2021 Christ is Risen! Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz (Romans 6:4) It was not that long ago. I remember joining my young family for Easter worship, and I heard people greeting each other in an unfamiliar way. I thought that on Easter, you would greet someone by saying "Happy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Happiness When Times Are Tough Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 13, 2020

When times get tough, don’t let stress create a rift between you and God or others.

Happiness When Times Are Tough Jeffery Anselmi / General INTRODUCTION • I believe one of the most difficult times to be happy is when times are stressful and tough. • Lord knows we are going through some tough and stressful times right now, and I hope it does not get worse. • We were told we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 12, 2016

Jesus tells us that we need to love others.

Back in 1987 I was enrolled at Ohio Christian University, and attending Community United Methodist Church in Circleville. The pastor at that time was Rev. Lovell. He told a story in one of his sermons that has stayed with me all these years. There was a child physiologist that was having some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking At Lent

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

This morning we begin the lenten season with the hope that we will draw near to Christ and reflect on His journey to the cross.

Looking at Lent Selective verses Prayer- For a mighty move of God in our hearts and a calling to be more like Jesus in our lives. Introduction- This morning we sprang forward one hour so that we can enjoy one more hour of sunlight. Everyone seems to like more sunlight but not everyone likes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-19, John 13:3-9, Philippians 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Guantlet

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Consumerism is running rampant

The Gauntlet Sayings intrigue me. I am often curious about where the saying came from and what it meant back then. Many have probably heard this saying, maybe you’ve used it or your parents. But I remember my friend’s parents often saying that "this world’s going to hell in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Managing My Body Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 15, 2002

Stewardship is management and not ownership. You might ask, “Well what’s the difference?” The difference is simply this, “That, that is owned the owner has total and permanent control over.” That, that is managed, the manager has control over but no perma

“Managing Life’s Resources” Managing My Body (Stewardship Series – Part I) April 15th 2002 10:30 Introduction: A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. He heard the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The man knew enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal