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"Praying...not Preying!" [part Five]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“Since when is prayer an option?”

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 5, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Five] John 17:20-26 It seems only fitting that we conclude this sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Put Down Your Bullhorn Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. It was a declaration of affirmation where he was placing a strong emphasis on what followed. Today we'll look at his use of it in Matt. 6:1-4.

“PUT DOWN YOUR BULLHORN” Matthew 6:1-4 There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. We would say that everything Jesus said is the truth. We would also say that everything Jesus said is important so we might wonder why he sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Encounters #2 - Jesus The Healer

Contributed by N A on Jun 14, 2015

Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins, and He is also the Healer by whose wounds we are healed.

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #2: JESUS THE HEALER: INTRO TO TOPIC: Last week we started a series looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus. Foursquare Gospel: Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. Theme verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: *other

No Fear Of Bad News.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2021

Psalm 112, begins with a hallelujah—Praise the Lord! Then Psalm 112, lists the blessings of those who fear the Lord and delight in His commands

No Fear Of Bad News. Psalm 112:1-10TPT Psalm 112, begins with a hallelujah—Praise the Lord! Then Psalm 112, lists the blessings of those who fear the Lord and delight in His commands. More than often, I think we approach God’s word, as words of comfort, but we quickly forget that these words are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Active In Your Gratitude

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 26, 2018

How can we actively show our gratitude to God?

BE ACTIVE IN YOUR GRATITUDE 1 Thessalonians 5:18--18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 25:1, 6-9— 1O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Isaiah 25:1, Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Of Tamper And Hamper!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 3, 2018

Focusing on some Biblical incidents which occurred away from public gaze where one would see how the omniscient God has justly judged covert sinful acts of some even while rewarding the noble deeds of others!!!

Of Tamper and Hamper It’s buzzing in the media! The video depicting the moral bankruptcy of the Aussie Cricketer Bancroft in first tampering with the ball with “yellow tape” (sandpaper?) and then shamelessly tucking it in his inner garments out of fear of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Lesson 30: Preach A Label Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2018

Labeling can be abused. But there are correct labels. Let's live up to the labels God gives us.

Lesson Goal To encourage the correct labeling of things and living up to the labels used in the churches. Lesson Intro Like it or not, we are all labeled. Some of those are false labels and some are true descriptions. Some of the labels which we may not like are true of us as well as some of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Kind Of Debt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 10, 2017

Paul, like Jesus, tells us to love everyone, even those who irritate us. We should practice love in action because 1) God tells us to do so, and 2) Jesus is coming soon.

Romans 13:8-14 A Good Kind of Debt Tomorrow is Patriot’s Day, the 16th anniversary of the deadliest single attack on U.S. soil, even eclipsing Pearl Harbor in casualties. Thousands of courageous people risked their lives to save others. Firefighters rushed against the crowds to enter the doomed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 22:37-39, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Lasting Impact

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus calls us to be salt and light. A watching world needs to "taste the Lord and see that he is good." People need our preserving influence, and they need to see the light of Christ shine through us. You may be the only Bible some will ever read.

Matthew 5:13-16 Making a Lasting Impact Do you ever yearn to make a difference in the world? To do something significant with your life? Do you ever wonder, “Why am I still on this earth?” I tell you, there is no greater satisfaction than to know you have been used by God himself to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020

The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter's Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 20, 2023

Peter dominates the 1st 12 chapters of Acts. He is mentioned 53 times in Acts with 52 of those times occurring in chapters 1-12.

October 21, 2023 Peter dominates the 1st 12 chapters of Acts. He is mentioned 53 times in Acts with 52 of those times occurring in chapters 1-12. Peter traveled the country ministering to the believers as he went. One of the places he visited was the town of Lydda. Lydda – Now the town of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:15-18, Acts 9:42-43, Acts 12:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Whenever and wherever we are doing God’s work, we are on holy ground. Wherever we find ourselves, we can make it holy by being God’s representative in that place.

I know this isn’t Labor Day weekend. But it’s too important a topic to skip. It’s big in the news these days, what with unemployment still above 6%. We all know people who are looking for work - and have been for more than 6 months. But hey - work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, right? How many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-37, Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do We Do That? - Church Membership Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 23, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 12:12-27 - Helps hearers to understand the importance of membership in a local, visible church body.

“WHY DO WE DO THAT? – CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 1 Cor. 12:12-27 FBCF – 1/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s talk about the church. It’s not a social organization, although we certainly socialize & fellowship w/ each other. It’s not a civic organization, although we strive to impact our community in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-5, Colossians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: The Challenge Of Real Revival

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2025

The Psalmist does not blame God for their condition. He knows unrepentant sin and wayward living is the culprit. He also knows the tendency of the people to sin. He desires a revival that is powerful enough put away sin from among the people and that will rebuke and restrain their enemy.

Sermon: THE CHALLENGE OF REAL REVIVAL Scripture: Scripture: Psalms 85:1-7 “LORD, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7, Luke 6:46, John 1:14-17, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Methodist

Where Should We Spend The Tithe?

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Mar 10, 2023

Tithing and charity are cornerstones of our faith…but are we helping the right people?

Money and Tithing (Roughly 30 mins) Outline Challenge: we ask people to give money to the church arbitrarily Solution: consider the tithe a payment for good works Projection: if we are doing the work and reporting honestly, we will be supported. “Give money to the church”…why? What work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Leviticus 27:30-34, Deuteronomy 14:28-29

Denomination: Methodist