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Lessons I Learned From Emily

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

How God increases our faith.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Luke 17:5 Sunday, November 6, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Altars And Alterations

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2008

Altars are places where often alterations are made. They are constucted primarily as places of sacrifice and surrender. This sermon examines their role in the church as a means of calling worshippers to a level of commitment.

ALTARS AND ALTERATIONS Gen 22:1-14 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied. 2 Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fall Is Not Just A Season

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

Fall seems to creep up on us it comes almost unexpectedly. Maybe you can remember a time in your life when you too experienced an unexpected fall. For me it happened when I was a young police officer

Fall is not just a Season 1 Samuel 2:12-26 Welcome back everyone hope you all had a nice summer break. This morning I want to look at a Season of the year that can also become for us a season that turns into a spiritual condition. FALL - soon it will be upon us and as some of you may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come To Me

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 2, 2008

The Gospel message today gives us the “Good News” that God loves us just the way we are when we are yoked to His death and resurrection.

Lectionary 14 A Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Some of you may have seen the joke that circulated this week on e-mail that tries to explain why Moses and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years. The punch line of the e-mail read, “Even then, men would not stop for directions.” While ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Angels - Ministering Spirits

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 7, 2013

To show that angels are sent out by the LORD JESUS to serve those who inherited salvation.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's angels ministering you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that angels are sent out by the LORD JESUS to serve those who inherited salvation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:14 (Amplified Bible) 1:14 Are not the angels all ministering spirits ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Receive The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2012

“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” Mark 10:15.

Theme: Worldwide Communion: How to receive the Kingdom of God Text: Job 2:1-10; Heb. 2:5-12; Mark 10:13-16 An important topic Jesus taught about during His life concerned the Kingdom of God. The Lord’s Prayer shows the priority Jesus gave to the Kingdom when He taught us to pray, “Your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Ministers 24/7 With Compassion And Pity

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 9, 2018

Jesus desires to get away for a time of solitude with his disciples but it isn';t to be

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:24-37 September 9, 2018 Jesus Ministers 24/7 with Compassion and Pity As we read and ponder Mark’s gospel reading for today, one cannot help but picture Jesus seeking a little time to get away from the crowds and the harangue of the Pharisees that followed him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:23, Matthew 15:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Before God

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 24, 2019

What determines our standing before God? The Pharisee, tax collector, and disciples give us an answer.

Can there be anything more nerve wracking than being evaluated at work or school? When we are criticized or graded, we are vulnerable and exposed. We may wonder and think, “What will people say or think of me? Is what they are saying true or accurate? Do they truly see my talents and abilities, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 9: Preach A Children's Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2018

Children's sermons

Lesson Goal The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the use of quality children's sermons. Lesson Intro Jesus' ministry is famous for his allowing little children to come to him (Matthew 19:14; Luke 18:17), mentioning specifically the advantage children have over adults in receiving the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Why We Pray Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 3, 2024

Prayer is more than a religious duty; it is the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Understanding why we pray can transform our prayer lives, making them more vibrant and meaningful.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, I want to delve into an essential aspect of our Christian walk: prayer. Prayer is more than a religious duty; it is the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Understanding why we pray can transform our prayer lives, making them more ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Abc's Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to deepen their understanding of God beyond basic teachings, fostering spiritual growth and maturity through relentless pursuit of knowing God.

Good morning, dear family of faith. The air in this sanctuary is thick with the sweet aroma of fellowship, the sacred bond that binds us together as we gather in the name of our Lord. Our hearts are eager, our souls are thirsty, and our spirits are ready to be filled with the Word of God. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Topics: Basics In God, Never Change

Separation Anxiety - Mark 10:17-27 Supplemental Notes Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 16, 2024

Footnotes for the message on Mark 10:17-27

Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. But why? We read the Sermon on the Mount and find out that if you get angry you’ve committed murder, if you so much as look in order to lust you’ve committed adultery, etc. And if you hear all that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

When I Get Big, I Want To Be Little

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 9:30-37

When I Get Big, I Want to Be Little Mark 9:30-37 Children are born dreamers. You can watch them act out their dreams when they play and pretend. With a few plastic army men they wage earth-shaking battles; with a baby doll they practice being gentle, caring mothers. The sky is the limit in who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder

Contributed by David Korsen on Dec 13, 2005

Of greater concern than the commercialization of Christmas is the trivialization of Christmas. This message seeks to rekindle the AWE that is a fundamental doorway into an authentic experience of God.

DISCOVER THE WONDER INTRODUCTION Let’s have a little fun together... -I want each of you to think of a number between 1-9. -Now multiply that number by nine. -Add the digits of your answer together (if 35, 3 + 5 = 8). -Now subtract five. -Now if A=1, B=2, C=3 etc., what letter is represented by ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed