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From Prodigal To Pilgrim

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2022

A message that emphasizes what happened when a man repents.

From Prodigal to Pilgrim Luke 15: 11-24 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Transformation Is Possible When Preparation Precedes The Blessing

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2021

The miracle of transformation begins when we are willing to offer Jesus obedience without reservation; service without limitation; and participation without intimidation. Jesus can take what we will do and do with it that we can’t do.

Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind. Yet, he took the time to attend a wedding and take part in the festivities. We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our important work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

05. God's Kingdom In Action Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 9, 2023

The world is watching the Church, especially in these days of deception, uncertainty, and darkness. How we respond to the world around us is pertinent to what we believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Two gas company servicemen were working together. The senior supervisor was spending the day training the young man as they were checking meters in a neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Brethren

From This To That

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

Many things undergo change.

Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one party to another • Some are converted in the sports world from one team to another • Some are converted in the music world from one style of music to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit In The Church: And Diagnostics Of The Lost

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups.

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups. What do people think about Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Big Picture: The Solution To All The Problems Of Earth

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

From the very beginning of time, space, reality itself in which we exist God the designer, the grand architect of energy and matter foresaw all that would happen. He knew before his voice called the stars and planets into existence that a redeemer would be needed for a wayward mankind.

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The first verse of the Bible says in the beginning God created. And the last verse of the Bible says: Revelation 22:21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. From the very beginning of time, space, reality ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:14-21, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Only You Can Prevent It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Offended? Disagree? Go on the offensive and cancel the material or the person. It is culture cancel and it has gone wild. However, maybe we should participate!

Cancel Culture Pt. 2 - Only You Can Prevent It! I. Introduction Cancel culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those who are subject to this ostracism are said to have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-9, 1 Samuel 31:2-4, 2 Samuel 1:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Blessings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2021

The following sermon is going to review both of these blessings not so that they can become a “catchy, Christianese cliché” at the end of one of one’s prayer, but so that one might understand how important it is to ask and receive from God a blessing for His people!

Blessings Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “In digging within the compound of the Scottish St. Andrew’s Church on the western slope of the Hinnom Valley in 1979, the expedition led by archaeologist G. Barkai unearthed a late ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 2, 2023

You may have heard of a rather pompous-looking deacon who was speaking to a class of boys about the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.”

Alba 10-29-2023 WALK WORTHY OF GOD I Thessalonians 2:9-12 You may have heard of a rather pompous-looking deacon who was speaking to a class of boys about the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Glorify God In Your Body”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

After a person becomes a child of God, his purpose in life is forever settled.

Paul states very clearly how it should be. Look at Phil 1:21. We read, “For to me to live is Christ...” That is so simple, it makes one wonder why some Christians can not comprehend it. There are at least two reasons why they can not. (1) There is some kind of mental problem. For example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Every parent here has seen children that he considers to be “spoiled brats.”

When you saw those children, you probably said to yourselves, “I do not want my children to be like those children.” That is exactly the way the Lord felt about the Pharisees and Scribes except that He looked at them and knew that they were hypocrites more than spoiled brats. Because of this, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship #1 Of 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Generally, when a preacher preaches on stewardship the congregation immediately thinks of at least THREE things. These are...

(1) THE PASTOR IS GOING TO PREACH ON MONEY. Pastors who love the people of the congregation will preach about money. Why? Because God has promised a blessings to all who tithe. Illus: It is estimated that if the widow’s mite had been deposited at the “First National Bank of Jerusalem,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples Who Make Disciples

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 18, 2026

Part three of a series on the mission and vision of our church

[after video of people talking about who discipled them] Pine Lake Baptist Church was old school. Every Tuesday night, we met for visitation. I wasn’t old enough to drive yet, but my mom dropped me off so I could go visitin’. And like every person who showed up for visitation the first time, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist