Sermons on Closeness:

A Moving Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is the Lord's Supper, and no king, dignitary, or millionaire has ever had a supper so vast. This very night millions will meet at His table in remembrance of Him. It is the longest table on earth, for it goes around the world. There is nothing like it in all the world.

A beautiful temple was erected in ancient Greece. It was a masterpiece of architecture. When it was completed there was a vacant niche high up on the front for a sculptured work of art. The statue was to be selected by competition. On the appointed day there were two competitors for the place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Contagious

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023

We are to be contagious in this world...

Contagious I want to speak today on being Contagious. This is a subject over the past 3 years that has received a lot of attention. The pandemic slapped us in the face with it. Think about this… our whole world changed over the fear of being contagious… sharing disease and getting disease. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Sight...

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

God can see us all the time, whether we acknowledge him or not.

How many of you have played peek-a-boo with a baby? Fun, isn’t it? But eventually they figure out that you can see them even when they can’t see you, and the thrill goes away. It’s a control thing, I think... they’re learning that what they do has an effect on their environment, and sometimes it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Grateful Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 2, 2023

Although we know that we should cultivate an attitude of Gratitude to God and to Man, the problem is that we are more inclined to grumble and complain, while there may be ten things for which we be Grateful for, we tend to focus on the one thing that irks us.

Let's thank God, please don't be an ungrateful child. Let’s give him Thank, Father I thank you, in you I put my Faith, trust and hope and you who didn’t allow me to be put to shame. Remember Hannah put her faith upon the Lord that day as she prayed... THAT SAME GOD didn’t put her to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Spiritual Family

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 25, 2023

Jesus created the Church as the spiritual family we all need on our faith journey. And just as strong families are the building blocks of a healthy society, our spiritual families are equally foundational to living a richer life in the Kingdom of God.

(Read text.) A true story: a missionary was under house arrest in China when soldiers came one day and said, “You can return to America.” As he and his wife were celebrating, the soldiers added, “But you can only take 200 pounds with you.” They had lived there for several years with their two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Apocalypse Of The Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 25, 2022

The apocalypse described in Mark's Gospel can be viewed as a prophecy that can occur today! Churches need to stop the bleeding loss of membership before it is too late. Christ's love will make that change.

Apocalypse of the Church Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 13:14-23 14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “aThe one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Men's Prayers

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 1, 2021

a look into Jesus' parable about two men going to the temple to pray in Luke 18

• Have we ever gone someplace and then, when we get there, entirely forget what it was we went there for in the first place? • Like going into a room of your house to get something, and then forgetting what it was you were looking for? • What about studying hours on end for an exam, and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choice - Learning To Make The Right Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2021

The psalmist faced the same kind of choices we face. He may not have been living through a pandemic, deciding for or against mask, for or against vaccines or deciding which political party is right or wrong, yet he offers some great advice.

The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then allow that question to provoke a self-examination. This psalm and the three preceding it reveals all the postures of worship: David presented in all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Compassion

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 10, 2021

Compassion is defined as: “Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.”

Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter/lyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner once remarked: “Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience moulds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Do Not Skip Rules

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2021

Do it right, don't skip rules, are you listening?

Go step by step Ruth 3: Boaz Will Redeem Ruth 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't Fake Listening? Do We Hear Without Listening?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2021

Do we understand the difference in hearing and listening? To show respect for others we need to listen. Can you hear me now?

YOU CAN’T FAKE LISTENING! DO WE HEAR WITHOUT LISTENING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL YOU LISTEN TO ME? The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. TWO EARS AND ONE TONGUE MAY BE THE GREATEST LESSON NEVER LEARNED… PAY ATTENTION: LISTEN: PETER AND JOHN ARE GOING TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:4, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abide In Me

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 1, 2021

Abiding in Jesus is a command that requires an active and obedient response. May we develop and deepen our loving and intimate relationship with God our Father through Christ.

JESUS DOES NOT WANT TO BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE! JESUS REQUIRES THAT HE IS TO BE LORD OF ALL AREAS OF OUR LIFE! EVERYTHING! NO DIVIDED LOYALTIES NOR WILL HE ALLOW ANY OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM. HE MUST BE THE CENTER OF FOCUS. THIS IS THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF GENESIS 3:9, “BUT THE LORD GOD CALLED TO THE MAN, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, James 4:4-8, James 4:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Provides Paradise! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 10, 2022

God is good all the time and so what God provides is always good including all His commands!

In general, how would you define “paradise”?? The first man and woman lived in paradise. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 2, page 2 of our red church Bibles. Read along with me verses 7-16………. These verses talk about man. But again, in context, man in this passage can refer to both male and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Doer! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 10, 2022

Based on James 1:19-27 - Challenges hearers to DO what the Word of God says to do.

“BE A DOER” James 1:19-27 FBCF – 10/9/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Nike started the “Just do it!” tagline in their advertising in 1988. Long before then, James said, “Just do it!” around A.D. 45, only he wasn’t talking about athletic footwear. He was talking about living the Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Walking As Jesus Walked

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jan 8, 2025

Following Jesus means walking in His footsteps daily. Like tracks in fresh snow guiding us home, His example illuminates our path through life's journey, as 1 John 2:6 powerfully reminds us.

WALKING AS JESUS WALKED Text: 1 John 2:6 - "Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did." Introduction: Imagine walking through a snowstorm, trying to find your way home. What would be your safest path? Following in the footprints of someone who has gone before you. This powerful ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:19-21, John 13:34-35, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 14:31, John 5:19, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 5:8-9, John 8:29, John 13:14-15, Philippians 2:3-7, Matthew 23:11-12, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 11:29, John 13:12-15, Matthew 14:29-31, Mark 11:22-24, Romans 1:17, Acts 10:38, Galatians 5:16, John 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational