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Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006

Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Its not all about the soil - its about the sower too.

Matthew 13:1-9 (The Message) Parables are stories Jesus told that tell us something about the Kingdom of God. They are though about concealing and not just revealing the truth. If you want to understand the message you have to be prepared to delve deeper than the simple story. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 25, 2008

We can learn a lot from the qualities needed to be a good fisherman, to enable us to be good fishers for men.

I will make you Fishers of Men – but we don’t start with the Barracudas Story: I occasionally take Bari (my Bernese Mountain Dog) down to the gravel pits for a walk. It’s a bit muddy at this time of year and there is quite a bit of flooding down there too I took Bari down a number of weeks ago ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

Bathroom Scale Christianity

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Uncontainable Presence

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2012

God wants his grace, truth and glory to spill out. He wants us to be the vessels that spill as we work, play and interact with people every day. It is called WORSHIP.

“Uncontainable Presence” Scripture: John 1:14 Intro If you could snap your fingers and in a moment command whatever you want, what would you command? Abby Small, in Return of Jafar, wished of the Genie Jafar that he would have the gold of a sunken treasure ship. The outcome could have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Catch Up With That Star

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 23, 2012

God will lead you, if you will look up and step out. Real worship is not cheap. God will take you places you have never imagined and by routes that you never had planned; but don't despair, plod on.

On Course all the Way to the Finish---Determination Faithfully Following without Fanfare Mt. 2:2,9,10 Rev. 22:16 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (KJV) 16 Yo Jesús he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would The Real King Jesus Please Stand Up?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but none of the people see Him for the true King He is.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Would the real King Jesus, please stand up?” These last two weeks there have been several stories in the news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Battle Stations!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015

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Battle Stations Philippians 1:27-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattleStations.html vv. 1-11 Sons enjoying the fellowship of the gospel. vv. 12-26 Servants sharing in the furtherance of the gospel. vv. 27-30 Soldiers defending the faith of the gospel. One major criticism of our movement ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God: The War & The Enemy

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2015

An outline of the struggle we have with spiritual forces and how we overcome them.

The Armor of God: The War & The Enemy Ephesians 6:10-12 The Danger is Real Eph. 6:10,11 - “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (KJV) The word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Our Priest And Peer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2016

Life’s problems may overwhelm us, but we have the ultimate Friend in high places, Jesus, who is both our High Priest and Peer.

Jesus, Our Priest and Peer (Hebrews 4:14-16) 1. There I was is sitting at the malt counter, looking at my malted shake when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my malt and drinks it down "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly, as I burst into tears. "Come on, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Story 30 Lasting Influence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014

A lesson on the impact of the Apostle Paul on lives of believers.

1. Unexpected Influence Back in the 1800's a skeptic promised a famous British preacher, Alexander Maclaren (1826-1910) that he would attend his church for 4 Sundays. Maclaren told the skeptic that during those sermons he'd present reasons why he should believe in Jesus. The skeptic was true to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Ways To Catch Your Calling Series

Contributed by David Buller on Feb 13, 2014

We simply must not miss the fact that every person has a calling. This sermon is about how to catch yours.

When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, "Moses! Moses!" And Moses said, "Here I am." --Exodus 3:4 As a kid growing up in the sand-hills of southwest Kansas, I developed an affinity for rain. It's not just the parched earth that cries out for the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Practical Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013

The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Living

Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 16, 2009

It is about the Lord’s help and three kinds of living in Christ.

Christian Living On behalf of my family and the ministry I wish you all a blessed and prosperous new year. Early in the morning I want to place before you the promise for the year. It is taken from the book of Isaiah chapter 41 and verse 10. It says, “I will strengthen you and help you; I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 10

Wisdom | Proverbs 10 The Proverbs of Solomon: - This begins a new section of the book. The 1st (9) chapters of the book served as an introduction. 10:1 - A son makes his father proud / a foolish son is the grief of his mother. - What is the one thing I want for my kids? (Salvation!) - Wisdom / ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational