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Palm Sunday: 5 Ingredients To Real Revival

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

You Get Excited You Are Obedient You Give Gladly You Praise Publically You Witness to Others

Just as Jesus came into the ancient city of Jerusalem back then, He’s come again and again into our churches and our lives. He came physically then but He has the ability to come even more powerfully now. He is here in this room but His presence can become even more apparent. The atmosphere can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuse

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 28, 2021

Benjamin Franklin said, "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything els." I think that God would agree. Because He says those who deny His existence are without excuse.

6-27-2021 NO EXCUSE Romans 1:18-25 Benjamin Franklin said, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” I think that God would agree. Because He says those who deny His existence are without excuse. Our text for today, Romans 1:18-25, tells us: 18 For the wrath of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heal My Home Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

This past week, we did a five-question survey about our church’s teenagers' relationship with their fathers. We asked our church’s middle school and high school students five questions and one bonus question about their relationship with their father this week. We

Today, I want to speak to you on this subject “Heal My Home.” Find Malachi 4 with me if you will [page 955 in your pew Bibles]. I have been challenged by Malachi, the Minor Prophet and I hope you have been challenged as well. As close out the last book in the Bible, the prophet Malachi directs our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 7:26-27, Matthew 3:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Are Forgiven Much

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

Church life can become awful conventional, safe and predictable. One day Jesus met a woman who blew all of that away.

Our text for this morning is a surprising story of the reaction that different people had when they met Jesus. It is Luke 7:36-50. I encourage you to open your Bible so you can see it for yourself. In the pew Bibles it is on page 66 of the New Testament section. And please stand for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

What Shall A Man Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2022

If I can't "buy" my way into heaven, why would Jesus ask "What shall a man give in return for his soul?"

(This sermon is part of series is loosely based on a book by Randy Alcorn – “The Treasure Principle”) OPEN: King Tutankhamen (King Tut) was only 17 years old when he died. Thousands of years later, in 1922, his tomb was discovered and became one of the most famous and wealthy burial places in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: What does fellowship mean? How is fellowship done? When does fellowship happen? SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the seaside or a fair ground or theme park, • Did you ever put your face through a cut out hole in a headless painted frame? • To represent a muscle man, a clown, or even a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Nurturing Unity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

Help my congregation move towards a spirit of unity.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the roof of our beloved sanctuary, we find ourselves united by a common purpose. A purpose that is not just about our individual spiritual journeys, but about our collective journey as a congregation. We are here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Topics: Let's Strengthen Our Unity

The New Testament Church; Its Memorial Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 4, 2003

Biblical reasons for the frequent (weekly) observance of the Lord’s Supper.

The New Testament Church; Its Memorial I Cor. 11: 17-26 INTRO.: One day while donating blood, a nurse asked me, "Does your church observe communion each Sunday?" When I told her "yes," she said, "I think every church should. I’m thinking of joining a Christian Church just for that reason." Thru ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meekness Versus Anger Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

"Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth Spoken Unwittingly Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 29, 2002

"He saved others, but He can’t save Himself."

Truth Spoken Unwittingly Mark 15:31,32 INTRO.: The usual way to treat Mark’s account of the crucifixion is to focus on the people who surrounded Jesus as He died. There were nine persons or groups who can be distinguished: 1. Simon the Cyrenian, who was conscripted to perform an act of kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology Of Work Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Work is a principle of creatioin and must be pursued as it has timless value.

Series Title - “THE VALUE OF WORK” Sermon Title - “Towards a Theology of Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church For the most part, when we talk about work, it is with a sense of drudgery and even despair. For after all, it seems that a man’s work is never done. Many times it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers: Words That Can Save Your Family

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002

Life is made of decisions. God would have every man make the decision Joshua made for his own family.

“... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” Joshua 24:15c (NIV) A report by Warren Mueller revealed that where both parents attend church regularly, 72% of their children continue in the faith. Where only the father attends, that percentage drops to 55 percent, but where only the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Part I: A Matter Of Confession

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

ONLY WHEN WE ARE WILLING TO CONFESS IS GOD OBIGATED TO ANSWER OUR PRAYER!

PRAYER PART I: A MATTER OF CONFESSION NEHEMIAH 1: 1 – 11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist