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Jacob-Hello And Good Bye, Brother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2022

Jacob had left home and a very angry brother 20 years earlier. Now his brother, Esau, was coming to meet Jacob with 400 armed soldiers. Jacob was probably expecting a final (!) good bye but not the "hello!' Esau gave him!

Introduction: Jacob had left his home and family about 20 years before this event. Esau, his twin brother, was so upset at the time that he wanted to kill Jacob! Now that Jacob was returning to his home area, he sent messengers to Esau. The reply? “Esau is coming to meet you, and he’s bringing 400 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Too Much?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.

The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford was on the phone immediately to complain to the fund-raiser that he had been misunderstood. The fund-raiser replied that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genealogy - Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

Grace is God’s unmerited favor given to us because God desires us to have it. Today, I want to talk about God’s grace in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The Bible has much to say about grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor given to us because God desires us to have it. Today, I want to talk about God’s grace in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. The more you learn about grace the more you realize that grace is indeed amazing. Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Jeremiah 22:30, Psalm 130:3, Titus 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jochebed, A Woman Who Tried, She Trusted , And She Triumphed

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 2, 2023

The story of the birth of Moses and what his mother did to save him.

Exodus 2:1-10 12/3/23 a.m. Last Sunday afternoon Rachel and I were talking about a mother that we know and some of you all do also. I'm not gonna tell you who it is, I don't want to embarrass he. And don’t worry, it was all good. Anyway, as the conversation went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

The Beauty of Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-11 November 5, 2023 Israel Ziv was taking a bike ride on a beautiful Saturday morning when he started receiving a lot of alarming calls. He raced home, put on his uniform and grabbed his weapon, a 9 mm pistol. He left his house, a beautiful home ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 week series using Philippians as a guide.

Courage to Sacrifice Philippians 3:1-11 November 19, 2023 Have you ever known anyone who seemed to have it all, they were on the fast track to success. It seemed like their star power was increasing more and more. When someone looked at them, they whispered to others . . . “they’re going to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 17, 2023

Pastor John ties Genesis 3:15 in with the birth of Christ to show us even in the darkest of times, God is making a way for us to come back to Him

The Promise Of Christmas CCCAG 12-18-23 Scripture: Genesis 3:15 About 3 years ago, I was in an elevator with my 3rd semester nursing instructor. This particular instructor saw it as her mission to fail as many people as possible. In fact, we started our nursing class with about 70 students, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching For The Prize 1 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

I think Apostle Paul must have loved athletics and he uses it in his writings. The analogy is that of a runner who is running to win so that he might gain the prize.

INTRODUCTION The theme here is reaching for the prize. I think Apostle Paul must have loved athletics and he uses it in his writings. The analogy is that of a runner who is running to win so that he might gain the prize. Paul is talking about Christian efforts toward growth. Many believers live a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7, Philippians 3:8, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:12, 2 Timothy 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Times Of Refreshing 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

If you can look back and see where God has brought you from and what he has done, you cannot keep quiet but thank God. And even more

What happens when refreshing comes from the Lord? We have come to the final moments of 2015. If you can look back and see where God has brought you from and what he has done, you cannot keep quiet but thank God. And even more, If we are seeing this moment it is because God was in control this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:21, Acts 2:47, Acts 2:41, Philemon 1:4-7, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Series Looking At How Serious Are We About God's Serious Love For Us. Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 6, 2024

Week 1 - looking at how God loves us.

Are you Serious? Zechariah 8 January 7, 2024 I’m really excited about this sermon series I’m starting today. I’ve been wrestling with this topic, since I was asked a question a little over a month ago. The bulletin cover isn’t your typical one, it isn’t colorful, it simply asks the question - - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Urgent Question Of Our Day Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 7, 2024

Acts 1:1-5 teaches us that Jesus is the only hope for our world today.

Introduction What is the most urgent question of our day? I decided to ask my artificial intelligence (AI) application that question. Here is the answer I received: “Determining the most urgent question is subjective, but topics like climate change, healthcare, and social justice often top the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk In Integrity

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2024

There is a shaking taking place within the Body of Christ, God is trying to get the attention of His people saying wake up and come out of her, come out of the lies, the hypocrisies, the false apostate church, stop having a form of godliness and live holy and walk in integrity.

Walk in Integrity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Now by this being New Year’s Ever, and the last Sunday before we enter a New Year there are some preachers who will try to give a prophetic word for 2024. Some will come up with a catchy cliché like God will open doors in 2024, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Jeremiah 1:5, Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Funeral Service (For A Christian Man Or Woman)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 23, 2022

You may be seated…Let’s began with prayer:

Our heavenly Father, we thank you that we can come into your presence anytime but especially when our hearts are weighed down with sorrow. Father, you know the grief that’s experienced by the ____________family and_______________ friends and the need they have of your comforting presence and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 4, 2022

Paul shares with us who we are if we are following Jesus - We are People In Christ, We are People of Love and We are People of Hope

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14; Psalm 82 Title: Who Are You? In this passage we learn three things about who we are – 1. We are People in Christ Jesus 2. We are People of Love 3. We are People of Hope INTRO: Grace and Peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, 1 John 4:19, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is considered to be the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state when this Psalm was penned.

THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 1 PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 Part 1 Psalm 88 A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choir director - according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. Firstly we will look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-8, Psalm 18:5-6, Luke 8:22-25, Psalm 88:1-6, Psalm 56:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational