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Advent Week 2: Peace - "peace In The Prince Of Peace" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into the profound peace that Christ brings into our lives.

Advent Week 2: Peace - "Peace in the Prince of Peace" Introduction: Dear friends, as our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7, John 14:27, Romans 12:2, Psalm 29:11, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The Church Guilty Of Laziness While Waiting For God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2024

What does the word “laziness” mean? Laziness is being unwilling to work or being idle.

Certain individuals in the Thessalonian church were dishonestly instructing that since Christ would return quickly, individuals ought to save their obligations, quit work, do no future preparation, and simply just stand by and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing As God Sees 1 Samuel 16:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2024

Let's consider the profound truth found in 1 Samuel 16:7 and explore how God’s perspective differs from ours and how we can align our vision with His.

Transformed by Truth: Seeing as God Sees 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT): "But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Core 52 Week 42 - Becoming Truly New Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

"Change" is often coerced and impermanent. How do we discover not just "change," but transformation?

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6000676 Q: How can I change? Read: Ezekiel 37:1–11 NLT • We’re dried out. • But we can change. It isn’t easy, but it isn’t complicated. • Steps: o believe the promise of change. o receive the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, 1 John 5:17, 1 John 4:4, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hezekiah, Josiah And David Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 3, 2021

What can we learn from revivals under Hezekiah, Josiah and David?

What can we learn from revivals under Hezekiah, Josiah and David? 1) Hezekiah's Revival Does Hezekiah’s ministry teach us how long a revival is probably going to last? Because "He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestor David had done" (2 Kings 18:3 NLT), ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Which Laws And Commandments Do I Need To Follow?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 21, 2021

What commandments and laws of the Bible does one have to follow?

Which Laws and Commandments do I Need to Follow? Mark 12:18-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Horizontal Shift Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2021

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ demands us to surrender in two directions: vertically toward God and then horizontally to serve fellow citizens of the Kingdom. We cannot choose just one.

The Horizontal Shift (Romans 12:3-8) 1.A customer walked into my clothing shop and asked to see the pants that were advertised in the paper that day. “We don’t have an ad in the paper today,” I told her. She insisted I was wrong, so I got a copy of the paper, and we went through it, eventually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 1 (Matthew 13:1-23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 13, 2025

Matthew, Chapter 13, presents a series of stories, or parables, Jesus used to illustrate the concepts of the kingdom of God, the approaching judgment, and the work of the devil. Listen, if you have ears to hear.

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew's gospel focuses upon the parables of Jesus. As the Master got into a boat while teaching the people on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He told a story about a man whose job it was to sow seed into ground that had been tilled in order to grow crops. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-53, Mark 4:1-9, Mark 6:1-6, Luke 4:16-30, Luke 8:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Expert

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 3, 2025

Why did a lawyer question Jesus? Best part is the answer. Jesus disciples are expected to follow the laws in the Torah that apply to loving God and neighbor

The Expert Luke 10:25-28 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:25 And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Living With A Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

Explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal truths.

Living with a Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Combat Boots

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 4, 2024

“feet shod with the kind of shoe created for the Gospel of peace.”

General Douglas MacArthur wrote that there are 4 things necessary to win any battle. One is strength-- We hear Mark 3:27 in our Gospel, “no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder the house.” Jesus explains that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:27, Genesis 3:15, Ephesians 6:15, Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Catholic

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Transformed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores how the Resurrection is meant to transform our daily lives and hearts, leading us towards sanctification and directing others to Christ.

Hey church! Thanks for joining us once again both in person and online. We are moving along in our series He Is Risen. You may recognize the title as something that people say to one another on Easter morning, “He is risen” is met with, “He is risen indeed.” But the statement isn’t just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Topics: Resurrection, Transformation, Sanctification

Sermon Series: He Is Risen

Relationship, Not Rules

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Taking The Mystery Out Of Muslims Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 6, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the beginning of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad, what Muslims believe and how it compares to the BIble.

Taking The Mystery Out Of Muslims Since September 11, 2001 all of us have become very aware of the world religion called Islam. Words like jihad, ayatollah, martyr, and Allah are commonly heard on TV, radio and talked about in American households. The question is, “Who are the Muslims?” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible