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Jonah 1:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2025

Jonah a Minor Prophet

Jonah 1:1-6 Who is Jonah? Jonah is one of the bibles minor prophets and is the son of a man named Amittai from Gath Hepher in Galilee. Historians feel this book was written somewhere around 800 B.C. As we go through this smaller book of the Old Testament my hope is to uncover and bring out some ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Divine Passives

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 3, 2025

How? By (1) being small; (2) daily fervent prayer (3) and knowing that God’s grace precedes and enables our good works, the (4) fourth is tapping into the “fulfillment formula” of God’s sovereignty by God’s divine passives.

Walking or moving in the Opposite Spirit is a teaching from Saint Ignatius of Loyola, [Agere contra, Latin “to act against"]. This spiritual practice involves purposefully acting in the opposite direction of your natural inclinations to produce a positive spiritual resolve and result. So, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Faith In A Divided World Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 21, 2025

The silent war of allegiance is won by daily loyalty to Christ, rejecting criticism, apathy, and compromise within His church

The Critical, the Passive, and the Protestant Inside every congregation, three kinds of spirits contend for control. You can find them in the pews, the committees, and sometimes in your own heart. The critical spirit sees only what is wrong. It magnifies flaws, repeats gossip, and baptizes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Revelation 12:17, Acts 20:29-30, Ezekiel 9:4, Isaiah 58:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Saints We Need Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

Authentic sainthood is not about perfection or headline-grabbing miracles.

Title: The Saints We Need Intro: Authentic sainthood is not about perfection or headline-grabbing miracles. Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection Dear Friends, Last year, I watched Father Anthonyswamy stack boxes of canned goods in the pouring rain. His small rural church had organised a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other

Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Your Ground

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 17, 2025

Pray for strength and dress appropriate as you enter the battlefield.

As we look around the world today and see that our little corner of the world has not changed, we cannot deny that standing firm and holding onto our faith is more challenging than it was yesterday. We live in a time when an innocent comment can be taken incorrectly, especially when people look for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Other

Are You Plugged In To Support God's Work? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

After almost a century of exile, the Jews returned to find Jerusalem in ruins. They were spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a great story of how they plugged in to what God had for them. Giving an offering was an important step in getting plugged in.

Are You Plugged in to Support God’s Work? Ezra 3:5-7 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Before I get started, I just remembered we are taking some friends out to lunch, and I’m out of cash. Can anyone help me? ... Will you loan me some money for lunch? “How much do you need?” How much do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Things R Us Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book called Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Things R Us Sunday February 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 11:4-15, 18-20, 31-35 Intro. A. What do you wish for? I have been trying to be a little more interactive in my sermons lately so that we can begin to see the impact changing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-35

Denomination: Holiness

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Thyatira - Jezebel in the Church (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29: Ill: • There was a minister out taking a walk on a beautiful street. • He noticed a small boy attempting to ring the doorbell on the porch of a house. • The boy was short and the doorbell was higher than usual. • The boy could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Brethren

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020

When God in His grace reveals Himself to you, respond with gratitude.

For many people, their experience of worship is like that of Mr. Bean. Take a look (Show Video: Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). Mr. Bean settles into his pew with a smile on his face, anticipating the sermon—but the rest of the congregation blankly stares ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22, John 1:51, Romans 5:8, Acts 16:32, Genesis 3:10, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rechabites' Testimony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

The sermon emphasizes steadfast obedience to God amid cultural pressures, highlighting how consistent faithfulness and convictions can leave a lasting legacy and honor God.

Some families pass down recipes, some pass down stories, some pass down the old pocketknife with a smooth handle and a history. The Rechabites passed down a way to walk with God. Simple. Steady. Set like wet cement that hardened into holy habit. And in a world that shifts and shouts and sells ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Topics: Commitment

Oh No, Not Turkey Again

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 11: 1 – 35

Numbers 11: 1 – 35 Oh no, not turkey again 11 Now when the people complained, it displeased the Lord; for the Lord heard it, and His anger was aroused. So the fire of the Lord burned among them, and consumed some in the outskirts of the camp. 2 Then the people cried out to Moses, and when Moses ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

"The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Myths About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon is the third in the series and it deals with Christians being faithful to God in their relationships. Begins myths on marriage.

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce III 6/4/00 Proverbs 3:1-11 Hebrews 13:1-8 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-11, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed