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Dealing With Difficulties Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2024

Second in series on James dealing with Christian Living

James 1 Dealing with Difficulties - Read James 1:1-18 I. INTRODUCTION James is not a theologically deep book. It is a book written by a pastor, with a pastor’s heart, to struggling and suffering Christians. It is a very practical book written to tell folks how to do and live this thing we call ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Acknowledging God In The Harvest Festival

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 5, 2024

Why MUST we celebrate harvest? What should we thank God for? When and how should we mark it. And what did David think about it?

Today is our harvest festival. It’s the time of year when we formally thank God for the harvest. I’d like to tell you a couple of little stories as a lead in to the subject of thanking God. The first story is about Christmas when I was a child. A pile of presents would build up under the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:16, Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Messiah-Sarah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2025

Whether it's a hearty laugh, a chuckle, or even a snicker, the LORD knows what we're doing and why. Sarah laughed and even lied to the LORD face to face, but she was still forgiven!

Mothers of Messiah-Sarah (Based on a message preached Sunday morning, May 11, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central previously accepeted a message based on this passage, titled “Abraham: Good News and Good Laughs?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gods R Us

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025

Humanity creates designer spirituality, but only Jesus Christ—Creator, Judge, Savior, and the only Way—can satisfy the soul and secure eternity.

Opening Narrative — The Empty Shelf I was in a bookstore not long ago—one of those big ones where the scent of coffee hits you before you even step through the doors. I’d stopped in to find a Bible commentary. Something quiet. Something theological. The kind of book you expect to find tucked away ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 17:22-31, 1 John 5:21, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 44:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Superficial Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 17, 2025

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude

(This is not an original work, I have expanded points to fit our congregation and my style of delivery) TITLE: THE SUPERFICIAL THANKSGIVING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 18:9-14 As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude. PSALM 92:1 says, “IT IS A GOOD THING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2025

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 23, 2025

Give thanks, because God has given us Christ

Thanksgiving 2025 Text: Luke 22:39-46 On Thursday we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, and I love Thanksgiving… I love that it’s right before the Advent Season, because it helps us order our hearts towards Jesus. We should be thankful people – always, but especially as we approach Advent. Now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2022

We are in a fight but we've already won if we hold to God's Word.

The Battle Belongs to the Lord A man had a dream where he saw two gated corrals and in one pen there were sheep – in the other goats. As he sat on top of the fence in between and he watched as Jesus came out and led the sheep out of the pen to their eternal reward. Then he watched as the devil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2025

6 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VI— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-3--:71-74](:57-80) Attention: On any given morning, Hershey(our dog) usually follows me into the bedroom, curls up on the bed, & watches me get dressed & fill my pockets. If I put on my ‘suit’ or ‘preaching outfit’, he doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:71-74, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Plain Truth About Christmas – The Season And The Day Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is coming! But where did Christmas originate? Was Jesus born on December 25th? If Christmas is the chief of the Christian holidays, WHY do so many non-Christians observe it? The word "Christmas" means "Mass of Christ. It came to the Protestants from the Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:29-31

"Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Treasures Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2001

As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold I Send Forth

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us.

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us. Intro.: 1. Illust. In Northwest Ohio there is an incredibly rich section of land along the Scioto River called "The Scioto Marsh." Actually it used to be a marsh. About 100 years ago a series of ditches were dug to drain it and it became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

They Will Know Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

They will know we are Christians by our love more than by anything else.

They Will Know Festival2001 As ‘life’ and ‘light’ are key words in the first twelve chapters of John, ‘love’ is the key word in chapters 13-17. Love is not merely advised or exemplified; it is commanded. Christ commanded his disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Always Winter - Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

We were created to hunger for another world Jesus meets us in our dark world That intersection is called Christmas

Today we begin a 3 week series based on C.S. Lewis’ best selling book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Narnia stories have sold over 85 million copies in 29 languages over last ½ century. Summarize the book briefly Fantasy is a huge part of Christmas - Songs - Over the river and thru the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Its amazing how praising God can do so much for you.

PRAISE THE LORD Psalms 149 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God