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  • Fighting His Way

    Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    Regardless of the situation or circumstance we all have this tendency to fight first and hope we win. Unfortunately, what ends up happening is we all have had to come to others asking for help on the bad side of a good old-fashioned defeat. We come out li

    Who here has ever watched an action flick and felt like you were involved in the fight scene? You know, like when you’re watching Jackie Chan and it’s so intense that you start sweating. You finish watching the movie and you feel like, “watch out anyone who tries to get in my way, I could take on ...read more

  • Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

    Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

  • Checkmate

    Contributed by Paul Getter on Aug 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,772 views

    There are times when it feels like checkmate- But the King has One more move!

    Exodus 15:9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. 10 Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters. 11 Who is like unto thee, ...read more

  • A Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.

    1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more

  • Life Or Death

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007
     | 3,976 views

    What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose?

    Sermon for Luke 14:25-33 September 9th 2007 What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose? Today’s gospel reading is quite interesting. It begins with “Now large crowds were traveling with him.” When I read the text for a given week, I ...read more

  • Where You Go I Will Go

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,900 views

    It took great faith for Ruth to step out of her comfort zone.

    Ruth1:1-22 WSG 11-03-2012 Introduction I wonder if you have been tempted to ask the question: Why should we bother about the Old Testament now we have the New? I would reply: • In the Old Testament there are about 300 prophecies that ...read more

  • "Get Up!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    A sermon about Jesus' authority.

    Matthew 9:1-8 “Get Up!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org Authority has gotten bad press in much of the world. In many of our minds it goes together with nasty ideas like “oppression” and “human ...read more

  • And One To Grow On Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2015
     | 3,371 views

    The key to spiritual maturity is knowing and walking with Jesus.

    1. Darwin Awards There is a book of the Darwin Awards. These are awards that are issued every year to the people who do the "stupidest stuff" which results in their own death. In the chapter called, "Macho Men" are three examples: * There was the story about Larry and his friend Joseph who just ...read more

  • Satan's Rebellion Or Obeying God's Design: Joseph Obeyed God, What Is Your Choice?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,021 views

    Today we gaze through the window of obedience. And we see the historical Christmas saga in how it plays out for an average everyday human named Joseph. Joseph is a bit of a mystery to us. We get a few mentions of him in scripture.

    Today we gaze through the window of obedience. And we see the historical Christmas saga in how it plays out for an average everyday human named Joseph. Joseph is a bit of a mystery to us. We get a few mentions of him in scripture. We know he’s a carpenter. We know he lived in Nazareth. We know he ...read more

  • The Chocolate Grasshopper Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 15, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,827 views

    Separating the myths from the God who acts in our lives - a sermon for Easter morning

    ................................................................................ I have no idea what Easter Bunnies are all about. Imagine a situation where on the 11th of the 11th - Remembrance Day - shops started selling chocolate grasshoppers. “Why are you selling chocolate grasshoppers?” “well ...read more

  • Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 14, 2023
     | 1,449 views

    What is the spiritual awareness lesson from John 21:1-14? We must not forget to tell the world about Jesus.

    Lest We Forget John 21:1-14 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 21:1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, ...read more

  • We Are Stronger Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,901 views

    This sermon explores finding strength in God, achieving triumph through unity, and securing victory through faith, using Gideon's story as a biblical example. Key

    Good morning, friends. We gather here today under the shelter of His grace. We're here to share and learn. To grow and to be nurtured. We're here to find strength. A strength that is not our own, but a strength that comes from above. G.K. Chesterton once said, "Courage is almost a contradiction in ...read more

  • Faith Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022
     | 4,872 views

    All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

    Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

  • Honoring Our Heroes SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    A sermon dedicated to honoring our veterans on Veteran's Day, reflecting on their sacrifices and bravery as depicted in 2 Samuel 23:8-12.

    Veteran's Day Sermon Today, we gather to honor our veterans on this special day. It is a day that often goes unnoticed in the church, but it is important for us to take the time to remember and appreciate the men and women who have served our country. As we open our Bibles to 2 Samuel 23, we find a ...read more

  • By Faith

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    A sermon about persevering in our faith and continuing in our faithfulness to Christ Jesus until the very end of our lives.

    By Faith / Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2 Intro: I once read a story about a tightrope walker who strung a cable across one tall building to another. – He asked the crowd that gathered, “do you believe that I can walk across with?” --- The crowd was enthusiastic about it. So, he asked a young man who ...read more