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Getting Ready For Christmas Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

Christmas holidays are often so hectic that it becomes more of something to dread than to enjoy. How should we approach the Christmas season?

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS A. Did everybody have a good THANKSGIVING? 1. Now since THANKSGIVING is OVER, it’s time to GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS. a. But the reality is, the STORES have been getting ready for Christmas since the first of October. COMMENT: You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice Always Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Philippian while under house arrest chained to two Romans guards around the clock. He may also be executed for his faith in Jesus as the Christ. Yet, through it all, Paul is able to rejoice.

A. Philippians 4:4-8 (READ) 1. Today we begin a series of lessons corresponding with our Small Group Study entitled: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING” based on the book by Max Lucado, who based his book on this passage. 2. This is a timely SUBJECT, because ANXIETY has greatly increased over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Draw Nigh Unto God Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 3, 2014

Draw nigh also means “take up God with you.”Take up his case,take up his burden.draw nigh means take God in to confidence,take him as your only provider.It also means “bringing “God in to your case.

DRAW NIGH UNTO GOD. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”(James.4:8). Today people are so busy living out their lives, that they don’t find time to have intimacy with Gd. This is the world that is driving man to every corner, keeping him busy. Man works day and night. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being One In Spirit Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermons is about growing as a community.

Being One in Spirit June 24, 2001 What would most people say if you asked them, “what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian or church?” - What do you think most people would say? - Loving, Caring, Serving the Community, Welcoming, Generous, Authentic, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

A Tale From The Cript

Contributed by Roger Carson on Jan 9, 2002

Story of Lazereth

It was so dark, and so cold. He had no idea where he was, how long he had been there or what he was supposed to be doing. The last thing he remembered was being at home in bed. He had been sick; nobody knew what to do or even what was wrong. The doctors had come and gone leaving behind potions and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Do All Things Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000

Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:21-30, Acts 27:1-12

Denomination: *other

Fire Out Of Ashes

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 10, 2001

Rekindling Your Enthusiasm

The most descriptive image we get of God is found in Hebrews 12:29 "OUR GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” For some of us the fire has burned out, and this verse tells us our God is a consuming fire, a fire that never burns out. And some need a touch of the fire that is burning in the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12, Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001

Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dead "C"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I thought so. Yea, I know some say "isn’t it better to be dead and out of this sin cursed world and be with Jesus". Sure it is

"The Dead "C" - Luke 2:49b - "I must be about my Father’s business?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Encourage Me

Contributed by Armando Massi on Feb 2, 2004

I hope you will be patient and receptive as I describe to you my greatest need. “To be encouraged.”

ENCOURAGE ME Hebrews 10:19-25 One night, during Bible study, Bill Sayre interjected that people have needs and that when we, as a congregation meet those needs, it causes lasting relations to form, especially during times of grieving. Later in jest, he added, "Even ministers have needs." At ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fourth And 26

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 16, 2004

Encouragement for believers facing seemingly insurmountable circumstances.

Text: Exodus 14:5-14 v. 10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were Egyptians advancing on them… There are those instances in life when dubious circumstances have combined to create a seemingly insurmountable situation. You may have been rolling along, going about your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Heritage

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003

On the eighteenth of July, A.D. 64, during the reign of that tyrannical emperor, Nero, the great fire of Rome took place in which three quarters of the city was consumed. It has been usually thought that Nero caused the fire and that while he watched from

A SURE HERITAGE SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION On the eighteenth of July, A.D. 64, during the reign of that tyrannical emperor, Nero, the great fire of Rome took place in which three quarters of the city was consumed. It has been usually thought that Nero caused the fire and that while he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caring For Creation… Without Worshipping It Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

To help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word.

We’re continuing this morning in our series entitled Holding Out Hope for a Wounded World. - In particular this morning I want to help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word. …The topic of environment may strike many of us in different ways. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 3) How does human or natural joy differ from the everlasting and supernatural joy of the Lord? How can we receive the joy of the Lord? 5 "Sap-suckers" that keep joy from developing in our lives. Find sermon at www.praisea

JOY! The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 3) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Someone paused leaving the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God