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Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 27, 2013

An Ash Wednesday sermon about the importance of repentance, and our need for God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Have you ever been with someone as they approached death? Though it is sometimes difficult, people will often speak in their final days or hours. They may simply be expressing a need, “May I have a drink?” or “could you please move my pillow?” Sometimes the words will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons Learned In The Valley

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

My experience with cancer taught me some important lessons about life that I could only learn in the valley of suffering.

Lessons Learned in the Valley Chuck Sligh May 2004 BIBLE READING: Psalm 23 TEXT: Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” INTRODUCTION Several years ago (1979), I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

In Due Time

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 9, 2014

God presently relents in destroying evil to permit more people time to turn to Him and to not harm those who already have accepted Him.

Back in early February, I was feeling…unusual. Something wasn’t quite right. I made an appointment to see the doctor and, without undue scrutiny he declared that I had a hernia. Having received the diagnosis…it didn’t go away. I had to make an appointment with another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

Comfort From Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This is a funeral Sermon for a middle-aged nonchristian woman who died with cancer

MESSAGE: “Comfort from Jesus” INTRODUCTION: 1.) In John chapter eleven the scene opens that a friend of Jesus was quite sick. A.) Lazarus would have been a good friend of Jesus. B.) Whenever Jesus came to Bethany he would always drop by for a meal, or to spend the night with this man and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon Vi: Jesus Matures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

To choose to follow Jesus and then go on to become mature disciples of Christ never is to never forget what it takes to go all out for Christ and to be all that Christ would have His followers to be: Daily Christ-centered Living!

OUR CHRIST-CENTERED ADVENTURE MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN WE THOUGHT One of my concerns among many this past week was how to approach this series on discovering contentment the very week in which there was so much for me to worry about - which prompted me to do a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

New Year's Reflection & Preparation

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

As you consider the last 12 months, was it what you expected? Life is turbulent, but our God prepares us for it all. See how the words of Psalm 46 calm troubled hearts, give Godly perspective, and prepare us for the future.

I want you to think back to one year ago, December 29, 2018. At that point in time, what were you expecting or hoping 2019 would bring? Maybe you were hoping that it was going to be the year to lose a few of those unwanted pounds, to start exercising more, to eat healthier. Maybe you hoped that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Points Concerning Prayer Every Christian Should Hear

Contributed by Chris Miller on Feb 20, 2020

A Pew Research Center study reveals the number of people praying daily is decreasing. This is especially true in younger generations. Here are 5 points concerning prayer every Christian should remember and pass on to the next generation of believers.

You can find a free downloadable discussion guide to go with this sermon at https://getencouraged.blog/resources/. Read Luke 11:1-13 Introduction A young boy asked his parents for a baby brother, and seeing a perfect opportunity to teach their son a valuable lesson on prayer, the parents said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Dec 21, 2020

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas!

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas! There are lots of books and bible teachings ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeful Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 5, 2020

Hope grounds us in a promise that is future-oriented. Because we're secure in the hope of our faithful God, we can live freely and abundantly today.

October 4, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 91; Philippians 3:4b-14 Hopeful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Give us today our daily bread.” This petition of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Influential Mother Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2019

Jochebed the mother of Moses taught him 2 powerful principles that helped him become a great man of God.

Intro: It’s been said, if God wants to do a great work, He'll choose a man; if He wants to do an extraordinarily great work, He'll choose a woman When you read Hebrews 11:23-29 we see a striking picture of Moses. Moses made some difficult decisions. He chose to be a slave of God instead ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 10, 2020

There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo.

A Touch from God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo. People are cautious to avoid touching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Rtd - Pt. 2 - Apathy Angina Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction It was the morning of December 7th, 1941. There were 353 Japanese airplanes diving and strafing the American battleships and military sites in Pearl Harbor. The results of the "surprise" attack were devastating. 8 battleships sunk. 6 major airfields destroyed. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rtd - Pt. 3 - Performance Pathogen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction One of the scary things about certain diseases is that you can be infected and not even be aware of the presence of the disease until later in life. On the outside everything seems normal. Daily activities are uninterrupted. Life moves on down the road. However, either age (like 40) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:7-9, Exodus 18:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To Songs Of Ascents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 10, 2022

The Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120-134) were sung by worshipers as they made the journey up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts These are what someone called "songs for the road."

Songs of Ascent Introduction Together we stand on the threshold of another new year. What will the coming 365 days hold for us. How can we prepare ourselves for the journey through this year? I want no better way to start this year than by focusing on the section of the book of Psalms known ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God