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Failed? Don’t Give Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020

God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Laodicea Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

The Lukewarm church

Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

Don't tolerate Jezebel

Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020

We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James 2:1-13 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Do Justice and Show Mercy

Open your bibles to James Chapter 1. As we continue our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, is a faith that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Begin With The End In Sight

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2019

As we start the new year, how can we use our God given opportunities to bring glory to God?

Begin with the End in Mind Matthew 25:14-30 January 6, 2019 This is the first Sunday of the year! It seems like we’ve been into 2019 for more than 6 days. I didn’t set new year’s resolutions. I’m not sure about you, but I don’t usually set them, and whenever I have, I usually don’t keep them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Revelation 22:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wrote The Epistle To The Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Duane F. Giles on Jan 13, 2019

Who wrote it? For whom was it written? For what purpose was it written? If it’s to the Hebrews then was it originally written in Hebrew?

Who it was The Epistle to the Hebrews written to? -The Greek copies had “to the Hebrews” written above the beginning, and many believe this was written for those born as physical Israelites. In James’ Epistle, he wrote “to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad,” as brethren; and Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1, Jude 1:3

Getting Ready For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2019

Be ready! It's a repeated theme in Scripture. But what should I do to get ready for heaven?

(I opened by singing 2 verses of an old hymn "There's A Great Day Coming") “There’s a great day coming, a great day coming. There’s a great day coming by and by. When the saints and the sinners will be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come?” CHORUS: Are you ready? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 9, 2019

As we look at following and serving God, we need to experience His love, and love God.

God’s Love Mark 12:28-31 February 10, 2019 For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at some really tough passages which call us to put God first in our lives. We’ve seen Jesus tell people who wanted to follow Him, “to let the dead bury the dead” and “if you want to follow me, you can’t look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 7:11, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 4:13, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It's Good To Be Back Home Again! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the joy that is experienced when returning to a right relationship with the Father.

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN Ruth 1:19-22 Often I will have a ministry related trip planned months in advance and I find myself eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get out of town for a while. Usually I am fine for about 3 days, and after that I begin to get a little homesick. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

When There Ain't Enough Coming In Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

We may think we will never have enough coming in, but the One who wants us to return to Him is promising us prosperity.

Text: Zechariah 2:1-13 Title: Where There Ain’t Enough Coming In Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to see that they will live/are living in God’s great prosperity. Main Idea: We live/will live in a city without walls. Opening: Ain’t Enough Coming In. One of my best friends ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

A Cure For The Unclean

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

Lepers, Gentiles, and women were considered outcasts by many Jewish people, especially the Pharisees. Many Pharisees would pray each morning, “I give thanks that I am a man and not a woman, a Jew and not a Gentile, a free-man and not a slave

A CURE FOR THE UNCLEAN Taken from “Handfuls on Purpose” Vol I, pg 246 in Seed Thoughts SONG: “He Touched Me” Bill Gaither wrote a wonderful song in 1963 entitled, "He Touched Me." Listen to the words: Verse #1 Shackled by a heavy burden neath a load of guilt and shame then the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3, Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019

Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Leadth Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2019

The Lord is not "the shepherd" and He's not "a shepherd." David says He's MY shepherd. What does that mean for us?

(I started the sermon by singing the first verse of “He Leadeth Me” and then asked the congregation to join me in the chorus) “He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heav’nly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.’ (CHORUS) He leadeth me, He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist