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May I Have Your Attention Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 6, 2020

God uses many avenues to get our attention. Perhaps the CoronaVirus is one avenue He is using!

I don’t mind telling you that dealing with the COVID-19 has been a real challenge – • Preaching to a camera and an empty auditorium is hard. • Dilemma – do we keep on with what we were doing before the virus or has God stepped in to rearrange our plans? • I’m opting for the latter – I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Letting...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2021

Do I choose to—Let…Let my love grow. Let humility in, Let Jesus reign, Let Gods word have free course, Let wisdom bring stillness, Let Gods spirit manifest calmness. Let Jesus be glorified in every situation.

The Art Let… Colossians 3:15-16AMP A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the wife told her husband that it was his responsibility according to the Bible. The husband wanted to know where it said that. So she opened to a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Philippians 2:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#5] FAITH IS THE VICTORY Hebrews 11:29-34 Introduction: In a week that we will elect a President and celebrate Veterans Day, I want to talk about victory. There are some teams that lose most of their games. They don’t know how to win. They don’t expect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Never Die?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017

Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Repent, Believe, And Follow Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 7, 2016

What does Jesus desire for us?

Before we celebrate with Communion, let us continue to learn from the Gospel of Mark. Again, the main point of the Gospel is to affirm our belief that Jesus Christ is God and the Only Savior for people’s sin. Open your Bibles to the gospel of Mark chapter 1…. The Gospel of Mark gets right in to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Want To Be Like Other Nations?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

America may change some aspects of government this election but it will not change the fact that the people remain in rebellion to God. We like so many other countries in the world are living out the cycle of sin as it is clearly displayed.

Message: We have been witness to a national election in America. It was a very volatile and divisive election. What we saw played out in the United States is as old as time. The Bible points us to a time when Israel wanted to be like other nations. We see in their actions ancient facts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Do Son's Need From Their Fathers"?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015

The work of fathering boys is both challenging and rewarding. "Does my son know that I love him?" "Does my son know that what he does is important to me?" "Does my son know how proud I am of him?"

Ephesians 6:4 ESV Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. I started manlytraining.com so we could communicate important aspects of manhood, Including fatherhood. In doing so, I came across quite a few fathers who told me that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Crisis of Faith

Exodus 14. 1-31 The Crisis of Faith 13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

God Will Take Care Of You Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2014

David's Delemma a) Darkness b) Distress c) Desire d) Delight

Last week it was Joshua learning to trust - The Hymn "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" • By Louisa M. R. Stead. Learn To Trust 1. Believe 2. Decide 3. Rejoice 4. Depend - Now you are put to the test Hymn "God Will Take Care Of You" - Civilla Martin (1869-1948) wrote this hymn when she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak, Slow To Anger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 8, 2022

What is the greatest act of love? Holding hands? The kiss? Listening is mentioned 754 times in the Bible. Are we deficient in our listening skills?

SWIFT TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK, SLOW TO WRATH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us establish a truth: WE DO NOT SEE AND HEAR THINGS AS THEY ARE. WE SEE AND HEAR THINGS AS WE ARE! TEXT: James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Romans 11:8, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

Our world is in need of great role modes, someone that one can look up to.

Introduction In the previous years during the time that I grew up there seem to be a couple of hero’s that one could look up to and strive to be like. However today that list seems to be fading away, as I look around and realize that Billy Graham in November will turn 98 years old, truly on of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue: Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2021

WE MUST BE EVEN MORE VIGILANT IN HOW WE PRESENT GOD AND WHAT WORDS WE ARE WANTING TO PUT IN THE MOUTHS OF THOSE WHO WORSHIP WITH US THIS DAY.

TITLE: TAMING THE TONGUE: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Biblical Text James 3:1-12 The Message When You Open Your Mouth MAIN TEXT: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Where did that bit of wisdom come from? Certainly not from James. The proverb “sticks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Deep Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2024

In this story, Jesus leaves the ending open. There was still time for the self-righteous to repent as well. There is still time for you. Have you drifted far from God?

Opening illustration: Play the video “Daddy’s Love.” Introduction: On this ''Father's Day'' we will take an in-depth look at the genuine love of God, which is depicted in the love of the prodigal's earthly father. The sinfulness of the son was great, but the graciousness of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational