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Sharing Shalom (Peace) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2011

Who is the "son of peace" that the disciples were to bless?

In the late 1700’s, the manager of Baltimore’s largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed like a farmer because he thought this fellow’s appearance would discredit his inn. So the man left. Later that evening, the innkeeper discovered that he had turned away none other than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell Fire, Judgment Or Mercy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 7, 2016

Is there something worse about Hell than the flames?

Many are concerned about Hell fire. It bothers them that God would make the unsaved suffer for their sins. My personal perspective is that the flames are not the worst part of Hell and may actually be an act of mercy. People are amazingly resilient ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Thing I Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 8, 2016

By trusting God in the past and experiencing victories, David could be assured of confidence and success overcoming succeeding problems. A lesson for each of us.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 6, 2016 Christy Brown was born in 1933 with cerebral palsy. His parents were told that nothing could be done for him. They should put him in an institution. Instead they took him home and loved him. In time Christy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ, I Am...light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Shine the light of Christ on our own darkness, and the darkness of the world. Then, shine as a light in the world.

IN CHRIST, I AM…LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS—Ephesians 5:1-20 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Read the sermon title from the card. There is a lot of darkness in the world. The media bombards us with stories of injustice, oppression, and corruption. We see people who are caught in a web of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm Back

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

A sermon presenting some of the implications of Jesus' resurrection.

Luke 24:36-49 Walking through a department store, I saw a set of stylized crosses designed to be displayed on your walls. None of these seven crosses resembled the original, nor did they remind me of other crosses popular in Christian art, the Coptic or Celtic cross, for example. While they might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Are We The Rich Man Or Lazarus?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 9, 2022

have we been faithful to Jesus or our own desires?

ARE WE THE RICH MAN OR LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-31 This is another one of these parables attributed to Jesus that causes consternation to preachers everywhere. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus always preaches God's love and grace and sacrificed his life so that we all can have eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 25:35, Matthew 25:40, James 1:22

Denomination: Episcopal

Get Back On Your Feet...the Fight Is Not Over Yet

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Dec 26, 2015

We are never defeated because Jesus is in our corner.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4: 8 – 9 : ” We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Theme: Get back on your feet…the fight is not over yet! Introduction: - On the night of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Thessalonians 1(Evaluation, Evidence, Explanation) Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 7, 2022

The presence of the Holy Spirit is the key component in our ability to do God’s will.

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Technology Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

The simplest answer to the question of technology and whether it is a good use or not is “Knowing the nature of God, would this be honoring to Him and the message He wants for us to live and offer to others?”

Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not spend any time in front of screens, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. The WHO recommends against any screen time for infants, as well as 1-year-olds. Instead, they encourage sedentary time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Hero Without A Cape”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 13, 2023

A Father's Day Sermon. I begin with the legacy of Dale Earnhardt's death and legacy. God our Father also has a legacy, it is Jesus. Several "themes" and "quotes" regarding a "father's" role.

In Jesus Holy Name June 18,2023 Text: Ephesians 6:4; 2 Corinthians 6:18 (The Message) Father’s Day “A Hero Without a Cape” It was on a Sunday, the 18th of February of 2001, that a car on the last lap of the Daytona 500 was hit from behind and was sent careening into the wall at 180 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Lutheran

Cracked Cisterns And Living Water

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 2, 2025

This sermon explores Jeremiah 2’s image of cracked cisterns and the fountain of living water, reminding us that faith was never meant to be contained or controlled but to flow with the living, moving grace of God.

Let me start with a confession. I’m not much of a handyman. I try. I really do. I have a toolbox, I watch the YouTube videos, and I stand in the aisle at Lowe’s like I know what I’m doing, but often, I end up calling someone more competent to fix whatever I broke in the process of trying to fix ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

A Higher Praise

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 19, 2023

In this sermon we're looking at how Paul addresses the Corinthians who had wrongly believed they were more spiritual than others. A growing Christian life has no place for pride. Paul teaches that we should be considered as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 “A Higher Praise” March 19, 2023 This week we also continue in the book of the first Corinthians. It’s another book written by Paul around 25 years after Jesus' earthly ministry. Corinth is the original sin city. As a Coastal town people were always coming and going. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Entangled By Desire Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2025

This is the 13th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#13] ENTANGLED BY DESIRE Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: In our lives, desires can be both beautiful and dangerous. Samson was a strong man who struggled with his feelings and choices. He became attracted to a Philistine woman, which set off a conflict between what he is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Difficult Times"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 16, 2025

Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions.

"Finding Hope in Difficult Times" (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions. Therefore, we must not blame ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8, Genesis 50:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Until The End Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Rev. 2:10 states, “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Rev. 2:10 states, “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” There are too many professing Christians which the Lord cannot depend upon. The Bible calls us “stewards.” In managing God’s business upon planet Earth we are not to be “yo-yo” Christians. An “up and down” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10