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If You're In Love, Show Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 4, 2007

The only command that Jesus gave directly to his followers was to love one another as He had loved them. Do we dare disobey?

If You’re In Love, Show Me – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Woman’s letter from Sermon Central – Love One Another by Joel Vincente) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so. No one could ever take your place in my ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministry Is Not Meant To Be A One-Man Show

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Do you need help? We rarely like to think that we do. How did Moses respond when someone said that he looked like he needed some help. Moses’ example is a great reminder of the help that God provides for us in those whom God has placed around us in our church to carry out the ministry together.

“Do you need some help?” When someone asks you that question, what is your natural reaction? I think that our natural response might be a bit defensive, “No. I’ve got it. I’m fine” whether we really are or not. Why is that? There is a little part of us that doesn’t want to admit that we need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Lutheran

You Always Were Mom's Favorite

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 21, 2007

This Mother’s Day message was originally delivered in 2003 and requested again in 2007. It deals with the heart warming memories of a Godly mother.

You Always Were Mom’s Favorite 2 Tim. 1:3-5 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

So Who's Your Favorite Superhero? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 26, 2003

Learn to give thanks for a superhero too wonderful for words

Those of you here earlier will know the answer to this but try to guess who I’m talking about. From an idyllic place this father sends his son to a world in which he would be alone, seen as strange and in which no one would understand him. The son, on earth lives with his adoptive parents till ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010

The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made To Serve God Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 14, 2003

Part 5 of this series that is looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows how we were made to serve God.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 5 (Made to Serve God) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number 5 of the 40 Days of Purpose! We have been taking an in depth look at why on earth am I here, or what is the purpose of life. We discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Job 10:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Favorite Word Is "Come.”

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an evangelistic sermon that invites people to "come" to Jesus.

A. Jesus told the disciples, “Come follow me” (Matt 4:19). B. Jesus told the little children “Come to me” (Mark 10:14). C. All those who are thirsty are told to “Come” (Isa 55:1, John 7:37). D. All who are weary and burdened are told to “Come” (Matthew 11:28). E. All those who are hungry are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Imitating God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

Paul has been fervently writing down God’s Words for the church as the Holy Spirit has guided his pen across the page. He has been working on communicating to us how it is we can stand out as light in a darkened world.

Psalms 127 1. Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. Paul has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When Friends Fail” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2019

Job’s three friends talked too much and listened too little. We should resist interpreting God’s will for another person’s disaster. What people really need is compassionate listeners. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good Advice (2). Job's comforters (2:11-13): • Eliphaz will speak from a viewpoint of his experience. • Bildad will speak from the viewpoint of tradition • Zophar will speak from the viewpoint of his own assumptions • Elihu will speak from the viewpoint of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

Our Loving Father

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Aug 5, 2016

Our Heavenly Father is the supreme example of what a father should be.

Introduction: The traditional role of a father is to protect and provide. These are very important for the well being of the family. But the following example of our heavenly Father helps us see other aspects of vital importance as well. A loving father gives recognition and praise 1. At the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Made To Be More Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 6, 2003

Part 4 of this series looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows us that we were made to be more like Jesus.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 4 (Made to be More Like Jesus) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number four of the 40 Days of Purpose! For those of you just joining us we have come to the conclusion that a life without a purpose is no life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Jesus Shows Up He Always Shows Out

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer will change things. Prayer will change people. Prayer will change conditions

Matthew 14:22-31 22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Satisfies God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2023

God is satisfied with us if we are just, show mercy, and walk humbly with God.

“What Satisfies God?” Micah 6:1-8 1. Micah tells the people 61Listen to what the LORD says: • Micah is from Moresheth in the land of Judah • He tells the folks there prophecies of “doom” directed towards Judah and Jerusalem • Why doom? Because the leaders of the people “despise justice and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Offer Grace (Show And Tell)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 13, 2019

Central to the Christian faith is the doctrine of grace—that God gives us that which we don’t deserve. Instead of just talking about this doctrine, however, we are also called to live out this doctrine in how we treat others.

Opening and Introduction In elementary school, many kids look forward to show and tell. I have two kids, Tiffany and Tyler. Both loved to bring their favorite toys to school to show their friends. They wanted to show others what they were interested in, experience what they loved, and share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-7, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist