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The Holy Women

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 10, 2016

A Mother's Day message for those Christian women who struggle with the doctrine of submission.

The Holy Women 1 Peter 3:1-6 1 Peter 3:5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: ILL - TEN DOLLARS IS TEN DOLLARS A man named Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Grey - Valentine's Day 2015 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 8, 2016

This Valentine's Day sermon was written in response to the book and film 50 Shades of Grey. I titled this sermon God’s Not Grey because His love is written in black and white. Expository, three-point alliterated outline. PowerPoint available.

God’s Not Grey Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/15/2015 If yesterday was like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, 180 million cards were exchanged, and 196 million roses were sold! Unless you’re Charlie Brown, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

A sermon on giving

Why Give? Matthew 6:19-24 Bob Doyle tells the story of overhearing a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.' The daughter replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Your Resume Is Great, So What?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014

Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 25, 2014

3 Things I believe

“I Believe” June 29, 2014 Acts 16:29-34 “The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Beast That Lives Within Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014

Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated June 2025.

Beloved .... the scriptures are clear. Hear God's Word from Romans BIBLE ... "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" END (Romans 3:23) And we are all aware that the "wages of sin is ......... death" (Romans 6:23). The angel announced to Joseph that the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 26:41, Romans 7:15-25, 1 John 1:8-9, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Matthew 1:21, John 1:29, 1 John 3:4, Isaiah 53:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014

Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best That You Can Be

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Titus 2

THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE (TITUS 2) The story is told of a man and an angel who were walking along together. The man was complaining about his neighbors. “I never saw such a wretched set of people,” he said, “as are in this village. They are mean, greedy, selfish, and careless of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In Three Persons Blessed Trinity

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 24, 2013

"God in three persons, .blessed Trinity,". The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Updated June 2022

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures b=read before the Message. This day they were Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 and John 16:12-15. There is a story .... about a little girl in Sunday school .... who was drawing a picture ... using all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26, Acts 5:3-4, Exodus 3:14, John 8:58, Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 3:12, Romans 15:16, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 44:24, John 14:26, John 16:12-15, John 6:38, Colossians 2:9, John 1:1, Exodus 20:3, John 3:16, Genesis 1:26-27, John 17:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Leading Us All The Way Home

Contributed by Kevin Barron on May 25, 2013

Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Spirit

LEADING US ALL THE WAY HOME JOHN 16:5-15 TRINITY SUNDAY MAY 26, 2013 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. In C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia”, the young girl Jill approaches a stream. She has had nothing to drink for quite some time and is very thirsty. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

Head Turning Faith Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 16, 2013

What kind of faith does it take to turn the head of Jesus? The Roman officer had it and so can we.

Last week we were introduced to Levi who changed his name to Matthew. As you recall Levi meant “joined in harmony” but as a tax collector he was unable to live up to his name. After Jesus made him the offer to become a follower he referred to himself as Matthew, meaning “a gift to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Gratitude Is The Best Attitude

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 3, 2013

If someone should ask you what is one thing that you can think of to thank Jesus for this morning? What would be your answer? What type of attitude do you have concerning His love for you?

Introduction If someone should ask you what is one thing that you can think of to thank Jesus for this morning? What would be your answer? Well for me, I want to thank Jesus for always being with me from my earliest existence until this present moment, if it were not for Him, I know that I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Found Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2013

To show that us: branch, fruit and leaves will be taken care of by the FATHER.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruits and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that us: branch, fruit and leaves will be taken care of by the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:13 (Amplified Bible) 11:13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree [covered] with leaves, He went to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Service For Bob...

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

This message was preached for a man who knew the Lord for years but also had some things to settle with family before he died. Fortunately he did.

Funeral Service for Bob .... 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob's pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here today and of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

“thou Shall Tell The Truth (9) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

"Hello Sister Tabitha, this is Ananias and Sapphira calling you; are you going to be tomorrow for the church? Just asking… we sold the property and we will give ALL the money to the church. I thing you qualify to be helped… so don’t miss the opportunity.

ILL. The story is told of Joe the Butcher who had crafty ways of selling his chickens. He had one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The priest of his church came into the store. He said: “my wife sent me to buy a good size chicken to roast for dinner. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist