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Part 8 - Matthew 11:25-30 - Without The Encumbrance Of Genius Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 20, 2010

Perhaps the reason that I embraced Christianity so easily was that the Christian faith doesn’t demand intelligence. Now don’t be so unkind...

Part 8 - Matthew 11:25-30 - WITHOUT THE ENCUMBRANCE OF GENIUS Perhaps it is the reason that I embraced Christianity so easily was that the Christian faith doesn’t demand intelligence. I have an above average intelligence level. Well, actually, although it was above average according to the IQ test ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And David Went On

Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 5, 2011

If anyone had a reason to quit it was David, but DAVID WENT ON!

AND DAVID WENT ON 2 Samuel 5:1-10 David had reigned in Hebron over Judah for 7 ½ years. He has just been proclaimed King over all Israel. His 1st act as King of all Israel was to take possession of the ancient city of Jerusalem. The city belonged to the Port of Benjamin, but the Jebusites had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Point Where Your Obedience Meets Your Transformation”

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Jan 26, 2012

Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf.

Theme: Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf. When God acts people listen and experience the move of God in a way none could imagine. Ephesians 4:23, 24 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

55 Years Of Serving With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Church Anniversary message for 55 years of service to our community...tied into Thanksgiving

55 Years of Serving with Thanksgiving Rev 1:19 Today we are celebrating 55 years of service to the Lord at Trinity Baptist Church Before I get into my message, I want to thank Ms. Betty Nevins, Ms. Darlene Hardin, and Mrs. JoAnn Malaise for work on book And for our Kitchen committee for all of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Contemplating Jesus Burial

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2015

The reasons for the burial of Jesus are many; here are two of the most obvious.

Contemplating Jesus’ Burial (John 19:31-42) 1. I grew up with my parents and sister calling me Eddie. My dad’s first name was Edward, but we had different middle names, so I was not a “junior.” He was called “Eddie” as well, so he was big Eddie and I was little Eddie. My sister was named Edlyn. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2019

JESUS is the Source and Giver or Life, JESUS is LIFE Itself. Not only that but JESUS is 3-in-1. JESUS is like a coffee, 3-in-1 coffee John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me.

Song To Sing: You Are Life - Hillsongs I. EXORDIUM: JESUS is the Source and Giver or Life, JESUS is LIFE Itself. Not only that but JESUS is 3-in-1. JESUS is like a coffee, 3-in-1 coffee John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Thankful For? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018

just what should we celebrate about the Thanksgiving holiday

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we like those early Pilgrims set aside time in our busy schedules to give thanks to God. Most of us associate the holiday with happy Pilgrims and Indians sitting down to a big feast. And that did happen - once. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Be A Show Off

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018

This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

(a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy Within The Gates

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obligations Drawn From The Widow’s Mite

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2022

A NEW message from the Widow's Mite narrative in Mark's Gospel. Understanding the culture of widows gives a new view of an old story.

Obligations drawn from the Widow’s Mite Mark 12:38-41 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 41 And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Volunteers Are Awesome: They Change The World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less.

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less. I’ve often wondered at what I could do in the world with 10 good men. Or 10 good women. Imagine what a church can do with 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Water Into Wine

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2020

Miracle at Cana

Sermon on: Water into wine. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. In our Gospel reading today we heard the story of Jesus attending a wedding reception at Cana where, during the celebrations, the wine runs out. To solve the problem Jesus performs the miracle of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

A Message To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 6, 2022

Have we been so busy doing the work of the Lord that we forgot the Lord of the work?

Revelation 2:1-4 A Message to the Church in Ephesus 11/6/2022 As stated in Revelation 1:11 Christ sent a message to each of seven local churches in Asia Minor. The order of scriptural presentation was geographic. A messenger would naturally travel the route from the seaport Ephesus 35 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Family Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God's people. "Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.

Ruth 1:1-17 “Finding Family” INTRODUCTION Stories are a powerful force in our lives. They do more than merely entertain. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a powerful, gripping anti-slavery novel that was first published in 1852. It solidified the abolitionist movement. When President ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Must I Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Dec 28, 2015

We are all participants in a spiritual battle, wouldn’t it be wise to determine who is on each side, what they are fighting for and which side you are on? Wouldn’t it be wise to ensure you are prepared for the battle you are in?

Why Must I be Saved? I had the great privilege of serving in the military for six years. In case you did not know, a person is not recruited to be a general, captain, or sergeant. A person is recruited to be a soldier with the expectation of growth in knowledge, experience and training SO THAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist