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The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2025

Because the race belongs to Christ alone, we are called not to carry its full weight but to run our leg with faithfulness—working, resting, and trusting that our part in God’s eternal plan matters.

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters Time is short, eternity is long, so live your life wisely Longevity is a grace—an extension of time from the hand of God. But with it often comes a sobering awareness: the words of Genesis 3:19 still echo through time—“for you are dust, and to dust ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"We Are Never Home Alone"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002

God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

How Shall I Give Thee Up ... My Heart Is Turned Within Me

Contributed by Riaane Rheeder on Oct 18, 2000

1. Introductory Hosea 11 is probably one of the most touching melodious descriptions of this kind of love in the Bible, but not of any love, Divine love, love that God has for you and me Hosea 11 is a declaration of love; such as a parent for his child, as a betrohed for his inten

1. Introductory Hosea 11 is probably one of the most touching melodious descriptions of this kind of love in the Bible, but not of any love, Divine love, love that God has for you and me Hosea 11 is a declaration of love; such as a parent for his child, as a betrohed for his intended, as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8-9, John 3:16

The Bronze Laver (Or Bronze Washbasin) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2007

In a continuing series about the different furnishings of the wilderness tabernacle; we now come to the bronze laver. This sermon looks at its use in the day of Moses, and what it means metaphorically for us today.

Introduction The Tabernacle was a beautiful place... many of the furnishings adorned with gold...some with bronze... The beautiful colorful fabrics... I’m sure it must have been a sight to behold... however, the beauty of the tabernacle is not found in the precious metals or the colorful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Masterpiece

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 18, 2006

God is the Master Artist of human life.

“Masterpiece” Sanctity of Human Life Sunday January 22, 2006 Introduction: Christmas is always a fun time at our house. We love the decorations, the food and just spending time together. The last few years have been especially interesting for me because my parents have taken up the hobby of making ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Authority In Question

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Through out history we have wrestled with those in authority over us. Nations go to war because their authority is challenged. People argue and fight because we do not always agree with those who are in charge. This makes it very confusing for the Chris

Authority in Question 1Kings 3:16-38 Matt 10:16-18 Today our scripture passages remind us that God is the one who makes Kings, rulers and authorities and God our Father also equips us to deal with them. Sometimes we reach out to authority figures like in 1 Kings and the story of the baby and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023

It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biggest Gambling Racket

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 7, 2000

Gambling with your soul

THE BIGGEST GAMBLING RACKET IN THE WORLD Text: Acts 24: 24,25 Introduction: Gambling is one of the biggest operations in the world. More than all money spent on Cars, Medicine, Education, and Churches! --- The word Gamble means: To play games of chance for money or other valuable stakes - To take ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Symbolized By The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9).

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9). The first man Adam was barred from this tree after he sinned against God (Genesis 3:22-24). But whereas we read in the Book of Genesis of Paradise Lost, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

He Came To Himself

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

We will never come to all that we can be until we come honestly to ourselves

We’ve gone to the moon without coming to ourselves We’ve broken the atom without being broken ourselves We’re explored the depths of the sea without ever examining our own heart You don’t have to be young to be a prodigal NOTICE ALL THAT THE SON CAME TO 1. He came to his FINANCES (12) a. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

Body, Soul And Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

Man has three layers in his composition. He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate.

Intro: Man has three layers in his composition (Gen. 1:26-27). He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate. Much like our Trinitarian God, the Father is typified by our soul; the Son is typified by our body; and the Holy Spirit is typified by our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: *other

The Second Man

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Jesus is the second man.

Thank you Rev. John Bunker The Second Man Rom 8:16-23 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judged By Whose Righteousness?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 7, 2015

The claim to innocence can be rightly made only by the Savior, but, instead of seeking to escape judgment, He submitted Himself to wrath for my sake.

If you're like me when you read Psalm 7, you may find your heart resonating with the opening verses: [1] O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, [2] lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Mad At Me?

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 26, 2018

What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers will determine how we worship.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 103 – Is God Mad at Me? April 29, 2018 What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational