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Christmas Characteristics Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 17, 2011

In a negative, sinful world, we have to be the evangelists of hope, of good, of positive thought.

My ministry and my travels take me all over Michigan. I visit all sorts of small towns, medium size town, big sububs and large cities. Some of the cities and towns seem the same. Traffic signs and traffic lights blend towns into a sort of sameness. People watching is interesting, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dads And Grads

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 15, 2013

A message for Dads and Grads

Fathers – we men are called to be made either strong enough for commercial use or good enough for residential purposes. Out in the world we are expected to be tough, made to last, competitive and impactful. Back at home, the essentials are gentleness, loving, caring and sensitive. So you can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saved And Secure By His Grace

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

God's Marvelous Grace

SAVED AND SECURE BY HIS GRACE EPH 2:8 3 MAY 15 DR. M POPE When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day's pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Boast?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2016

Consider your calling. Glory in nothing but the Cross!

A CALL TO BOAST? 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. The Apostle Paul has established that the preaching of the cross was considered foolishness by this world’s wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18). Yet God has rendered foolish the wisdom of this world by the ‘foolishness’ of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:20). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithful Steward Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Do you know who you are? If you are a child of God you are a steward!

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 4:2 INTRODUCTION: In the work Death of a Salesman Willie Lohman dies. His family looks down into the open grave and his son says, “He never knew who he was.” Do you know who you are? If you are a child of God you are a steward! Look at some words in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Context For The Hymn

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2017

The obedience of Christ elicits, draws out, the obedience of Christians.

A CONTEXT FOR THE HYMN. Philippians 2:1-13. The word “If” that opens this passage might better be translated as “Since” (Philippians 2:1). The sense is, “If there is any encouragement in Christ (and there is), if any consolation in love (and there is), if any fellowship (sharing) in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Judgment

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 3, 2017

The road of human life divides into two, one half splitting off toward a punishment that never ceases and the other toward an undying life with the Lord in his Kingdom.

The Last Judgment One morning, 4-year-old Kevin and his grandpa went out to buy donuts. On the way, Grandpa turned to Kevin and asked, “Which way is heaven?” Kevin pointed to the sky. “Which way is hell?” Kevin pointed towards the floor of the truck. Grandpa continued, “And where are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Abundance To The Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in using what you have? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage to be faithful stewards in what we have attained from Him. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:29 To those

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in using what you have? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage to be faithful stewards in what we have attained from Him. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:29 To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Helper Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2012

While everything else may fail; His help, support and presence is everlasting.

Psalms 63:7”Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.” Stress, work pressure, late-night work, targets, projects, uncertainty, cut-throat ruthless competition and what not have severely wounded the spirits of people; the question now is what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Law Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

It is amazing how many of “us” have a performance-based religion! There are many who believe that a right relationship with God can be attained through the performance of the law.

INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how many of “us” have a performance-based religion! There are many who believe that a right relationship with God can be attained through the performance of the law. Read Ex. 20:3-17; Deut. 5:6-21; Matt. 22:35-40. God did not give the law so that people could become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Exceptions Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Divine Exceptions

Psalm 127 Divine Exceptions - A Song of degrees for Solomon. God Sovereignty is seen in 5 realms: (1) Building a house; (2) Protecting a city; (3) Earning a living. (4) Raising a family and (5) Defending the Truth 1. We Don't Work In Vain - Our Stability Depends on God I believe this to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Obedience, Faith, Jesus And The Centurion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2023

Three stories: the centurion's faith and humility, the response of Jesus, and the healing of the anonymous mom.

Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2023 There are really three stories in today’s Gospel. The first is about the Roman centurion asking for healing for a valued servant, paralyzed by some accident or illness. It shows that the centurion had compassion. Servant in the first century almost always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-17, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Power Of Persistence

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings; it is the ability to continue even when you feel like quitting.

21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Letter- Hold Your Ground Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2021

This is the 38th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 4th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#38] FREEDOM LETTER- HOLD YOUR GROUND Galatians 2:11-21 Introduction: We are living in a time that it is easy to go along and get along. We are watching our Country change very quickly, and we are not going in the right direction. For many years, we have allowed the World to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dimensions Of Grace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 25, 2025

Every believer starts with grace, but not everyone experiences great grace or exceeding grace. As we yield to God, grow in faith, and walk in obedience, we can ascend into deeper dimensions.

DIMENSIONS OF GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:16 Supporting Texts: Acts 4:33, 2 Corinthians 9:14, Ephesians 2:8, James 4:6, 2 Peter 3:18 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the foundation of the Christian life. Without grace, salvation is impossible. Yet grace is not static—it can grow, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God