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The Necessity For Godly Fathers-3(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 4, 2023

3 of 3. The prophet Malachi linked the importance of godly fathers to a positive outcome for mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. But What makes godly fathers so vital? 3 validations that godly fathers are vital for our very existence.

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS-III—Malachi 4:6(:4-6) Attention: Adaptation: The proud father brought home a backyard swing set for his children & immediately started to assemble it with all the neighborhood children anxiously waiting to play on it. After too long a time of reading the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6, Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shout Of The Stones

Contributed by Robert Rose on Nov 2, 2002

God’s answer to our worthless worship.

The Shout of a Stone: Remember "the pet rock" craze? How many of you still have a pet rock? I thought it was one of the silliest things man came up with. But then while studying this passage one day I had to stop and re-think : Luke 19:40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Holiness

What Makes Us One

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2003

Reformation Day: A message remembering God’s work to preserve the truth of forgiveness by grace through faith and what that truth does for us today.

It’s been just a bit over five years since Sofi and I met many of you. Lots and lots of water has flowed under the bridge since that day. There have been hard times and good times. There have been sad times and happy times. Some of the folks that were here with us at the beginning have since been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grass Is Always Greener (On The Other Side Of The Sea)

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Feb 4, 2008

God rescued the Israelites through a series of miracles- but when the going got tough, the Israelites always wanted to return to Egypt.  When our going gets tough, do we trust God to provide or do we long for the "good ol’ days" of Egypt?

The Grass is Always Greener (On the Other Side of the Sea) Exodus 15:22-16:9; 16:35; 17:1-7 I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but some people are just never happy! No matter what you do – it’s just not right. These people can always find something to complain about! When I waited tables, I was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letters Of Lament - Reading #2 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 24, 2009

This is a series of readings through the book of Lamentations.

Letters of Lament – Reading #2 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncondemned Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2024

Romans 7:25, 8:1 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! ... Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus...

Recovered By Grace: UNCONDEMNED Romans 8 Introduction In our study of the book of Romans, we have covered the basic ideas: -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. - We cannot overcome on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: The Secret Message Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 30, 2006

The Secret message of Jesus is not found in some conspiracy therory, it is found in clear sight in the New Testament. It is the Kingdom of Heaven

The Secret Message of Jesus May 28, 2006 Matthew 13:1-23 I’ll let you in on a secret. The secret message of Jesus isn’t found in some lost manuscript found recently in the Egyptian desert. The secret message of Jesus isn’t found in an old Da Vinci painting, or a book by Dan Brown. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002

Why are Christ’s last words on forgiveness so crucial for us today? Learn more about forgiveness in today’s message.

INTRODUCTION “On the day that Karl Marx died, his housekeeper came to him and said, ‘Tell me your last words, and I’ll write them down.’ Marx replied, ‘Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough!’” He was wrong as last words can be very revealing and important. P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Playing A New Game Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 4, 2007

Man has played "Hide and Seek" with God since the Garden of Eden, but God has a different game He wants us to play. Do you know what it is?

OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliverance From Death

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Mar 8, 2008

Deliverance from Death by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey focuses on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It has application for the Easter Season, the Lord’s Supper and a funeral.

Deliverance from Death By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Andrew A. Bonar explains, “The Jews have handed down the tradition, that this Psalm, and those that follow on to the 118th, were all sung at the Passover; and they are denominated ‘The Great Hallel.’ This tradition shows, at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands That Pray

Contributed by Rev. Gordon T. Eldridge on Sep 8, 2012

The way we pray should reflect our own life in Christ toward others and ourselves.

The Hands that Pray When you pray, do not do as the pagans do. With their many words they seek to impress; yet when you pray, do so in secret as your Father is in secret. (Paraphrase of Matthew 6) Your hands were made by God as you were so when you pray take note of them. Your thumb is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017

The second in a series on the Epistle to the Ephesians, this message introduces the book of Ephesians in general and looks at the gift of redemption through the suffering and death of Jesus

Tom carried his new toy boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He was amazed how smoothly the boat sailed! Tom sat in the warm sunshine, admiring the little boat that he had built. Suddenly a strong current caught the boat. Tom tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational