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When You Have Questions Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Oct 27, 2022

WHEN YOU NEED ANSWERS, GO TO GOD WITH YOUR QUESTIONS

LUKE 7 19-20 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? I WANNA ...read more

Five Steps To Keeping A Postive Attitude

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Postive Attitude produces special ability

5 Steps to a More Positive Attitude Did you know people with a positive attitude have a special ability? We’ve all heard of the “downward spiral,” that slippery slope many fall prey to when crisis comes and their ability to deal with whatever life throws their way goes out the window. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeeming Time

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 30, 2021

A message about the importance of making the best of the time we have.

Redeeming Time (Speak to Yourself) Theme: Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Ephesians 5:15-21 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Psalm 23 Philosophy Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 1, 2021

Everyone, either knowing or unknowingly, has a philosophy of life. I encourage you to adopt yours from the 23rd Psalm!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series -Encouragement from the Psalms Text: Psalm 23 (KJV) Title: A Psalm 23 Philosophy Intro: - Everyone, either knowing or unknowingly, has a philosophy of life. Either an attitude, a belief system, or a system of principles that guides the decisions and the practical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Title: Embracing Our Baggage: Understanding And Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 17, 2023

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Title: Embracing Our Baggage: Understanding and Overcoming Life's Challenges Introduction: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that is relevant to each and every one of us - the concept of "baggage." We all carry baggage in our lives, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Afraid Of The Dark

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

For those of you who haven’t experienced Scriptural Gymnastics, the goal is not to turn to every verse we cover, but rather at the very most, write down the address of the verses, so you can go back and dig a little deeper.

o Purpose of today’s message: ? Give us hope and encouragement to move out of the darkness into His marvelous light! Although we won’t get absorbed into darkness today, I’d like to examine some aspects of it. Genesis 1:2- The earth was without form, and void, and darkness was on the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

"good News For God's People!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 2, 2022

The pandemic has made the past several months very difficult. To be sure, we all need to be encouraged and strengthened.

Here we look at three things that will strengthen and encourage us. 1. Notice that we have a PRECIOUS new birth. v3 2. Notice that we have a PERMANENT new home. v4 3. Notice that we have a POWERFUL new security. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Elevators: Which Button Are You Pushing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2022

We have an imperative command to edify and encourage. Spiritual life can be like an elevator... your choice will select the up button or the down. Your words, your attitudes, you daily choice will determine what floor you will get off.

WHICH BUTTON ARE YOU PUSHING? ELEVATORS… LIFT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Your mind is kind of like a computer… You select the program that is running. We can select negative attitudes and thought patterns. YOU CAN SAVE? YOU CAN DELETE… YOUR HARVEST IS UP TO YOUR DAILY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Exodus 17:12, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 10 - Prayers In The Dark Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 10

God, Where Are You? 10: 1 : Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? • Here, the psalmist asked a question well known to those who follow God: the concern, the anxiety, over the seeming inactivity of God. The psalmist felt that God was afar off and did even hide in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Stressed By Life? Acts 27

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 5, 2023

A message of hope to overcome the stresses of daily living with that ability to wait until the Lord calms the storm.

Are you Stressed by life? Need Encouragement? Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua 1: The Times, They Were A-Changin’ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 19, 2024

This is the first message in a series based on the Book of Joshua. In this first chapter, Joshua received some very encouraging news from the LORD which helped him lead Israel to the Promised Land.

Introduction: Change happens. There’s no doubt about that. Way back in 1964, Bob Dylan recorded a song called “The Times They Are A-Changing (which I’ve never heard)”, talking about various things. In the text, we see that in just 40 years, Israel had seen any number of changes. They had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness Gracious Great Chariots Of Fire Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2024

Do not be afraid, for those who are with you are more than those who are with them

Minor Prophets Major Message Goodness Gracious Great Chariots of Fire Habakkuk 3:1-19 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Different Types of Literature in the Bible, bibleresources.americanbible .org/resource/different-kinds-of-literature-in-the-bible [adapted] The Bible is God’s Word. I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19, 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"embracing The Surprises Of The Lord

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 3, 2024

Here is a sermon inspired by the theme of being surprised by God.

Here is a sermon inspired by the theme of being surprised by God. Introduction: - Have you ever experienced a surprise that completely changed your perspective or direction in life? The Lord has a way of surprising us in unexpected and powerful ways. Main Points: 1. The Unexpected Path: The Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In The Midst Of Darkness

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

This is the time you need to hear the hope of the gospel, the hope of salvation and deliverance, no matter how discouraged you may be. We can make right choices even in the midst of darkness. To be encouraged and strengthened with words of faith. Your present situation is not the end of the story.

I have heard it said time and time again over the years by Christian and non-Christian alike, that we are living in dark times. When we speak of darkness it could refer to the evils of untold suffering, catastrophes, cruelty, corruption, and malevolence. We have seen evil taking place on a global ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Go To Prepare A Place For You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 28, 2023

Did you notice that I read, ‘There are many rooms in my Father’s house”? In the KJV it says, “many mansions.” Other versions say: “many abiding places” or “dwellings” or “resting places” or “homes.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 12:4; Psalm 14:2, 139:8-10; Ecc. 3:11; Deut 6:15; 2 Chron. 2:6, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Psalm 139:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ