Sermons on Ezras Dedication:

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Un-Finished Tasks With Promise.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Nov 6, 2010

The recognition of the high call Jesus placed upon our lives and the equipping of the body to carry out these specifics with a promise from our Lord.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dedicación De Una Niña

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Dec 29, 2009

Esta es una ceremonia de dedicación de una nina. Se puede adaptar para un pequeño varón, si se desea.

Antes de la ceremonia Es recomendable que tenga una junta con los padres de la pequña antes del día de la ceremonia. Déjeles saber el significado de esta ceremonia y cómo va a llevarse a cabo. Puede bien usar esta junta para animar a los padres de asegurarse de su relación con Dios. También puede ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saints Are Just Sinners Who Fall Down And Get Back Up

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Help believers understand that the Bible doesn’t teach sinless perfection; but rather endurance, perservering to the end and being an overcomer is what it’s all about.

MICAH 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. THE SAINTS ARE JUST THE SINNERS WHO FALL DOWN AND GET UP In our modern day vernacular we have made the term “SAINT” synonymous with perfection. If someone: Lives a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8, Micah 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Infant Dededication -- Our Children Need To Know

Contributed by Richard Koskela on Oct 24, 2011

A service of Infant Dedication proceeded this sermon. This sermon is based on Matthew 19:13-15, "Let the little children come to me..." A brief Service of Infant Dedication is included at the end.

Matthew 19:13-15 Infant Dedication Our Children Need to Know Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ( A short service of infant dedication is at the end of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Priority Check - Priority Of Commitment

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011

While most people agree to the importance of commitment, do believers really believe the importance of complete commitment to Christ?

Twenty-nine years ago tomorrow, January 10, there was quite a football game in Cincinnati, OH between the San Diego Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals. This was the AFC Championship Game. The Bengals won that game as they defeated the Chargers 27-7. That, however, was not what is most remembered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Love Ever Really Enough?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I want to address the common, almost universal belief that says, "As long as you genuinely love each other, everything will always work out."

IS LOVE EVER REALLY ENOUGH? GENESIS 24:62 66 Even the most devoted couple will experience a stormy bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. "On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-66

Today We Remember- Memorial Day 2106

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 31, 2016

memorial day 2016

Memorial Day 2016 “Today we remember” John 15:13 Isaiah 2:4 Psalm 33 Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Honor those families that have lost a loved one in active duty Honor all those who are active and retired military Show video -----Pause------- It is my honor this morning ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Esforzandote A Seguir

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Feb 14, 2013

Ser fuerte y valiente es un mensaje tan actual como nuestra sociedad. Fue la peticion de Dios a Josue.. Esfuerzate.. hay mas de Dios para ti..

“Así que, ¡sean fuertes y valientes, ustedes los que ponen su esperanza en el Señor!” Salmos 31:24 (NTV) En muchos pasajes de la Biblia, Dios pide que sean “fuertes y valientes”, es de valientes mantenerse firmes y tener puesta la fe en El. Es fácil rendirse y no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015

"Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-29, Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baby Steps

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 28, 2017

Baby dedication services remind us of some important work God has done through babies in the bible.

1. Big Picture and Baby Crib One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched by this unusual display and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can God Do ‘exceeding Abundantly’ Great Answers Through Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2019

The Macedonians were used mightily by God through their offering. But what did they do before the offering that enabled such generosity?

A PRAYER QUESTION: How can God do “exceeding abundantly” great answers through me? - [Put this passage in the outline] Ephesians 3:20 – that phrasing is from the KJV – “Now unto [H]im that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Your Alabaster Box

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 1, 2019

This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service.

Breaking Your Alabaster Box John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9 This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service. He sums it up in verse 8 as he gives us his evaluation of what she has done. Others ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Heartache!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2018

What to do when we are experiencing heartache at Christmas!

Heartache at Christmas Luke 2:21-35 December 16, 2018 During this Christmas season, we’re talking about “Christmas Expectations.” We tend to enter the season with high and lofty expectations. We want magical, sugar plum visions of a Norman Rockwell Christmas. A Christmas where everything is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Jesus In Jerusalem

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

The Savior’s entire life built up toward His crucifixion and resurrection. He had to be the sinless Lamb of God and endorsed by the Spirit so He could redeem us because He loves us!

Baby Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 2:21-38) 1. Things don’t always work the way we think they should. 2. There was a man in the Persian empire that looked just like the king. When the real king was quietly assassinated, he pretended to be him and ruled for a time (Smerdis/Pseudo Smerdis). 3. Likewise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible