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Investing Our Talents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock Remains The Same

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2023

God was merciful and giving to the Israelites when they demanded water near Rephidim. He continues to be merciful to us.

3.12.23 Exodus 17:1-7 The entire Israelite community set out on their journey from the Wilderness of Sin as the Lord had commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 So the people quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcome Home

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

God is waiting to welcome every prodigal home

Welcome Home Luke 15.11-32 October 5, 1997 - Friend Day Morning Service Introduction I. The Restoration of the Pulpit Furniture: The furniture from the old church, symbols of the history of the church and people, they were put into the prayer room, they were painted yellow, recently the church had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus - You're Too Late!

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

Here’s the situation Mary and Martha call on Jesus to come pray (heal) their sick brother Lazarus and Jesus says. “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby”. Then Jesus delays his coming to

This is not my typical writing style but I believe the Lord gave me this spiritual meaning to let many of you know that if God has spoken life to you regarding something, then know that it is not over no matter how bad, or impossible the situation looks. Let this devotion minister to you and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-39, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's "Flaw" Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

Have you ever embarked upon the enormous task of contemplating all of your past sins? It is inevitable; overwhelmed by the amount of forgiveness God has bestowed upon us we begin to thank him for forgiving us of all our past sins. Maybe you have even

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s "Flaw" Hebrews 8:10-12 Sheryl and I are coming up on our tenth wedding anniversary and naturally after being together for that amount of time you eventually get around to playing the "Remember when" game. "Remember the time. . ." Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Upon Further Review..." Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

March 2007 Pastor’s Letter - Transformation often consumes the past in favor of the present reality of Christ; requiring us to allow the past to go peacefully to its rest.

“Upon Further Review…” A consideration of less-than-instant replays. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 Prior to 1950, most motion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Stands No More

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 3, 2005

"I can stands no more". This famous quote by Popeye should sum up how feel about sin in our lives

"That’s all I can stands, I can’t stands no more!" -- Popeye Stuff – can’t stand no more Holy Discontent Are you discontent. Gap – Hole – need? END IT RIGHT HERE THIS MORNING Acts 2:37-39 The famous evangelist Billy Graham put it this way: “If your sorrow is because of certain consequences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Ministry?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 4, 2002

The feeding of the 5000 shows us what is involved in doing ministry.

Text: Mark 6: 30- 44 Title: What is ministry? Introduction Most of us have heard of the word ‘ ministry’ but what does it mean? From our text we will discover what ministry means from a practical application. 1. Ministry is work.(v30-31) “ The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatness Of God's Love

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon explore’s just how deep God’s love really is for His children.

“The Greatness of God’s Love” Ephesians 3:17-19 (NLT) INTRODUCTION We are taught very young age – God is love Bible tells us that GOD IS LOVE Jesus loves me this I know…bible tells me so But, I am not for sure that we grasp THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S LOVE It is so great I don’t think it can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Bible (Lesson 4 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation.

BACK TO THE BOOK II Chr 34 1. Any structure, lifestyle, curriculum, home, organization, or endeavor can only be as strong as it’s foundation. Jesus told his followers that the proper foundation for our spiritual house is God. We must never get too far away from the fundamental teachings of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has Anybody Seen Demas ?

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 22, 2010

A Christian must gaurd against the pull of the world.

Has Anybody Seen Demas ? Pastor Ken Crow. 2 Timothy 4:10 (King James Version) 10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Tonight let’s look at a character in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Narnia: Passage To A New World

Contributed by James Curry on Jan 5, 2006

From the light of the manger, we have an invitation to enter a whole new world similiar to how Lucy and the children found the world of Narnia

15 days ago the movie “Narnia” was released. Narnia is a mystical world full of intriguing characters, adventures, and ultimately (like any great story) a majestic battle between good and evil. Though ficticious, it parallels in many ways the world in which we live. Most like Midwest: Narnia is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlikely Messengers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

Regular everyday people are called to proclaim the Good News of Great Joy. We are the Shepherds of our day and age. We are the lowly messengers delivering the greatest news the world has ever heard.

Unlikely Messengers Luke 2:8-20 The Advent telling draws us back each year by its poignant beauty revealing ever deeper things. We see our Heavenly Father illuminating the knowledge of the Wise men using a star. Allowing them to identify the place where Jesus the Messiah would be born. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Losing Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to remember our first love as a church

I. What distracts us from the gospel We live in a world today where the body of Christ is caught up in to many things of this world. And this includes far too many preachers. Men we are called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be a witness of Him and lead our people to do the same. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist