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Are You Hungry

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 4, 2010

People are looking for the wrong food.

ARE YOU HUNGRY Matt.15:32 Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. 33 And his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 5, 2010

What we need to do Gods way not ours.

LET US Learn the in and out ; of how God wants us to act as Christians There are things he wants you and I to do his way . 1 .Fear Heb. 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Unknown

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

The beginning of missions before Paul even started on his first missionary trip.

Antioch 16 miles E of Mediterranean 300 miles N of Jerusalem Rome, Alexandria & Antioch in importance to Rome Called the First City of The East Antioch's modern name of Antakya, and is now a miserable, decaying Turkish town. Antakya's a hub for the Syrian rebellion. For many months, Turkish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

“Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risking All On God

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

Where Do We Turn in Times of Danger?

Introduction A. Ezra and His People Were in Danger (1) They experienced anxiety at the river Ahava (2) They had reasons to fear their lives. B. We All Pass Through Worrisome Periods of Danger (1) We experience anxiety over our adversaries: demons, disease,depression (2) Anxiety robs us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's The Fruit?

Contributed by Michael Scott on May 24, 2018

A brief devotional message to encourage believers to cultivate spiritual fruit in their lives.

"Where's the Fruit?" Luke 13:6-9  6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Saying Yes To A Call Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 18, 2022

This is a story of a steady and faithful man who was living in relative comfort, surrounded by power and wealth.

Nehemiah Chapter One – Saying Yes to a Call August 14, 2022 Nehemiah was not a priest or a theologian. He was not a prophet or a king. This is a story of a steady and faithful man who was living in relative comfort, surrounded by power and wealth. His name means “Yahweh comforts” Nobody else ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4, Galatians 6:9, Nehemiah 1:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Ash Wednesday: A Call To Reflection, Repentance, And Renewal

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 12, 2024

A call to embrace Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent

As we gather on this sacred day of Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of our mortality, our human frailty, and our utter dependence on God's grace. Today marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent, a period of forty days set aside for reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time when we ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Anglican

Dangerous Sheep

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 30, 2012

How shall the people of God respond to the challenges and threats of contemporary life?

ESTHER 4:1-17 DANGEROUS SHEEP “When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. He went up to the entrance of the king’s gate, for no one was allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus On The Barriers Of Reputation And Wealth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 17, 2008

Part 9 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the barriers that will stand between us and God which are reputation and wealth.

Jesus On the Barriers of Reputation and Wealth Part 9 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 12, 2008 We enter a new phase in our Sermon on the Mount series today. So far we have looked at the answers to two huge questions that we all deal with in life. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Skip Excess, Find Simplicity Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Worry is a big problem, especially at Christmas time. We shouldn’t be chasing after and worrying about things that non-Christian people chase! The sins of worry and fretting over things might be acceptable sins to people, but they aren’t to God! Worry is

You might be wondering why I am starting a Christmas series even before Thanksgiving. Well, the stores start Christmas now, so I figure if you can’t beat em, join em! That is only partially true. One reason I am starting it now is that I am going to be on vacation next week. But another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Supporting Missionaries!

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 7, 2016

This message, from Acts 13, argues that the proper relationship between the church and missionaries involves missionaries supporting the church, rather than the other way around, because the work of mission is the work of the church as led by the Spirit.

Three Statements: • I propose that effective immediately, Grace Community Church stop supporting missionaries. • I am completely serious. • By the end of this message, I believe you will agree with me. Got your attention? Follow along this morning as we read Acts 13:1-4: Now ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Face Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

To behold the face of Christ, and to reflect the light of His face was the constant goal of the Apostle Paul. He was not a man of a thousand faces, but the man of one face-the face of Christ.

Dr. Rosenow, a man who devoted his life to medical research, was asked, what led him to this as his life's task, and he told this story. He grew up on an isolated farm in Northern Wisconsin, and as a boy he had an unforgettable experience when his brother became dangerously ill. The nearest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

How To Be Right With God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018

Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a religious leader. The other is a dishonest, man who has no qualms about ripping people off for his one advantage. Which of these two do you think is going to leave in a right relationship with God!

“How To Be Right With God.” The Parable of The Pharisee and the Publican” Luke 18:9-14 Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a regular; in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist