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Walking With God?

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 15, 2018

What does walking with God really mean? Does it mean that I read my bible everyday? I do nice things for people. I know I am suppose to pray. How do I really walk with God?

Gen. 5:21-24 The book of beginnings ( Genesis ) tells us that Enoch walked with God. In Heb. 11:5 tells us that by faith he pleased God and did not see death. What does it mean to walk with God? To walk with God is keeping him in the center of every area of our life. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leftovers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2017

Leftovers can be great for meals, but there are times when they can be bad for a family. And we're not talking food here. What does God want us to be treat our family like and what difference does it make if we don't?

OPEN: How many of you have ever had Leftovers? One of my favorite meals is to go to a sit-down Chinese restaurant. They always give me more than I can eat and so I ask them to box the remainder up and so I can take it home. I enjoy that kind of leftovers. But leftovers can get… old. Especially if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope That Holds Us Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 26, 2025

The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the brokenness around us; it simply believes God is greater than the brokenness.

Title: The Hope That Holds Us Text: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20 The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Echoes Of The Flood Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 3, 2005

Why does life continue to exist on earth? Its because God made a covenant with us. Chapter 9 also shows the reemergence of worship and sin.

Genesis 8-9 is the rebooting of creation - there are some strong ties to Genesis 1-3 where God created the earth - here He restarts or reboots it - beginning with the flood (remember "the Spirit brooded over the water"?) then with land, plants, animals, and man. It is the restarting of worship, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.

Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“pigs, Dogs And Kingdom Discernment” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 12, 2013

"Do not judge" is a very popular saying by the LORD JESUS, but does not include the full understanding of what Jesus both meant and practiced.

“Pigs, Dogs and Kingdom Discernment” Matthew 7:1-6 We live in a society where people are very quick to use the first line of Matthew 7, “Do not judge.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Ashamed Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2006

Adam and Eve felt shame when they sinned and discovered their nakedness. God never excuses our sin, but does not define us by our shame.

Lost and Ashamed Genesis 3:1-7 Romans 7:23-25 June 25, 2006 I don’t know if you have ever heard of Mental Floss Magazine or not. Mental Floss is a bi-monthly magazine and is described on its web site as “…your cheat sheet to a complete education. Let’s face it; we all want to feel smart. We all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Christian Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 17, 2019

"I am... (fill in the blank)." What does it mean to be a Christian? More than church membership or checking a box. Christian faith is living, active and demonstrating.

Fill in the blank: I am . How would you complete that statement? I am…tired. I am…awesome. I am…excited. I am…a husband. I am…a parent. I am…a friend. You could probably complete that sentence in about a million different ways. But if you are going to make one of those claims, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Be Afraid (Christmas Message)

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 2, 2021

Christmas is not a message about Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Star, Mary, Joseph or Manger neither it's a topic to discuss about it's date or the hot topic to debate in television. It's about God sending his Son Jesus Christ for you and me in fact for the whole world.

Greetings of the seasons in the sweet name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I am grateful to God for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Christmas is not a message about Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Star, Mary, Joseph or Manger neither it's a topic to discuss about it's date or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas In The Rearview Mirror?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2022

Once Christmas is over, we usually pack up our decorations, lights, ribbon, dishes, Christmas tree, etc., and carry them to the attic for storage until next year. In other words, we put Christmas away. This isn't God's will; we should live it all year round!

CHRISTMAS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR? Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Truly Blessed

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

This sermon uses God’s Word to show that we are blessed, but only blessed through Christ. It is an uplifting sermon showing that God really does love us.

A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these four instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. If it does not work, pull the emergency ripcord. 4. When you land, a truck will take you back to the base. The young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Product Of A Truly Repentant Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 18, 2020

What does it look like for someone who truly repents versus someone who is religious and self-righteous? Let's take a look

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/XeBqmU3cLVI Introduction I want you to think back to the time of your salvation when you truly repented for your sins before God. Some of you know the moment and for some of you, I shared that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Brethren

Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016

Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

[I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

"The Christmas Confrontation” Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 9, 2005

I ask all of us the question…Does the prophet Amos speak prophetically describing America in another 25 years? The battle for the soul of America is on the line!

Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no revelation (prophetic vision), the people cast off restraint.” Amos 8:11-12 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, that I will send a famine, not of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord…They shall run to and fro, seeking the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist