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Ask And You Shall Receive Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 5, 2024

Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Little Things Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees- build your faith upon the Word of God, not signs. Pay attention to the works of God in our lives.

On Colorado’s Long Peak lie the remains of a giant 400-year-old tree. Age, storms, and avalanches couldn’t bring it down. What did? A tiny beetle you could crush under your foot. It ate right through the bark and devoured its heart. Be careful of little things. • Little attitudes; but if you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Overwhelming Need?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2014

A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000 and how that relates to stress.

"Overwhelming Need?" Matthew 14:13-21 I don't know about you, but there are times when I can get so overwhelmed, that, at least for a brief period of time--life becomes almost more than I can bear or deal with. Perhaps I'm dealing with 1,2,3 or 15 stressors at work and then something is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2014

Becoming the best version of ourselves also involves fleeing from sin and the occasions of sin.

Laetare Sunday 2014 For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free From the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. 23 But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. 24 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

"a New Way Forward"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018

A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

“A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Have That God Can Use? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 17, 2022

Looking at the story of David and Goliath. How to defeat giants and receiving a miracle.

Title: What do you have that God can use? Theme: Text: 1 Samuel 17:31 - 40 1 Samuel 17:31-40 Now when the words which David spoke were heard, they reported them to Saul; and he sent for him. (32) Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40, Exodus 4:1-5, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Acts 3:1-10, 1 Kings 17:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Stone Soup ---Give What You Have!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2020

God needs you! God needs what you have! We may feel that what we have may not be what is needed? God has blessed you. You might need to invest what you have to release a miracle.

STONE SOUP --- GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TYRONE: (Unknown) There was a small boy in elementary school. He had trouble with his learning and his social skills. His teacher hated him and would often call him stupid and lazy. He was clumsy and always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Mark 11:2-3, Matthew 26:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005

Every problem you encounter there is someone in the "great cloud of witnesses: encouraging you to look to Jesus. This message will show how we are to Look unto Jesus.

INTRO. It seems that in this day and time we are living in a world that is changing each and every day. Just think about how just in the past few years how things have totally changed in how people think and how they do things and what is expected of the child of God. ILLUSTRATION: “Yesterday ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

“feeding Of The 5,000: What Happens When God Does The Math” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016

The feeding of the 5,000 is the ONLY miracle that is mentioned in all four Gospels.

10 Amazing Miracles In Scripture Sermon Series (6 of 10) “Feeding of the 5,000: What Happens When God Does the Math” John 6.5-15 November 8, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We’ve looked at 5 miracles so far (calming the storm, walking on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003

What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Minichurch

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Oct 18, 2009

This message is for all the smaller ministries and churches out there: I hope it encourages you to know small is not a bad thing when it comes to church and ministry - God is more interested in testimonies than attendance.

God loves doing the big with the small God loves doing big things with small things. 
 A great example of that is the story of Gideon. 
 Judges 6-8 The Midianites oppress Israel for 7 years. God tells Gideon that He will use him to defeat the Midianites. Gideon is scared and doubtful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007

Family reunions and other special occasions serve to focus on where we have been, where we are now, and where we want to go in the future. They help us to have a sense of belonging. We need this sense of belonging in the Christian family as well.

April, 2007 Reunion Sermon Come Home Mark 6:30-44 INTRODUCTION: You have probably gone to many family reunions, homecoming, summer picnics, high school class reunions or other gatherings where you “come home” once again to some part of your past. You look forward to it, but there is also a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus - "I Am The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 1, 2009

A sermon for the 9th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 13

9th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.13] August 2, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we acknowledge your generous hand in our lives, for everything we need comes from your bounty. But we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

God Provides Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005

We have been blessed to be a blessing. When we live in this truth we discover that God is a God of abundance.

Matthew 14:15-21 “God Provides” INTRODUCTION We have been investigating miracles for almost two months. A complete definition of a miracle has not yet been achieved by us, but we can move in the direction of describing a miracle as God revealing himself and demonstrating his power out side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic