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Eternal Life Is For The Righteous Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Eternal Life is for the Righteous

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Eternal Life is for the Righteous 1 Peter 3:10-12 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. In this section Peter connects the way we live to the mission of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Non-Absentee Farmer

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017

Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop Covetting And Be Content Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A study in the 10th commandment.

INTRO: AG: It was the middle of the night. Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, had a musical riff playing in his head. He woke up, grabbed his guitar and a tape recorder, recorded the tune and then went back to sleep. Their front man, Mick Jagger, wrote lyrics to go with the tune. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Joy And Sorrow Meet

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2021

Joy and sorrow meet at the feet of Jesus. Let us bow before Him today.

Where Joy and Sorrow Meet Introduction Longfellow: Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend. We rejoice in the faces of old friends we see today, and we are grateful to meet new friends as well. We are sorrowful at the faces who are no longer here, many now with the Lord. Our experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11, Psalm 51:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ who were gathered in an Upper Room at Jerusalem. It was on this day that the Church was born in a “Blaze of Glory.”

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guided, Provided, And Transformed: Living In God's Promises Isaiah 58:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Isaiah 58:11 is a powerful promise which speaks of God's unfailing guidance and provision for His people.

Guided, Provided, and Transformed: Living in God's Promises Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a powerful promise found in the book of Isaiah. This promise speaks of God's unfailing guidance and provision for His people. Isaiah 58:11 (NLT): "The Lord will guide you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 23:1-3, John 7:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Return To Sender.

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2024

let us take a moment to ponder the depth of these words. Not tomorrow, not next week, not in some distant future, but today! During our trials, our tribulations, and our struggles, Jesus offers us immediate access to paradise, to the very presence of God Himself.

RETURN TO SENDER. And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”"Luke 23:43, ESV. Brothers and sisters, today we gather in the presence of the Almighty, holding onto the promise that resonates from the lips of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the midst of agony ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2020

Miracle at Cana

Sermon on: Water into wine. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. In our Gospel reading today we heard the story of Jesus attending a wedding reception at Cana where, during the celebrations, the wine runs out. To solve the problem Jesus performs the miracle of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

The Pursuit Of Divine Breakthrough

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 17, 2013

The example of Jabez illustrated what it means to have divine breakthroughs and what to do in securing and maintaining the breakthroughs.

THE PURSUIT OF DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH. Study Text: 1 Chronicles 4: 9 – 10 Introduction: We can see how Jabez desired, pursued and prayed for divine breakthrough, and how he eventually got it. We can therefore infer that: • Every step we take is either taking us closer or farther from our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Reasons Why We Have Fake Pastors Today

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 14, 2016

False prophets, teachers and anti-Christs are on the rampage and doing many great signs and wonders, deceiving and luring many into their satanic churches. My sermon is here to share just three reasons why we have all these fake pastors with with miracles

As for me I want God Himself to lift me in His own TIME! Neither will I lift my own self or allow charm from the pit of hell do this for me. According to Luke 10:19, the kind of dynamo Power delegated to me supersedes all the powers of Satan. I'm giving you three reasons why our world is full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Denomination: Charismatic

How Can You Believe Without Education?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 23, 2023

Education is the key to rebuilding Christianity and the church

How can you believe without Education? John 8:31-38 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Sometimes it sounds like a broken record because the problem of education is brought up by Yeshua often. This is another place where Yeshua says that the lack of proper education is detrimental to one’s faith. Faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will It Take To Prepare Us To Meet God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2023

Where is our walk with Christ and do people see Christ in us?

Amos 4:1-13 This is a story about Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day: Fathers After God’s Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Fatherhood is one of the most significant roles given by God to humanity. It is more than a biological title; it is a divine calling with responsibility, influence, and eternal impact.

FATHER'S DAY: FATHERS AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, Proverbs 20:7, Psalm 103:13, Malachi 4:6, Luke 15:20-24 INTRODUCTION: Fatherhood is one of the most significant roles given by God to humanity. It is more than a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023

“The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

How Can We Be Blessed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 14, 2023

To be blessed is to have been brought contentment or good fortune. So what is "to be blessed" to us?

Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. There have been countless sermons, articles, opinions stated, and books covering the topic of the prayer of Jabez. I did not intend to add to that list, but as I was researching for a sermon out of the book of First Chronicles, I landed upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible