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Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2015

Overcome discouragement when you redirect your energies, refocus your vision, and rally together.

A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game and asked one of the youngsters, “What’s the score?” “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Soul Fatigue

Contributed by Gaylon Clark on Nov 12, 2012

You will learn the dangers of soul fatigue and reliable sources of energy from God’s Word.

Soul Fatigue Galatians 6:7-10 A Fatigue to Avoid From most forms of fatigue we cannot escape. • Physical fatigue is a daily reality. • Mental fatigue consistently visits those who know real life requires reflection. • Emotional fatigue invades our inner world when life becomes too heavy. But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian’s Top Priorities

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Priorities are things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment.

Intro: Priorities -- things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment. (Examples: family, loved ones, work, career, friends, health, hobbies, travel, personal growth). What are your priorities? I. EXALTING THE SAVIOUR (Psa. 115:1) A. Devoted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other

Fuel Up With The Word Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 17, 2008

Rising fuel prices have people seeking for alternative sources of energy. The Bible offers answers.

Fuel Up With The Word. (James 1:16-27) Introduction 2008 has being the year of rising oil prices. Therefore there is a great push to discover and develop alternative sources of energy. Last week we talked about “Be Fueled with Prayer.” How to be fueled with Prayer? Jesus said pray in secret and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Key To A Fulfilled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 16, 2005

The key to living a fulfilled life is the choice to live for God and to spend our energies blessing others.

Sermon for CATM - October 16, 2005 - “The Key to a Fulfilled Life” Time. It hovers over our lives. It frames all that we do. Everything we can think of doing occurs in time. Thought occurs in time. The clock keeps ticking even as right now, for the first time perhaps in a while, we are all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2009

A sermon on this petition of the Model or Lord’s Prayer (Outline taken from MacLaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

Wednesday night prayer meeting 8/19/2009 Give us this day our daily bread- Matthew 6:11 Introduction: A. This petition seems so earthy. It seems so tied to human needs that it seems out of place. Is anything too small and earthy for God? After all, Jesus Christ lived here. B. Even a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2009

Peter is called upon to make a judgment: Is this man, the Centurion for real, or not? To accurately make the decision that is before him, Peter must set aside the ways he has discerned before, and he must step out in faith.

In our Scripture this morning, we see that Peter has a vision where a blanket full of different kinds of food and a voice announces, Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.” “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replies. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Peter is very careful about what he eats, and with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Signs For The Masses

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 15, 2015

God makes the impossible in our lives possible when we act on His word and trust Him for what only He can do. As the old hymn says, “It is no secret what God can do. What He’s done for others, he’ll do for you”.

The Gospel reading which we just heard from John 6:1-21 is full of rich imagery. Although the story of the feeding of the 5,000 appears in all four Gospels, John’s version has a slightly different meaning. In fact, John includes only seven of Jesus’ miracles in his Gospel, and in each ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

Ascetic Living

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you ascetic? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:3 (Amplified Bible) Who forbid people to marry and [teach them] to abstain from [certain kinds of] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Said "Thank You" Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 28, 2011

Jesus was the Creator of the universe and the only begotten Son of God, but He was also a thankful person. When He walked this earth, He expressed words of thanksgiving to His Father. When did Jesus say thank you?

WHEN JESUS SAID "THANK YOU" Matthew 15:35-37a, John 11:39, Luke 22:14-20 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an ENRAGED BULL. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn't make it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, Luke 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 13, 2008 Gluttony Have you ever been to Lamberts cafe? If not I highly recommend it, Lamberts is a nice sit down four star restaurant that serves food on this nice elegant plates, waiters are all well dressed in tuxes. It is a wonderful experience. Actually the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-25

Denomination: *other

The Living Bread Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 5, 2015

Jesus explains His Deity, Divine Purpose, and suffering through the symbolism of being the Living Bread

“The Living Bread”: John 6:35-51 Bread is still a staple for human beings in order to survive. In the U.S., most people take bread for granted, going to the grocery store and selecting whatever kind of bread ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Their God Is Their Belly. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

We will explore the biblical concept of “their god is their belly” and its implications for our lives.

In Philippians 3:18–19, the apostle Paul warns of a pervasive idolatry that plagues humanity: “For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19, Exodus 16:3

Mind Your Manners (Be A Servant To All)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2025

My mother instilled in us to have good manners. Stand up when a women approaches the table. Eat with your moth Closed. The Lord also is calling us to have a manners the manners of a Servant. Jesus came to be not just a servant but a servant of all. Yield to have such a heart.

Have you ever dined at a fancy restaurant ... or at someone's home ... and felt a little ... uncomfortable? President Calvin Coolidge ... invited some friends from Vermont ... to dine with him ... at the White House. They were extremely ... nervous. And were concerned ... about the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Matthew 15:36, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Anglican