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Don't Worry [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2022

God gives us insight and wisdom through His word, which gives us understanding. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 119:100, "I understand more than the aged Because I have observed Thy precepts."

WORRY [part 2] INTRODUCTION The Philosopher said, "life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards." in life, particularly that of a believer, many things are encountered that are not understood right away. Sometimes not even until the end of our lives do we grasp an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"the Spirit Of Sharing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2023

Acts Chapter 2 gives us a glimpse of what the Holy Spirit can do.

“The Spirit of Sharing” Acts 2:42-47 A headline caught my eye last week. It read, “31 Billionaires are Worth More than the US Treasury has in Cash.” At the close of business on May 25th, the Treasury of the United States had just $38.8 billion dollars. For context, 31 of our billionaires ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

He Was First A Refugee.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Through - Satisfaction (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

We live in a world that is looking for total and lasting satisfaction in life, yet it seems nowhere to be found. Ever feel that way? Restless, not content, needing a change or wanting to try something different?

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 11, 2020 Matthew 5:6 Satisfaction OUTLINE Satisfaction “When something seems to be missing in life” “. . . No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Ecclesiastes 1:8, 1 John 2:15-27, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

Consider The Ant

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2022

What positive lessons can we learn from ants? (Adapted from a chapter in Bob Russell's book, When Life is a Zoo, God Still Love You)

HoHum: Ants are a nuisance. Ever had ants get in the kitchen or dining area? See just a few of them and the next time we see a steady stream, whole horde of ants. Have to do something so go to the hardware store and get ant poison. Put drops of that stuff here and there and the ants take that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 15:19, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Taste & See That The Lord Is Good

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2024

God wants more than for us to hear about the goodness of God from someone else, He wants us to taste it for ourselves! Come to His table and be fed to the full!

O TASTE & SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD Ps. 34:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IT’S BEEN TOO LONG 1. When a Lady asked her friend if she was planning to attend church, she just shook her head. "I haven't gone in a long time," she said. 2. "Besides, it's too late for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

In Part 1 of the Mustard Seed we introduce this parable looking at the plant and the birds of the air. This will be a revealing subject. The true meaning of this parable is not what is generally believed. We will see that more in the next three Parts.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 1 of 4 [1]. INTRODUCTION So far we have considered the Sower, and the Tares and the Wheat, but now we come to a new one. This might be a challenge for you if you only know the accepted meaning. It is most revealing. We now come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 13:24, Genesis 15:9-12, Genesis 40:16-19, Deuteronomy 28:25-26, 1 Samuel 17:43-44, 2 Samuel 21:10, 1 Kings 14:11, Ezekiel 31:13, Jeremiah 7:33, Jeremiah 15:3, Ezekiel 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 36 – Hopeless People In A Desperate Situation. Great Sadness In The World - Chapter 4:17-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

It is sad when people lose hope and just wait for their end. We look at the great sadness of the survivors in Judah after the Babylonian destruction. We examine repentance, and the seriousness of sin. What can we do for despairing people? Let us not turn away from honesty in this.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 36 – HOPELESS PEOPLE IN A DESPERATE SITUATION. GREAT SADNESS IN THE WORLD - CHAPTER 4:17-19 The next 4 verses move back to the details of the suffering of the survivors and we take this verse by verse - PART [17]. A HOPELESS SITUATION – DESTITUTE AND ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4, Jeremiah 37:5-9, Lamentations 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 6:3-8, Revelation 6:12-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Lamentations 4:19, 2 Timothy 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dull Sword, Sharp Sword Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 16, 2025

Our victory over the trials and temptations in this life is found in knowing the Word of God.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Growing Pains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the early church's approach to community grievances, growth, and the importance of prayer and preaching, offering guidance for our faith journey today.

Good morning, my dear friends in Christ. We are here today, gathered in His love, to share, to learn, and to grow in faith. We are here to listen to His word, to understand His teachings, and to seek His guidance. Our scripture today is from Acts 6:1-6, "In those days when the number of disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Topics: Serving, Roles, Church

Draw The Line Part Ii PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores making determined decisions, daring to defy worldly norms, and depending on divine direction.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. There's a sense of warmth and familiarity that fills this space, a testament to the unity and love that is born of our shared faith. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, bound by the cords of His redeeming love. The world ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Topics: Convictions

We Can Do It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the Christian walk, contributing to the community, and spreading the Gospel together.

Good morning, dear friends! It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, brimming with eagerness and anticipation for the Word of God. There’s a certain kind of joy that fills our hearts when we gather together in His name, isn’t there? It’s like a family reunion, a gathering of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Topics: Collaboration

Believers Praise The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 12, 2005

PENTECOST 8 / HARVEST FESTIVAL - Believers praise the name of the Lord because our Lord satisfies completely and our Lord is always righteous.

BELIEVERS PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD PSALM 145:15-21 - July 10, 2005 – Pentecost 8 / Harvest Festival Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Whew! Another year has come and gone and the harvest is gathered in, and it is gathered in safely. It has been blessed abundantly. Between the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Grounded In Provision Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2004

The passage that we will look at this morning is a passage that gives us a wonderful picture about God’s provision in our lives. 1 Kings 17 describes for us several events in the life of a man named Elijah. Elijah is a prophet of God and some might even

Grounded in Provision 1 Kings 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION... The Clock that had a Nervous Breakdown, C. Swindoll This new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should tick when it began to think about how many times it was going to have to tick. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ