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It Is A Big Thing To Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 3, 2021

Jesus clearly teaches us that gratitude opens the door for more blessings in your life.

Introduction HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? Saying thank you is hard! Look at young children, it is not a natural response for a child to say thank you. Children are expecting; they are not appreciating. Children are expecting when they go with you to Wal Mart and you past the toy aisle that you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus: Sustainable Servanthood Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025

What do you think causes a person to drop out or burn out from serving God and people? What if you knew what would help you to serve faithfully for the rest of your life? Get ready to learn how to sustain yourself and your service!

Follow JESUS: Sustainable Servanthood Mark 1:21-39 How many people remember our church's annual theme? Two words: Follow Jesus. Jesus invites us to follow him. He starts with, "Come and see." And then, "Believe." Have you thought recently how unbelievable it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: *other

Lady Cassandra Vs The Toddler Whom Love Bade Welcome

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 22, 2025

Lady Cassandra from Doctor Who is a chilling example of someone who felt the Universe owed them something - But God doesn't owe us a favour for all we have done for him. He just simply loves us

This sermon was first preached on 26th October 2025 at St Francis of Assisi Hemel Hempsted .............................................................................................................................. Back in 2005 one of the very early episodes of the New Doctor Who featured Zoe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 15:11-32, 1 Corinthians 15:9

Denomination: Anglican

Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002

We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of Progress Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022

Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sound Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight from this passage we will learn what obedient membership looks like, as far as how we relate to each other, and how we should treat one another, which makes up a sound church, not only sound doctrinally, but also sound in how we teach, and what we

Will The True Church Arise Part 3 A Sound Church Titus 2:1-10 Introduction We began this series with the idea of learning what a biblical church looks like, then comparing the way we do church, and if there are any differences, then take steps to bring our church closer to the biblical mark. We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Too Young Or Too Old

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 26, 2021

There is unfortunately much ageism in the Body. When I was young, I had to point to Timothy. Now I have to point to Paul the aged in a time when 27 right out of seminary is ideal, but no one over 50 is considered.

Psalms 92:12-15 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; 15 To shew ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:9, Psalm 92:12-15, Nehemiah 8:1-3, 1 Kings 12:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

"What's So Amazing About Grace?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2008

Two points: What the prodigal son expected: disgrace. What the prodigal son received: grace!

Title: “What is so Amazing about Grace?” Introduction: What is grace? I sang the song, "When God Ran," in Church on Sunday morning. Here are some of its’ words: Then he ran to me. He took me in his arms, held my head to his chest, said “My Son’s come home again!” He lifted my face, wiped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Grace Seen By Unconditional Love

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 3, 2011

Luke 15:11-32 Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father.

Luk 15:11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father. Luk 15:12 "And the younger of them said to [his] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God Blesses Godly People

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

Emulate Ruth's godly characteristics. Outline: 1. We have to have a humble attitude. 2. We need to be hard workers. 3. we need to be wholly dependent on Him.

God Blesses Godly People – Ruth 2:1-23 May 5, 2013 If we become the people God wants us to be, then He will direct us in the path He wants us to take. Have you ever wondered if God made the perfect person for you? You may have heard the term, “a match made in heaven”. Let me show you a clip from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

If You Don't Have It, You Can't Give It

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Paul gives practical instructions to Titus about teaching the value of mentoring

Last week we talked about the value of relational discipleship. Mentoring—man to man. We saw that Paul wrote Titus with instructions on what to teach to the believers and conditions that should be present that would qualify an older man to be a mentor to a younger man. We also talked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's A Mentor Do? Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Description of what mentoring looks like from Titus 2:15

What's a Mentor Do? KEY VERSE Titus 2:15 These then are the things you should teach, Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. Teach NT:2980 laleo to talk, i.e. utter words: - preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. 1. to utter a voice or emit a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

1 Peter 3:1-6. "The Wife Of Noble Character”. Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2021

In 1 Peter 3:1-6 we can see three qualities of a Wife of Noble Character. She is 1) Submissive, 2) Faithful (1 Peter 3:1-2) and 3) Modest (1 Peter 3:1-2).

1 Peter 3:1-6. 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Other