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Good Fathering In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

A nation that trusts in the Lord will be led and blessed by the Lord.

A Different Kind of Declaration Jeremiah declared in Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters...” Today is a special day for our nation. Exactly 234 years ago, today, the Continental ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Witnesses (Vs 3-6) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

The Two Witnesses Introduced

The Two Witnesses, Rev 11:3-6 And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. And if anyone wants to harm them, fire ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Salt And Light

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 21, 2014

After Jesus shares the attributes that will bless us he tells his disciples that they are salt and light. How are we like salt and light?

SALT AND LIGHT Matt. 5:13-16 Intro: Make connection between the beatitudes and us being salt and light. 1) We need to be salty (vs. 13). There was a time when salt was a much more precious commodity than it is today. “On October 2, 1864, one of the worst battles of the American Civil War ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn From Jethro

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2015

To show that the LORD will teach us everything about Him, even using righteous people such as Jethro and the elders of Israel.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you learn from instruction? Yes. We learn by being instructed Proverbs 21:11 (Amplified Bible) When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed. Proverbs 1:5 (Amplified Bible) The wise also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Reaction To Sin Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

This is the 6th Sermon in my Series "Our Favorite O.T. Stories." In this sermon I look at God's judgment of sin. We need to understand that sin brings about God's judgment. Why? So that we will, like Abraham, do everything in our power to save others.

Our Reaction to Sin Introduction What is our reaction to sin? People react to sin in extremely different ways. There are some radical groups like the Westboro Baptist Church that not only condemn sin, but condemn innocent people in the name of sin. For example, those Westboro nuts go and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Part 2 of "I am the Good Shepherd" looks at what the good shepherd does and then Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Then we examine Jesus as The Sacrificial Shepherd who gave His life to save the sheep. To close, Jesus is the Chief Shepherd.

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 2 The study of the great “I AMs” of John’s Gospel is so lovely as we look at the Person and Ministry of our Lord Jesus. In all His offices He is serving His Church and all the individuals in the Church. Those are termed sheep, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:10-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Revelation 5:9-10, John 10:27-30, 1 John 1:9-10, Matthew 5:6, 1 Peter 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

It’s always darkest before dawn.

LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

The Supernatural Gifts - Continued

C. Anointed to Convey The spiritual manifestation gifts are used to convey the heart of God and operate for His glory, as well as for edification, and to evoke change in the heart of the non-Christian to help bring about repentance and surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The English word ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2023

God sees our needs and provides for them at just the right time with just the right purpose.

INTRODUCTION • Last Sunday, we started our series on Psalm 23. • We talked about the fact that David identified the Lord as his shepherd. • The theme for our first message was trust. • Without trust, you have nothing. • Who do you trust when you are in need in life? • Who do you trust when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God: Faith

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2023

Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal!”

Alba 7-30-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refreshing Others

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 29, 2000

To cause one to breathe more easily; to encourage, cheer up, and relieve by the force of one’s godly personality.

JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he committed an error. The fans began to jeer him. He stood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011

This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Autumn Offerings (Numbers 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2024

How did the autumn offerings foreshadow Christ and the Christian life? Let's look at Numbers 29.

What were the feasts observed in the autumn? What do the sacrifices teach us? Why are they no longer necessary? Let’s look at Numbers 29. What was the offering to be made on the Feast of Trumpets? Why did God later say that He hated their sacrifices? Was it perhaps because they didn’t include a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed