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Sing To The Lord

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 17, 2018

We are to sing to the Lord always.

When I asked the Holy Spirit of what He wanted to write as soon as I finished writing the last sermon. I heard in my spirit Psalm 95: 1- 7, I wondered to myself what was in Psalm 95: 1 -7 and after reading it, I realised that God wants us to sing to Him at all times. His WORD also encourages us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2, Psalm 33:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Unique Approach To Our Conflict

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2023

Sometimes God fights for us, and sometimes with us.

A Unique Approach to Our Conflict After being wounded and captured during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the Union captors sent Captain Benjamin Farinholt to the Federal prisoner-of-war camp on Johnson’s Island in Ohio. There he and his fellow prisoner John Latane devised a daring escape plan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Responding To The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we review the keys to appropriately responding to the unexpected - moving beyond our initial fear, despondency and worry.

Keys To Responding To The Unexpected (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Back's Against The Wall

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 9, 2021

If you have ever experienced situations where you back was against the wall and you had to take some action, this message will encourage you. All of us at some point will have our backs against a wall and it's good to know at that point Who has us.

When Your Back’s Against The Wall Scripture: Psalm 37:25; Second Chronicles 20:1-18 The title of my message this morning is “When Your Back’s Against the Wall.” This message was inspired by my brother, Rev. Barry Johnson, January teaching letter titled “God’s Instruction for Victory.” If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, 2 Chronicles 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day 2024 - If You Had A Mother Who....

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 11, 2024

This message is a Mother's Day Message and discusses some of the actions and/or decisions that good mothers make in raising their children.

If You Had A Mother Who…. Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3; Genesis 16:1-6 Good morning, Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers present and those watching via live stream. The title of my Mother’s Day message is “If You Had a Mother Who ______.” I will fill ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:2-3, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Chronicles Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 3, 2024

NASB (footnotes from biblegateway.com, some notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa (886-864 BC) 17 Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm. 2 He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured. His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Man/Woman Behind The Badge Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

Part 5 of Series. BIG IDEA: Together, our FAITH shields us from attack, while advancing in the heat of battle!

YEAH GODS…FOLLOW UP FROM LAST SUNDAY…BOB BEAVER’S VOICEMAIL…EMAILS FROM BOB FLECKEN, LORI HONEA, JESSICA BIGHORN… “THE MAN/WOMAN BEHIND THE BADGE” LAST STAND AT SKULL HILL - PART 5 JUNE 15, 2008 – FATHER’S DAY REVIEW: Part 1 - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Jesus stood alone so we can stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Our Church From Christ's Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2022

1. God wants our church to be a place for prayer. 2. God wants our church to be a place for praise. 3. God wants our church to be a place for people.

Wisdom for Our Church from Christ's Cleansing of the Temple The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:10-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2022) INTRODUCTION: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:10. Last time we studied the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 2, 2022

The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:6-10, Psalm 102:1-13, Jonah 2:5-7, Psalm 61:1-4, Psalm 77:1-10, Psalm 102:19-28, Psalm 107:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undying Love - 1 Peter 1:22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 7, 2024

Use your recollection of the purpose of your salvation to enable you to keep going in those times when you are tempted to give up on love.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22

Be Who You Want Them To Be!

Contributed by Joe Friend on Jun 28, 2006

What kind of husband and father do I want my son to be? What characteristics do I want my daughter to look for in a husband?

BE WHO YOU WANT THEM TO BE! Fathers day 2006 What kind of men do I want my boys to be? What kind of husband do I want Micah to pick? How do I want them to treat their wife and children? 1. To love Jesus Christ with all their being. 2. To read their bible and have a daily quiet time with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

There are people in churches everywhere that think that the service is about them or about the people in general. We get into this mentality sometimes where we think we are the AUDIENCE. But we’re not the AUDIENCE God is the audience. The service isn’t

I am the recipient of gifted people.  Ed Lair does the bulletins every week.  Ed Rhoades finds people to do communion meditations.  We have wonderful people to donate their time and energy to come and play instruments every week.  Also everyone who pours their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dancing Before The Lord (Worship 2) Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

If we truly worship God, then our lives, like David’s will be seen by others as we leap and dance before the Lord!

2 Samuel 6:13 I. GET OUT OF THE ROUTINE If you haven’t noticed were doing things a little different this morning. It’s easy for us to get to the point where we’re just going through the routine of things. It’s easy because we’re creature of habit. We end up going through the motions and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Worship (Worship 3) Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

We’ve been talking about worship that last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I talked about how worship is, “More than just singing.” Last week I discussed, “Enthusiastic worship.” This week I’m discussing, “The benefit of music.”

Acts 16 We’ve been talking about worship that last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I talked about how worship is, “More than just singing.” Last week I discussed, “Enthusiastic worship.” This week I’m discussing, “The benefit of music.” Now I haven’t heard one negative thing about the worship, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

When we hunger and thirst of righteousness then you will find your happiness. When we develop a heavenly hunger for Jesus everything else will seem meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

We all want to be happy, Right? We want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Sometimes happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love happy meals don’t they? It doesn’t matter where we are my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ