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Called To Serve

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 14, 2023

Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry. Only a select few are called into full-time pastoral ministry, but many others are called to serve God in other capacities. This short sermon explores that calling a little further.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10-11: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Luke 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yes, Lord, I Believe

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 24, 2023

We do not fear death and we can enjoy an abundant and full life if we only believe that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus not only promises resurrection and eternal life but in fact He is the Resurrection and the Life.

John 11:20-32 (NKJV) "Yes, Lord, I Believe" September 24, 2023 Following these verses John tells us that Jesus groans in His spirit and then “Jesus wept.” John's Gospel is filled with many vivid portraits of the Lord Jesus Christ. Each one is a masterpiece of His greatness and His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

In Ephesians 6:10-11 the apostle Paul exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armour of God. This is a call to spiritual warfare, reminding us that we are engaged in a battle against the spiritual forces of evil.

Empowered for Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-11 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful words of Ephesians 6:10-11, where the apostle Paul exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armour of God. This passage is a call to spiritual warfare, reminding us that we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11, Psalm 18:32, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wealth In Wellness

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 13, 2024

Living well may seem elusive. But Jesus lived the best life. How can we live a life of wellness? It is coming to a place as Jesus was--full of grace and truth. Therein lies the wealth of wellness.

Wealth in Wellness There is a wealth that resides in wellness. 3 John 1:2 (NKJV) says, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” The Apostle John is addressing the “beloved,” and he prays that those who are beloved would prosper. The word ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Genesis 4:7, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 1:3, 2 Samuel 11:1, Jonah 4:4, John 14:31, John 2:15, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 1:14, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 14:12, Judges 21:25  (view more)  (view less)

"overcoming Adversity"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 5, 2022

Everyone deals with adversities! Everyone face obstacles in life. Winners and losers are separated by how they choose to respond with the adversities of life. Winners in the Christian race learn how to overcome their adversities by taking full responsibility of their opportunities.

Subject: "Overcoming Adversity" Text: Mark 10:46-52 “Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Methodist

This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons we can learn from them. These lessons are given in two Parts.

THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 1 OF 2 This was presented to a group but equally could be a sermon. INTRODUCTION God’s creation is so wonderful and the life forms so diverse that no one in a lifetime could ever touch on more than a tiny section of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 2 Timothy 3:6, Matthew 6:25-26, Deuteronomy 4:7, James 4:1-3, Galatians 2:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Called To Dream Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

In The Old Testament, God promised a day would come when His people would be filled with His Spirit; when they were full of God, God Himself would give His people dreams and visions.

We are called to dream In The Old Testament, God promised a day would come when His people would be filled with His Spirit; when they were full of God, God Himself would give His people dreams and visions. This happened at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came and Peter reminded the people of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-17, Acts 2:38, Joel 2:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023

We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 123:1, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon Responding To God’s Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2023

Those who responded were given white wedding garment and standing invitation to come until the banquet hall was full. The parable demonstrates the generosity of God who invites all to be saved and fellowship in His presence.

Sermon Responding to God’s Great Invitation Scripture Lesson: Matthew 22:1-14 “Jesus also told them other parables. He said, 2 “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. 3 When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Test Of The 3 Sieves... Ziglag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2023

We learn life is full of ups and downs... When I can't understand God plan I must still trust by faith. David sees everything gone of in smoke... but God restores...

THE TEST OF THE 3 SIEVES… THE ZIKLAG EXPERIENCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THINK ABOUT ELEVATORS? THEY GO UP AND DOWN? IN THE PROCESS OF GROWTH WE MUST LEARN THE ZIGLAG EXPERIENCE… I HAVE NEVER KNOWN LIFE TO BE A STRAIGHT PROGRESSIVE LINE FROM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Philippians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hard Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 1, 2022

Life is full of ups and downs. God wants us to always stay focused on Him when times or good or bad. Don’t give up on God, but don’t forget about Him either.

For the past few weeks we've been talking about things like betrayal, temptation, and the injustices in our lives. Today I want to group all of that together and just talk a little bit about hard times in general. Life is full of ups and downs. A star quarterback throws a game-winning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:28-54

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Guilt

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 19, 2023

Carrying around worthless guilt robs us of so much happiness. It becomes a way of life we need to change so that we spend time telling others of the fullness of forgiveness we have received.

Worthless Guilt By Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. So Many Get Trapped in Their Minds 1. Facilities are filled 1,000’s believing there’s no hope for them. 2. In 2020, the CDC recorded almost 47,000 people committed suicide is the US = 1 death/11 minutes 3. In 2021, the CDC recorded 647 more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:17, Micah 7:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Encounter

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Sep 28, 2024

Saul lived a life in pursuit of persecuting followers of Christ until he had a power encounter with Christ. Then, Saul became Paul and brought the power of God in full persuasion to all who would hear.

POWER ENCOUNTER The Apostle Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5i PERSUADED BY POWER Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 18:4, Acts 19:8, Acts 9:1-9, John 1:4, Matthew 5:13-16, Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

This Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 6, 2024

The purpose of this text is to press upon our minds and hearts His desire for us to have "full assurance of hope until the end" to hold on to our hope in Him and not to drift away from Him.

Hebrews 6:13-19 (NKJV) “This Hope” October 6, 2024 I. The Confirmation of Hope (God made a Promise to Abraham that should give us hope) The purpose of this text is to press upon our minds and hearts His desire for us to have "full assurance of hope until the end" to hold on to our hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Correcting Our Double Vision Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 13, 2023

This message addresses the problem of spiritual double vision; being focused on the things of God and the things of the world simultaneously. Jesus talks about treasure in heaven or earth; being full or light or darkness; and pursuing God or money.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Correcting Our Double Vision.” Double vision, according to Yale Medicine, is understood as being when someone sees two of the “same” image instead of one.(1) But today, I want us to think of double vision as seeing two “separate” images at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist