Sermons on Gift Giving:

The Purpose Of Adversity

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

God gives us grace to face our adversities, not flee from them.

The word “adversity” is used for the 1st time and it is used in the context of God’s “delivering grace in our time of trials.” God gives us grace to face our problems, not flee from them. 1. Adversity is a part of life. 2. How we deal with our troubles by day, will determine how you will sleep by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Even In The Deserts Of Our Life, Christ Is There Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2021

As weak and sinful as I am, He gives me the grace to serve Him.

Homily for Monday of 14th week in course There is an undeniable tension in the Gospels between two divine realities. On the one hand, the Lord, always kind and merciful, reveals Himself through signs and wonders–personal revelations like the angels on Jacob’s ladder, raising little girls from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26, Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 90:13

Denomination: Catholic

Your Testimony Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 7, 2022

Give God glory by telling the story of God’s grace in your life.

How many of you have had a root canal? I had my third one on Monday. Do you feel my pain? To say they’re unpleasant is an understatement. Actually, since becoming a member of the root canal club, I can give testimony that the thought of having a root canal is more painful than the actual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2022

If you want to enjoy healthy relationships, then grow up and give God the glory.

Sherlyn, from Lawrence, Kansas, says her husband usually sets his computer bag next to the front door before leaving home in the morning. One day, he left the house but forgot to take his computer with him. Our 2-year-old saw it and came running to find me. “Mama, Daddy forgot to take his diaper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon On The River Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 9, 2022

The river of life is said to represent God's life-giving presence.

Jeffrey R. Anderson, author of ”The Nature Of Things - Navigating Everyday Life With Grace.” once remarked: "The river is one of my favourite metaphors, the symbol of the great flow of Life Itself. The river begins at Source, and returns to Source, unerringly.” Revelation 22:1 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-39, Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 44:3, Revelation 7:17

How To Have Real Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

Looking for, longing for and living for the promised return of Jesus gives real hope.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting To Know And Worship God Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term).

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS WORSHIP? 1. Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term). 2. Definition: “Worship is a face-to-face encounter with the living God based on a regeneration experience, prompted by the Holy Spirit, and resulting in the exaltation of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Galatians 2:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 8, 2021

Pastor John teaches about having a heart focused on giving thanks to God.

The Power Of Thanksgiving CCCAG November 28th, 2021 Scripture: 1 Thess 5:16-18 We're going to start off today with an exercise. I want you to close your eyes. Picture in your mind what Jesus may have looked like when he was here on this earth. Now I want you to focus particularly on his facial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bethlehem: Back Where He Comes From - For You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 16, 2021

Micah prophecies the coming of the Messiah in dark and dismal times - to give peace and security.

12.16.21 Micah 5:2–5 2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, from you, will go out the one who will be the ruler for me in Israel. His goings forth are from the beginning, from the days of eternity. 3 Therefore the LORD will give them up, until the time ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Part 02 - Practical Ways To Overcome Depression

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 11, 2020

In the current pandemic, so many people just feel like giving up.

So last week we began this short series on Defeating Depression and Suicidal Thoughts. We talked a lot about how prevalent depression is and how the pandemic has made that even worse. So many people just feel like giving up. Knowing the time we live in, and knowing it will only increase and get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 27:5

Denomination: Charismatic

What Does It Mean That Our Body Is The Temple?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 14, 2023

We are to use our body to give God glory in all that we do.

In these first few verses, Paul was portraying the qualities of unbelievers. He does not imply that these individuals are automatically and permanently prevented from going to heaven. Christians come from all foundations, including these. They might continue to battle with malicious longings; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven, An Overview

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Dec 29, 2025

Jesus assures us of eternal life but He does not give a lot of details.

HEAVEN, AN OVERVIEW Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: John 14:1-3: Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

King!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 24, 2008

A spirit of wisdom and revelation gives you eyes of the heart that are wide-open to see the King, King Jesus

15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is With Me

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

As we all know we are very close to the date when this great nation will be celebrating “Thanks Giving”.

As we all know we are very close to the date when this great nation will be celebrating “Thanks Giving”. It is a day when all of us will unite in our homes with our families and friends, to share an opulent and delicious feast, and although we have yet to reach this date, we will be holding our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believers Joy Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

One of our greatest gifts as a believer is joy, The Joy of the Lord produces a strength in us that will lift us above the storms of life, and enable us to walk on top of the troubled waters.

Ne 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. One of the saddest things in the body of Christ today is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal