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Gracious Giving To God's Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Inspire us to give graciously and selflessly, understanding that it's not the amount we give, but the attitude and love with which we give.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a thought-provoking passage from the book of Mark that will challenge us to reevaluate our perspective on giving. This passage is about a poor widow who, despite her poverty, gave all she had to the temple treasury. It's a story that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:42

Topics: Importance Of Giving

Are You A Risk Taker? Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We all take risk, are they ones you are taking worth the eternal reward?

How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning? (Get someone to give you their morning routine) Why do we worry about the clothes we wear to school? Most of you have to deal with a dress code, does that make it easier or hardeer to figure out what to wear? All of us have worried about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Obeying God Is Not About The Rules

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014

This isn't about keeping a bunch of rules. We obey Jesus because we love our Heavenly Father, and we know it's not easy. We need each other, because we don't always succeed, sometimes we fail, we give in to our selfish nature, we don't always make the sacrifice.

When we talk about obeying God we're not talking about rule keeping. When you play a game, there are rules to the game. We don't play a lot of games in our family because we argue a lot about the rules. Does anyone else do this? I can't tell you how many times we've played a game that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Good News

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

The message of hope. Christ message is good news to those that are looking for a savior and respond to Christ.

Hearing the Good News of God Luke 2:8-10 John 1:29-34 Introduction- Like Harold and Lorraine read for us this morning, today, we begin the Advent season. They are the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. It is marked by lighting the Advent candles that symbolizes hope, peace, joy, love of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Together We Grow! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore the power of unity, the beauty of diversity, and the journey of maturity in the body of Christ, emphasizing the unique role each believer plays in glorifying God and building up the church.

Good morning, church! Today’s message is about unity, diversity, and maturity, three essential elements that enable us to thrive as a body of believers. As Rick Warren once said, "We are created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family, and none of us can fulfill God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Topics: Christian Growth, Coming Together

Praises Through Instruments PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of praising God through music, understand the divine blessing on musicians, and learn how to uplift God's Kingdom through the universal language of music.

Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you all to today's sermon. We're gonna delve into a very special topic today, one that's sometimes overlooked in our worship but holds immense power - the power of praise through instruments, God's blessing on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-3

Topics: Musician Appreciation

Empowered By The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God equips us with His Holy Spirit to empower us to live a righteous and faithful life, and we should always remember and appreciate this powerful truth.

Good morning, family. We're diving into the book of Acts today, specifically, Acts 1:8. It says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Isn't that powerful? God doesn't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Holy Spirit, Empowerment, Successful Living

God Is Still With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores God's unfailing love, mercy, and grace, and how our present choices shape our divine destiny.

Good morning, dear friends. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to delve into the richness of God's word, to seek His face, and to find solace in His promises. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today is the well-loved verse from the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Seed, Future Growth

3 Advent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002

The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What If Jesus Had Not Been Born?

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Dec 22, 2002

Five viewpoints of what would have happened if Jesus had not been born.

What If Jesus Had Not Been Born? Luke 2:1-20 INTRO. I’m amazed at how our society is trying to de-Christianize everything, including Christmas. We can say Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanzaa, etc. But don’t say “Merry Christmas.” There is an attempt to “sanitize” Christmas of its Christlikeness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Names Of Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

All you need to know about Jesus is found in His names.

All you need to know about Jesus is found in His names. 1. Jesus (January 2). What kind of name was this? “Thou shalt call His name Jesus” (Matt. 1:2). a. Every day name. b. From Old Testament Joshua. c. Meant “Jehovah saves.” 2. What can we do with this name? a. Pray (John 14:13-14). b. Cast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 28, 2007

Questions About Christmas Season

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. - Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. “That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age” (Luke 3:21-23). - Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah Chapter 6:1-16 Introduction: Satan often will oppose the work of God by attacking His leaders. *Note-Do not forget this wall building was the will of God! I. The Physical Assassination Plot. (vs.1-4) A. They tried to draw him away from his work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Questionable Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 22, 2024

When people look at me, do they see what they expect, or someone that is "odd?" When I am so close to Jesus that my life reflects his actions and attitudes it causes people to ask, "Why are you like this?"

Living Questionable Lives – Pt 1 (Acts 16:29-34) Intro: A. I grew up with some great tools like the Jule Miller filmstrips, Open Bible Study, and teachings about Friendship Evangelism. All them had a great place in the ministry of reconciliation, but they didn’t all work for me. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ