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"It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Aug 22, 2025

The generous support of the Philippian church reminds us that giving is more than charity—it is worship. Meeting the needs of others becomes a fragrant offering to God, bringing Him glory as we reflect His character and Christ’s love, while also allowing us to experience God’s abundant provision.

“It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive” Philippians 4:15–20 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-20, Acts 20:35, Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Imperative - 1 Peter 2:9-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 12, 2024

All ministry is based in praise, and we must take this monster calling seriously.

1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Remember Your Baptism!

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon on the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Year A, seeks to remind us what baptism means in our lives.

REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM! MATTHEW 3:13-17 JANUARY 12, 2014 BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY, YEAR A FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Strange things can happen at baptisms. I read somewhere of a pastor who was baptizing in a river. Not realizing what he was doing, he positioned the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Give Me Just One More Last Chance ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Mar 10, 2007

God provides many chances to repent from our transgressions, but at some point, even though it will break his heart, God will allow us to drift away from him if we choose.

Additional Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:1-15 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Last week’s Old Testament reading discussed God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

True Godly Wisdom

Contributed by George Gabriel on Jun 28, 2003

Does our definitions of wisdom match what God wants from us? This outline illustrates how our definitions of wisdom are much more shortsighted than what God has to offer us

Get into 3 groups Group 1 define the word “wisdom” like it would be in the dictionary Group 2 define worldly wisdom Group 3 define Godly wisdom 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Group 1 What is wisdom? (write down definitions in column 1) Why do you think James lumped in understanding ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Your Tongue

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 20, 2020

Good stewardship is using your tongue wisely not falsely.

One of the ways we differ from animals is our capacity to speak. Scientist and animal trainers have attempted to get monkeys to speak since the 17th century. Yet no chimpanzee has ever spoken. But I have several little monkeys, otherwise known as grandchildren, who talked before they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

We Need To Get It In Order To Give It

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017

We all have the gift of the Holy Spirit available to us . We just need to get it and activate it in order to get the Gospel Message out to others

So Last week I talked about a verse in proverbs that says that Without Vision or better yet revelation of or from God people cease to exist. We also looked at how the vision or goal of the church whatever it may be should line up with the concept of revealing ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me 'living Water'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 22, 2017

Jesus once again proves that he brings salvation to all people when he meets the Samaritan woman at the well

So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Let Us Be Thankful:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful.

LET US BE THANKFUL: Psalm 100:1-5 The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful. Listen as I read today’s text. Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Forget To Remember (Sermon On Missions)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 27, 2023

One of the simple rules in life seems to be that people receive in life what they are looking for.

Let me illustrate: • We know some Christians who are always winning people to the Lord. Why? Because they are always looking for an opportunity to win someone to Christ. • We know some people every time there is a church dispute; you can rest assured they are in the middle of it every time. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-31, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Two Brothers With An Agenda

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022

The original disciples were no different than us in their pride until they fully understood what Jesus did for them AND only then did the commitment make sense.

Two brothers walk up to Jesus. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Two brothers, often referred to as the sons of thunder, walk up to Jesus. It was just after the third time he shared that crazy statement about going to Jerusalem to die. They knew he was just trying to scare off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tooting Your Own Horn

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We must shy away from the “Attention Getting Disorder” and give glory to God!

Tooting Your Own Horn May 10, 2009 evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must shy away from the “Attention Getting Disorder” and give glory to God! Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Corinthians 11:31 “Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Stay With Us

Contributed by William Baeta on May 3, 2014

“They urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them.” (Luke 24:29)

Theme: Lord stay with us Text: Acts 2:36-41; 1 Pet. 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 All that is happening in the world today is pointing to the end of this present age when Jesus Christ will return. Our generation has received so many revelations about Christ that it is almost impossible not to recognise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Jesus Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

“Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart.” The words to this hymn have been replaying in my heart this week as I planned for today’s sermon. I have tried to live these words out all of my life. That Christ is my vision. That Christ will be my light and my guide.

Where Jesus Wants Us to Be “Immediately the boat arrived at their destination” John 6:16-21 NIV Intro: “Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart.” The words to this hymn have been replaying in my heart this week as I planned for today’s sermon. I have tried to live these words out all of my life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Questions Part 1: Do I Have The Right Attitude About Money

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." (NKJ) This past Wednesday evening, for those of you who were not here, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational