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Pray And Praise Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014

With the ups and downs of life there is something we can do to make any situation better, to respond to any situation. Talk to God!

Pray and Praise: James 5:13-20 As I get older I notice that life, is really full of swings and roundabouts, those times that people describe as ups and downs or seasons. You could be having a great day one of those ones when people are generally cherry and greet one another with a smile and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 31:9-12, Psalm 92:1-5, Matthew 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spur One Another On Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023

In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 4:16, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beautiful One Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 9, 2018

A sermon using the object lesson of an oreo cookie. (Preached for our annual outside event called Start Up, always using a sweet treat as an object lesson to make the sermon more memorable).

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up – September 18, 2016 David Simpson Beautiful One Romans 10:15 What is September Start Up (Outside Worship on our front parking lot) without a treat? This has become a tradition! I’m afraid if I don’t show up one year without a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Victory Celebration

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Celebrating the goodness of God

VICTORY CELEBRATION Psalm 149 A chauffeur in a big, black, limousine, was sailing down the interstate at 105 miles an hour. A State Trooper pulled him over, got out, leaned into the window of the car and said, "Do you realize that you were going 105 miles an hour?" The chauffeur said, "Yes sir, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Sent His Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 18, 2009

God delivered His love to mankind through a poor young virgin named Mary.

Text: “….God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9). There are some people who do not realize how important they are to Almighty God. They do not seem to understand that they are not here by accident, but that God the Father has a definite plan ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Cut-Off Vs Pruning

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) H

I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery And Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2012

Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right Ingredients: love, joy, peace, goodwill, reconciliation and relationship.The true meaning of Christmas is about God loving man. It is about God giving the most amazing and spectacular

The Mystery and Miracle of Christmas Bishop Lalachan. M. A Christmas is loaded with expectations. It is a busy time of the year. The traffic is heavy on the streets. The stores are full of people looking and buying gifts. Christmas Trees and stars are being put up and decorated with flashy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Chapter 1(A) What Is This Call Of God? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

What is the call of God and who are the called?

Dakota Community Church January 18, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 1(a) Read Romans 1 Romans 1:1, 5-7 1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—…5Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 30, 2010

The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.

“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Views Of The Cross-Jews Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

The cross is a stumbling block to the Jews.

Crucifixion in the Jewish Mind March 2, 2008 Views of the Cross: Jewish Understanding the Cross is vital to understanding Christ. Understanding Christ is vital to following Him. Following Him is vital to the life of a Christian. Basically if you truly want to be a Christian…you have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

The Sovereign Worker

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 25, 2006

God is still working not only for the glory of His name, but also for the benefit of His people!

“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’ ‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 19, 2021

Paul calls the readers of the Thessalonians to stand firm in giving thanks for others, stand firm in holding on to the teachings of Christ, and doing the good deeds and speaking with good words.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Stand Firm The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Introduction: Context of Thessalonica: Thessalonica city was founded about 315 BC by General Cassander worked under Alexander the Great, later became the king of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a daughter of Philip II of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Walk In Love

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2015

It means that for people who call God their God and for people who claim Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior; we have no options when it comes to love because we must act in love and have compassion for all people in all situations no matter the circu

WALK IN LOVE 2 JOHN 1:6 THREAD: 2 John 1:6, “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” NARRATIVE 1 (sorta Genesis 4:1-8) Once there was a family that had two sons. The older son was named ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ