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Love Does Not Envy

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 18, 2025

So is envy a problem for people today? Most assuredly, envy is currently very evident in our culture.

Alba 11-16-2025 LOVE DOES NOT ENVY I Corinthians 13:4 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would bring down that eagle up there.” The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King We Need Vs. The King We Want

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

See and submit to Jesus Christ as he is, not how we want him to be.

Often in our lives, we are at a crossroads, trying to determine whether we will follow what we want and what we need. It might look like this. We want a double cheeseburger with fries and a milkshake, but our body needs a salad. We want to purchase the newest iPhone or a new pick-up truck, but our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Samson’s Hair Began To Grow Again

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2025

Samson fell so far in sin that it looked like the devil had won and that he would never be used by God again. But the Bible says, "His hair began to grow again." Mysteriously God began working again in him. There's hope!

SAMSON’S HAIR BEGAN TO GROW AGAIN Jdg. 13-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The longest recorded hair belonged to a monk in a monastery in India. His hair in 1949 was 26 feet long. The longest beard belongs to a man in Norway, measuring 17 ½ feet long. The longest beard of a bearded lady, Janice ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lo In The Grave He Lay Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 3, 2025

In 1st Corinthians 15 Paul says that the issues of first importance are the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. We hear a lot about the death of Christ, and the resurrection of Christ, but what about the burial? That's what we're looking at today.

Lo In the Grave He Lay Text: John 19:31-42 Every time I preach I have a couple of goals. First I want to faithfully, and correctly exposit the Word of God. It’s the Word, rightly proclaimed and taught that makes all the difference… Secondly, I always hope and pray that through the preaching of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30-42, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Isaiah 53:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Citizenship Card Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

As both citizens of heaven and the United States, we have certain rights and privileges. We need to make sure they are not being taken from us without a fight!

THE CITIZENSHIP CARD Text: Acts 22:24-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In America, unlike any other country of the time, the Founders envisioned a land where people of all faiths could worship God without fear of persecution. The freedom to worship would, in turn, cultivate the piety and virtue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025

What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:9, Romans 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pentecost Effect – The Gospel Is For All

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 25, 2024

Now the movement spreads into the Gentile arena. Did Jesus really mean take the gospel to the ends of the earth? Is it really for everybody? Including the porkchop eating, uncircumcised Gentiles? The invading Romans? Everybody? All means all.

Sermon -The Pentecost Effect – The Gospel is For All Scripture - Acts 11:1-18 “Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers criticized him. “You entered the home of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 3:16-17, Matthew 13:31-32, Genesis 1:27, Romans 8:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Beloved: Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2024

This sermon (and series) uses the lectures of Henri Nouwen about "Being Beloved" as a template for exploring the Christian's identity in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term "identity crisis" and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development. According to Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Stone Age

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2024

Normally "the Stone Age" evokes visions of cavemen and prehistoric life. But one day soon The Stone Cut Out Without Hands is coming to set up His Kingdom. Are you ready for the Stone Age?

LIVING IN THE STONE AGE Dan. 2:31-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING WHAT SHE DESERVED 1. Have you ever gotten in an express line at a grocery store – to check out – and had someone got ahead of you who had a lot more than 10 items? That happened to Bonnie Jones. 2. Ignoring the sign, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Battles You Can’t Afford To Lose

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2024

There are some battles we can afford to lose, others we cannot. Paul said, “Watch your life and doctrine closely...if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” Here's 3 battles to win!

3 BATTLES YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE 1 Tim. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jason’s an 18 year old known for his addiction to video games and his total lack of study, so when his graduation day arrived, his grandfather felt these traits needed a little correction. 2. So when the family gathered to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Meticulous Designs

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 28, 2024

This sermon looks the meticulous deigns of the world, universe, and you. How with love and care God crafted all of this so that we could have a life and live it in abundance.

Here I am again with you, my family in Christ. It is a privilege for me to be allowed by God to present the word for today. As in each Sunday I hope to say something that will engage your hearts and minds to a fuller relationship with God the Father, Christ Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:19-22, Job 26:7, Psalm 19:4-6, Isaiah 40:22, Hebrews 11:3, Job 38:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Land Of Giants

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2024

Caleb perceived that the City of the Giant was a place of great destiny. He was determined to make it his. David ruled there. We can live in that place of victory if we want to.

LIVING IN THE LAND OF GIANTS Josh. 14:6-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: New Motivation 1. In a Florida Army training camp there was a grueling obstacle course all the recruits had to daily complete. On the final stretch of the endurance test they had to grab a rope and swing across a broad deep pond. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Holds The Future

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 4, 2024

The future is in God's hands. God is watching over His elect. We are to stay vigilant and faithful to God.

Matt 24:15-28 - The God Who Holds the Future One common fear we have is the fear of the future. We worry about what is to come. • We fear because we do not know what can happen and we are not in control. • The things we worry about may not even happen but the thought of it can rob us of joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 20, 2024

This simple plain teaching of Jesus was too much to bear. Rather than change their minds, they walk away. This is the fundamental reason people reject Jesus Christ: He doesn't coordinate with their own selfish interests.

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, John 1:12, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed By Truth: "the Promises Of God" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2024

From the promise of salvation to peace, strength, provision, and eternal security, God’s promises are like an anchor for our souls. They guide us, comfort us, and remind us of who God is and who we are in Him.

Transformed by Truth: "The Promises of God" Introduction: Today, we are diving into one of the most profound and hope-filled subjects in all of Scripture—the promises of God. From the promise of salvation to peace, strength, provision, and eternal security, God’s promises are like an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:12, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 23:1, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal