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Blessed Hearers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

How can we enjoy the blessing of God on our lives? Is it possible for a person to go to church every week and still not enjoy God’s blessing? According to James, it is. What is needed on our part for the blessing God has for us to be fully realized and en

Blessed Hearers James 1:19-25 5-11-08 This morning I’m reading our text from the New International Version. “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Belt Of Truth: Truth Changes From Person To Person Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2023

Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, which will enable you to know truth, live by truth, and not be destroyed in your soul by lies that make it into your heart.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Belt of Truth: Truth Changes from Person to Person Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… “Dad, you are in the Army?” (p) My whole life growing up, my dad was active duty Army. I do not have a memory growing up that does not have the U.S. Army ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seventh, Eighth, And Ninth Commandments Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 12, 2023

This series is taken from the book, "The Ten Commandments - God's Essential Rules For A Happy And Healthy Home" by Craig A. Nelson, and available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B14D25KR

THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14 ESV) This commandment prohibits sexual relationships between two persons with at least one of them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:15, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success In The New Year

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 27, 2023

Are you going to have a happy new year, or will the social, moral and political corruption continue to destroy your peace of mind and hopes for the future of our nation and the world? It's time to stop worrying about the things that are beyond your control.

Turn to Proverbs 25:28, as we talk today about the secret of success for the new year. The question is, are you going to have a happy new year, or will the social, moral and political corruption continue to destroy your peace of mind and hopes for the future of our nation and the world? Listen. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk Worthily Of Your Calling (Ephesians 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

The surprising thing about this, is how Paul unpacks "worthily." It's more about living in peace, unity, and love, than anything else.

Let's start today, by simply reading our passage. Ephesians 4:1-6: Therefore , I exhort you, I, the prisoner of the Lord, worthily to walk of the calling with which you were called, with all humility and meekness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, hurrying to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

The parents of a ten year old son was failing math in public school. After exhausting all efforts they decided to enroll their son into a private Catholic school.

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love? “So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Friend? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon emphasizes choosing wise, loving friendships that nurture faith and character, trusting God’s guidance to build relationships that help us flourish and avoid harm.

If you want to see tomorrow, look at the faces around your table today. The people who share your coffee and your commute, your prayers and your plans—these voices shape the volume of your soul. Companions can calm our fears or kindle them. Counsel can steady our steps or scatter them. God cares ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: True Friends, Fake Friends

Love Is Three Simple Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

God’s steadfast love transforms us, enabling us to extend patient, kind, and honest love to others, even in difficult relationships and situations.

If you’ve ever stood at the sink late at night replaying a hard conversation, wondering whether love can last through another week of deadlines, disappointments, or disrespect, you are in good company. Hearts get bruised. Words get sharp. People we care about act like porcupines. And if we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Loving Others, Difficult People

The Unconscious Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of love and faith, trusting God to use their ordinary lives for His glory.

Friends, have you noticed how even the faintest glow can calm a room? A nightlight in a child’s hallway, a candle on a windowsill during a storm, a porch lamp that says, “You’re welcome here.” Light doesn’t shout. It simply shines. It takes up residence in dark places and changes what we can see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Topics: Light, Authenticity

How To Be A Winner, In Spite Of Yourself

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Success is in God's hands.

How to Be a Winner, in Spite of Yourself Jonah 3:1-10 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, [2] "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." [3] So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001

How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001

James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

We are called to have the mind of Christ

INTRODUCTION Blessed are they who are too tired and too busy to go to church on Sunday, for they are my best workers. Blessed are they who are bored with the minister’s mannerisms and mistakes, for they get nothing out of the sermon. Blessed is the church member who expects to be invited ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Jesus, Part I: Temptation Series

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 21, 2001

Part 1 of the "Finding Jesus" series identifying us with the Son of Man and His victory over temptation.

Finding Jesus, part 1 “Finding Jesus In Our Temptations” From Isaiah to The Revelation, we can find 50 names for Jesus Christ. Over the next few weeks we will preach a series of messages that center on one of those titles: Matthew 13:37 TONIGHT WE SET OUT ON A QUEST TO FIND JESUS: THE SON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfiguration

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2003

Who do you say that Jesus is? Humanly Peter answered "The Christ of God"; in this passage, God the Father answered the same question by revealing Christ in his glory.

Saxlingham 02-03-03 The Transfiguration – Mt. 9:2-9 Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 60 years ago. It was a difficult case with a lot of circumstantial evidence. The man’s defence lawyer, however, thought of an ingenious ploy. In his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican