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Cared For Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 26, 2017

The Lord is our Shepherd who provides for us and protects us.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Cared For” INTRODUCTION Flocks of sheep were abundant in the countryside of Israel; they were an everyday encounter. People had seen sheep in action and they knew that sheep were somewhat helpless against predators and a little on the stubborn side. People were also well aware ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Martyrdom--Its Real Meaning Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2020

What Matthew records of the prophecy given by Jesus about persecutions has been lived out somewhere in the world in every century since the Resurrection.

Tuesday of the 13th week in Course 2020 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Today’s news is troubling, and we fear that tomorrow’s will be even worse. Mobs of misinformed and misled millennials have been rampaging across the urban landscapes, tearing down monuments to long-dead role models ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Matthew 24:4-13, Luke 1:38

Denomination: Catholic

The Walking Twice Dead

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

The church needs to be reminded of the need for continued vigilance, to remain strong in the faith and to defend itself against heresy.

Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mature Language

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 27, 2022

A brief sermon on how to leverage our words for good.

Have you ever started a show on television and seen this warning? THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. We all know what “mature language” means, but I wonder why they call it “mature.” We have a way of sanitizing things, don’t we? Shouldn’t they just tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:4, Matthew 12:36, Colossians 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Actions Are Always Wrong So What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2021

Murdering the innocent is always gravely immoral. Thus we have been taught since the first Christians accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and celebrated communion together.

Homily Monday of 12th week in ordinary time If we are to understand what the Lord is saying to us today, and more importantly what He is not saying, we need to find the key word in the Gospel: it’s “hypocrite.” A hypocrite is someone who calls sin a sin in other people, but ignores the sin in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Different Stages Of Forgivenesss Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Thank God for using a difficult/hard experience to conform you into the image of Jesus Christ.

“Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). A. FIVE STAGES WHEN WE DENY FORGIVENESS 1. We deny we did it and our consequences are inevitable. 2. We get angry at our problem. 3. We bargain to live beyond our consequences. 4. We become depressed because the consequences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Church #8 Who Do You Look Like? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

No literal portrait of Jesus exists either. But the likeness of the Son who makes us free can be seen in the lives of His true followers.

Communion: The Deep surrounding love of God ~ Intro: On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a portrait with the following inscription: "James Butler Bonham--no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Tactics Against The Godly

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore why, when, and how Satan sends people to assassinate our character, falsely accuse us, lie against us, and blame us.

As followers of Christ, we are not immune to the attacks of the enemy. In fact, the Bible warns us that Satan seeks to destroy our faith, our families, and our witness. When we live a godly life, we can expect opposition from the forces of darkness. In this sermon, we will explore why, when, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 5:12, 2 Timothy 1:7

Offering Isaac

Contributed by Stephen Peele on Oct 18, 2000

Theme: What stands between you and God? Introduction: Years ago there was a man who claimed that God told him to scarifice his son, and he did but it wasn't to God.

Theme: What stands between you and God? Introduction: Years ago there was a man who claimed that God told him to scarifice his son, and he did but it wasn't to God. Satan is Jealous of the praise and worship that God get from his creation. He desires to be worshipped today, and he is getting alot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Paul As A Model Of Transformation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational g

1. Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational growth because they are fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Here are three reasons and three ways to love one another

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1PE 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Rid Of The Junk In Your Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Here are four ways to get rid of the five things Peter instructs us to rid our life of.

GET RID OF THE JUNK IN YOUR LIFE By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Keys To The Kingdom #6 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 21, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #6 Text: Matthew 5:8 "PURE IN HEART" BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. How we see God depends on the condition of our heart! THE BIBLE TEACHES GODLINESS AND PURITY! (Read I Tim. 4: 7 - 5:22 - 6:11 - Titus 2:12,13 - Hebrews 12:14 - II Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Could Break Us Apart? Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 28, 2002

A description of what could break a group of Christians apart

WHAT COULD BREAK US APART? INTRODUCTION This message is the third is a series of messages about the church. Let’s review the first two parts then get into today’s message. PART 1 - WHAT IS HOLDING US TOGETHER? Philippians (various passages) I. SALVATION HOLDS US TOGETHER A. Salvation offers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003

Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist