Sermons on Greeting:

Keep Praying Momma Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023

Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

“Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Limit Your Miracle!

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 17, 2023

The woman’s limitation to believe staff can work hindered the miracle. If she would have trusted that the staff was enough for God to heal, that would have been enough for her miracle to manifest. This teaches us an important lesson that we can limit the power of God through our lack of faith.

The Bible has accounts of several miraculous healings both in the Old and New Testament: Namaan, being healed of his leprosy, Hezekiah healed of his lump, Bartholomew healed of his blindness, a man at Bethesda healed of his paralysis and the list continues. Even today, we hear testimonies around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37, Mark 6:5-6, Acts 19:12, Matthew 13:58, 2 Kings 13:21, Luke 8:43-44, Acts 5:15  (view more)  (view less)

Profile Of Hypocritical Religious Pharisees Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 15, 2022

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. Religious People should keep themselves unstained from the world but rather they take part in the unfruitful works of darkness If any Religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:27-28, James 1:22-23

Paul Beaten (Acts 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 9, 2025

Are Christians still beaten for their faith?

If you knew you were going to be beaten and imprisoned for the Gospel like Paul, would you still go? Let’s look at Acts 21. On his journey home to Jerusalem, did Paul meet with brethren along the way? Did they warn him not to go to Jerusalem? Now when we had parted from them and had set sail, we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Soul Dance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2022

John, Mary, Jesus. Would any of us doubt that they were blessed, blessed by their faith in the enduring presence and redemption of God?

Sixth Sunday in Course year C There is a very unexpected expression in today’s reading from St. Luke. The most literal translation reads: Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man! Rejoice in that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Psalm 1:1-4, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 1:40-42, Matthew 3:4, Luke 2:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Love?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 21, 2017

Hebrew / Greek words for love with some relationship advice

GEN 27:4 “FOOD, SUCH AS I LOVE” (AHAB IS THE MOST USED WORD FOR LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.) THE SONG OF SOLOMON DEALS WITH EROS / EROTIC LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. MARK 12:38 “BEWARE OF THE SCRIBES WHO LOVE TO WALK AROUND IN LONG ROBES, AND LOVE RESPECTFUL GREETINGS.” THELO (WISH) JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:4

Denomination: Vineyard

The Revelations Of Easter

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020

What is the purpose of Easter? Is it that time of year when we go to church and then visit with family for a big Baked Ham dinner? Is it about coloring eggs, Easter bunnies and pretty hats? None of that is wrong, unless we stop there. Let's see what else Easter has to offer!

Easter is a very special time in the Greek Orthodox Church. -----They fast and pray 40 days before Easter -----Special service on Easter Eve -----Greet each other with the words "Christ is risen" -----The response is "Truly. he is risen" -----Just before midnight, the lights are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Priscila And Aquila Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2014

The ultimate judge of a person’s character is their ability to exceed expectations with little recognition from others or when praise is not given. The Bible is filled with unsung heroes of the faith whose names may be obscure to us but to God they are His heroes of the faith.

Transition video: Serving in prison ministry Theme: Unsung heroes Scripture: Proverbs 27:2 “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.” Sermon 2: Priscilla and Aquila Thesis for Series: The ultimate judge of a person’s character is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Christmas, Merry Christmas !

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 11, 2002

Lessons of tough faith from Mary that gives us a merry Christmas in a tough world

Dec. 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Text: Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Misunderstanding Mary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Many times we can misunderstand Mary’s role in the redemption story. Let’s look at how God used Mary to bring His salvation to His people.

Misunderstood Mary It’s not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I recently came across a 90’s version of “The Night Before Christmas.” Let me read just part of it to you: Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck... How to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008

Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

“Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pbpwmgifwmy! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are being changed from the inside out day by day. God's process of changing us covers every area of our lives: body, soul, and spirit.

INTRODUCTION This is the last message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. I hope you’ve enjoyed these messages as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing them. Did you about the retired preacher who was searching for something in his wife’s closet? He pulled out a drawer and saw five eggs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Motherhood" Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

Godly mothers are important but moms face unique challenges. Moms need instruction, mentoring, and encouragement to be godly moms.

Series: There’s an App for That “Motherhood” Luke 1:26-38 Open Can you tell me what I’m holding up? [cell phone] Not just a cell phone. It’s a smart phone. In this little device, I have many multiple times more computing power than the computers that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faces Of Christmas, Faith Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 3, 2011

The lesson we learn from Mary is that God honors humble faith and surrendar.

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS FAITH Luke 1:26-38 ‘For no word from God will ever fail.” INTRODUCTION Christmas is a time of FAITH. Nowhere is this truth seen than in how Mary responded to the news that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Son of God. We see the wonder and the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under Trials Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 9, 2024

When trials come, we have a choice to trust God in joy or wallow in bitterness.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-08-2024 Dancing in the Rain  I watched the sky grow darker and felt the wind kick up.  I checked the radar, and sure enough, a thunderstorm was about to let loose.  Maxine and I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist