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To The Church Of Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 4, 2024

Both of the letters to Thessalonica address issues many churches face today such as how to be blameless, keeping the marriage bed pure, believing in but one God, handling persecution God’s way, should those able to do so work and many more topics!

Thessalonians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During Roman rule (167 BC to Ad 395) Thessalonica functioned as one of the most important cities in all of Macedonia. The city was founded by king Cassander who solidified twenty-six villages in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 46 - Are You Running Away? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 29, 2023

Are you trying to run away from God ordained relationships because you are unable to handle them? Stop and get back to God and submit to His authority. The Lord can do wonders to restore relationships, and He will bring peace to our restless hearts.

If one were to describe this period of time, in which we are living, we can depict it as a time when people are constantly running away. We hear of families who are in distress, because the husband or wife chose to walk away from home leaving their spouse and children in a state of abandonment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Genesis 16:1-2, Genesis 16:8, Revelation 3:7, Deuteronomy 28:23, Genesis 16:4-6, Genesis 16:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Timothy Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 6, 2023

Who would Apostle Paul chose to send to Philippi to handle disunity issues that were tearing the church apart other than Timothy his beloved, spiritual son who always put Christ first by putting the interests of others above that of his own!

A Living Example: Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 After having described in a hymn the ultimate example of what it meant to be a humble, obedient servant who looks out for the interests of others; Paul now gave two examples of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 18, 2026

There are many challenges that come our way that make our hearts melt with fear instead of faith. However, the way Caleb and David handled the challenges that came their way, will motivate us to overcome every hardship when fear is replaced by faith in our Almighty God.

For today’s meditation we focus on Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart.” (ESV) Of late we are studying the life of Caleb, and the above mentioned verse are the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7, Numbers 13:31, Joshua 14:8-9, Mark 11:23, 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 17:1-2, 1 Samuel 17:4, 1 Samuel 17:8, 1 Samuel 17:11, 1 Samuel 17:28, 1 Samuel 17:20-31, Numbers 14:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When You've Lost Your Cutting Edge

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 4, 2007

We are quick to ‘fly off the handle’. But God has a way of sharpening dull Christians…and good things ‘surface’ when we return to where we lost our cutting edge and reclaim it! Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

When You’ve Lost Your Cutting Edge II Kings 6:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CuttingEdge.html We are so quick to ‘fly off the handle’ these days. But God has a way of sharpening dull Christians…and good things will ‘surface’ if we will return to where we lost our cutting edge and reach out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Cross Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Forrest Gump kept his nose into the waves or the storm would have turned his boat over or ripped it apart. Do you feel like that sometimes? Like your life is in the middle of a storm and you are not sure if you are able to handle it. Look to the Cro

Ever heard of a “Gumpism”? For example , “Blue clear sky”. Not clear blue sky. That was the theme of a George Strait song, but the movie , “Forrest Gump”, has several fascinating features. Remember when he returned from the war to start the Bubba - Gump shrimp company? “Shrimp cocktail, shrimp ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Baton

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 20, 2013

When most people hear the word transition…they immediately become concerned because transition represents change. But change is not always a bad thing. Change can be good if it’s handled correctly. Every Christian knows that the Bible is full of tra

Drama… Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe... For those here today who call Vista Pointe home…welcome… I hope you all had a great week serving God the past week in your community. If you are a guest with us today...We are thrilled to have you with us! Thanks for taking time out ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:15-17

I Want My God Back!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2015

Spending time with God and His Word gives you energy, wisdom and strength to handle all the other affairs of our life! He is our Reservoir from where we dig out our blessings! He is the Bread of our life! He is the Living Water!

I want my God back! 1 Chronicles 13:12”And David was afraid of God that day, and he said, "How can I bring the ark of God home to me?" After you’ve tasted the goodness of God, never can you be away from it! His love is so: wonderful, incomparable, immeasurable and colossal! David for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Valley Of Death Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is portrayed in the 23th Psalms as our Shepherd and are his sheep. From time to time we will go through dark valleys and how we handle that depends on how “The Shepherd” works in our lives.

Psalms 23:4 Monte T. Brown November 9, 2014 Sunday Night Stapp Zoe Baptist Introduction Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is portrayed in the 23th Psalms as our Shepherd and are his sheep. From time to time we will go through dark valleys and how we handle that depends on how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanhedrin – The Cruelty Of Injustice (3/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Life is harsh, people are often cruel, and accusations leveled at the innocent are crippling and inhumane. What can we learn from the Master when evil surrounds us? How do we handle betrayal and condemnation? We learn from Jesus as He faced opposition.

Message by: Tom Clark Introduction: Slide 1 (Title of Series) Good morning, Church. I hope you, like I, have been enjoying and gaining some wonderful insights from our current 12-part series derived from the Stations of the Cross. At the first station, the Last Supper, we learned about our need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do While We Wait

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015

Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of Heaven as if the is our las

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Jesus' Second Coming Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt (Third Part) – Guidelines – (The Retribution Of God – Part 8 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023

More pointers are given that help in times of injustice and stress and tribulation. We look at God in retribution and the handling of wicked people who become our enemies. We also look at how hymns can be helpful. God recompenses, not us, so don’t try!

FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT (THIRD PART) – GUIDELINES – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 8 IN THE SERIES) [7]. GOD IN RETRIBUTION There are some parts of the Atacama desert in South America which have never seen a drop of rain for 400 years. If you lived there and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, 2 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 22 - God's Divine Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 13, 2023

All through the bible the Angel of the Lord appeared to God’s chosen ones to strengthen them and encourage them with His divine presence. No matter what we are going through God’s presence is more than enough to handle all of it to come forth victorious.

Gideon encounters the Angel of the LORD In Judges 6:16 we read, Then the Lord said to him, Truly, I will be with you, and you will overcome the Midianites as if they were one man. (BBE) As we studied in the previous chapter, the word of the Lord came to Gideon in Judges 6:16, when the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:16, Genesis 16:7, Genesis 16:10, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 22:11-12, Exodus 3:2, Exodus 3:6-7, John 1:18, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025

Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15, Philippians 2:4, Genesis 25:27-33, Hebrews 12:17, Genesis 26:34-35, Genesis 27:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Funny Money Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

Money Laundering Pt. 1 - Funny Money I. Introduction Money seems to constantly be on everyone's mind. It is such a central part of our daily life. Whether we are spending it, earning it, investing it there seems to be this constant flow and at times grab for money. About one in four Americans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal