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The Parable Of The Good Father Series

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Nov 23, 2016

A refocus on the Parable of the Lost Son

As we come to the end of our series on Loving like God I just want to put this out there right off the bat… Our Father is such a good Dad. I mean he is amazing, his love, his faithfulness, his grace, his mercy, he is just so awesome. If there is one thing that I want you to leave with today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

“jesus’ Own Prediction Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 8, 2016

Jesus predicts his own death on the cross and again declares His Deity.

2 7 2016 “Jesus’ Own Prediction” John 12:20-36 In our last study we ended with the hyperbole by the Pharisees in John 12:19: “See, this is going nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” Now this was an exaggeration since the WHOLE world did not go ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015

God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Five Porches Of Misery."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 29, 2025

This sermon focuses on how we can prepare ourselves to face life’s various challenges and transform them into opportunities for spiritual growth. Many of us would struggle to thrive in our current situations if we had encountered them before reaching the necessary level of maturity in our faith.

SRIPTURUAL REFERENCES (John 5:1-4) (1) "After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem." (2) "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4, John 5:5-6, John 5:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sit Down, Put Your Feet Up And Relax / The Common Vs The Unique

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the fact that Christ’s work is complete.

The Common vs the Unique Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/6/04 Have you ever thought about all the things you and I have to do over and over and over again? Laundry, dishes, ironing, taking out the garbage, making lunch, filling up the car with petrol, doing homework, getting a haircut, telling your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Claim Your Blessings

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 9, 2006

So put your concerns, your worries, your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your families and your relationships in God’s hands because... It depends whose hands it’s in.

Theme: CLAIM YOUR BLESSING Text: James 1: 5-7 Date: February 27, 2k5 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Introduction: Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your Heart Focus: Courageous acts of Claiming James 1:5-7 I. WITH CONFIDENCE. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hard Hearts!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 2, 2014

The disciples were confused by the somber assessment of the number of loaves in their hands; I encourage you today to look at His Hands rather than your own! Listen carefully to what I have to say today!

Dalmanutha! Mark 8:10”And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.” Now watch, Jesus had already performed a breath-taking miracle where He multiplied 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes that fed an enormous crowd of more than five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Nov 2, 2017

It's hard to understand a little that Jesus is both Lord and friend. In this sermon I look at the relationship we have with Jesus and that He cannot be friend without Lord or Lord without friend … they come hand in hand!

John 15: 9-17 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Congregational

Will You Take God Up On His Test? (Exodus 15:22-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

If you're actually/fully obeying God, will He heal you?

I apparently needed a break from Exodus, which I didn't expect (did Psalm 9-12). But I'm learning to not fight it, and just go with it. [And I'm hoping this is the Spirit leading me, somehow]. This week, I felt like I was maybe ready to try Exodus again. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, James 5:14-16, John 9:30-33

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023

Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40, Joshua 2:1-13, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Messiah: Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.

Have you ever seen a star being born? Here we see a picture from the James Webb Space Telescope, of just such an event. From the STSI: “NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is celebrating the first anniversary of its start of science operations with this image of a star-forming region in the Rho ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Families, Our Church Need Meed Who Will Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 16, 2021

I want to look at what God has to say to the men of this church about their relationship with God by looking at the life of Caleb.

Introduction You all are probably familiar with the story I am about to tell you that comes from the Old Testament. The Israelites were nearing the Promise Land and Moses send, at the Lord's instruction, twelve men, one from each tribe, into the land to check it out. They came back with the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Prayer - Help, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

This simple but powerful prayer takes human need and places it in the hands of Almighty God.

“Help, Lord…" Psalm 12:1 1. A few weeks ago I wondered how many lives had ended with two words, “WHO cares?” 2. This morning I am wondering how many lives have been saved with two other words, “HELP, LORD?” 3. There is no more SIMPLE or INTENSE than this one! 4. Most of us have prayed this prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Over Fear (Fear Not)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2007

Joshua had a BIG task at hand. God encouraged him NOT to be lead by fear.

INTRODUCTION • THE MATRIX START DVD. Time: 1:10 Start Time: 0:53:38 End Time: 0:54:48 Start Cue: Feet zooming in on building top End Cue: Man laying on pavement • Each day we have to decide if we are going to let the fear of what is before us keep us from living the way that God wants us to live or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Position In Christ

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 27, 2017

Our position as Christians is where Jesus Christ is. At the Father's right hand

OUR POSITION IN CHRIST TEXT- 1 PETER 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION- our position in Christ means that are no more foreigners or slaves but Sons of God so that where Christ is, there we will be also- John 14:3. We are a chosen race-before the creation of the world, a kingly minister of God, having the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal