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Saints In The Complaint Department Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The God who built us this way is telling us by these negative Psalms that we have to get rid of the poison or we will have a breakdown. Our health on all levels: physical, mental, and spiritual, depends on our being able to remove the pollution from our inner life.

It is always a shock when an innocent little child all of the sudden lets loose with a swear word, or some other sort of vulgar language. We are startled because we had no idea the pollution of the world had seeped into their little mind. We have the same emotion when we read the Bible, and all ...read more

Recognizing God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

Trusting God’s timing in every season, we learn to wait with faith, knowing He is present and working even when we cannot see it.

Some of us came in today with calendars covered in scribbles and hearts heavy with questions. The clock keeps ticking, but the answer seems late. A prayer hangs in the air. A door stays shut. A dream feels shelved. We know God is good, we sing that God is faithful, yet our watches rarely match His ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Topics: God's Work, Daily Life

The Truth About Love

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

Most Christians have a completely false understanding of God’s love which is based on our own life experiences.

The Truth About Love Dr. George Wald is a Harvard biologist who won a Nobel Prize. I would like to share with you what he wrote. “What one really needs is not the Nobel prize, but love. How do you think one gets to be a Nobel prize winner? Wanting love, that’s how. Wanting it so bad one works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Adventist

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philippians-Confidence

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 28, 2017

Our confidence is found in Jesus.

Title: Philippians-Confidence Place: BLCC Date: 7/23/17 Text: Philippians 3.1-11 CT: Our confidence is found in Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: Writing in The Harvard Business Review, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a CEO and business professor, had some surprising conclusions about self-confidence and leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Rocks & Rolls

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011

Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

One … But Different!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

When we look at a crowd of people, we see that each person is different. That difference can be seen in many ways.

Illus: Our difference reminds me of the three women who were convicted of criminal charges and were brought before a firing squad. • One was a redhead, and all the guns were pointed at her and the Captain said, “Ready, Aim…,” and the redhead hollered “Earthquake”. They all looked around and she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Of Real Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2025

True revival is living daily in the Spirit’s righteousness, peace, and joy, letting God’s love transform ordinary moments and relationships into Kingdom life.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that’s doing a lot of work. Bills stack up, headlines shout, and our own hearts whisper old worries with new volume. And yet, into that ache comes a whisper stronger than worry: the King is here, and where the King is, joy begins to sing. Not a thin grin, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Luke 10:21

Topics: Joy, Revival

253 - Confidence In Conflict Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 22, 2003

Exlpore Psalm 27: Prayer of PROTECTION, ADORATION, CONFESSION, DECLARATION. David’s prayer travels from confidence to praise to worry back to confidence.

Sermon Study #253 – CONFIDENCE IN CONFLICT Jesus says, “Do not be afraid” 1) Luke 12:4-5 - "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. [5] But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Moral Obligation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

This is a sermon about World Hunger. (The statistics need to be updated to be current).

OUR MORAL OBLIGATION Romans 15:22-23 INTRO: A pastor tells of a mission tour to the Far East. While in Hong Kong, he observed a hungry little girl outside a bakery window. She had fallen asleep with her face pressed against the window that separated her from the fresh bread inside. He took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong?

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007

Stem cell” research is being touted as a means to healing from all sorts of diseases. We need to be careful to see that some of this research is just another attack against unborn children.

Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong? Ps 139:13-16 Introduction 1. As bible believing Christians we believe that all human life is sacred. From conception to old age, every human being is made in the image of God and needs to be treated with dignity and respect. 2. There are many passages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Vineyard

We Can Boast

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 10, 2010

We find much in our lives that do not live up to God's standard. Yet we can boast in Christ - who for us is God's wisdom, righteousness, holiness and deliverer

Concordia Lutheran Church Epiphany 1 - January 10, 2010 You Can Boast, in and of Christ ! Corinthians 1:26-31 & Joshua 3 † IN JESUS NAME † May you realize your place in Christ, the place where God has called you to. A place of mercy, and of peace, where His love is so incredible, it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Defeating Boredom

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011

Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In The Middle? Series

Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 22, 2011

In today's society sense of identity is hard to come by. Where is the scriptural teen? Who are you? What makes a boy into a man? Is age all it takes?

We continue today on the series addressing the 3 Great Lies Satan has told the church. When last we spoke we discussed the important role children play within the congregation. We explained how children inspire the congregation, unite the family and sharpen the fathers. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unshakeable In The Pursuit Of Your Destiny And Purpose

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 15, 2015

You can pursue your purpose without being shaken by trials and tribulations of life. Learn tools to help you in your journey of reaching your God given destiny!

You are here for a purpose, a reason, and will operate in your season. I don’t care if you were the product of wedlock or adopted or however you got here – since you are here you are not here just too waste space on the earth. You were not meant to go aimlessly in life trying to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational