Sermons on Hold Your Tongue:

Unceasing Thanks-Giving Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 9, 2018

God's will is for us to be thankful in all situations.

1. Seconds A soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Psalm 38 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2018

David understood calling out to God - because he knew who He was. In the same manner, we need to understand who we are and why we need to cry out to God for everything we need.

A Study of Psalm 38 Psalm 38 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Ask questions if you'd like in the comments (during this time or later) -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Rest A While

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we need to take time in our schedules for what is really important

Mark 6:30-34 In today's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to do something unusual. And, I believe, he often tells us to do the same thing. What he said was: The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:7-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

The True Vine Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2018

As branches of the True Vine (JESUS), we bear fruit as we are fed from the Host and obedient to His leading.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 29, 2018 John 15:1-8 The True Vine Bearing Fruit “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” John 15:8 “But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 5, 2018

In the final message of this series we will be talking about some of the themes of Jesus prayers.

INTRODUCTION • In our First Study we discussed the model prayer that Jesus used to teach His disciples how to pray. We called this “The Lord’s Prayer”. • In our Second Study we looked at the prayers that Jesus prayed during His Baptism, while feeding the 5000 and on the Mount of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, John 14:15-16, John 10:17-18, Colossians 1:9-10, Luke 24:50-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

How Many Of Us Have A Hit List?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 20, 2018

You must for give to be forgiven.

HOW MANY OF US HAVE A HIT LIST? I had a hit list for years 2 people were on my list when I saw them it came to my mind. Get even with them. Matthew 18: 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

When The King Was Born

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 20, 2018

The birth of Jesus involved both joy and sorrow. These emotions are vivid in the Christmas season. Jesus came to deal with both -- to give us joy and a sense of peace in our sorrows.

1. When a King is Born: • You can hear the shots of artillery in a 41-gun salute. • Flags billow and chapel bells peal loud clanging music into the night.\ • Champagne corks stream through the air by the thousands. • People stand together and sing choruses in the street. • Clouds of euphoria make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2018

The LORD was called by many names. Three important names are YHWH, EL and Elohim. Jesus was called Emmanuel after he was born on earth. This sermon takes you to the greater level of spiritual upliftment by knowing the greatness of the Name Emmanuel

Mathew 1:23 Immanuel or Emmanuel The Hebrew word means “With us (is) God”. The word first found in Is.7:14 and 8:8. The word "behold!" used by Isaiah was a call to raise the eyebrows and fix attention to see something wonderful and extraordinary called a "sign", wonder, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

War And Disaster Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 9, 2018

The Revelation serves as a warning to us all. Fear and repentance is the proper response to God’s judgment. May we never indulge in soul’s boast that only invites destruction, for He humbles the proud, but exalts the humble.

Revelation 16 TRANSLATION 12. And the sixth poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way for the kings of the East could be prepared. 13. And I saw from the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-21

Denomination: *other

Section (4) 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3 The Model Brother Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018

Paul sends Timothy to the church of Thessolonians.

I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 3 THE MODEL BROTHER I. INTRODUCTION Introductory remarks had been made in chapter one. Thanks had been given and Paul pointed out the strengths of this young church that was dear unto him. He made them aware of the reasoning, and suddenness of his departure from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Answered

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

God answers our prayers when we least expect it

Hebrews 2:1 When God Answered Several year ago my shoulder began to hurt for seemingly no reason at all, and I had difficulty getting my arm into my coat sleeve. I had not had an injury to my shoulder and expected it would be well in a few days, but it wasn’t. I did everything I knew to do—pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Items For Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 2, 2018

Why does God ask for specific items for worship?

God chose a people through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel and so Jacob’s sons became the 12 Tribes of Israel. God brought the Israelites to Egypt but their sins made them slaves to Egypt. But because God made a promise to His Chosen People, God miraculously freed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Open-Ended Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 19, 2018

Waiting faith and expectant trust.

AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah Extended Outline Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

This the the extended outline for the book of Nehemiah developed through out study of the book.

Extended Outline for Nehemiah I. Rebuilding Walls 1-6 A. Research needs through inquiry 1:1-3 1. The Penman -- Nehemiah 2. The Period -- Period of the Return 3. The Place -- Suza Summer Palace of the Persian Kings 4. The Problem -- Distressed people, destroyed walls B. Respond to Needs ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance