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There’s Just Something About Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2022

Christmas is by far the most popular of these seven American holidays. Yet, not everybody can tell you why we celebrate every other holiday. Only around half of all Americans could retell the Christmas story from memory.

It’s now just two weeks and just fourteen days until Christmas! Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: family gathering together, time off from work and obligations, and the strong sense of nostalgia we all feel this time of year. Nat King Cole captured the sentiment of the season for many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 20 - A Repentant Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 25, 2024

Jonah was brought to the depths and after being battered in the belly of a big fish, Jonah repented and turned back to God. Rebellion is detrimental to us and only those who repent and get back to God can fulfill His purposes for their lives.

For this study and meditation we will read, Jonah 1:17, “When Jonah fell into the sea, the LORD chose a very big fish to swallow Jonah. He was in the stomach of the fish for three days and three nights.” (ERV) When Jonah disobeyed God, and voyaged in the opposite direction to the place God bid him ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1, Psalm 119:144, Judges 16:21, Judges 16:27, Luke 15:15-17, Luke 15:13, Proverbs 20:20-21, Judges 16:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

An Energizing Rest

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 3, 2024

The rest provided by God energizes us for God’s Kingdom Business, and it all comes down to a matter of faith. Will we trust and believe? And so, the rest that energizes us to engage this world is a rest that can only be found in Jesus Christ.

An Energizing Rest Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RmLBe143tg&t=39s I wanted to end our series on Energizing to Engage with the topic of rest, and that’s because the rest provided by God energizes us for God’s Kingdom purposes. While rest is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:11, Colossians 2:16-17, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 58:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

United We Stand: The Power Of Teamwork

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 25, 2024

Words of King David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. David was not only a king but also a warrior, poet, and musician. He knew the importance of working together as a team, and in our lives today, teamwork can make a significant difference.

1. The Power of the Team: David’s Mighty Men Let’s start by talking about David’s mighty men. They were a group of his most loyal and skilled warriors who fought side by side with him. Together, they accomplished incredible feats that no single warrior could have achieved alone. Even in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

All Who Touch Him Are Healed

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2025

One-fifth of the 4 Gospels speak of Jesus' healing ministry. Not only did He heal people, but He trained and empowered His disciples to heal people, and gave that same commission to the Church. Are we following in His footsteps?

ALL WHO TOUCH HIM ARE HEALED Mt. 14:36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR I thought I broke my ankle the other night when I tripped over a Kleenex box, but the doctor said it was only tissue damage. B. TEXT “And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Promises Through His Savior Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 13, 2025

God's promises of protection, provision, and upholding a covenant with His people are a wonderful focal point for the Christian today. However, these ALL come with a catch and that catch is: The only way to benefit from any of this is to receive the promise yourself!

Isaiah, Part 25 God’s Promises through His Savior Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 4:17-21 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery (9 and under) - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Continuing our series in Isaiah: we’ll unpack Ch 61 today and 62 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:14-21, Colossians 2:9, Romans 14:17, John 14:6, Matthew 7:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom That Wins Outsiders

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 30, 2025

Someone once said, “You may be the only Bible some people will ever read.” That’s a sobering thought. The way we speak, work, and react when we are wronged often becomes the first sermon unbelievers hear.

Introduction Someone once said, “You may be the only Bible some people will ever read.” That’s a sobering thought. The way we speak, work, and react when we are wronged often becomes the first sermon unbelievers hear. That is why Paul urges, “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 25:11, Colossians 4:5-6

Resist Not The Evil Powers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

Be perfect is a clarion call through the sermon on the Mount. Jesus is the only Guru, Lord to follow through out the World for his perfect personality made up of love, concern and care. He calls us to be his lovers. Is it possible? Yes.

Text: Mathew 5:38-48 Theme: Resist Not   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction Plato likened the soul of a man to a charioteer whose task was to drive two horses. One is reason another is passion. Life is a conflict between these two. There is an inner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Live For An Audience Of One: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2025

In the Christian life, there is only one audience that matters—our Heavenly Father. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to live for the Audience of One. He warns us not to perform righteousness before others but to pursue a life that pleases God alone.

Go! And Live for an Audience of One: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Introduction: Living for the Audience of One There’s an old story about a young violinist who practised day and night for years. One evening, he gave a recital in a packed concert hall. When he finished, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Samuel 16:7, Galatians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6, James 5:16, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:2, Romans 8:15, John 4:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enter Through The Narrow Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 26, 2025

In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”

“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Broken Vine: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This psalm is a desperate prayer for national revival, using the powerful metaphor of a broken vine to teach us that true restoration comes only when we cry out for God to turn our hearts back to Himself and restore His favor.

Introduction: When the Blessing is Broken There is a special kind of pain that comes from seeing something that was once beautiful and thriving fall into ruin. We see it in a family that was once close but is now fractured by conflict. We see it in a business that was once prosperous but is now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Has The Resurrection Changed You?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 22, 2023

If we aren't in awe of the resurrection of Jesus as a historical event, we may only see it as a fairytale. The resurrection is scientifically impossible, but historically true. The resurrection is history-making, earth-shaking, life-transforming, and eternity-changing truth.

Jesus is the risen King who is victorious over death, recognized by His disciples, validated by Scripture, and enthroned over all creation. That truth changes our faith, theology, and life. The resurrection also changes our practical living. The resurrection isn't just a doctrine to believe, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Kings (January 5, 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2023

In today’s text we have the story of two kings who are poles apart. One is ruthless and his kingdom is fleeting and the other is God’s only begotten Son whose kingdom is forever (Luke 1:32- 33).

Matthew 2:1-12  Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,  (2)  saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalms 23 - Not Just For Funerals Anymore

Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023

Many people think that Psalms 23 is only read aloud at funeral services. No, that's not the case, Psalms 23 also applies to many other areas in our lives. This short sermon explains this perspective further.

Let's all read Psalms 23 together: The Good Shepherd 1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name's sake. 4 Even when I go through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakthrough To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2024

In this series we will encounter many people who need the healing touch of Jesus - even today we will look at three different people who shared in common the one thing - they needed what only Jesus could give them.

The Healing Touch of Jesus: Breakthrough To Jesus  Mark 1:40 - 2:17 Introduction On this first Sunday of the new year, we begin a new series of messages called The Healing Touch of Jesus. We will be making our way through Mark’s Gospel. In this series we will encounter many people who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ