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Rediscovering The Awe And Wonder - Proper 22 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 21, 2021

How do we rekindle our childlike faith of wonder and awe. Dare we be bold and love others and work to be the church that God wants.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gospel today is certainly a fiery one, how do you preach on a subject such as divorce, where there are so many issues about what can bring about a divorce in present day society. However, as I sat contemplating the words of the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

"Lose Your Mind"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2017

We all do some crazy things in life.The text today relates how Paul did a few mind boggling things as a follower of Jesus.

The other day I was going downstairs and going to the wash room and forgot what I was going down there for. I jumped up from watching a ballgame and ran to the refrigerator and opened it, but I forgot what I went for. I laid my coffee down and went on about my business and forgot where I put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Broken Things Series

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

We've all heard "let your light shine"

Broken Things Matt 5:14-16 Intro: We’ve all heard: Let your light shine, you are the light of the world, this little light of mine etc… ME: I’ve always had this feeling deep down that people won’t like what they see if they see me in the light 1: I’ve been trained I have a lot of practice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Other

Daniel Part Vi - "What If Content" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He knew God is in control and will always have His way.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel’s story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. • Daniel doesn’t have to run to God because he’s already walking with God. • Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Power Plant

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 30, 2020

A sermon to encourage believers to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S POWER PLANT” Acts 2:1-13 FBCF – 4/29/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – There was a power plant in Cleveland my whole life – the Delta Steam Electric Plant operated by MP&L. It was a landmark on Hwy 61 North for my entire life. Some of my friends’ dads worked there. Served ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find God's Will For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

Learn how to find God's will for your life.

Hearing God’s Voice - 4 “How to Find God's Will For Your Life?” John 7:17 We have been on the subject of “Hearing God’s Voice” for a few weeks now. The first part of this message is directed towards young people and the rest is directed towards all of us. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Shepherd Stories: Good Shepherd Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 17, 2019

Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle C

Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday One man tells about working at a club on the weekend of the biggest motorcycle gathering of the year. When the roaring machines pulled up outside, the patrons of the club turned their eyes toward the door and the conversation turned into an uneasy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30, Acts 13:43-52

Denomination: Catholic

"Footprints In The Heart” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 30, 2018

"My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

Ezekiel36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Holy Spirit As A Soul Winner

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is a helper in all ways

Often, we Christians associate the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues, but beyond that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity(Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who was there at creation, moving over the face of the deep to bring about form (Gen. 1:1-2, 26-27). He works by empowering human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Activism: Can Christianity Survive The New Cultural Attitudes?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11.

Can Christianity survive the modern cultural attitudes? The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11. We've put up with a lot in the United States. Many decisions have been made, and many changes have occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Looking Into Heaven Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Description of the New Heaven

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What can I expect in heaven? “Heaven will not be unlike our life here on earth” ~Harry Ironside. 2. Human ideas about heaven. Sit on clouds, float in the air, continually on our face worshiping God. A state of the mind, no physical reality. 3. Are these pictures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Listening With Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 4, Year A. Sermon contrasts how Joseph could have treated Mary and how he actually acted toward her. Mary has a story (and thus Jesus) because Joseph listened with love and showed mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Listening with Love I feel for Joseph. Not only because he’s often overlooked, but in some ways I understand what it’s like to be Joseph. In 1994 I found a new level of solidarity with Joseph. The children’s director concluded that the pastor’s grandson didn’t need a “speaking” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Unbelievers Fully Convinced After Death.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

What sinners refuse to believe in this life, they do believe at the moment of death.

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 16:19-31 "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

A Call For Preachers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 16, 2020

We live in a time were churches are having trouble finding preachers and the call to preach does not have the high position it once had. The tells us the heart attitude we should have as the church petitions the Lord for preachers.

A Call for Proclaimers Asking God for Biblical Preachers Years back, it was not uncommon for churches to have more than one person who could be called upon to fill the pulpit in most churches in America. There were churches which had people, who were Biblically approved of God (2 Timothy 2:15) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38

Denomination: Baptist