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You Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

It is easy to focus on the struggles we face and lose faith. Our culture is rapidly changing, and we must be prepared to stand. Our only hope is abiding in Christ and in His Word.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified You are not Alone 1 Peter 1: 1-2 The first epistle of Peter provides great insight for the believer. In this letter, Peter provides great spiritual instruction regarding our relationship and security in the Lord, our daily walk with Christ, and the glorious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Introduction A. Introduction 1. One day, my husband announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, our 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. "No!" she shouted. "You can't fast! You'll die!" Her dad carefully explained that many men and women fasted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tame Your Temptation Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 7, 2017

In order to be happy, we must learn to tame our temptaions

Tame Your Temptation Habits of Happiness Part 2 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nailprints Don’t Lie!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020

The Lord Jesus intentionally chose a skeptic as one of the 12. Jesus proved beyond any shadow of doubt to the rationalist, Thomas, that He was resurrected from the dead. Thomas died preaching Him in India, because he knew that, "Nailprints don't lie!"

NAILPRINTS DON’T LIE! John 20:1-8, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gentle Persuasion 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Comfort Others

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 26, 2020

The following sermon is going to explore 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 in hopes that with the comfort we have received from God we might offer it to others so that they too might praise God in all of life’s circumstances!

Comfort Received and Given 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019

Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - Deep Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2019

The incredible story of Jonah and the depth of God's grace

Grace Community Church, Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/pXQsyXd0fAw God’s grace can come in ways we least expect and take on forms that appear imposing, like a whale swallowing you up. Grace is often comforting but bringing you to a place of comfort may ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Doing The Word Is The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2018

Hearing the word and doing the Word goes hand and hand. If we are doing the Word, Jesus says we are on the Rock.

The Bible has been unchanged for nearly 2,000 years. With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, it is widely considered to be the most influential and best-selling book of all time. The Bible does not merely contain the words of God, It is the word of God. We have explored how God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2011

On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die.

BORN TO DIE INTRODUCTION: On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die. 1) Why did Jesus come to earth? The bible lists various reasons Jesus came to earth. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Strengthened Love Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

Spiritual power is the consequence of the love of Christ. The Church needs strengthened love for increased power.

“Prayer for Strengthened Love,” Ephesians 3:14-21 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Spiritual power is the consequence of the love of Christ. b. CIS: The Church needs strengthened love for increased power. III. Exposition a. The attitude of the prayer. i. Humility, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Strength For Crisis Times

Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 3, 2012

Having the strength to match difficult circumstances and to come out the other side.

INTRODUCTION Do you sometimes find life is so difficult you wonder if it is worth believing and running to the very end? Do you ever think the journey is too hard and wonder if you are the only one going through this situation? Do you ever feel like giving up? Turn to Deuteronomy 33: This is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:24-29, Deuteronomy 33:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering (4) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we've been looking at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying About God's Business Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 1, 2012

It's easy to think that business meeting is boring, but church business is God's business. We may be too casual with God's business. Every vote should be bathed in prayer. We should pray until the answers come.

“The king said to me, ‘What is it you want?’ Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and said...” Nehemiah 2:4-5a. This is not part of the original series, but it offers us an opportunity to apply what we have been studying. Last week, we voted on the disbursement of gas ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Help It Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

When David succeeded in the getting the Ark of the Covenant returned to Israel, he was so excited and happy that he stripped his clothes to his loin cloth and danced naked in the streets, leaping and jumping and shouting with joy. That''s the way we f

I Can't Help It By Charles C Jones Psalm 126:3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad Psalm 126:3 Some People Ask Why Are You So Full Of Joy? Why Are We So Joyful? That''s a mystery to those outside of our faith. Whether we enjoy the best of health or whether we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:3

Denomination: Pentecostal