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Learning To Lean On God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010

In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year A New You Part I

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 14, 2008

New Years is always the perfect opportunity for us to reflect on the past to recommit to the present and to plan for the future. The great intellectual giant Socrates once said “an unexamined life is not worth living.” And so at the end of 2007 and the

A New Year, A New You. Part I Well Christmas came upon us so fast and now it has passed. And now comes the season of Deck the Halls with piles and piles of bills to help us remember what we did this Christmas season. Maybe you heard the story of the young college student and she came running in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011

Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Hearing?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"from Pushback To Push Ahead"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 3, 2021

This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.

Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be A Man: Man-Boy Syndrome & A Life Of Greatness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

What is manhood? What does it mean to be a man? Is it power? Is it strength? Is it having the biggest truck? Or the biggest house? Or the best kept lawn? Is it the family and white picket fence?

What is manhood? What does it mean to be a man? Is it power? Is it strength? Is it having the biggest truck? Or the biggest house? Or the best kept lawn? Is it the family and white picket fence? Is it finding true love in a wife? Is it raising children, and caring for grandchildren, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Job 4:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Is Your Hearing?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021

I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Watch And Pray Red Rover School Yard Games #1 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 5, 2021

A three point sermon on Watching and Praying because the Spirit is Willing but the Flesh is Weak

Matthew 26:36-41 3/7/21 a.m. Did you all ever play Red Rover? Some of you younger folks probably never played this little SADISTIC GAME where you get your ARM JOINTS pulled out of SOCKET. Anyway, you choose TWO CAPTAINS and then they take turns picking a TEAM. I was ALWAYS LAST because I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

Dwight L. Moody once stated, "I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord's people were divided." For God to bless the church, there must be unity.

The Call to Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Recently, I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. Frank Martin has written a book entitled War in The Pews that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The basic issue in worship is not, is the choir worthy, is the soloist worthy, is the organist or pianist worthy, is the pastor worthy-the issue is, is Jesus worthy?

Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he received great honor. But General Morgan reminded him, had his plan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

12. Evil, A Necessary Path To Glory Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

God will not allow this earthly experience to be wasted

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 12 – EVIL, A NECESSARY PATH TO GLORY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:32, Philippians 2:5-11, Romans 8:17, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Hebrews 4:14-15, Hebrews 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Some Hurts Are Better Left Alone

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 15, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 33: 1 – 20

Genesis 33: 1 – 20 Some hurts are better left alone 33 Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. 2 And he put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Provides In Difficult Times

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates God’s blessing of those who are faithful to His word. God provides a means of income for the widow and her family, using things she has on hand, along with the charity of people around them.

God Provides in Difficult Times A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” So Elisha said to her, “What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Leviticus 25:39-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023

We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 5:18-19, Isaiah 5:20-22, Acts 10:38, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Romans 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building The Church Christ Intended Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 2, 2022

Each of us is the music—the great opus—of those who have used their gifts to equip us and we must do the same to equip others.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/120438 Introduction This morning we are returning to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. We are studying today one of my favorite passages that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Brethren