Sermons on Joy And Meaning:

You May Never Know? Small Things

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

One of my goals after 44 years of ministry is to FINISH WELL. Many of the seemingly small steps we take in ministry may seem to go unnoticed. Be faithful to your post of duty.

SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! Can we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Willing To Stand In The Gap? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2021

Paul "stood in the gap." Heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God's people

OPEN: About 500 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a famous battle took place in mountain pass called Thermopylae in Greece. The Persians invaded Greece with approximately 150,000 soldiers, and King Leonidas of Sparta led a small force of soldiers to oppose them. The Spartan strategy was to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missionaries

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 14, 2021

Why you are likely to fail as a missionary

Missionaries John 18:36, Matthew 28: 18-20 Many people have gone through the world spreading all sorts of messages. Some claim they were sent by GOD. Some say they were sent by angels , others by aliens, others by ancient writings. All sorts of things and information nowadays. For children of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Matthew 28:18-20

Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2021

Here we are told that sin entered into the world when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God's commandment. So, when they sinned, they caused a change in this world that affects every one of their descendants, including you and me.

Alba 9-12-2021 Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More Romans 5:12-21 Jeff Strite tells the story how in the 14th century, in the land we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald was grossly overweight, and was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting Thomas Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2021

Just like Thomas, our doubt can show how close we are to God; we can be transformed by Jesus in our doubt.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will conclude our four-week series concerning the issue of dealing with doubt. • We have covered the fact that we can go through seasons of doubt; and that our expectations can lead to doubt. • Last week we examined how we can struggle to believe because what we see in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2021

Paul shared the reality of his struggle with sin to prepare his readers for Romans 8, the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit in our lives. It will not be our ability or willpower that enables us to obey God.

Paul affirms in the previous section that the Law is not useless. It is not sinful or bad. • No doubt the Law can only point out our weakness and makes us conscious of our sin; it is powerless to save us but it is not useless. • It shows us the will of God, the righteous standards of God for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Name Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Some reason that if the death of Jesus is the atonement for the sins of the whole world, why is everyone’s sins still not forgiven? The Lord Jesus has completed all that needs to be done for our salvation, however, it is up to each one of us to accept this free gift of salvation.

We read in Psalm 91:14,“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.” (ESV) As we continue this series of studies on Psalm 91, from verse 14 on wards are the words of assurance from God Himself. To those who have known that mighty name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14

Denomination: Other

Christ Alone Should Be Sufficient

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 29, 2021

Churches also can look good on the outside, but when you “taste” what they're doing, you find it's only a facade. That was the case with the church in Laodicea.

How many Coca-Cola drinkers do we have here today? How many Pepsi drinkers? How many of you like Dr Pepper? How many of you like Mr Pibb? Have you ever been in a restaurant and ordered a Dr Pepper and they say they don't sell Dr Pepper but they have Mr Pibb and try to pass it off as the same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Hebrews 12:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have An Albatross Marriage

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2021

Albatrosses may have the most intense love affairs of any animal on our planet. We look at God’s original plan for marriage, the effect of hard hearts on marriage, and the 7 steps to save a troubled marriage.

HAVE AN ALBATROSS MARRIAGE Mark 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SHY PASTOR 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone had ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 1, 2021

About tax collectors: Tax collectors contract with Romans to collect taxes in a particular town or region, and pay a substantial fee for their franchise.

Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up. Luke 19:1-10TPT Jesus has a divine need to connect and covenant to all mankind. His need for all individuals out weighs His personal wants and, or, desires. Every move Jesus made, He made with purpose. God’s intention through His Son according to Luke 19:10, is to seek and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:31-36, Galatians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Children Matter - Bring Them To Jesus Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 18, 2021

A message about how our children matter. They are our opportunities to mold them and bring them to Jesus.

Title: Children Matter Theme: To show the importance of Children in the family and passing on our heritage to the next generation. Text: Deuteronomy 6:4 – 7; Mark 9 Introduction I want to begin by sharing with you one of the most famous scripture in all of Judiaism. It was so important that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-23, Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God Will Do A New Thing After Covid-19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 20, 2020

I hope this message will motivate each of us to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God. If God wants to do a new thing, How we do embrace it?

GOD WILL DO A NEW THING AFTER COVID-19 Isaiah 43:18, 19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.(KJV) “Forget the former ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 85:6-8, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Fail Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 25, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we fast forward our thoughts from the Prophet Jeremiah ...

DO NOT FAIL ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 25, 2020) “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11, King James ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 10:16, Job 32:9

Denomination: Friends

Accidental Or Intentional Listening?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2020

Famous words: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Is it possible to develop ears dull of hearing? Where is the quietest place in the USA? Why? Only John the Beloved was known for hearing the Divine Heartbeat. Will we listen to God's words?

ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL LISTENING? CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 13:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:15, James 1:19, 1 Samuel 2:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God