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Going All Out Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2017

Living into our calling in Christ challenges us to realize we are not who we hope to be, but neither are we what we used to be. So we press on, keeping the past in proper perspective, understanding who we will become is in the future.

Title: Going All Out Text: Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction Tom Toro is a noted cartoonist and writer. He lives in KS City, MO with his wife and family. But he was not always successful. At one point a few years ago he was so low he had to move back home to live with his parents. Depressed and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fueling Our Bod Without Forgetting Our God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 30, 2025

What is your favorite food and why? What if you could incorporate Biblical truths about eating that would improve your health and help keep God in mind. Get ready to discover some ways to glorify God in our eating habits!

Fueling our Bod without Forgetting GOD 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 10:23-33 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: *other

Something To Hold On To Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 5, 2025

In the storms of life, when things look really bad, can we trust that God will keep his promises? In this series of lessons we will be looking in the Scriptures for some of the promises of God that will see us through the difficult days - and we all have them

The Shelter of God’s Promises #1 Something To Hold On To For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. - 2 Corinthians 1:20 Introduction Sheila Walsh begins her book The Shelter of God’s Promises by telling of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of Our God (Isaiah 40:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 24, 2024

God calls on his divine council (simplified: angels) to build a road for Him, because He is very shortly returning to Jerusalem, leading/carrying his exiled people. All Israel is invited to keep their eyes open for God's return.

Last week, I introduced a new series we are beginning that covers Isaiah 40-55. If you missed last week, I think today will still mostly make sense, but you might want to get a copy of last week's sermon from me. Today, then, we are just going to dive in to Isaiah 40. This chapter opens by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

There Is Therefore Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 20, 2024

Condemnation and guilt often keep many believers in bondage to sin. Unbelief in God's word holds us out of our rest in God. We have died and Christ is now our life and we are forever free from condemnation.

There is Therefore Through certain experiences in my life, I constantly felt guilty and therefore condemned myself. I felt inferior to others and I felt that there were perfect and able people who could be ministers of God. I was not good enough. The very word condemnation means you are written ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

A Year Of Excellence – Divine Acceleration And Overflow By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 29, 2025

Beloved, this is the year when the plowman overtakes the reaper—when God’s blessings will come so quickly, you’ll hardly keep up! Walk in faith, prepare with diligence, and live with the expectation that God is about to do something extraordinary in your life.

Scripture: Amos 9:13 – "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes." Introduction: Beloved, we stand at the threshold of a new season—a season of excellence, divine acceleration, and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out-Of-The-Box-Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Worship doesn’t involve behaving as if nothing is wrong; it’s making sure everything is right—right with God and with one another. When our greatest fear is letting down our hair, perhaps our greatest sin is keeping it up.

Opening illustration: Some of us may feel pressured to be perfect when we go to church so that people will think well of us. Metaphorically speaking, we work hard to make sure we have every hair in place. But a healthy church is a place where we can let down our hair and not hide our flaws behind a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 28, 2023

Ruth was unwilling to change her mind, change her devotion or to change her direction. She chose to keep going in the face of adversity, despite the unknown consequences of following God and she did not turn back, nor did she give up.

Ruth 4:13-17 NKJV “Choices” May 28, 2023 Many see this little history book, which was written during the time of the judges, as nothing more than a love story. It is a love story but not of Boaz and Ruth; it is a love story of the Creator and His Creation. It is a story of a lost sinner who, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Progress, Not Perfection SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Christianity is a journey of continuous growth and progress, not a static state. Just like Lot's wife, who became a pillar of salt when she stopped moving, we too must keep moving forward in our spiritual journey. Christianity is a movement, not a monument.

The Christian life is a journey of progress and growth. It is not stagnant but alive and dynamic. Just as Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt when she stopped moving, we must keep pressing forward. Christianity is a movement, not a monument. Medical science emphasizes the significance of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Topics: Christian Life, Spiritual Progress

The Lord's Day: Resurrection Joy, Not Sabbath Duty

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 10, 2026

Here's the truth we're going to establish today: the Lord's Day is not the Sabbath. Christians are not commanded to observe the Sabbath. Our gathering on Sunday is not about keeping a law—it's about celebrating a resurrection.

The Lord's Day: Resurrection Joy, Not Sabbath Duty Introduction: The Confusion in Our Pews Today we’re going to take a look at something that might be a cause of confusion to some Christians. Our Sunday School lesson this morning, titled: The Lord’s Day dealt with God’s command to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:16-17, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Revelation 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 15:19-20, Galatians 4:9-11, Romans 14:4-6, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 28, 2024

The cross reminds us the cruelty of humanity to Godly person, God himself. Seven words of Jesus Christ on the cross reminds the present world scenario. With the help of God, we can forgive. Keep meditating God’s word will strengthen your spirit.

THE SEVENFOLD MINISTRIES OF THE CROSS Introduction: We traditionally meditate the seven last words of Jesus from the cross on every Good Friday.  This Friday is not the dark day of the history of humanity but the day of redemption, day of victory, day of hope to the lost humanity. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Mary's & Zechariah's Songs (Luke 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2024

Is it wrong to sing I, me, my as some believe? What about Mary's Song? Do some righteous believers still doubt? What was different between Zechariah and Mary? Let's keep going in Luke 1.

Is it wrong to have church songs with lyrics about I, me and my as some believe? What about Mary’s Song? When Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, did he speak in tongues or prophesy? Can even righteous people like Zechariah have doubts and others like Mary simply believe? Let’s continue in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Responsible For Your Own Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2025

When we get saved, each of us is given our own piece of Holy Spirit fire.What we do with that fire after that is up to each individual. Either we keep it burning brightly or let our fire go out.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SONG LEADER SABOTAGE 1. I heard about this pastor who was finishing up a fiery sermon on self-control. He said with great passion, a). "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd throw it in the river." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love? Or Lust?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2016

Christians must distinguish between love and lust. The message is a study of a young man who failed to distinguish between love and lust, bringing great sorrow upon the nation and ultimately condemning himself to a violent death.

“Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:1-6 Message 17 – In The Long Run It Is Grace And Faith, Only Those, But Stand Firm On That Fact Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2024

Paul really opens up the place of grace in a believer’s live and the great contrast between Law and grace. And what of the matter of returning to bondage in our lives? We go into grace in some depth with this message. Guard against falling from the grace given to you.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:1-6 MESSAGE 17 – IN THE LONG RUN IT IS GRACE AND FAITH, ONLY THOSE, BUT STAND FIRM ON THAT FACT [A]. VERSE 1 - KEEP STANDING FIRM IN FREEDOM AND DO NOT YIELD {{Galatians 5:1 “It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore KEEP STANDING FIRM and do not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:18-19, James 2:10, Galatians 5:4, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Peter 3:14-18, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Galatians 2:21, Hebrews 10:29, Hebrews 12:15, Jude 1:4, Acts 13:43, Romans 5:2, 2 Timothy 2:1, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 13:9, 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational