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Won't You Be My Friend Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2018

God said it was not good for the man to be alone, and yet too many people are more isolated than ever. Using a clip from the popular TV series "This is Us" we address the question of "How can we witness to others?"

OPEN: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn9aSZ7uPXI – video clip from “This Is Us” of conversation between Katie and a woman she’s helped. See Footnote) APPLY: That clip came from a scene in a popular TV series called “THIS IS US”. Katie (one of the main characters in the show) is helping a girl ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold On To What God Told You

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 22, 2020

When the Lord Speaks a Word into your life, you can trust that he will deliver.

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. In other words, He went into a ship with his disciples, and they moved from where they were out into the deep. If we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22

Denomination: Baptist

Not Peace But A Sword!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 23, 2016

Not Peace but a Sword - Luke chapter 12 verses 49-53 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Cross is key regarding Fire. (vs 49). (2). The Cross is key regarding Suffering & Death (vs 50). (3). The Cross is key regarding Division (vs 51-54). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Oftentimes, a logo signifies the presence of a product or a company; • That we know all too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Brethren

Pentecost Sunday - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 25, 2024

A message about the work of the Holy Spirit. We missed Pentecost Sunday so we moved it to Memorial Day.

Pentecost Sunday - The Holy Spirit Theme: To show how Pentecost Sunday mark a monumental day in church history. Text: Acts 1:5 – 8, John 14, 15, 16 Introduction (We missed Pentecost Sunday so we moved it to Memorial Day) Today we celebrate Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is a remembrance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 27 – A Series Of Ifs So That The Lord Might Bless His People So They Could Possess Their Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

God never strikes like a wasp does if you come close to the wasp nest, strike without warning. He gives warning after warning until these alarms are utterly rejected by irresolute hearts incapable of repentance. Judah was corrupt; so are we. Covers death penalty, Israel's land, injustice etc.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 27 – A SERIES OF IFS SO THAT THE LORD MIGHT BLESS HIS PEOPLE SO THEY COULD POSSESS THEIR LAND PART 27 - Jeremiah 7:3-7 CHAPTER 7 In our study last time we considered Jeremiah’s message given in the gate of the temple. Judah was challenged to amend its ways and cease ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-13, Micah 3:9-10, Micah 6:8, Micah 3:1-3, Leviticus 19:34, Leviticus 23:22, Hebrews 11:9-10, Exodus 22:21-24, Genesis 9:5-6, Romans 14:1-4, Deuteronomy 5:7, Genesis 17:7-8, Genesis 13:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Critical Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023

This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life.

INTRODUCTION This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, forks, Stop signs, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Not that anyone here can relate to missing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yes You! Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022

There is a word from the Lord for you in the house. I'd like you to say that by faith, and say, "There is a word from the Lord for me".

INTRODUCTION: There is a word from the Lord for you in the house. I'd like you to say that by faith, and say, "There is a word from the Lord for me". Now look at somebody else and say, "There is a word". Put it in the chat. Everybody in the room say it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 18:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rumor Weed

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

Rumors and gossip are things we should avoid at all cost, because the information we spread can be destructive to those individuals when shared with others. Our God is not in the business of tearing down lives, but restoring them.

I’ve entitled our message for this morning “The Rumor Weed,” based on a Veggie Tale’s song. On one episode of Veggie Tales, Junior Asparagus and Laura Carrot learned just how easily rumors can get started when they accidentally launched a whopper of a tale about Larry-Boy’s butler, Alfred, being a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Problems In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

There are many things in life that distinguish us from each other. Such as:

? Ethnicity ? Economics ? Intelligence ? Spirituality ? Personal appearances ? Talents and skills ? Personalities Another thing that distinguishes us from each other is how we handle problems. We all have problems: But some folks do not have the slightest idea how to deal with them. While others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Problems In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

The war in Iraq is a war that will go down in the history books because the Americans defeated a brutal dictator and his regime, and helped this Islamic nation gain their freedom to form a democracy.

Thousands and thousands of lives have been destroyed in bringing about this democracy. But the price of freedom is always high. Many feel the reasons for invading Iraq and going to war with Saddam Hussein are justified. There are those, however, who accuse the President for going to war for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Presidents' Days Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2020

While all of our Presidents have not been devout Christians, many have. Many of these deserve our respect and attention. They teach us about God through their words and actions.

We have to admit that our Founding Fathers were brilliant men. They have given us a Constitution that is second to none and capable of lasting as long as the earth stands. One reason for this is that these men understood human nature. Within the Constitution and other American documents these men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amos 1-4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 16, 2021

Judgment on Neighbor Nations; Judgment on Moab; All the Tribes Are Guilty; “Yet You Have Not Returned to Me”

Judgment on Neighbor Nations CHAPTER 1 The words of Amos, who was among the (A)sheepherders from (B)Tekoa, which he [a]envisioned in visions concerning Israel in the days of (C)Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of D)Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the (E)earthquake. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Message: The Need For Spiritual Oasis For Ministers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL. March 5, 2021 A fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors which provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries!

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL - March 5, 2021 Fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors – they provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries! Illustration: Years ago, I watched a movie called Mr. Holland’s Opus it was about a High School music teacher who never really wanted to teach HS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:2, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

FIVE SOLAS Christ Alone - Atonement Scripture Alone - Authority Faith Alone - Justification Grace Alone - Merit God’s Glory Alone - Worship

If you donate to our church today, then your past, or future sins can be forgiven!! If you are unsure of the eternal destiny of one of your family members, then an even greater donation will take care of this. 500 years ago, a man named Joseph Tetzel wandered around Europe selling salvation. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lie: God Doesn’t Understand Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2022

Why is that so many people feel like they can't get close to God? And how can I deal with the feeling that God doesn't understand or care about me?

When Elvis Presley died, there were a lot of people who were shocked. In fact, following Elvis’ death, there were a number of young men who idolized him so much that they sought to be like him and to imitate him. One young man, named Dennis Wise, actually had his face surgically altered and had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ