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The Good Soil Of Mother Emanuel

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 24, 2015

This sermon reflects on the response of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, SC to the killings that took place June 17. It shows the power of grace and forgiveness.

The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones along the path, where the word is sown: when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word that is sown in them. 16 And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. 17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Could Be Better Than Hallelujah?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 4, 2017

sermon about crying out to God

“What Could Be Better Than Hallelujah?” Psalm 102:1-8 David P. Nolte For some people the words, “Hallelujah,” or “Praise the Lord,” or, “Bless God!” are just that: words. Keri’s song suggested that there are some words we may say that are better than a Hallelujah. While I in no way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith Journey - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 23, 2017

Part 5 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The cluster of miracles of Elijah and Elisha serve several purposes. One is to show Israel that Yahweh remains faithful to Israel even after her exile to Babylon. The other is to show Israel that despite the godlessness of her kings, Yahweh remains gracious and merciful in difficult times. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Kings 8:1, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Mark 9:22, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Mulligans

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2017

This promise was made to the Jewish nation when they were reeling from judgment and the consequences of their own actions. Have you ever had to face the consequences of your own actions? Wouldn't it be nice if, at that time, you got handed a mulligan?

God Gives a Mulligans PPT 1 Title First I want to discuss when we give a mulligan. For those who don't know let me explain mulligans. Mulligans are do-overs for bad shots in golf. I am not a very good golfer so I have become a connoisseur of mulligans out of necessity. The guys I play with have 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-18, Isaiah 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving In The Ot: Festival Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 10, 2018

Uses the OT Harvest/Tabernacles Festival to add to the meaning of Thanksgiving. 1) Remember the poor, 2) Repent and rejoice, and 3) Look to the future with hope. Can also be used for an interactive Thanksgiving celebration. (How about making a booth or tabernacle?)

THANKSGIVING in the OT: Festival of Tabernacles Happy Thanksgiving! What is the meaning of Thanksgiving? For some, it is all about the Thanksgiving Break: 5 days, or an entire week, to take a break from school or work. For many, it is a time for families to gather, eat too much turkey, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:16, Leviticus 23:39-43, Deuteronomy 16:13-17, Nehemiah 8:13-18, Zechariah 14:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perseverance That Endures

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 18, 2018

All of us are called in our walk to persevere. Perseverance comes not from any sort of physical strength, or mental fortitude, it comes from a faith focused on the assurances found in the promises of God.

King Sisyphus was a proud, arrogant and deceitful king. Upon his death the Greek gods punished him by sentencing him to roll a large stone up a mountain only to have it roll back down again and again for eternity. This Greek fable can at times describe the life of a Christian. As we navigate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Putting The Brakes On Your Anger Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 19, 2018

Can a Christian be angry? Is anger a sin? God through Paul answers these questions, and tells us to use our anger for good, to deal with it quickly, and to learn to let some things go.

Putting the Brakes on Your Anger Ephesians 4:25-32 Anger is something every one of us deals with, and we all deal with it in different ways. Some are screamers. Some keep a stoic face and only yell on the inside. Some get in your face. Some give you the silent treatment. But everyone gets angry. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018

I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And Quickly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 5, 2011

The Parable of the Persistant Widow. God does not judge like the human judge. He does what is right and quickly, there’s no back log and no need for a bribe!

The Parable of the Persistent Widow; Luke18:1-8. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, we have the Lords Prayer as an example of prayer. We also have in Luke’s gospel a little parable about prayer. Jesus uses the story of an un-just judge and a persistently annoying widow woman to make his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Peter And The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011

A look at the first Gentile to become Christians.

WORSHIPPING STORIES 2 PETER AND THE GENTILES -alright, so if you missed it last week, we have been having story time here at Drink Deep. Last week was the story of the capture of the Ark of the Covenant and how David returned the Ark to it’s rightful place among Its people. -today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Methodist

Two Visions; One Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Tango - Temptation Island - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012

Temptation, although common, seperates and isolates and makes you feel like you are on an island. How can we get off Temptation Island?

Temptation Island Pt. 3 – Temptation Tango I. Introduction Temptation Island is a dangerous place because temptation, when we don’t understand it and learn to deal with it, separates, isolates, and will become the gateway to your demise if you don’t learn to move off the island! We began by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For The Preacher

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

Thank God for the men and women of God, Pastors Anniversary

James Thomas September 14, 2007 Pastor’s anniversary Napoleon Bryant THANK GOD FOR THE PREACHER Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Tempted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 4, 2008

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent the Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "To be tempted" "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And he fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran