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Three Marks Of A Thankful Christian Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 7, 2022

A boy had only heard his grandfather pray at Thanksgiving, Easter, and other special occasions; when he typically would say a long prayer of thanks over the food.

Alba 11-3-13 (Revised 11-6-2022) Three Marks of a Thankful Christian A boy had only heard his grandfather pray at Thanksgiving, Easter, and other special occasions; when he typically would say a long prayer of thanks over the food. One night, after a fun camp-out and fishing trip, grandfather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Colossians 1:10-12, Colossians 3:17, 1 Chronicles 29:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arise And Shine Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival and appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at some of the symbolism and prophecies related to Advent. This sermon can also be used for Epiphany.

We just lit the second Advent candle; and so, this morning, I want to take some time to discuss in detail what the season of Advent is all about. But allow me to first begin with an illustration from the Vietnam War era, which was around the 1960’s. This illustration is from someone who was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Sound, A Wind, And A Fire

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Jun 5, 2001

The events on the day of Pentecost.

A Sound, A Wind, A Fire Acts 2:1-4 A Sound The Sound of Abundance 41And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 1 Kings 18:41 The Sound of War 4 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, move quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 13, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 2 Revelation 1:12-18 Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 Last week recap: Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” We ought to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed To Overflow - The Steps Toward The Anointing Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 1, 2007

Overflowing of the anointng is needed in our life. This is a three part sermon this is the Third one - The result of this great anointing.

Anointed to overflow The steps towards this anointing John 7:37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his innermost being will flow ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

No Shortcut To Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

The shortcut many seek often ends in destruction. Therefore, every believer must understand that eternal life is accessed through the prescribed path of holiness, truth, and unwavering faith in Christ.

NO SHORTCUT TO HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: John 14:6, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Timothy 2:19, Revelation 21:27, Romans 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: In a world driven by shortcuts, rapid results, and instant gratification, many are tempted to carry this same mindset ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cry For Fresh Oil Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

The cry for fresh oil is a cry for more of God’s presence, power, and divine enablement. Without it, believers become weak and ineffective. The good news is that God is willing to pour fresh oil upon those who hunger for Him.

THE CRY FOR FRESH OIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 "But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:13, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 10:38, Matthew 25:1-4, Isaiah 61:1 INTRODUCTION Oil in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of The Missing Day

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

Rediscovering the gift we forgot. A day that disappeared from our calendars long before it vanished from our hearts.

Part 1 – The Beginning of Rest We live in a restless world. We measure our worth by how many emails we answer before breakfast, how many miles we drive, how many boxes we check before nightfall. The very first full day of human existence was nothing like that. The first sound Adam and Eve ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Hebrews 4:9-10, Revelation 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Save The Humble – Oppose The Proud

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 22: 1 – 51

2 Samuel 22: 1 – 51 Save the humble – oppose the proud 22 Then David spoke to the LORD the words of this song, on the day when the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 2 And he said: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; 3 The God of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Dream Fulfilled

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The plan of salvation was a dream of God even before He created man. He knew the consequences of making a free will creature, and He knew sin and death was inevitable. But it was worth it, for He had a plan of salvation that would be a dream come true.

Few people have ever been more lost than Dr. Robert Dykes and his wife Margery. Both in their late 20's and parents of two young children, they were presumed dead when their small plane went down in the mountains of the Wyoming-Utah boarder. Hundreds of planes searched in vain for nearly a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

#2reassurance:god's Gift! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008

God knows that as we face big battles fear tries to hinder us, so our God will give us reassurance and encourage us to continue.

#2 REASSURANCE... God’s gift! When fear tries to hinder, God will give us reassurance! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part#2 of a 2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. When my sons were growing up and we would travel, we would often sing. I had a Pinto station wagon and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marking Time?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Dec 27, 2010

Sermon to challenge individuals and congregation to live as Christians - making the best use of their time.

“Marking Time?” Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday morning, our lesson was on “The Gift of Time” focusing primarily on Gal. 4:4 which states: But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. God created time “in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Choose To Stand

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. WE MUST CHOOSE TO STAND FOR THE LORD IN A NON-CHRISTIAN WORLD, AND IN A WORLD WHERE MANY CHURCHES ARE WALKING AWAY FROM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF THE WORD.

I CHOOSE TO STAND MATTHEW 26:24-35; 69-75 THE LAST CHOICE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IN THIS SERIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NEXT TO ACCEPTING CHRIST. THE CALL MUST GO FORTH FROM CHURCHES TO BOLDLY PROCLAIM AND LIVE OUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. TODAY WE ARE CALLED AS JOSHUA DID, TO STAND FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

That’s The Book For Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

God’s Word is wonderful to appreciate, vital to absorb, and powerful to apply—it shapes our steps, anchors our souls, and reveals God’s heart.

Part 1 — Appreciate Your Bible Most of us first met the Bible through a song long before we could spell “theology.” > “The B-I-B-L-E, yes that’s the book for me; I stand alone on the Word of God—the B-I-B-L-E. That little chorus carried a big truth: when all other voices clash, there’s one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-133, 2 Timothy 3:16, James 1:22, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist