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The Resurrection - The Devoted Women At The Tomb – Resurrection Message For Easter – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 29, 2023

It was Resurrection Sunday and a little group of devoted women were at the tomb to honour the Lord in burial, but He was not there. Sadness turned to shock which left the women perplexed and horrified. We will concentrate on this group of loyal women on that Resurrection Sunday.

THE RESURRECTION - THE DEVOTED WOMEN AT THE TOMB – RESURRECTION MESSAGE FOR EASTER – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO RESURRECTION As I am sure you all realise, this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday. (This message was given on an Easter Sunday). All our churches will be empty for Good Friday and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 23:56, Luke 23:55, Isaiah 53:9, John 19:38-39, Luke 2:35, Luke 24:1, Luke 24:2-3, Philippians 2:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wept - Part Three (Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

When Jesus wept in the Garden of Gethsemane, he left an example for those who wrestle with soul-crushing sorrow. By following his example, we can find hope and healing during life's hardships and heartaches.

Jesus Wept (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/27/2020 I vividly remember the 1991 NBA finals. After four hard fought years of disappointment, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pipen had just led the Chicago Bulls to their first ever NBA Championship over Magic Johnson and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Encountering The Holy God Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 6, 2022

When all hope is lost, when it looks like nothing is left—when the king is dead and the world is a mess—God is still working. For He is the great and holy king, and He sits on his throne, high and lifted up.

Being a prophet was one of the hardest jobs in the Old Testament. A prophet had to speak unsettling words, confronting sinners with sin and warning of judgment. They were usually unpopular, often persecuted. So a prophet needed a really clear sense that this is what he was called to do, the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing To Meet The Master Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 6, 2020

Much had changed since Naomi and Ruth left Moab for Bethlehem. Ruth had found favor in the eyes of Boaz, but yet she lacked security for the future. She made preparations for a meeting that would change her future.

Preparing to Meet the Master Ruth 3:1-6 We can’t begin to imagine the excitement Ruth and Naomi must’ve felt at this time. Moab had dealt very bitterly with them, leaving little hope for the future. Upon returning to Bethlehem, God had shown Himself mighty in their situation and was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing And Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?

Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 24, 2020

Oftentimes we don’t see God operating, but yet He is there; behind us, in front of us and on our left hand and right. God’s unseen hand guides and controls, tears down and builds up.

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There SCRIPTURE: "Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Makes One Last Effort, But Defeated Once For All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2018

At the end of the thousand years the Devil is to be loosed temporarily from the Abyss (20:7), but he has not learned his lesson; he begins where he has left off. He will assemble the nations for the final attack on God.

Tom Lowe 11/23/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.B.2: Makes one last effort, but defeated once for all (Rev. 20:9-10) Scripture (Rev. 20:9-10, KJV) 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

One More Song For You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018

There has always been one unwilling to let the rocks cry out, to stand up and be counted, who was willing to persevere and say, “As long as there is time, and one breath left in me There will always be one more song for You

One more Song for You Galatians 6:9-10 The Voice (VOICE) 9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. 10 So seize any opportunity the Lord gives you to do good things and be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy For Denise Nevins

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 1, 2018

This is a eulogy for a woman who was an outstanding wife, mother, and worker in the church for the Lord. Her death was completely unexpected and left a huge hole in the church to be filled. The message seeks to bring some healing when death hits us unexpectedlyl

Denise Nevins December 1, 2018 Psalm 139 2 Timothy 4:6-9 It is in moments like these that our faith is greatly tested. We are all gathered here because of the shining beacon that Denise Nevins was in all of our lives. The suddenness of her death cut ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jerusalem Alone Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 8, 2019

The story of a 12 year-old boy left behind in Jerusalem by his parents? Sound familiar? Almost sounds like a Christmas classic movie! Not exactly. This is the story of the Son of God, knowing who he was and why he was here.

As I read through the account from Luke 2 which you heard this morning of how Jesus was left behind by his parents in Jerusalem, I couldn’t help but think of what has become classic Christmas movie, “Home Alone.” If you’re not familiar with the movie, it’s about a boy around the age of 10-12 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Root Of Bitterness (Two Responses On The Shelf)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 13, 2025

Anger, guilt and grief, are they sin? If left out of the cage they could be. Yet there is a human emotion that is always, without out exception, a sin - Bitterness. Bitterness and unforgiveness are always linked and are always sin. And there are only two responses on the shelf.

Has someone ever said something ... or done something to you ... which you found ... difficult ... to forgive? Every time you hear their name, ... even if the incident happened years ago ... still brings uneasiness ... to your soul. It is ... as though you were reliving the event ... all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-15, Ephesians 4:26, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 18:15, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 Corinthians 11:27, John 6:53, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:35, Romans 12:19, 2 Corinthians 5:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Faith To Go Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 25, 2025

This sermon highlights Abraham's radical obedience, who, by faith, left his place of comfort to follow God's call without knowing his final destination, trusting only in the promise of his Guide.

Introduction How many of us are comfortable with the unknown? Most of us, if we're honest, are planners. We like a GPS for our car, an itinerary for our vacation, and a five-year plan for our career. We find our security in knowing what's coming next. We like maps. Today we come to one of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mini-Series: Seasons Of Spiritual & Physical Enlargement - The Jabez Factors To Enlargement (Part 3 - The Daniel Factor - Increase Your Capacity For Enlargement)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The Year to Enlarge the place of our tent, Stretch out the curtains of our dwellings; Lengthen our cords, Strengthen our hooks & Expand To The right & to the left has come. To better understand this, we chose Jabez to study and see how he rose out of his ashes.

SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL ENLARGEMENT - THE JABEZ FACTORS TO ENLARGEMENT (PT. 3 OH LORD, THAT YOU WILL ENLARGE MY TERRITORY – DANIEL) 1. Isaiah 54:2-52 “Enlarge The Place Of Your Tent, And let them Stretch Out The Curtains Of Your Dwellings; Do Not Spare; Lengthen Your Cords, And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-5, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

What The Women Found At The Well

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

When this women left her house with her water pot, she never realized what would happen that day. If she could only find one thing to satisfy her and fill the empitness..........and then she meet Jesus.

Introduction: When this women left her house with her water pot, she never realized what would happen that day. She had lived her life with a longing to fill an empty void in her life. Throughout her life, she had tried to fill this void with many things. Every attempt was a failure because she ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Better - Not Bitter

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone has a tendency to grow bitter with life’s difficulties. Bitterness is like a cancer that deteriorates the mind and heart. If left unchecked, this tendency can eventually poison a person’s perspectives toward just about everything. Even the writer

Everyone has a tendency to grow bitter with life’s difficulties. Bitterness is like a cancer that deteriorates the mind and heart. If left unchecked, this tendency can eventually poison a person’s perspectives toward just about everything. Even the writer of Hebrews wrote, "See to it that no one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational