Sermons on Lessons:

Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014

Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Pattern Of Prayer

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 24, 2014

Jesus taught a pattern for prayer not a rote one.

I decided through prayer that we will finish our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation” next week. I also decided through prayer to do a message on Noah before we go to 2nd Thessalonians. A movie will be released next month about Noah starring Russell Crowe and so let’s be prepared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 15, 2021

God desires godly relationships with Him and with other people; how is it broken, how is it restored?

We will finish our Message Series on Job next week. We will focus today on restorations and next week on blessings. Please open your Bibles to Job 42… Let us again remind ourselves, in general, the story of Job. God allowed Satan, Job and his friends with their sins but God eventually spoke out ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Joyful Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James wrote to believers facing tough times. Their troubles ranged from personal trials to disabling doubts, from persecution for following Christ to the lure of respectability in their community and the dangers of spiritual pride.

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 1.A.2. Lesson Title: Be joyful LESSON 1.A.2. – BE JOYFUL TEXT – James 1:2 (KJV) My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Increase

Contributed by Ricky White on Jun 5, 2021

It is impossible to please God without faith. Faith is the way that operate as true believers. Life comes at us in all types of ways and there will be times that we need an increase in faith.

The bible tells us that faith is a gift from God. The bible also teaches us that without faith it is impossible to please God. The Word teaches that • By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain • By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon's Wisdom Illuminating The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom.

Introduction "Good morning, everyone! Today, we dive into an intriguing story from 1 Kings 3:16-28. Here, King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom. Picture this: two women come forward, each claiming to be the mother of the same baby. With no clear evidence to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Loves

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 11, 2024

Paul's teachings on Love in First Corinthians 13 can be made to sound petty when misunderstood. it is important first to realize Love has a number of different meanings, which is why we need to define all our terms and realize all Love is the same as other Love.

The Four Loves Good Morning. And as you might have seen by the bulletin cover, this morning we are looking at love and 1 Cor 13, the Love Chapter. And while this is a good reminder for Valentine’s Day, it’s not really about that. Some of you might know this, and I preached about it 3 years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Wrestling With Sanctification

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 21, 2024

The life of Jacob is a wonderful story which shows us the struggle in this world we go through as we wrestle with trusting in God as He converts our lives from where we were, to where He is taking us.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on the Gospel, becoming a Christian, and Romans 6:23 which says that “The Wages of Sin is Death, but the Free Gift... This week we move to what comes next, changing our life having become believers, which is displayed wonderfully in the story of Jacob in Genesis. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 3, 2023

It isn’t easy to follow Christ. There are costs and benefits. Today, we examine the price we pay to follow Jesus.

It was forty days after the resurrection of the Messiah Jesus. His disciples had been marveling at all that had happened. His death turned their world upside down. With the earthquake that coincided with his passing and the temple’s veil having been torn, there were reports throughout Jerusalem of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Jireh - A Name Of Faith And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 15, 2024

thanksgiving is the natural response to God’s provision. When we see how He meets our needs, even in unexpected ways, our hearts should overflow with gratitude. This is the essence of Thanksgiving: recognizing God as the source of every blessing.

Jehovah Jireh – A Name of Faith and Thanksgiving Intro story: A hunter was deep in the woods, tracking a bear. He had his rifle ready and was determined to bring the bear home. Suddenly, the tables turned—the bear spotted him, let out a mighty roar, and started charging at him! Panicked, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:6, 1 Kings 17:3-4, Matthew 6:11, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Give Us A King! Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion.

GIVE US A KING! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:10-11, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Judges 8:22-23, John 18:36 INTRODUCTION: The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion. Israel had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Paralysis And Literary Sandwiches

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 21, 2023

This Morning, we take a special look at Jesus Healing the Paralytic , and how the story reveals to us what is MOST IMPORTANT, the Forgiveness of Sins.

We have two types of paralytics in our lesson this morning, physical and Spiritual. Unfortunately, we will see how the spiritual paralytics actually want to remain how they are, rather than see the Great physician. The healing we read occurs in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and what is really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Character Study Of Lot Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Lot’s story is a warning about the dangers of compromise. Though he was a righteous man, his poor choices led to unnecessary suffering. His life shows us that while God is merciful, we must be careful not to align ourselves with ungodly influences.

CHARACTER STUDY OF LOT – NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM, ESCAPED SODOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 13:8-12 "And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah... Then Lot chose him all the plain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-12, 2 Peter 2:6-8, Genesis 19:15-26, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God