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God's Measure Of Greatness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 26, 2008

It’s not about how much you do; it’s about whether or not you faithfully do what He asks.

GOD’S MEASURE OF GREATNESS Text: Matthew 19:30 – 20:16 Introduction: • Chapter 19, 20 Jesus addresses God’s measure of greatness in His kingdom • 19:3 – 12 (Pharisees; divorce) Greatness not based upon the strictness of our religious beliefs • 19:16 – 26 (Rich young ruler) Greatness not based ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Communion, And Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

Sacrament of Healing and Eucharist; when to approach communion and when to pray in the pew

Monday of 5th Sunday in Course 9 February 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The Gospels give us a real, human Christ to worship, emulate, and follow. This is a Jesus who was far more than a spiritual master. He ate and drank and slept and wept, and He had a physical presence so attractive that people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:54-56

Denomination: Catholic

Dens And Caves

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2014

God wanted His people to be conquerors and warriors but today contrary to the promise of God, we see many who are conquered, crushed, beaten and routed!

Dens and caves! Judges 6:2”And the hand of Midian overpowered Israel, and because of Midian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains and the caves and the strongholds.” God wanted His people to be conquerors and warriors but today contrary to the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A “meet” Mate?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 8, 2015

Help in making your marriage a match made in Heaven instead of Hell.

Gen 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. When God made woman “meet” or fit for the man, He meant the deal to be that Adam’s strengths were Eve’s weaknesses and Eve’s strengths were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

02 Near To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 30, 2014

How do we deal with stress? Stress! - Impedes our joy - Invades our peace - Intensifies our difficulties

1 Sa 30 Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee (1899-1944) was serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Dr. McAfee was stunned to hear the shocking news that his two beloved nieces had just died within 24 hours of each other from diphtheria. Turning to God and the Scriptures, McAfee soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Your Family

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

Never leave your family unprotected

FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY! Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the leaders and all the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and go fight for your friends, your families (sons and daughters, husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Need Rain

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

We need spiritual rain just like we need physical rain!

Deuteronomy 11:14-17 Today my prayer is, “Lord, we need rain!” We need the Shower of the Holy Spirit in our lives like never before. During a good rain, vegetation is nourished -- animals are nourished -- the grass gets greener; rain refreshes the land. Rain causes things to grow and be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009

This message is intended to encourage the body of christ in these trying times.

Introduction: God wants to fill your emptiness with the oil of His Holy Presence. The Widow in our text, was empty. She was without a husband. She was broke and broken. Her finances had vanished. She had no bread and no bread winner. She had no employement or opportunity to be employed. However; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Life's Burdens Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Burdens are a fact of life. What’s yours?

DEALING WITH LIFE’S BURDENS GALATIANS 6:2-5 INTRODUCTION: There’s an old Spanish proverb that reads, “No home is there anywhere that does not sooner or later have its hush.” There are some people today who are so low they could play racquetball on the curb. We all find out that every path has a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is . . .

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

Belief in the resurrection to eternal life is at the heart of our faith.

Heaven Is . . . Luke 20: 27 - 38 Intro: I have a question for you this morning. Can God create a rock so big that He can’t life it? It’s a trap. It’s a trick question. If you answer, “NO, then you have UPHELD God’s POWER; but, discredited God’s ABILITY. / If you answer YES, then you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fathers Day

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 20, 2020

A short message sent out by text and other media

Title: Father's Day. Father's Day is a very special day. Our Fathers are special in so many ways. Too Many ways to describe here today. So I just want to look at one father in the Bible today. We must recognize that not all fathers are the best at being a father. So for those of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Abandonment. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next.

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next. The Bible addresses this issue, warning of the judgment of God upon those who commit this sin. We'll explore the consequences, and the judgment of God. Biblical Teaching: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 12:4

The Blurred Lines Between The Church And The World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

How can we, as Christians, maintain our distinctiveness in a society that often opposes our values?

As followers of Christ, we are called to be a peculiar people, set apart from the world. However, it's increasingly evident that many within the Church have adopted the values, behaviors, and lifestyles of the world. This phenomenon raises important questions: What does it mean to be "in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Faith Denier

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2024

If you take care of you and everyone other than your family you are worse than an infidel.

"I have a question - need an interpretation of 1 Timothy 5:8. Rock solid, hard core, gloves off, down and dirty. What are the implications, explications, every angle, no stone left unturned." 1 Tim 5:8  But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2007

There are broken hearts everywhere around us today, even here in our church. But Jesus Christ can heal your broken heart. How does He do it?

Jesus Can 2007 Part 5 - Jesus Can Soothe Me. Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 4, 2007 *This sermon was preceded by a testimony from a one of our members. Here is an edited version of the testimony: The title of Bro. Rick’s current sermon series is “What Can Jesus Do For Me?” Well, on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist