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The Unknown Quality Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2006

Believe it or not, love is hard for the world to define. Even psychology and psychiatry have difficulty explaining it. But God doesn’t. Why is that so?

OPEN: A visiting Revivalist was impressed by an older couple in the church where he was holding Revival. The wife seemed to be half-turned toward her husband holding both his hands in hers. Every time he looked toward them he was impressed by the fact they were holding hands. After the service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God's Church Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014

God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Heaven Revealed Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025

The treasure of heaven was right there in Bethlehem. The shepherds knew immediately what to do with that revelation. They didn’t analyze it, debate it, or delay it. Their hearts ignited, their spirits awakened, and their feet started moving.

The Glory of Heaven Revealed December 14, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:15-20 There’s an old story—one of those tales passed down through small towns and family circles—about a man who spent nearly his entire adult life searching for a treasure box. His grandfather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

Angry With God

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 17, 2010

Why be angry at God when you can be angry with him instead?

Angry With God February 28, 2010 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers I can’t take it anymore. Have you ever felt that way? Perhaps some of you, like me, are feeling that way now. This is the worst time of year for me. A lot of you know that, like many people, I suffer from what is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

One Door And Only One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020

What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Colors Of Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

There is no eloquence adequate to describe the colors of heaven. The colors will be brighter and more beautiful than the brightest rainbow we have ever seen in time.

THE COLORS OF HEAVEN based on Rev.21:9-21 By Glenn Pease Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Free From A Stubborn Habit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Many sincere Christians are caught in a trap. They have a habit that is extremely hard to change, perhaps an addiction. This message talks about what it takes to break free.

John 10:10 6/19/16 Intro Jesus said (in John 10:10), “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (NIV).1 God’s purpose for every child of God is that we would live a rich, full, rewarding life. God wants you and me to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 29:13-14, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022

Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Colors Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

One thing is for sure, heaven will be the most colorful place we will ever be. The light of God will bring out every color the mind of God can conceive. It is always light, and never night, and this means never ending color and beauty.

Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. The painter replied, "Lady, there ain't no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

The Lord's Prayer, Part 1 - Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 23, 2023

What does it mean to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name"?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Kids are amazing when it comes to relating to God, especially when it comes to prayer. Here are some prayers from children ages 6-8 Dear God: The new baby you sent cries too much; please send a puppy instead. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Responses Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

How do you respond to the fact that God sent his son into the world? What is our response to the love shown by God this Christmas? We have come to another season of Joy; Christmas is around the corner and today I want to draw your attention to the very first Christmas responses.

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Scripture: Luke 2:8, Matthew 2:3, Genesis 22:9, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Hours Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

At noon something both extremely disturbing and awe inspiring took place…darkness covered the land, like a blanket.

INTRO: 1. I want to draw your attention to an oft overlooked event that took place at Calvary. 2. Jesus had already, in broad daylight, hung upon that cross for three hours—from 9 in the morning to noon. a. There can be no doubt of his crucifixion, countless witnesses testify to that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paradoxes Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

John says not only did the Word become flesh but He dwelt among us. He not only became one of us, He became one with us. Christmas is not only the celebration of birth but of relationship.

Little Hattie, determined to give her hero the highest image and magnify his achievements, wrote the following in her history examination-"Abraham Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809, in a log cabin which he built himself." Lincoln was indeed a great man but historians, I think, are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Colossians 1:1-8

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 6, 2001

"The faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven."

Colossians 1:1-8 Col 1 – Paul called to be an apostle by Jesus, Acts 26:16; Paul became an servant Eph 3:7 He is then commissioned and empowered to be a messenger of God to the Gentiles. Rom. 11:13. Paul needs to call attention to this because this letter is going to an environment where the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Desertion And What To Expect Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 27, 2001

Message about the steps leading up to spiritual desertion and how God responds.

“Spiritual Desertion and What to Expect” Hosea 2:2-13 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 28, 2001 Bring charges against your mother, bring charges; for she is not my wife and I am not her Husband! Let her put away her harlotries from her sight and her adulteries from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist