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A Courage-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2023

A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. So, I think it’s safe to say we all need courage to face these challenges of life. The message is from the life of Joshua.

A Christian’s Heart “A Courage-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzNn1r0XVE A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Deviled Ham

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2023

Almost as soon as those devils entered those pigs, the whole herd of deviled ham ran down into the sea and drowned themselves.

Have you ever been in the presence of real evil? Now, I’m not talking about someone who cut you off in traffic or someone else who may have cheated you in some way. I’m not talking about that person on your friends list who’s a raging liberal (or ultra conservative, as the case may be) who’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Mission Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 31, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew summarized the entire history of God's people because he believed it all climaxed in the mission of Jesus.

Introduction We are concluding our sermon series today that I am calling, “Bloodlines: The Genealogy of Jesus.” I hope you have come to see that the genealogy of Jesus is far more than merely a list of names. It contains some very significant truths that help us to understand better the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Prayer Works Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023

Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Israel And The End Times - What We Need To Know Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2023

What should every believer know about Israel and the events surrounding the end times?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are going to talk extensively this morning about Israel and her role in the last days. You know about the war in Israel; you know about the horrific and barbaric assault on civilians, women, children, elderly, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Brethren

Mighty God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2023

If you want to bring purpose and meaning back into your life this Christmas season, it starts when you reverence Jesus as deity. Then rely on Him as your defender and deliverer from sin, for He, and He alone is the Mighty God.

An elderly man in Phoenix, Arizona, calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing—45 years of misery is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son asks. “We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 10:20-21, Deuteronomy 10:17, Jeremiah 32:18, 1 Chronicles 11:10-47, Isaiah 42:13, Jeremiah 20:11, Hebrews 2:4, Zephaniah 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2023

Jesus had His birth in Bethlehem, but not His beginning, because He has always been.

Christ the Eternal Word John 1:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill December 2-3, 2023 Are you aware many of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art, Christmas cards, or Christmas carols? Speaking of Christmas carols, sometimes it’s challenging for kids to sing the lyrics correctly. • For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 seek series using Philippians as a guide.

Never Give In Philippians 3:12-4:1 November 26, 2023 You may not know this about Winston Churchill, but he struggled in school. Churchill failed the 6th grade and had to take a math class over 3 times. He couldn’t get into certain colleges because of poor grades and he failed the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture: The Next Prophetic Event Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2023

there is no other conclusion that one can reach except that there will come a point when the Church - meaning the faithful saints of Christ - will be delivered from the wrath to come or the 7-Year Tribulation

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Today we are going to talk about the next prophetic event that will happen imminently. I want to bring full understanding to this important doctrine as a pastor and scholar who has spend many hours studying ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023

The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Manger

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 30, 2023

A Series for Christmas.

Title: “The Miracle of the Manger” Scripture: Luke 2 Type: Christmas Series Where: GNBC 12-31-23 Intro: A wife said to her husband, “Shall we watch the six o’clock news and get indigestion or wait for the eleven o’clock and have insomnia?” One wag put it, “The evening news is where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nobody, Somebody, Everybody Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 19, 2023

If John the Baptist was on social media, what would he post? What would he share about himself? He might truly resonate with the song by Casting Crowns - "Nobody, Somebody, Everybody."

I’m not very good at social media, but you probably already know that if you’re on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I don’t post very often - except to give away bread. When I do, I don’t take very good pictures - in fact I sometimes re-do old pictures - especially of bread. I suppose in some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus Is Our Pattern Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

"Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus is our Pattern" 1 John 2:3-6 Pastor John Bright 1 John 2 “3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 - "our Daily Bread" Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 6, 2023

The more I study the text of this prayer, the more astonished I become over the weight of each word our Lord said. I have become overwhelmed by the richness of this masterpiece.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we continue in the portion of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. Some would say it is better called The Disciple’s Prayer, and really, I’m good with that too. What we name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Brethren