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Oh, To Love

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

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Jesus restores us after our failures, renewing our love and purpose, and calls us to love others the same way He loves us.

Picture a quiet moment you wish you could erase from your history. A word you regret. A choice you can’t take back. A time when you told Jesus with your voice, “I love You”… but told Him with your actions, “Not right now.” Every one of us has a chapter like that. Some of us have a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, John 21:15-19, Luke 22:31-34, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Knock, Knock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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Encourages openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance, embracing its mystery, and understanding the transformative power of being born anew in the Spirit.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in spirit and truth, to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It's a joy to be in your presence, a joy to stand before you as we open our hearts and minds to the divine whispers of the Holy Spirit. We are here to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-8

Topics: Holy Spirit

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

| 3,876 views

It is God’s will that His church be pure. But preaching and teaching holiness will not bring about purity in the church if there is an indifference to how people respond.

For this series, we've relied heavily on the books Shepherdology by Pastor John MacArthur (M) and Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams (A) A new believer was invited to attend a "Young Adult Fellowship". When he arrived at the home of one of the young adults at the church he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kindness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 13, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 23,717 views

When God’s people fail to practice kindness, they fail to be God’s people. Unkindness is as unChristlike as any doctrinal error. Love is kind.

Kindness September 9, 2001 Kindness shows respect for the dignity of man as one who is created in God’s image. It is a way of showing reverence to God himself. Prov 12:10 A righteous man cares for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be God's Hero

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 6,896 views

This sermon gives encouragement and advice to graduates.

INTRODUCTION A. Forest Gump was a popular movie some years back. 1. Forest was a mentally challenged child born in rural Alabama. 2. When it came time to go to school, his mom was told that he would have to go to a special school. 3. She convinced the principal of the public school to let him ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

based on 377 ratings

| 19,488 views

Jesus’ victory over death brings celebration to life! A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One minute he was peacefully perched inside his birdcage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. His problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to vacuum out his bird cage. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Two Worlds Collide

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

based on 61 ratings

| 8,186 views

When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Tragedy Occurs

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 3, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 3,209 views

On September 11, 2001 America as we knew it changed. With the attacks of terrorists on New York and Washington, what was only seen on television had now become reality for all American’s. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the reasons for tragedy.

INTRODUCTION On September 11, 2001, America awoke to the shocking site of two planes crashing into the World Trade Center. Also in a matter of minutes another plane crashed into the Pentagon and a third which seems to have been meant for the White House. In the wake of all of this terror, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of Tiem.fear? Hopefullness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 13, 2001

based on 214 ratings

| 17,324 views

A sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost The End of Time

Sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Sermon Luke 21:5-19 The end of Time?? Fear? Hopefulness!! 5* ¶ And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6* "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

National Frog Day

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 20, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 7,312 views

The Plague of Frogs, and a lesson on procrastination.

National Frog Day Text: Exodus 8:1-15 Introduction: Not a lot of people know this, but last Sunday was officially National Frog Day in this country. Believe it or not, on that day we were supposed to be examining local ponds and rivers for frog spawn, and ensuring the protection of everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

based on 116 ratings

| 13,276 views

It is very easy for us to get in our own way when it comes to salvation. We must trust God completely to save us.

“Don’t Just Do Something…Stand There!” by Rick Labate Let’s play “What Am I?” · I am mentioned no less than 11 other times in the Bible. · I am an event so important that 5 other Biblical writers refer to me. · I happened when Moses raised his staff and stretched out his hands over the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-30

Denomination: Adventist

Saved To Save

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 22,115 views

God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

“Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

based on 114 ratings

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We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 6,892 views

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it”

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45,46). The popular and current interpretation of this parable claims Christianity is like a man who earnestly desires and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Holiness

Ash Wednesday Is A Time For Housecleaning

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Feb 29, 2004

based on 111 ratings

| 34,190 views

This is a 2-part sermon for Ash Wednesay based on Joel. This was used in a service with the imposition of ashes, a worship service which stressed repentance. The 2 parts are: The Sinner Repents, The Lord Relents.

Ash Wednesday Joel 2:12-19 Let’s suppose that after we left church this evening, we locked up the doors, and none of us came back until 5 years later. Not a single person set foot on this very property until Ash Wednesday, 2009. When we do come back, what would our church look like after 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

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