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What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009

God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Same Old Story!!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 16, 2009

The story of Christmas has always been the same old story, but it has new meanings, every year!

Introduction: “They were too busy. The day was upon them. The day’s bread had to be made. The morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred. God had entered the world as a baby. Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thriving Or Surviving Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating The Spirit Of Christmas - The Spirit Of Praise

Contributed by William Wyne on Apr 20, 2012

The birth of Christ gives us as believers a joyous spirit of Praise.

There are several biblical pictures of the Christmas story: there is the picture of Wise men coming to worship the Christ child, there is the picture of the righteous man Simeon who was waiting to behold the Consolation of Israel, there is the picture of the aged saintly woman Anna, who was walking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering To The Indecently Exposed

Contributed by Ulric Eley on Mar 6, 2015

This text provides us with ways to minister to righteous men and women who have moments in life where they are seen at their worst.

In our text we are introduced to the reality that sometimes good people can face moments of indecent exposure. This is the case in the life of a man named Noah. Noah was a righteous man. He was a follower of God left on the earth. The Bible says he was blameless among the people of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Priority

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

[Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Led Astray

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 1, 2019

Third sermon in Galatians series entitled "True Freedom"

“DON’T BE LED ASTRAY” Galatians 3:1-14 INTRO – Our purpose as a church is to “Develop Devoted Disciples.” This must be the driving motivation for everything we do in every area of our church: - In every age-group: preschool ministry, children’s ministry, youth & college ministry, ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring God’s Values

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2019

The decisions now being made for good or for ill by our elected representatives will have repercussions for years to come. Their actions will decide what kind of a nation we are, & what values our children may learn & embrace.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO. As you know, tomorrow is called “Veterans’ Day”. And in thousands of churches throughout our land, Christians are lifting up their hearts in thanksgiving & prayer for those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 14:34, Luke 12:48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 9, 2019

A sermon about Holy Spirit revival.

Pentecost Sunday 2019 June 9, 2019 John 20:19-23 “Pentecost Power” Ireneaus, a second century bishop, repeats words from the Apostle John that he received from the elders, possibly Polycarp, who told Ireneaus about conversations he had with John. According to Ireneaus, John said, “The days will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Christmas sermon series preaching through the names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:1-7. Heavily adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central

Everlasting Father Prince of Peace, pt. 3 Good morning everybody! [Turn to Isaiah 9]. Over the past few weeks we have looked at this passage in Isaiah. We've talked about Jesus being our wonderful counselor and how he can guide and Shepherd our lives so that we are never alone and are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 18, 2015

part 2 looks at Solomon's attempts to find joy through other means.

Pursuing . . . Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 July 19, 2015 It’s hard to believe that it was only 15 days ago when we celebrated the 4th of July. We know the Declaration of Independence declared declares we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2017

This message discusses the medical phenomenon call the Placebo Effect which in reality is proof positive of the power of faith.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing! Part 1 Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 18:21; 23:7a Introduction In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” Hebrews 11:1,6 says, “Now faith ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational