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(Section 3) He Maketh Me Lie Down In Green Pastures Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Allowing the Shepherd to lead me and comfort me.

VII. HE MAKETH ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES A. Green Pastures 1. ---or “pastures of tender,” are mentioned not in respect to food, but as places of cool and refreshing rest JFB 2. Great for sheep in grazing. Blessed to lie down on. B. What are our two greatest physical needs? (Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Anger Kills Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Righteous living includes seeing anger from God’s perspective and deals with it.

April 15, 2012 “Your Anger Kills” Matthew 5:21-26 Ultimately, the commands of God reveal the character of God. 1. Selfish anger is unacceptable to God. vv.21-22 Our anger, almost exclusively, is not in defense of truth and righteousness, it is in defense of ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Speak Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

More like a Bible study on 1, 2 Timothy and Titus on We Speak of the Gospel (Material adapted from J.K. Jones Jr. at North American Christian Convention)

HoHum: One day I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home. I was amazed to see how many different types of pills that were in there (remember to bring pills from home). I’ve brought a few examples to show you. Take a few samples and talk about them. As I looked at these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trinity Sunday Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

How the Trinity works in unity for our redemption

Trinity Sunday For six months now, in the course of the Lectionary, our Church's calendar, we have been remembering and celebrating the Incarnation and the redeeming works and life of Christ our Savior. We Started with his birth, and actually with preparing for his Incarnation and Birth, and our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5, Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 15, 2020

God wants us to be joyful because He is our Father and because it is a powerful witness to others. We can have joy one day at a time by following some simple directions.

JOYUL LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME (The Christian Life from A to Z) Bob Marcaurelle (meadowbrookbaptist.cc) “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” (Galatians 5) A. THE DUTY TO HAVE JOY (Philippians 4:4-6; 1:14 ) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"continuing The Ministry Of Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2020

It can happen today. Do we want it to?

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus” Acts 2:42-3:10 There was once a young man who snuck into church hoping no one would notice him. The only reason he came was because he was interested in a girl who sang in the choir. He hoped that if he was in the service he’d be able to see her at the end ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Haven For The Hapless (Father's Day 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Our God is our Heavenly Father who seeks to carry on his ministry through our parents whom He has willed to guide us in the way that we should go so that we will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

GOD’S HAVEN FOR THE HAPLESS Text: Matthew 9:35- 38, 10:1- 8 Lou Holtz once said Win is an acronym for “What’s important now? …. The WIN strategy is applicable in times of prosperity as it is during a depression. ” (Lou Holtz. Wins, Losses and Lessons. New York: William Morrow (an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"when God Becomes Our Neighbor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2020

A sermon about learning to love.

“When God Becomes Our Neighbor” Romans 13:8-10 When Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was a young boy, he had a life changing experience because of a display of God’s love flowing through another person. You see, in South Africa, at that time, if a black person and a white person met ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"Standing In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2014

A sermon about the graciousness of God.

"Standing in the Marketplace" Matthew 20:1-16 In many farming communities, migrant day laborers stand on corners from the early hours of the morning, waiting for someone to hire them. Workers who are standing at the corner of a park, the market, or the hardware store in the early afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Love Me More Than These Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

In the same way Jesus checked out the heart of Peter, He speaks to us to check us out. While we are hard on Peter for the denial, the personal question is how many times & in what ways have we denied Jesus?

“Do You Love Me More Than These?” John 21:15-17 • Nelson Price is right on point when he makes this statement, “JESUS CHRIST often endures our embarrassing abuse, denial, and betrayal only to come back compassionately to restore us to an even more meaningful love ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Quit Complaining” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2018

Complaining can keep us from experiencing God's best.

How many of you know somebody who complains all the time? How many of you are that person? Well, after today’s message, some of you will find help with the problem of complaining while others of you will no doubt find something else to complain about. Through-out Scripture, we read of people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Come Meet Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2017

Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him?

Prelude Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus in the needy. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Story: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

With Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2014

A sermon about things we are to do "with joy" (Outline from an article by Robert Lee in Pulpit Helps)

HoHum: Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart When the King is in residence there (So) let it fly in the sky Let the whole world know Let the whole world know Let the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ