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Hospice Chaplaincy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

I want to say a few words about hospice chaplaincy, the ministry where I will be serving in the near future

HoHum: I came to Pleasant Ridge in September 2010. It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since that time. The ministry here is a blessing to me and my family. The church has left an indelible mark upon my children. This is where they came to faith and were baptized into the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Again

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

What does “being born again” mean? Are you born again? Can you understand or explain how to be born again?

BORN AGAIN? SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. INTRODUCTION: Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach at a meeting. He had arrived a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:7, John 3:6, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2021

To succeed, to live, to love, and to serve we must... (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson in his book, The Lord of Love, Chapter 9 with same title as sermon)

HoHum: To be, or not to be; that is the question- whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them? Few lines of Shakespeare are better known that these. If I had understood Shakespeare, I’d ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Mark 8:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2022

Many people are afraid to die, but Paul said he strongly desired to depart, because he knew it was far better, and would be a gain for him. Relationship with Christ and faith in the Word of God should give us confidence to face death. To die is Gain!

TO DIE IS GAIN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPROPRIATE AMBITION During a job interview at the 99 Cents store, my son was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” My son’s reply: “At the Dollar Store.” He got the job. —A.K. via rd.com B. TEXT “21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Trust God

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Oct 7, 2023

A relationship can only be as secure as you trust each other—trust in the Lord, not in your own understanding. We do not have a better way. Dare to trust God.

Establishing a solid and enduring bond in a relationship primarily hinges on the foundation of trust. Trust contains the highest level of certainty in a partner's faithfulness. Trust fosters a profound sense of security and love. It is intricately linked to a state of peace and genuine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Genesis 17:15-17, James 1:2-8, Hebrews 11:6

Desperate For Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

I believe that there really is such a place for that kind of desperation in our lives today. However, most important is the discernment of what it is that we want for ourselves.

Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Purposefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024

3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 7:15-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Ephesians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guarding Our Dignity Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

The message is part three of a series on end of life issues and deals issues surrounding dignity.

ETHICS AT THE END OF LIFE: GUARDING OUR DIGNITY TEXT: Various Sunday, September 1, 2002 Today we will conclude a series on end-of-life issues. This message is hard but necessary. A large segment of our society is advocating that we should terminate our lives when things get difficult ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nativity Story: The Love Of God

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006

The most perfect love gift ever given was the gift God gave at Christmas – the gift of His Son. To help us appreciate that gift, think for a moment of the Nativity scenes you have probably seen all around at Christmas. They usually feature shepherds and W

THE LOVE OF GOD The Stable In Bethlehem Tells Us Of The Love Of God The Infant In The Manger Tells Us Of The Love Of God INTRODUCTION Pastor: Choose an introduction that illustrates from your life the fact that we seek out gifts that say “I love you.” Shopping for a Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ceo

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2003

Christ is our chief executive officer.

INTRO.- ILL.- On a trip through the hill country, a motorist stopped at a small country store for a soft drink. The owner/manager, who had been resting comfortably in a rocker on the front porch, got up and followed the customer inside. He said he had soft drinks in 20 oz. size only and they cost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning The War Of Weariness Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

The sixth in a series exploring keys to true victory and freedom in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of fighting on when we are weary.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) We are exploring keys to a life of victory. Ways to move past some of the obstacles that have keep us from experiencing true freedom in our walk with Christ. We have looked at past ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's School For Greatness

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This is a message that speaks of how God uses obscurity to create His greatest men.

1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. INTRODUCTION -- SCHOOL ADMISSIONS -It is May and school is almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of what constitutes true worship.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 2 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: John 4:19–24 Date Preached: January 20, 2008 Introduction A. The Apostle John tells us in Revelation in the Bible about a series of visions he was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Sermon 3 in the series on Developing Christian character.

The Specifics of Christian Development Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro God’s people get in trouble when they fall to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we began looking to this passage to see what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Our Great High Priest

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

We can’t mix the old and the new, we must forsake the old and embrace the new.

“The Ministry of Our Great High Priest” Hebrews 8:1-6 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper October 12, 2008 Introduction: When Alexander Graham Bell first introduced his invention for sending speech over electric wires - it was dismissed. In fact, Bell had to lie to his financial backer by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal