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Seeds Among Thorns Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Keeping priorities in check.

Seeds Among Thorns (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 3rd in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: USA Today ran an article on October 25th, 1995 that is a great illustration about priorities. It reads… “Ronald Warwick, captain of the luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, questioned a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Light Of Hope Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the four candles of the Advent wreath. We begin with the hope candle.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Hope Luke 2: 1 – 5 You just can’t do Christmas without lights! They’re my favorite Christmas tradition. There’s much I find about Christmas challenging—not the holiday itself, but all the surrounding ado. I’d just as soon we skip most of the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Saved By His Faith Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When our faith fails, the faith of Jesus holds; His grace rescues and restores until obedience becomes the echo of love.

> Here is the patience of the saints; here are they who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. — Revelation 14:12 > I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:22, Ephesians 2:8-9, Mark 5:25-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Overcoming Setbacks And Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2013

1. Depend on God's deliverance (Jonah 2:1-9). 2. Make the most of God's mercy (Jonah 3:1-10). 3. Stop majoring on the minors (Jonah 4:1-9). 4. Care like the Lord cares (Jonah 4:10-11).

Overcoming Setbacks and Discouragement Jonah 1:1-4:11 (Initial reading - Jonah 1:1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It's one of the first Bible stories we learn as kids. They even made a Veggie Tales movie ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Who You Know

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 10, 2012

Somtimes it’s who you know that counts.

“It’s Who You Know” Heb. 2:5-18 & 4:14-16 I had a boyhood friend named Dale. Dale’s dad operated the projectors at a local movie theater. If I went to a movie with Dale, I got in free and sometimes even sat in the projection booth. But if I went to the same theater alone I had to pay the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your House Is The Lord's House-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2017

2of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-II—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: A Krispy Kreme franchise: Everything about your business, speaks of all that Krispy Kreme proffers— A neon-ish ‘Hot Doughnuts Now’ sign... Helpful cheerful employees... A clean shiny stainless steel conveyor belt for frying & icing hot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption For The Exiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that the exile forms an important part of the genealogy of Jesus because it highlights his mission of redemption for those who are separated from God.

Introduction In mid-March, BBC News reported that the United Nations investigators asserted, “Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime.... The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said there was evidence of the illegal transfer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Mary And Joseph Didn't Know

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 18, 2000

God is working, almost invisibly, to draw his creation back to his heart. Come and see how God is working, even without giving all the details to this young couple.

What Mary and Joseph Didn’t Know The Christmas story is a remarkably well-known one. The majority of those who identify themselves as Christian in any manner are well versed with the story of the birth of Jesus. I also would venture to say that, in the United States at least, a great many of those ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Look For In 2012 & Beyond Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Israel/Jerusalem is the location of the final countdown clock (God’s timepiece) for end time events. (Our eyes should be focused there in the coming year)

The Final Countdown Has Began Series What To Look For in 2012 and Beyond 4 of 4 (Inspired by Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger”) March 4, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God sees Jerusalem, The Temple Mount in particular, as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Will Return Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years.

ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years. Intro: The pre-millennial view holds that Christ will return to earth (this return ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Church Of God

#3 Where Did The "Races” Come From? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 21, 2006

How did we get so many "races" from Adam and Eve?

Answering the Skeptics Questions #3 Where Did the “races” come from? The Church has done a good job of teaching bible stories in Sunday School, but we have done a poor job of connecting the historical stories of the Bible to our world. This would give a biblical world view? God’s judgment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Back To School-Be A Good Example Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 26, 2023

This message is based on 1 Timothy 4:12. Paul gave Timothy a number of exhortations so that he could and would be an example of believers.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: We’re continuing in our “back to school” theme this morning, today taking a look at Paul’s instructions to Timothy. Last week we saw how Paul was encouraging Timothy to preach the word at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready To Live - Are We Ready To Leave? Part Two

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008

When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Are you ready?

Introduction: When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Different views on the Rapture 1. Partial Church Rapture 2. Mid tribulation (Mid Trib) 3. Prewrath 4. Post Tribulation (Post Trib) 5. Post-millennial 6. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Morning Family Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2019

A reminder of why we celebrate Christmas

It’s Christmas Day! Today millions of people will celebrate Christmas, even those who do not believe in the birth of Jesus still take the time to enjoy themselves. I was born into a Jewish family, yet we always celebrated Christmas. We had a Christmas Tree, we had Christmas Decorations, we sent ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Today's Holy Communion And Its Errors

Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Mar 5, 2013

Holy Communion is accepted by Christians and it seems to one doctrine that cut across all denominations.Yet many do observe it not following God's standard.

The Holy Communion is one of the oldest tradition in the christian rites.Almost all church affiliations or denominations partake in the Body and the blood of the Lord in symbolical terms. Though their might be differences in the way and belief of the Lord's supper as it is otherwise called,yet the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-22

Denomination: Apostolic