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Hope In The Multiplication

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 8, 2017

Finding hope in Jesus Christ through the compassion of others, along with a God who deals in multiplying our gifts.

Jesus just hears that his cousin John the Baptist is dead and it seems the news hits him pretty hard and He wants to get away and be by himself. So he and his disciples get on a boat to go to a secluded place. Verse 14 tells us “When he went ashore he saw a large crowd and felt compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thread - Pt. 2 - What Are You Waiting On? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 2 - What are you waiting on? I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Made New In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transformative power of faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that choosing to believe in this event can lead to personal renewal and a profound change in one's life.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! It is Easter Sunday today and it is an honor to gather with you for such a special occasion. Churches all over the world will come together to remember and celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today we begin a brand-new 4-week sermon series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Resurrection, Faith Choice, New Life

Sermon Series: Made New

Just Drop It!

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004

Just drop it! Whatever is holding you back, weighing you down, keeping you from Jesus. Just drop it!

Just Drop it! Luke 18:18-29 Georgina Pando-Connolly A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted her at the door and said, "Very interesting, Pastor. I never expected to learn so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

"I'd Rather Ride A Camel Than Look At One!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 6, 2006

On the way to her new homeland in the promise land, Rebekah would be perched up on top of all those riches... but first, she had given a cup of water in Jesus name...

Greetings, Good Monday morning. The Bible says, “Make sure thy friend.” (Proverbs 6:3) That is the reason why I try to get out an update each week with a brief message outline. I want for us to stay in touch with one another. I do not really know if you read these thoughts… but, I do want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Father Abraham

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH ABRAHAM, FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL.

HFL JAN. 31, 2010 HEBREWS 11;8-13, 17-19 8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

Living Water For A Thirsty Soul.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2020

Harvest Festival Talk/sermon - Bible Readings: Isaiah chapter 12 verses 1-6 & John chapter 7 verse 37 to 39. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Background: ‘Sukkot’. (2). Jesus: Announcement. (3). Water: Symbolism. (4). Cross: Paradox. (5). Salvation: Choice SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Five Questions Part 2: Do I Have The Utterance?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight,(every thing that would impede our forward progress) and the sin (or that which causes us to miss the mark or fail in walking according to the standard of Christ Jesus) which s

Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight,(every thing that would impede our forward progress) and the sin (or that which causes us to miss the mark or fail in walking according to the standard of Christ Jesus) which so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message In 1peter – Number 3 – Deviation From Sanctification – 1peter 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

Even the smallest deviation will cause us to miss the mark. We are to sanctify Christ as Lord in our hearts because God is holy. We must be holy as well. Do we know the bible well enough so that we can give an answer to all who ask about the hope that we have? Ours is a glorious hope.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 3 – DEVIATION FROM SANCTIFICATION – 1Peter 3:15-16 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO DEVIATION Deviation in one’s life is more highlighted, the more one is considered to be in an important position. So many love to pull others down. In Australia we have what is known as “the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Romans 3:10-12, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Revelation 2:3-4, Deuteronomy 7:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 31, 2023

Jesus loved us so much He came to die for us, to save us, and after His ascension, empower us as His people. Do we believe this, have we experienced this? How often we miss the mark when we attempt to do spiritual work without spiritual power.

Acts 2:1-13 NLT On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Your God? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

Is God merely the means to an end for you? Is God the tool for your happiness? At this point in Jacob’s life, He is. He may be in your life as well. Until you are broken, brought low, brought to the end of yourself.

Encountering God – Part 13 - Is God your God?: Last week we witnessed Jacobs’ first encounter with God which occurred in a dream. It was the first time he ever had any direct dealing with God. It was a supernatural encounter with God. It resulted in his acknowledging that God existed and had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Respecting Discipline Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006

In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

"sardines, Biscuits, And Thee Bread Of Life" (Message 14 -- Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 26, 2021

This message deals with John 6 and the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus was trying to get them to look beyond physical bread to the Bread Of Life. This was the climax of Jesus' popularity, and the point when many turned against him.

SARDINES, BISCUITS, AND THE BREAD OF LIFE (Message 14 Gospel of John 2021) John 6:1-15;22-35;48-59 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 25, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/kc4n1JVWW-M INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have titled this morning’s message: “Sardines, Biscuits, and The Bread of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words Period. Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2024

Outside are the dogs (Revelation 22:15); 3 points 1). Inside. 2). Outside. 3). The way inside (Material adapted from Kevin J Bidwell at: https://beta.sermonaudio.com/sermons/6517172919)

HoHum: I love dogs. Several things in this last chapter could have talked about (such as vs. 11) but this one just got under my craw. Grew up on a farm and we had outside dogs. Insisted that our dogs be outside. Had Rex and Roxie, lab mixes, who were accomplished escape artists. They found a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-15, Psalm 23:6, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ