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Lord Of The Flies Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When the world swarms with corruption, God draws a line of beauty and covering—turning our chaos into peace through His power.

There are moments when life hums instead of shouts. You can’t see the problem, but you can feel it—the buzz in your ear, the sting on your skin, the constant irritation that keeps you awake at night. That’s what chaos sounds like when it’s close. It doesn’t roar like a lion; it drones like a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-24, Luke 11:20, Romans 1:22-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Throwing Shade To Growing Up

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2025

This is a message about emotionally healthy spirituality, rooted in Jesus Christ.

October 12, 2025 Sermon “From Throwing Shade to Growing Up” Key Texts: Matthew 5:9; James 3:18; Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14; Luke 6:35 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today’s message is the second in a series we are doing this month on emotional maturity and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, James 3:18, Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty Is The God Of The One Who Struggles With God. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 16, 2024

Jacob and Esau had been at odds their whole lives. Jacob was living in fear of the brother he had deceived out of his inheritance. He didn't have a deep relationship with the God of is father and grandfather. That was all to change.

Mighty is the God of the one who struggles with God. Last week we looked at Jacob and an encounter that he had with God where he wrestled all night, he received a blessing, a new name and an injured hip. He realised that he had been wrestling with God, had survived and as such named the place ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:14-15, Genesis 32:9-12, Matthew 3:11-12, Genesis 28:14-15, Hebrews 11:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

We make choices everyday about our lives, but no decision is more important than to have the Lord active or inactive in your life.

Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Good morning everyone, please turn to Deuteronomy 30. Last week, we looked at dealing with fear in our lives. We looked at the fact that fear can keep us from doing and being who the Lord wants us to be. We saw that we make decisions ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene

God Isn’t Fair

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023

God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By Faith Noah

Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 12, 2023

Noah trusted God by faith. God was pleased with Noah's faith. Noah was willing to obey and be loyal to God, when no one else was willing to honor God.

“By Faith Noah…” Hebrews 11:7 This morning as we continue to through Hebrews 11: - we keep seeing average unimpressive people - that stepped out in faith and God used them in a big way - And every time God shows Himself to be worthy of trust One big thing we are to notice and learn is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

Have you ever felt that twinge of nervousness when you thought about walking across the street to introduce yourself to a neighbor? That little voice in your head that says, "What if they think I'm weird?"

This morning we are in the last of a three part series on the book entitled: The Art of Neighboring. Last week we were challenged to make a block map. This week we’re challenged to go a step further. Have you ever felt that twinge of nervousness when you thought about walking across the street to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

The Two Disciplines Of A Gospel Life

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 4, 2025

To win the world for Christ, we must be flexible in our outreach but disciplined in our walk.

Have you ever watched the TV show Undercover Boss? The premise of the show is this: The CEO of a massive company, a person with a nice corner office, luxury cars, and the authority to hire and fire hundreds, decides to go undercover within their own organization. They trade their expensive suit for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simple Steps For An Extraordinary New Year

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023

Psalm 22 begins as a lament - a desperate plea to God from someone who knows how much he needs God. The terms are clear - without God there is no hope. With God there is always hope, and David gives us a map here, finding hope when challenges are all around us

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Scripture: Psalm 22:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023

On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Revelation Study Series 11 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 26, 2023

Jesus Christ came! Jesus died! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 11 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 6) 01/09/22 Message… In the OT Daniel was given a vision, a vision of the future… Daniel 12:1-4 The Time of the End 1 “At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Wind Of The Big Bad Wolf

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 3, 2024

Can your obedience withstand the huffing and puffing of the big bad wolf who always tries to get us to compromise.

Dealing with the Wind of the big bad Wolf PPT 1 series title “Dealing with the wind of the big bad wolf.” So today I want to share what the Lord showed me from a story that is found in 3 of the gospels, Mt, Mk, and John. This is coming under the theme of dealing with the wind of the big bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-25, Luke 16:10, Psalm 105:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Table-Flipper Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-18, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 29:2, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Not By Bread Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual sustenance and resisting worldly temptations through God's Word.

Greetings, beloved friends and family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine theatre of God's grace, love, and wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to reflect on the words of our Savior, to learn and to grow, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Consecration

Free To Follow Jesus 1/28/24 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Encourages discernment in recognizing and following Jesus' authority, distinguishing God's word from lesser spirits, and making decisions that reflect Christ's love.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and our shared desire to understand His divine word more deeply. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us is here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Topics: God's Power, Works