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A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

How the Holy Spirit has worked from the beginning of time, in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives today

Friday, April 28, 2000 THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Works of the Holy Spirit John 16:7-13 The Holy Spirit did not wait until Acts chapter 2 to come into the world. (This is when the infilling was given to every believer who Hungered and Thirst after the Holy Spirit) The H S has been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Dirty For Lent

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Apr 13, 2011

Jesus used something common, dirty, even insulting to transform the world of the blind man and to give him the gift of sight for the first time.

Many of you know the joys of keeping that most unruly, unpredictable, but absolutely crucial-to-life “pet” known as . . . a septic tank. There are some unbendable rules for septic tanks. 1) They will always back up the day your daughter’s wedding reception is being held in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Good News

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 21, 2007

For thousands of years, God had been showing man-kind that he needed a Savior. The provided animal skins in the Garden of Eden was a lesson concerning that very truth. It is reasonable to believe that Adam and Eve, who had never seen death, witnessed th

Do you like to get presents? Most people do. One little boy wanted a watch for Christmas. He kept on talking about it, until his dad finally told him he didn’t want to hear anymore about it. It was their custom for each member of their family to take turns, each night at the supper quoting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Pride

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People should realize the risk of living in pride.

DANGERS OF PRIDE Obadiah 1:1-21 Definition of PRIDE 1. A reasonable and justifiable self-respect. 2. An inordinate self-esteem: conceit; inflated self-exaltation; exceeding reasonable limits. ILLUSTRATION Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Outbreak: 'pastor Feed Me' Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 30, 2008

This message is the first in a series that looks at diseases that plague the Church - this message looks at the attitude ’Pastor Feed Me’ and encourages listeners to learn to feed themselves!

This week we are starting a new series that I think is going to be a lot of fun... It’s called “Outbreak” and it looks at the deadly diseases of the church. The idea is pretty simple, right? We all understand how disease works - we get an infection, or get sick and it spreads throughout our body - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Mothers

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 11, 2009

As a Mother Cares for her children, We must not only share and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but also our lives. Living it, Showing it, Giving it for the help of others

2009.05.10.Sermon.Honor thy Mother By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 NKJV 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 Gently Sharing God’s Good News, and our own lives. 2 Timothy 1:5 Faith imparted from Grandmother and mother. Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:1-3 Honoring our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Ways To Put The Fire Back Into Worship

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

Sometimes our worship assemblies can be dull. But by turning to Psalm 84 we can learn how to put the fire back into our public worship.

Sometimes a congregation’s public worship can just be downright cold and lifeless. Therefore, in an attempt to revive their dead services, many churches change worship styles, or songs books, or preachers. While these changes may perhaps bring life back into a dead service, they are temporary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: *other

Unity

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

If you haven’t placed your complete trust in Christ, Then You will truly never fully experience the joy of belonging to God’s family.

I would like to take a little time this morning and talk about our goals for the future. • Not our futures as in ourselves but the future of our church. • And we have to understand that this is a very serious topic. • We have to concentrate on growth for two reasons. 1 If we don’t grow we will ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Study Of Daniel: God's Spokesman In The King's Court Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of Daniel: God's Spokesman In The King's Court

The Study Of Daniel: God's Spokesman In The King's Court 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Daniel was probably born between 625 B.C. and 620 B.C. during the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Owl #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

the real power of the movement of God is smaller groups gathering and expanding to reach more now ( in the summer of the church) before a darkness that will come.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:25, Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 18:10, Romans 16:3-5, Philemon 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior's Prayer

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 17, 2021

A sermon for the 7th Sunday in Easter, Year B

May 16, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:6-19; Psalm 1 The Savior’s Prayer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re drawing to the end of another school year. For some families, this end of year will mark a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Gardening Trust

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Jun 9, 2021

Through Scripture we find that gardening has a lot to teach us about trust. Specifically trusting in God to see us through the difficult times of life.

“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” [i] This quote from world renown horticulturist from the early 20th Century, Gertrude Jekyll, really speaks to the impact a garden can make on a person’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Teflon: No Stick Offenses

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2023

Life can be hard and cruel. We must learn to shake off the obstacles. TEFLON: the no stick surface.

TEFLON--- NO STICK OFFENSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEFLON: Teflon is the DUPONT TRADEMARK. It is a polymer for non-stick and electrical insulators. The carbon and fluorine atoms stick to each other but not to food or other substances. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, Genesis 18:9-12, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Wants Us To Be Clean

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 7, 2019

Leprosy is used in the Bible to depict sin; this disease begins as a little bright spot on one’s body.

Jesus wants us to be Clean (Matthew 8:1-4) Introduction: Leprosy is used in the Bible to depict sin; this disease begins as a little bright spot on one’s body. Theses spots become open sores, which spread all over the body Its victims eventually die from this disease and its complications. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4