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Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Advent is the good news that there is hope regardless of your situation

Most of you are probably familiar with the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie begins with George Bailey about to commit suicide in Bedford Falls, New York on Christmas Eve in 1945. As the prayers of his friends are heard in heaven an angel apprentice named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

God's Revelation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This evening we begin a journey in the book of revelation. At times, like tonight, my style of presentation will be more like teaching than preaching. 2. The book of Revelation is a book many of us shy away from. It is a very difficult book to understand - especially the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon outlines Four Elements of Spiritual Growth.

INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Day resolutions - a waste of time and energy because they focus on the body and leave out the mind and spirit. 1. We gain knowledge but have no perspective 2. We are convicted but often lack the skills implement growth 3. We attempt change without developing our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Drink Of Jesus' Water

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 11, 2006

This sermon speaks of the living water that comes only from Jesus.

A Drink of Jesus’ Water Scripture Reference: John 7:37 ’In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink." ------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: In the beginning of John chapter seven, the city ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Kingdom Keys - Romans Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

Christian Unity provides the quintessential witness that allows us to move towards the goal of giving everyone the opportunity to know Jesus as we do.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20, Ephesians 4:1-4, John 17:21, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 1:12-13, 2 Peter 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Messiah's Messengers And Our Mission"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2002

Christ encourages his disciples not to fear persecution.

Matthew 10:24-39 “The Messiah’s Messengers and Our Mission” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Believers are often persecuted. We are bypassed, shunned, withdrawn from, isolated, talked about, ridiculed, mocked, considered strange, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Law Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2006

The need is great for a practical demonstration of the Law of Kindness in the church.

THE LAW OF KINDNESS Ephesians 4:31 – 32 Let all bitterness and all passionate feeling, all anger and loud insulting language, be unknown among you—and also every kind of malice. On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Party Of One

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jun 23, 2010

We are all one in Christ Jesus, and as a unified body, we are empowered to fulfill our responsibilities as the children of God!

As a child, my sister and I spent many of our days (and some evenings too) under the watchful care of a babysitter. I still remember those babysitters well. The first one was Mimi, who took care of us every weekday until we started preschool. She would often watch us in the afternoons after ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

# 23~ Twenty Four & Five Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2012

TWENTY-FOUR is the number that denotes the PRIESTHOOD, it is found in our KJ Bible NINE times, twice in the O.T. and seven in the N.T. as; "FOUR AND TWENTY". TWENTY FIVE stands for "THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS" It is fou

# 23~ TWENTY FOUR & FIVE ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS~ 3-31-12 TWENTY-FOUR is the number that denotes the PRIESTHOOD, it is found in our KJ Bible NINE times, twice in the O.T. and seven in the N.T. as; "FOUR AND TWENTY". Both Moses and David ordered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Line In The Sand Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus presents an opportunity to choose. His message drew the line, fear warns us away, but it is up to our choice whether we follow Him.

* Remember, this man was born blind. * Jesus’ disciples asked the current-day riddle, “what sin caused this man to be born blind?” * Jesus said, “Not his sin nor his parents, but for the glory of God to be seen.” * Then Jesus spit, applied and instructed. * The man obeyed and could see. * Those who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of I Or Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Christian Idolatry was alive and well in Corinth and its live and well today watch Paul address the gospel of I.

1Corinthians 1:10 - 17 The Gospel of I or the Gospel of Christ Crucified? One of the letters primary concerns in the church at Corinth is their own spiritual pride & immaturity, it had led them to value outward appearance, eloquence of rhetoric, the wisdom of words over and above the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Disagree About So Many Things? Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jan 28, 2016

There can be no doubt that Christians have many disagreements. However, Christ calls us to be one, and we need to acknowledge our differences, but love one another, celebrate the beliefs that we share, and learn to work more fully as one.

I don’t know if there’s a better time than a Presidential election year in the U.S. to see just how deeply and how much we human beings can disagree. There are the obvious disagreements on polity and practice between the Democrats and Republicans, but even within the parties there is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Unity In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022

When people are trying to drive you apart, how do you stay together? When there are major differences between us, how do we stay united? Does it even matter?

INTRODUCTION Which way should the toilet paper goes on the holder? Should the toilet seat stay up or down? How do you squeeze the toothpaste tub? (When I was growing up, toothpaste tubes were metal and this mattered!). When the kids don’t get what they want from Mum, what do that do? Go to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Dimensions Of The Lord’s Table

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 24, 2017

To understand the dimensions of the Lord’s Table is to fully grasp the character and nature of our Christian experience.

1 Corinthians 10:14-33, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Lord’s Table is a continuing memorial of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the one thing Christians have celebrated from the very beginning. Jesus said to the early Christians concerning this, “This do in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Immaturity (Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, February 12, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2023

In the very first verse Paul has stepped on toes! There are two words that illustrate well how Paul stepped on their toes. These two words, “carnal” and “babies” lose some of their emphasis as they are transliterated from Greek to English.

IMMATURITY Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 9 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. (2) I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist