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Columbus And A Day To Remember

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

Columbus providentially discovered the New World when he set sail to share the gospel.

I know that celebrating the discoveries of the bold explorer Christopher Columbus is no longer politically correct. Even the supposed conservative politicians in our national capital want to remove him from history. Oklahoma senator James Lankford proposed removing the Columbus Day holiday from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wind In The Sails

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001

The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Every Knee Shall Bow

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

An evangelistic message declaring that a day is coming when every knee shall bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

“Every Knee Shall Bow” Philippians 2:1-11 A day is coming that will be unlike any other day in world history. Philippians 2:10-11, “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of god the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008

Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Prayer? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon looking at why we pray.

A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary to say a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And All God's People Said Amen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 15, 2015

There are times when our lives move so fast, that we need to slow down and let our souls catch up with our bodies. In the midst of our busyness we need to slow down and go to that solitary place for prayer. And then let your Amen prepare you for Action.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 (Parallel Verse is Luke 4:38-44) A Pastor had a conversation .... concerning Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Anglican

Prepare For Easter With Three Words

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 6, 2009

This message helps us prepare to celebrate the greatest week of the year, Holy Week. Three stages of Christ’s life are reviewed: His Life, HIs Death and His Victory in the resurrection

Prepare for Easter with Three Words I Corinthians 15:1-8 A denominational leader was also serving as pastor. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn’t have churches and conduct funeral services. He would go out with a funeral director and they would drive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021

The Bible is an amazing book. . For some: • There are favorite BOOKS of the Bible that they turn to regularly for devotional support The Bible is an amazing book...

For some: • There are favorite BOOKS of the Bible that they turn to regularly for devotional support • There are some favorite BIBLE PASSAGES that they turn to for daily living, to solve certain problems in their life • There are particular VERSES OF SCRIPTURE they go to for help Acts 1:8 is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

The Bible is an amazing book.

For some: • There are favorite BOOKS of the Bible that they turn to regularly for devotional support • There are some favorite BIBLE PASSAGES that they turn to for daily living, to solve certain problems in their life • There are particular VERSES OF SCRIPTURE they go to for help Acts 1:8 is one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

The promise of God are special we will look at their source, their size and their success.

Feb. 15, 2004 Kim Huffman Goshen Christian Church Series: Timeless Treasures #3 “PRECIOUS PROMISES” 2 Peter 1:4 “For by these God has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mob

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

A Lenten Devotional that considers the "crowd", or "the mob" that demanded the life of Jesus.

When the Ministerial Alliance was picking Lenten topics, one of the ones that was mentioned was "The Mob". And I have always loved "gangster stories" - You know Al Capone; Lucky Luciano; Bonnie & Clyde; Baby Face Nelson; The God Father. I am still amazed at what it reads on Bonnie Parker’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 27:11-26

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Good Pleasure

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 27, 2005

God Takes Pleasure in Providing For His Children

1. SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD • Why should we seek the kingdom of God? And what is the literal interpretation of this? • Seeking the things of God ensures our seeking his will for us • Luke 2:49 “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Those Dry Bones

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

What man cannot do, God can. He is the ultimate Sovereign.

Those Dry Bones (Ezekiel 36-37) Intro 1. Being human is a privilege, but sometimes its limitations get to us... 2. Sam: lost control in Ohio, I lectured him; next week, me at Purdue... 3. In reality, no one can handle things like God.... 4. The Old Covenant w/Israel---problem not the Covenant, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Magnetic Community Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

One of a series on Building Community

God’s Magnetic Community There are three ways that everyday ordinary folk like you and I can come to know of and experience God. We experience God in His Creation. Go into Creation, pay attention and it reads like a huge billboard pointing to the creative genius of Almighty God. Veggies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ