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Escaping Your Prison Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2020

As Christians we're supposed to live a different life than those around us. But how can we do that when we're surrounded with so many temptations to do things we know we shouldn't do?

Back in the 14th century, in the region we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald had a nickname – Crassus. Crassus means fat, and he was fat because he really liked to eat. He liked to EAT … a lot! In the course of time, he had a violent quarrel with his younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses' Mother Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 17, 2013

Well, it’s Mother’s Day, and while it’s a day to honour our mothers, and I hope you are all remembering your mom today. This is church and I think it’s important to honour the one who gave us our mom’s. A mother is one of the few things every human being

Let’s begin this morning with the mother of Moses by reading from Exodus chapter 2:1-10. The first thing I want you to notice is that both the father and mother are Levites. Now we know that the Levites are the priestly line of the people of Israel, and though we don’t typically think ...read more

The Waters Of Maribah Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 12, 2008

We can take events and opportunities to serve God, these things that are about God, and we can make them about us. When we do, the power of God, the holiness of God is lost on the very people we are attempting to serve in the name of God.

I have been building a deck in my backyard this summer, right now I am placing the finishing touches on it. Before I built my deck, I looked through different deck plans, and compared the different kinds of deck materials and figured out pretty much what I needed. Then I went to three different ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:26

Denomination: Church Of God

We Win!

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A sermon of encouragement from Daniel and the Lions.

WE WIN! Daniel 6:1-23 John 16:25-33 Congratulations! You’re a winner! Those are the words everybody likes to hear. I know that because if we didn’t like to win Advertising Agencies and Marketing Consultants wouldn’t use the idea of winning to entice us to buy almost every product imaginable. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Throw It Off!

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022

There is awesome power in forgiveness.

There is awesome power in forgiveness. I wonder how many people I'm speaking to right now who are angry? Who are you angry with? What did they do in your life? What did they say? What did they do? How did they put something on you that you can’t live with? And day by day you can't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6, Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bush University Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 31 regarding David's pattern for prayer in turbulent times

Text: Psalm 31:1-24, Title: Bush University, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/2/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Billy Graham at Bush University, 1949 in CA B. Background to passage: “Context, context, context, I know that you have heard me say it before, but it is true. The context of this psalm makes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020

Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tragedy In America

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Sep 15, 2001

How we should respond to the attack upon America.

TRAGEDY IN AMERICA INTRO: Discussion of events of past week and why bad things happen. Such as: creation corrupted, individual free will. 1. But no matter how bad things are or what happens God promises to bring good out of the bad for those who love the Lord and are the called according to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:2-18, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last!

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 11, 2002

Many people become a Christian but not living a Christian life, a life that free from every bondage. Don’t let satan keep you in his bondage!

FREE AT LAST! In Exodus 5:1 we will find, there are 4 conditions where God can say that we are free from "the bondage of corruption into THE GLORIOUS LIBERTY OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD," First, "Let My people..." (2 Chron. 7:14 said that God’s people is the one that called by His Name). Second, "... ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1, Romans 8:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Last Minute Medicine For America

Contributed by James Sanders on May 2, 2002

America is in trouble today, but still God has the power to deliver a nation from destruction if we get serious about the holy business of prayer.

I. Introduction · I would never have predicted one change that came about in this country after September 11, 2001. The return to popularity of the American flag. · The fact that the flag is flying everywhere since that time is a good sign, but it is not enough just for the flag to flap in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Public And Private Sin

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jul 16, 2005

A look at what the incident of the woman caught in adultery teaches us about public and hidden sin.

They were absolutely right. According to Deut 22:22 she deserved to be sentenced to death and executed for what she had done. We normally comment on the absence of the man in this case – according to the law he was just as guilty and deserving of death as she was – but the fact that he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army