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What Trials Do Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.

1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing The Rooster Before It Crows

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great if we had a warning signal before we said something or before we did something? How can we hear the rooster BEFORE it crows?

Hearing the Rooster Before it Crows By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:60 But Peter said, "I don’t know what you are talking about." And as soon as he said these words, the rooster crowed. There’s a commercial I really like on television. Have you seen it? It’s a Chevy commercial. The sun is rising and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60

The Rapture, Our Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

What is the Rapture?

1. ONE TIME WORDS. There are a lot of them in the Bible. • Words in the Hebrew or the Greek that are only used ONE TIME. • Words like SEAM… in John 19:23. A one timer. • OR UNSPEAKABLE in 2 Corinthians 9.15. A one timer. • But NOT words like LOVE… it’s all over the Bible. • OR GRACE… that’s all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Clever Servant

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 28, 2005

Are we as willing to work hard on our relationship with Jesus as the dishonest steward was willing to work for his own future?

The Clever Servant Luke 16:1-8 October 2, 2005 A few years ago, I became friends with a fellow named Roger who had built a very successful business from the ground up. Starting from almost nothing, he had become President and CEO of a paging service. You know, when you need your doctor in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Time Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009

Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this last of four messages we learn about the third and final herald of the Angels. A message of peace and goodwill to all men! This series concept and some material based on Rick W

Purpose of Christmas Part 4: A Time for Reconciliation Luke 2: 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember His Power Of Redemption

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Can you forget the Person who loved you the most inspite of who you are? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can remember the LORD JESUS CHRIST thru Holy Communion IV. TEXT: Psalms 78:42 (New

I. EXORDIUM: Can you forget the Person who loved you the most inspite of who you are? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can remember the LORD JESUS CHRIST thru Holy Communion IV. TEXT: Psalms 78:42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) They did not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christs Love And Agony - Our Temptation Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 18, 2012

Pray that you will not fall into temptation. Jesus knew what was to come he told them pray!

Are you ever tempted aside from the tasks of work, house work, looking after the kids, doing your homework. Have you ever thought of doing something different from the norm, taking the day off to just relax, go bush a walk along the sea shore? I really like the story Jesus walking along the sea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Prepare For Easter

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 27, 2013

Perhaps you have read this over and over again without noticing that this event was even part of this ride of triumph...

How to Prepare for Easter Luke 19:28-19:44 How to Prepare for Easter Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11 I want to share with you this morning three ways you and I can most effectively and meaningfully prepare for Easter. The first of these three suggestions is found in the example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10-44

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2014

On Palm Sunday we often concentrate on the palms and the colt Jesus was riding and the cloaks being laid before Him in the procession. We look at the exaltation of the crowd and the rebuke of the Jews but there is SO much more going on in that city.

Well, it’s Palm Sunday! The day we celebrate that glorious ride that Jesus took into Jerusalem amidst the proclamation of His followers. Let's take a look at God's Holy Word! Luke 19:29-40 says, “As [Jesus] approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Nazarene

“devotion – The Duty Of The Disciple”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 20, 2014

Things the Bible tells us we are to be devoted to.

“Devotion – the Duty of the Disciple” February 23, 2014 1 Chronicles 22:17-19 “Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon. He said to them, “Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:17-19

Denomination: Holiness

Elijah And The Woman With Sticks (A Mothering Sunday Sermon) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2014

God will always find a way to speak to us. Sometimes it's a verse of scripture. Sometimes it’s a song. Sometimes it’s His voice we hear. Sometimes He will use a person. For this woman, God brings the prophet Elijah into her life.

Today is Mothering Sunday and in many places around the world the focus will be on mothers. I think it is fair to say that simply having children does not make a woman a mother. Abraham Lincoln said: No one is poor who has a godly mother Napoleon said, “The future destiny of a child is the work of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, John 11:22, John 14:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deity Of Jesus In Israel's Prophets Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 30, 2015

Isaiah to Malachi saw Jesus as God. The prophets of Israel join the group of Jehovah's TRUE witnesses. Who are these folks today claiming to be witnesses of Jehovah, but denying his Deity?

FROM ISAIAH 36. Lord of the New Jerusalem What a precious preview of events is given by Isaiah in his 2nd chapter, verses 2-4: “...the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains...and all nations shall flow unto it...and ...people shall say, Come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 5, 2011

The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

Jewish Scriptural context for understanding Jesus' entry into Jerusalem

The reign of King David was coming to an end. To put it plainly he was old. He was definitely tired. The first half of his life was spent building a kingdom; the second half of his life was spent trying to hold that kingdom together. God had promised that David would never lose his throne, and as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord Of The Angel Armies Says: “i Am With You!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 11, 2013

The Lord of the Angel Armies Says: “I Am with You!” 1) Take his work seriously; 2) Take his word seriously

“This has been no laughing matter — people have lost their homes and livelihoods. I have a pit in my stomach that hasn’t gone away since yesterday at noon. I’m a single mom who has a worry now as to where I’m going to live and how I am going to clean up” (Tammy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran