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In The Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

It’s always darkest before dawn.

LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unstoppable

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2022

OBEYING GOD’S WILL IN YOUR LIFE, DOES NOT GUARANTEE A STRESS-FREE, HASSLE-FREE AND TROUBLE-FREE LIFE; ON THE CONTRARY, IT CAN BE UNEASY, TURBULENT AND UNCOMFORTABLE; HOWEVER, GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.”

Dug again Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them. With health tips floating everywhere, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Which Moves God's Heart

Contributed by Paul Woodhouse on May 2, 2022

Can a prayer move the heart of God?

Recently, my 7-year-old grandson Alonso told me that his daddy, my son, carries around a lot of money in his pocket. I asked him how much and he told me: $1,200! He turned to me, “Papa, how much do you carry in your pocket?” I said, “$20” and he replied, “That is so sad.” Sometimes we act like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 7:7-8, 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Nothing Like A Mother's Love (Mother's Day 2020 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2022

Isaiah 66:13 parallels the kind of help that God gives to the consolation and comfort that a mother gives to her children. ...... God provides for us beyond what we are able to fully comprehend! Comfort involves compassion, encouragement and sympathy.

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER'S LOVE (Mother's Day 2020 version) Texts: Isaiah 66:13, Luke 13:34, Proverbs 31: 26 & 28 Isaiah 66:13? As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem (NRSV). Luke 13:34? O Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13, Luke 13:34, Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Comfort In God's Control

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 9, 2022

Mothers often need a break from the cleaning, cooking, laundry. There is a lot to do to keep a house and home under control. Things can go haywire quickly, and not just for mothers. But no matter who you are, you can find comfort in trusting in God's ultimate control.

Alba 5-8-2022 Finding Comfort in God's Control Genesis 38:27-30 A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 12, 2022

We will examine, what it means to put God above all things in our lives and all the blessings that follow when we do.

When we are in debt, God knows we are in debt. And we don’t have to work 2 jobs, 3 jobs, or 4 jobs in order to pay the debt. Only simple thing is, seek ye first the kingdom of God. The “First” word is the most important word. It is not, seek ye the kingdom of God, it is, seek ye “First” the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, 1 Kings 4:8-17

Behave Like A Christian

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 15, 2022

Christians not only need to “look good,” we need to “be good.” We need to behave like a Christian in a world that is looking for authentic faith.

Alba 5-15-2022 BEHAVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN Romans 12:9-21 A lady was soaking up the sun’s rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Injustices Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 18, 2022

Life can throw many hard things at us. We may even be tempted to let our hope in God fade. We want to scream, “Where is the justice?” As we move along a little further in Joseph's life God would want us to be encouraged that he will always see his children through.

Today I want to talk about the injustices of life. Have you walked through a season when you couldn't seem to catch a break? Did you ever wonder if good days would ever return? Maybe you lost a job around the same time a loved one died. Or you were going through a painful divorce just as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:4-8, Genesis 40:20-23, Deuteronomy 32:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 29, 2022

"Christ" was not Jesus' last name. It was a description of WHO He was. So what does it mean that Jesus is the Christ, and what difference can that make in our lives?

OPEN: St. John’s University is a private religious college in the state of New York, and sometime back someone apparently wrote some graffiti on one of the walls which said this: “Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say that I am?’ And they replied: ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twelve Ordinary Men

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2020

No one would have labeled this group "Most Likely To Succeed" in their High School Year Book. It is likely that even some of the disciples would not have chosen each other to be members of the group. We would not have selected any of them to lead ministries here in our Church.

TITLE: TWELVE ORDINARY MEN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 6:12-16 (There is no claim as to originality as many sources were drawn from for the development of this message. I have adapted to my style and transitions in support of the theses statement of this message) This morning we begin our walk through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday…what Questions Would You Ask? Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Jan 15, 2020

If you were watching the parade into Jerusalem with a King seated on a donkey, what thoughts would have been going through your head?

Palm Sunday Sermon 1.. Palm Sunday…what questions would you ask? Luke 18:28-48 14th April 2019 Paul Collins. I have a photo for you to look at and take in…once you have done that, I want to ask you some questions…have a look at this. What might be some of the questions you would now want to ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Brethren

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2020

The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him.

Title: What Do You Want Text: John 1:29-42 Thesis: The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him. Introduction In an article from The American Scholar by Arthur Crystal, entitled "Why Smart People Believe in God" Crystal mentions some of those smart ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Father's Blessing Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER.

2020.01.17. My Father’s Blessing William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER. My father’s blessing In July 2004, I met with my father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 26:24, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Started

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 25, 2020

Getting started begins with following Jesus.

Title: Getting Started Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Thesis: Getting started begins with following Jesus. Introduction These days I am a vicarious adventurer… I will never toss a sleeping bag and a camping stove and a copy of Whitman’s Leaves of Grass in the back of a pickup truck and chronical my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Business Till I Come, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 18, 2020

Jesus will return soon, the Scriptures are quite clear about that. But what do we do in the meanwhile? Jesus' command is also quite clear about this.

Show 2 minute Video clip (available on SermonCentral): "If Jesus Returned Today" [1] Did you note the comment at the end of the film? The question is not “When will Jesus Return?”, but rather, “What will we do before He gets here?” How will He find the members of the body of Christ? So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-15

Denomination: Baptist