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Sons Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 3, 2021

The resurrection is real and Jesus, the Son of the Living God, will prove its reality in less than a week. God is the God of the Living not the dead.

LUKE 20: 27-39 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] SONS OF THE RESURRECTION Here is the final attempt in Luke to confound Jesus by arguments. It is only here that Luke’s gospel mentions the Sadducees. In order to question the Resurrection, a belief held both by Jesus (14:14) and the Pharisees (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Ending Well

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 13, 2016

This sermon was given at the end of 2015. It's to help people think about ending well so that they can have a strong beginning. But also so that they can hear the words of Jesus at the end say, "Well done good and faithful servant.

Ending Well “A good start need a better ending, and a good ending gives to us a better start.” This thought came as I was contemplating todays and next week’s messages. And to today, as we’re ending 2015, I’d like to talk to you about ending well. And then next week ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Clay Pot... Your Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 4, 2021

clay pots were used to store treasures, oil, wheat, wine, important documents, what is hidden in your clay pot.

CLAY POT…YOUR HIDDEN TREASURE You cannot tell the value of something by the package it comes in. Like the treasure of salvation buried in the dirt in the parable that Jesus told, the treasure was so precious that the man sold everything to buy it and a pearl is found in an ugly oyster shell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

A Question Of Faith

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Y’all know I usually have two questions for you to begin each message. Today, I’m gonna do a switch-up!

A question of Faith Today’s message is titled “A question of Faith”. Our key verse is Hebrews 11:6 and I’d like us to consider how our faith impacts our relationship with God, and the effectiveness in our discipleship. Yesterday in our men’s breakfast a couple of guys lamented that they wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-8

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023

A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"blessed Are The Meek"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 29, 2023

"Blessed are the Meek" is one of the Beatitudes, a set of teachings given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This specific Beatitude states that those who are humble, patient, and gentle will be blessed and inherit the earth.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:5) "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." (Psalms 37:11) "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." (James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:11, James 3:13, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 25:9, 1 Peter 3:15, Titus 3:2, Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 29:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is One Baptism Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 8, 2023

Various churches have various teachings and various practices concerning baptism. But that does not mean that the Bible does not provide us with a good understanding of the will of God in the matter of baptism.

Alba 5-7-2023 THERE IS ONE BAPTISM Ephesians 4:5 The story is told of a preacher who had just starting serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached about baptism. Finally, the chairman of the elders approached him and said, “Preacher, we get the point about baptism, and so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Acts 2:38-39, Romans 6:1-5, Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fill This Temple

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2021

There are some in the Christian community that suggest that politics and religion should never work together. Some in the public square that suggest that religious leaders ought to stay out of politics and concern themselves with only the spiritual. But God has the final say on this matter!

In the passage today we take a second look at the people of Israel during the ministry of Haggai the prophet. As we learned last week, 70 years earlier, in the year 586 BC, the Babylonians invaded the Southern Kingdom, destroyed Solomon's beautiful temple in Jerusalem and had taken the people ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

33. Fulfilling The Old Covenant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018

Jesus fulfilled the Old Covenant on behalf of the unfaithful Israelites

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 33 – FULFILLING THE OLD COVENANT] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Leviticus 26:12, Hebrews 10:1-10, John 5:39, Matthew 5:17, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Myths About Temptation Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 10, 2020

How can we hope to live victoriously in and for Christ if we believe temptation attacks us because we’re horrible human beings of because God is mad at or wants to mess with us?

Myths about Temptation I Corinthians 10:6-13 Introduction: Have you ever heard the stories about siblings who convince one of their siblings that they were adopted? It often really affects the one that is made to believe they are adopted. What a relief they feel when they finally talk to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is ‘allah’ Of Islam Another Name For The God Of Abraham, Isaac, And Jacob?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2025

Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity. It claims to be a monotheistic belief system that worships one god, Allah.

The word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’ or ‘surrender,’ as its followers are to surrender to Allah's will continuously. It is because the name ‘Allah’ translates as ‘god,' that many Christians who live in the Middle East incorrectly use the word “Allah” when referencing the God of Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-4, Matthew 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Of Those Who Have Never Heard The Gospel?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2016

A response to the question, "What of those who have never heard the Gospel?" God is just and God is gathering to Himself and for His glory a great harvest of souls.

“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Sad Part About Christmas"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

Today as we study Matthew 2:1-12 we will see the 3 paths that men will take when they are confronted with Jesus and his truth.

"THE SAD, SAD, PART ABOUT CHRISTMAS" TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION In 3 days it will be Christmas day. All over the world people are fighting the crowds at malls, wrapping presents, putting bikes and swing sets together, sitting on Santa’s lap, decorating Christmas trees, putting lights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving To The End Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #8

Serving to the End Malachi 3:13-18 A man stopped by a house with a sign out front that said, “Talking Dog For Sale.” The owner directed him to the backyard to see the dog. He was pretty skeptical and called out, “You talk?” “Yep,” the mutt replied. The man then said, “So, what’s your story?” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgotten Family Tree Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004

This morning we’re going to look at a list in Matthew 1 that contains over 40 names, some who were “darlings” and many others who were “disasters.”

The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist