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The Next Thing

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024

God will refuse to tell you about His next steps for your life until you do this one thing.

Message title: The Next Thing If you like you can turn to one scripture today, Luke 5. I want to talk to you about something a little more serious. I had to learn this the hard way from myself, and I'll be honest, it's not easy, but it's so worth it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To An Overflowing Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2008

Jesus calls us to come and drink deeply of the springs of eternal life. The work of the Holy Spirit is to fill us and overflow with the fruit of the Spirit.

Steps to An Overflowing Life Steps to an Overflowing Life John 7:37-39 Have you ever been so thirsty that all you could think about was getting a cool drink of water? I can remember times when I was driving a combine cutting and thrashing wheat when I became extremely thirsty. Cutting wheat in ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

7 The Inviting Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jun 7, 2025

With these seven churches, Jesus has made it clear: Make NO mistake, JUDGMENT IS coming. But when you read through this Revelation from John and judgment is poured out, no one repents, no one turns back to God. And yet, God continues to reach out and invite all people, anyone, saying, “Come.”

You have heard of BC, Before Christ days? This is back in BK - Before Kids days for the our family. My wife and I went on a vacation trip – a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel, via Key West. At the time we thought we’d be able to go about once every 5 years, but then more kids came along, and well, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Will Only A Few Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

Will there only be a few people saved? And how can we be among the few? What is necessary for us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A family one day decided to go on a vacation. So they went to the ocean, to the beach to enjoy a day of swimming and relaxation. This was their first time to see an ocean of water and white sandy beaches. They set up their spot. Mother laid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Church Would Just Pray

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

This message will help teach the church that there is a great need for interssesory prayer, and that prayer although largly neglected is one of the churches greatest assets.

Introduction: How many of you pray every day? How many of you pray each morning when you wake up? How many of you pray every night before you go to sleep? How many of you pray before each meal? How many of you pray for yourselves? How many of you pray for others? How many of you pray for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truths About Tithing

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 25, 2021

How to keep a good attitude about the subject of money which appears over 800 times in the Bible.

Truths About Tithing Introduction: The subject of my message this morning is one where there is much in the way of misinformation or in some cases misinterpretation of what God has said about the subject of tithing. Is tithing mentioned in the New Testament or is it an Old Testament practice of the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

Blind Bartimaeus knew who Jesus is and what He can do. Bartimaeus stopped at nothing to receive his blessing from Jesus - How about us?

Sermon Title: The Pursuit of Holiness Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 30, 2002 Scripture Introduction: I think the chorus that we just sang, “Shout to the Lord”, is one of my favorites. We have reason to shout if we have Jesus as our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: *other

The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 5 - I Am Learning The Teachings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2018

The teachings of Jesus are a window, along with all other Holy Scripture, into the heart and mind of God. This is the 5th sermon in a sermon series on "The Way of Jesus", an initiative of my tribe, The Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada

Way Of Jesus #5 - Learning the Teachings of Jesus We’ve been looking at the Way of Jesus anchors Today’s is “I am learning the teachings of Jesus” Meetings in office - best quotes are always from Jesus Way of Jesus is about how to have a Jesus -shaped ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - If Jesus Had Never Come!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 7, 2019

In essence, this story reminds us of God’s greatest gift – Jesus, His Son, whose birth we are celebrating. And the message that this story proclaims is still true - whoever has the Son gets it all!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: 1 John 5:11-12; Colossians 1:15-16 ILL. Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his son, shared a passion for art. Together they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Colossians 1:15-16, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 25:21, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case Of The Missing Silver Cup

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 26, 2022

God will use whatever it takes to get our attention

God uses strange ways to speak to the hearts of people. The Bible is filled with story after story in which God used unusual methods and means to get the attention of certain people. In Ex.3:10 we see Moses – God used a burning bush to speak to this disgraced prince. In Numbers 22:28-31 in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Expectantly Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2004

If we are going to pray expectantly, we must: 1. Pray passionate prayers. 2. Pray persistent prayers. 3. Pray believing prayers.

It was around 1870 when New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed. Everybody called him “Boss Tweed,” and it was a name that suited him well. The time came when he ran for reelection, and Boss Tweed’s political machine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday: Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2022

Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you can have a relationship with God the Father. You just have to embrace Jesus as “The Lamb of God.”

Spoken Words: Vernon – Immanuel Jeromie – Lamb of God Series Easter: Life of Jesus Sermon: Palm Sunday – “Lamb of God” Scripture: John 12 describes the historic event we celebrate today! Thesis: Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 1:29, John 1:35-36, 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 5:5-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Settle Down, Lord! Settle Down! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

Most of this sermon was ripped off from the pamplet "My Heart, Christ’s Home."

This morning’s sermon is going to be dramatically different from what I’ve presented so far. In just a few minutes I’m going to get you to use your imagination and go on a tour with Jesus Christ. I think you’ll be convicted, challenged, and encouraged, but to get there you’ll need to put aside ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Once I Was Blind, Now All The People I Knew And Loved Hate Me

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 29, 2014

A man who was once blind can now see and this is only a small part of a horrible story where the man lost all the people he knew because his sight was restored. This is a lesson on social skills and how people can be horrid. It is a must read!

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 3rd April 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: A man who was once blind can now see and this is only a small part of a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Episcopal