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Imagine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 28, 2019

St. John writes of the peace from heaven

May 26, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Rev. 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 Imagine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. John Lennon wrote a song that has come to be one of the most recognized and acclaimed songs of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Sins Of A Wife

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2018

To show the three sins that wives are liable to commit, they are the following: (a) wives tend to disagree with their husbands, (b) wives tend to quarrel with their husband, and (c) wives tend to find fault with their husband, thus, scolding their husband

I. EXORDIUM: Is you wife a disagreeing, quarrelsome and scolding wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the three sins that wives are liable to commit, they are the following: (a) wives tend to disagree with their husbands, (b) wives tend to quarrel with ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Comforts The Downcast Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 16, 2019

This passage shares the encouraging truth that "God . . . comforts the downcast." It also points out one of the major ways that He does that: through the people He's put around us.

DOES GOD CARE ABOUT THE DOWNCAST? He cares enough that He has put the answer all around us. - 2 Corinthians 7:6 – “God . . . comforts the downcast” - We doubt. We feel discouraged and downcast and we wonder if God cares. - And this is a big deal because there are so many today who struggle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-26, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 14:23, James 5:20, Jude 1:23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-20, Proverbs 11:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty?

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 6, 2022

God has given the gift of thirst, both spiritually and physically. He also quenches our thirst through the Holy Spirit!

The Gift of Thirst Isaiah 41:17-20 KJV "When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Asking, Seeking, Knocking

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

We have quit asking, we have quit seeking, and we have not knocked for so long that we have forgotten where the knocker is!

We have quit asking, we have quit seeking, and we have not knocked for so long that we have forgotten where the knocker is! What do I mean by that sentence? Well, when is the last time we actually talked to God the Father, petitioning him due to some circumstantial issue that might involve either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaviness As A Choice...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2023

We are in a constant battle with depression and a spirit of heaviness. Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

HEAVINESS AS A CHOICE… FACING THE STRONG MEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We must acknowledge there is a clinical medical reason for extreme heaviness. Our discussion here will not address this problem. Matthew 12:29 Or else how can one enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29, Romans 8:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eyes To See: Embracing The Hope Of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 1, 2024

Ephesians 1:18 is a prayer of deep longing. Paul isn’t just asking for knowledge; he’s asking for enlightenment—a heart flooded with God’s light to truly see the hope we have in Christ.

Eyes to See: Embracing the Hope of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Ephesians 1:18 (NLT): “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Deuteronomy 7:6, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Prayer And God's Promises 1 John 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

1 John 5:14-15, unveils the profound connection between faith-filled prayer and the assurance of God's response.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Prayer and God's Promises 1 John 5:14-15 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to understand the transformative power of prayer rooted in the truth of God's promises. Our text, 1 John 5:14-15, unveils the profound connection between faith-filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 34:17, Proverbs 15:29, Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 21:22, James 1:6-7, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding And Walking In Divine Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Divine favour is the supernatural grace of God that positions a person for blessings, promotions, and breakthroughs beyond human ability and effort.

UNDERSTANDING AND WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

Persistent prayer can break any prison door and release divine intervention in impossible situations.

THE POWER OF PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:1-11 Key Verse: “But prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” — Acts 12:5 Supporting Texts: James 5:16; Psalm 34:17; Isaiah 65:24; Matthew 7:7; Philippians 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word In Your Walk

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God’s living Word transforms our daily walk—planting new life, lighting our path, strengthening our spirit, correcting our hearts, and igniting holy passion.

Introduction Did you know there are more ancient copies of the Bible than of any other ancient classic? Tacitus, the Roman historian, survives in only a handful of manuscripts—yet the Word of God has been preserved through hundreds upon hundreds of ancient copies. It’s still alive, still speaking, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 1 Peter 1:23, Psalm 119:105, Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"God Has Spoken—and He Still Speaks Today” Hebrews 1:1-2

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2025

A message about God being with us today and every day.

Good morning. Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the concept of being 'born again' in Christianity, its necessity, mystery, and implications for our daily lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to be diving deep into the heart of the Gospel message, exploring the truth, the mystery, and the implications of being born again. This profound concept isn't some lofty theological idea that only scholars can grasp. It’s a life-changing reality meant for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Topics: Rebirth, Old Age

Set Free By The Hand Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores the thrilling relationship with God, highlighting His promises of freedom, fulfillment, and spiritual liberation as depicted in Isaiah 49:8-25. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space of fellowship and worship, where we gather together as a community of believers, united in our shared love for the Lord. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Isaiah 49:8-25, a passage that resonates with the rhythm of redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-25

Topics: Freedom, Son Sets Free