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Why Are So Many Uninterested In The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2018

Paul tells us the world is blind to the gospel. What is the key to help them see?

- Earlier, use this for the Children’s Sermon. Have a box with one side open and that open side up against the wall. Let the kids guess what might be in the box. Then have helper pick up the box and hold it front of their face, causing a light to shine on their face from the flashlight in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020

What does it mean to be light?

Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entering Into The Ark And Beginning Of The Flood Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 26, 2019

They didn’t know how long they would have to live in the ark, but God knew, and that’s all that mattered.

November 5, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.5: Entering into the Ark and Beginning of the Flood. (Gen. 7.6-16) Genesis 7.6-16 6 And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth. 7 And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Reel Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 2 - Reel Talk I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bow Down And Turn To God!

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jul 26, 2020

This is designed to encourage people to Bow down and worship God now as opposed to when sickness or trouble comes into their lives!

Isaiah 45 22 “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. 23 By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. This chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mirror Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#20] A MIRROR OF OUR SOULS Luke 6:37-42 Introduction: I have told you often about my work challenges; but as I think about it, all jobs have these types of issues. Issues like- People passing off all of the work onto you; but taking the credit for the good things. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42, Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Humble Trust Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2025

This is the 22nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#22] THE POWER OF HUMBLE TRUST Luke 7:1-10 Introduction: As we celebrate Mother's Day, we remember the love, sacrifices, and humility of mothers. Mothers often show us what humble trust looks like- Trusting in God's plan even when things are uncertain and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Equipped For A Purpose. Luke 10:30-37

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 6, 2024

A message of hope with the direction of being compassionate in our daily walk.

"Equipped for Compassionate Purpose" Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort In The Chaos

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 12, 2024

How to thrive in difficult times.

Comfort in the Chaos Acts 16:20-35 20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, 21 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. 22 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Aug 1, 2024

The power of the gospel, is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, which can transform lives and bring hope to those who believe. It is a message of love, forgiveness, and redemption that has the power to change hearts.

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. August 1, 2024 Romans 10:13–15 (ESV) “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him, whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him, whom they have never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hannah

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

The story of Hannah is not well known and today it is given as an alternative reading to the more familiar story of Samuel’s call. So, let us dive into this tale of Hannah.

Hannah is a young woman, married to Elkanah. But she is not his only wife, Elkanah has another wife called Peninnah. Hannah is his first wife, but she has not been blessed with children, we are told twice that the Lord had “closed her womb” (vs. 5, 6). In contrast to Hannah, Peninnah (whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral For A Death By Suicide

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

On this day of bittersweet feelings, God wants to comfort our hearts by having us see all of this from His point of view.

Good morning. On behalf of the family, we welcome you all. As you all know and are experiencing the same sadness of heart as I have, we still come together to celebrate the life of someone who touched every heart here in a special way. On this day of bittersweet feelings, God wants to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance: The Power To Command Appears Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 15, 2023

According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free individuals from physical, mental, and spiritual oppression.

DELIVERANCE: THE POWER TO COMMAND APPEARS Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 15, 2023 Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing Your Easter Sermons

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Mar 15, 2023

Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Grateful Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 2, 2023

Although we know that we should cultivate an attitude of Gratitude to God and to Man, the problem is that we are more inclined to grumble and complain, while there may be ten things for which we be Grateful for, we tend to focus on the one thing that irks us.

Let's thank God, please don't be an ungrateful child. Let’s give him Thank, Father I thank you, in you I put my Faith, trust and hope and you who didn’t allow me to be put to shame. Remember Hannah put her faith upon the Lord that day as she prayed... THAT SAME GOD didn’t put her to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal