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Giving To The Giver Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2018

We often think of our giving as giving to Jesus, here are examples of people actually giving to Jesus and what we can learn from their gifts.

When people talk about their giving you will often hear them speak about giving to the church or giving to God and sometimes about their gift to Jesus. And those are all valid expressions. I do feel that we give to God through the church and that our giving is an expression of love and obedience ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Mourning Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Blessed mourning is an emotional paradox, but also a sublime truth.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Blessed Mourner Text: Matthew 5:4 Introduction: Deep within the pages of the Old Testament is a phrase which has befuddled many bible readers down through the ages because it presents a type of emotional paradox. “It is better to go to the house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dressing For Success Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.

Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation: Sardis: A Church On Its Deathbed (2025)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Sardis: A Church on Its Deathbed - Revelation chapter 3 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Address (vs 1a). • Attribute (vs 1b). • Accusation (vs 1c). • Advice (vs 2-3). • Assurance (vs 4-5). SERMON BODY Ill: • Many members of the royal family have had the same name, • And so, they had to be distinguished by numbers, • e.g. Charles I, II or III. • But even this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Sisters And The Savior (John 11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 24, 2024

#7 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"

The Sisters and the Savior John 11: (Pew Bible p. 843) Good morning, and Happy Palm Sunday. Please turn to John 11. If you are new to Christianity and aren’t really sure what all the different days mean, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It’s the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Every Christian In This Church Was Like You…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2022

As a child many of us can remember playing games.

Such games as: • Pin the donkey tail • Hide and Seek • Treasure hunt • Simon says • Spin the Bottle And many more… Illus: A certain fellow in this church by the name of ________________use to love to play spin the bottle. You know how it is played. Boys and girls sit in a circle and they take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

"a Crypt-Tic Tale:" The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 27, 2023

We’ve been looking at a series of parables from Luke’s gospel that have been leading to one of the most profound parables of them all; the story the rich man and Lazarus, or what I’m calling, “A Crypt-tic Tale.” Its moral is to listen to God now or regret if for eternity.

Parables to Live By “A Crypt-tic Tale: The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HKUffZoBI Over the last several months, we’ve been looking at a series of stories told by Jesus to an eclectic group of individuals; from tax-collectors to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Compassionate Christ"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 9, 2008

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Lectionary 11 Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8 "The Compassionate Christ" 35* And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity. 36* When ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

My Neighbor

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

[Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are The Altars?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2002

Altars are TOOLS to come to God, a place to visit and to come with an attitude of love and respect. Repentance grows from good altars.

WHERE ARE THE ALTARS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Altars are TOOLS to come to God, a place to visit and to come with an attitude of love and respect. Repentance grows from good altars. We today have lost our fear of the altar, this is not a fear as being afraid, but a fear as in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23, Genesis 12:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For Troubled Times

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus being there for us in troubled times

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "HOPE for Troubled Times?"   21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What I Did On My Summer Vacation… God's Heart For People

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Saving people is the very top of God’s agenda. Sometimes in the church, we get focused on what God is doing among us and miss looking at what God is doing outside of us.

What I Did On My Summer Vacation… God’s Heart For People August 6, 2006 various texts It is good to be back, after my vacation time last month! I’ve been back at work this past week, and of course the first question everyone asks is: “How was your vacation?” It was good. We went to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Joseph Phillips on Mar 1, 2008

Sermon about heaven created for a memorial service

“Heaven” Memorial Service – March 1, 2008 Pastor Joseph C. Phillips, Jr., How do you describe the indescribable, give one a glimpse into glory…a taste of heaven? There is not enough ink in a pen or in a cartridge, nor do we have the time to do justice ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance