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The Parables Of Jesus: The Lost Sheep & The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2022

Time and again in the New Testament we see Jesus sharing parables and stories related to shepherds and sheep. It’s very very common. From psalm 23, talking about the rod and staff of the shepherd, to Jesus calling himself “the gate for the sheep” it’s throughout the scriptures.

“Dr. Andrew Bonar told me how, in the Highlands of Scotland, a sheep would often wander off into the rocks and get into places that they couldn't get out of. The grass on these mountains is very sweet and the sheep like it, and they will jump down ten or twelve feet, and then they can't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Humble Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 15, 2026

How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Isn’t the concept of being both humble and bold contradictory?

Humble Confidence in Prayer Gen 18:25-27; Luk 18:9-14; 1Joh 5:14-15 Introduction Good morning, church family! Let me ask you a question that might seem contradictory at first: How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Some of you might be thinking, "Pastor, those two things don't ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25-27, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey Of The Heart, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 8, 2006

The Journey of the Heart requires worshiping in spirit and in truth.

Life Quest “The Journey of the Heart, Part 2” June 11, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began a series looking at what we are to be about as a church and what it is that Christ has called us to. Last week and this week really focus on the first part of our church mission statement: “To ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

What The Preacher Thinks

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

What the preacher thinks about several important matters in life.

INTRO.- What the preacher thinks. I know. That’s a scary thought! ILL.- One preacher said to another, "I think a preacher needs to study a lot for his Sunday morning sermon." The second preacher said, "I disagree with you. Many times I have no idea what I am going to preach about until I go into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Gambling Wrong?

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011

Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping People From God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 15, 2012

Could it be that it is us who keep people from coming to Jesus? Just like the crowd obstructed the blind beggars from coming to Jesus, or the disciples from letting the children come to Jesus, we as Christians tend to pose obstacles to come to Jesus!

The blind men want to see Jesus. We know from Mark that one of those blind men were named Bartimaeus, and he had been blind all his life. First thing you see when you open your eyes is Jesus. I think that would be a wonderful thing! But we see that the crowd rebukes them. This is like the people ...read more

Denomination: *other

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 4

AMAZING GRACE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a prostitute saying to her girlfriend, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003

Jesus: Freind of Sinners, Part 1 of 7

4. FRIENDS IN LOWLY PLACES (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a prostitute saying to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Openness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2007

1. Jesus’ arms are open as an act of invitation 2. Jesus gives an open invitation to a life of fruitfulness.

It must have been quite a scene as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. First, he is not riding a warrior’s horse, he is riding on the colt of a donkey. His head is bobbing as the colt takes its awkward steps. And all around is a motley crowd. Former prostitutes, shouting children, people who had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Call, The Cost And The Calm

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006

In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009

Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the Eight Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application

INTRODUCTION q This commandment continues to highlight our relationship and duties to our fellow human beings. The fifth protects proper authority, the sixth protects our neighbour’s life, the seventh protects the sanctity of the marriage, while the eight protects our neighbour’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hold Fast!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 13, 2015

The more we hold fast to our job, spouse, kids, worldly passions, dreams and whatever you may be passionately attached to; it might slip away! Caution!

Hold fast! Philippians 2:16”holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.” Listen! The more we hold fast to our job, spouse, kids, worldly passions, dreams and whatever you may be passionately attached to; it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harvest Time

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 29, 2001

Whatsoever one sews that shall he also Reap. Period...

HARVEST TIME Galatians 6:7 (7) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Good and or Bad things just don’t come to us. It’s usually because of something we did or didn’t do. Once saved not always safe…. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist