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The Urgency Of The Harvest SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Encourage people to work the fields for the harvest

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to be gathered here together, in the house of the Lord, on this beautiful day that He has made. As we come together in fellowship, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, to feel the presence of God amongst us. Before we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Topics: Taking Advantage Of Opportunities

Did God Tell You To Stop Running?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 29, 2008

We should know that as a Christian that we are all running a race that we can all win, so why are we settling for second and why are some of us settling for 3rd when we all run and are able to receive the prize.

Did God Tell You To Stop Running? Mark 10:17-31 17 ¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest Stop

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Life is a weary journey, but God has built a rest stop into the rhythm of our lives — a Sabbath rest in Jesus Christ, where trust replaces fear, grace replaces striving, and His finished work becomes our peace.

Introduction A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, trying to put them at ease with small talk. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked a little girl. Without hesitation, she said, “Tired.” She had been watching the adults in her life, always ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope That Nobody Can Take Away

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022

Our faith gives life a new basis, a new foundation on which we can stand, one that relativizes the habitual foundation of people’s security, the reliability of material income.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course Spe Salvi We may suppose that little David could have lived his whole life out under the stars, playing his stringed instrument to his flock, chucking rocks at an occasional predator and enduring the taunts of his multiple older siblings. But he heard the call of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:34, Mark 3:22-30, 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Stop The Clock

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006

There are times in our lives when there is a drastic change and we begin numbering the years from that time. So often we would hear, Oh it is five years since mother died, or two years since we were married. These are time stopping moments. In our lives t

STOP THE CLOCK….. AND START IT OVER AGAIN When Time Starts Again Scripture Reading Ezra 3: 10-13 It has been five years since It has been two years since… It has been ten years since… It has been six years since… It has been fifty years since… Perhaps you have heard these phrases echoed in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Adventist

What Are They Saying About You?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Take It To The Streets

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2008

In the story of the Good Samaritan you will see vital qualities that are necessary in carrying our faith into the street.

1487 Are you taking your faith to the streets? I am not speaking of literally going into the street and preaching, or something of that nature. I am speaking of living and sharing your faith after you leave church. I turn to the story of the Good Samaritan for help with this idea. In Luke 10 we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Holiness

Listening To God Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Many of us hear things, but often we do not listen. Unfortnatly we often do the same to God. We need to be listening to God. We look at 4 voices God speaks to us with

Acts 8:26-40 Listening To God Introduction A. Note the title today it is “Listening to God” B. Key word “Listening” C. It does not mean hearing D. There is a difference E. My dad has either gave me, or taught me the ability to tune things out – I’m not sure which one it is F. That ability ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is Your Calling? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Are you going to take the effort to listen to God? How has your faith panned out for God? Will you step out even when God tests your faith by making the most difficult sacrifices in your life? Do you obey God at every level?

Opening Illustration: Narrate the story of our call to the USA as missionaries. Introduction: The Lord's call for Abram to journey to the Promised Land is often equated with a call to missionary service. For the missionary, there is a sense where God has called them from the ease and security of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2023

Do not be a Sardis. If the glory has departed, close the doors and merge with a church where God is moving.

Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  I am afraid that there are many churches in this situation. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hey Folks It, S Time To Take Inventory

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 9, 2012

Know where you stand today.

HEY FOLKS IT, S TIME TO TAKE INVENTORY Job 16:19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. Business to inventory one to two times a year it’s a full scale check up of debits and credits stock and sales. We as Christians desperately need to ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome By Listening Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 15, 2021

There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is the voice of God - the one we should listen to above all.

OVERCOME BY LISTENING TO GOD 1 Samuel 3:1-16 Introduction There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is that inner voice, the one we talk to when we are alone. There is the voice of friends - who may/ may not be Christians. There is the voice of experts - offering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ