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Supporting The Work Of Your Pastor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2025

Ephesians 4

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF YOUR PASTOR (EPHESIANS 4:11-16) The young preacher had just announced to his congregation that he was requesting the dissolution of the pastoral relationship in order to accept another call. He was standing at the door after the service and greeting people, as preachers are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024

What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

(Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Private Relations Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God gives us what we value most. If it’s public recognition, we get it. We get God’s approval only if that is what we value.

Our culture admires publicity. People are famous just for being famous. We grow up watching people who command the public eye; we call them stars. They are the people with money, fame, position, power and recognition. They are held up by the media as larger than life, people to be envied. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022

We truly are better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR The offense: A 24-year-old man Filo ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Has Enemies Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think About Such Things Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Although life is full of trouble, Paul urges his readers to focus on the positive not the negative.

A. Philippians 4:8 (READ) 1. Throughout this study, Paul has been showing us how to deal with the ANXIETY that creeps into our lives and begin to STRANGLE us and WEIGH us DOWN. a. Jesus warns us in Luke 21:34 to “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with . . . the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2024

Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah!

I want to thank my friend Dan Raymond for help working through this message through Core 52. INTRODUCTION - As we enter week ten of Core 52, we are in message two of the Singing the Sacred section of our journey. - We have songs for all moods and occasions; the Psalms follow the same pattern. - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will Inherit The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2025

Many people seem to have the hope or feeling that when someone dies, death will somehow make a transformation in that person. Even though he or she was a scoundrel in life, they comfort themselves by acting as if that person will end up in heaven with God for all eternity.

Alba 5-18-2025 WHO WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? I Corinthians 6:9-11 “Who’s going to be in heaven?” Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Many folks would say, “Good people get into heaven. If you are a good person, you get to go there; if you aren't, then you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

17. Jonathan & David - A Covenant Of Godly Friendship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life.

Jonathan & David - A Covenant of Godly Friendship July 2, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 18 Introduction: The Kind of Friendship Hell Hates There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life. It’s the kind that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

All Together

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

God calls His people to a Spirit-empowered oneness that conquers division, fuels mission, and displays His love to the world.

Introduction – Living for Something Worth Dying For A man once heard the words none of us ever want to hear: “You have six months to live.” He was healthy one week and terminally ill the next. Completely shattered, he began missing work and numbing the pain with late-night drinking. One evening ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Luke 4:43, Ephesians 4:15-16, Matthew 18:19-20, Philippians 2:4, Acts 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Renewing Your Strength

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2002

The renewing of our strength requires that we wait upon the Lord even in the midst of great trials. Our faith and trust must be tested to gain strength.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Health Care Reform- Jesus Style

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 28, 2002

In light of today’s church--- In light of today’s epidemic of sin The question goes out--- Is there a doctor in the house?

Matthew 9:9-13 "Healthcare Reform—Jesus Style" Once upon a time There was a king. A tribal chief. He was angry about the "white" influence in that region. He decided that only medical personnel could remain. Everybody else had to go. Teachers...missionaries...merchants... They all had to go. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The New And Living Way

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 6, 2001

To rejoice in the New & Living way we have to live in Christ Jesus our Savior!

“THE NEW AND LIVING WAY!” BECAUSE OF THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HEBREWS 10:19-25 Have you ever gotten a new thing before and have treated that thing as gold? - no one could touch it - no one can use it - no one can look at it - everyone is using it wrong once you do allow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

How Long Do I Have To Pray In Order To Get What I Want?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Luke 11:1-13 Title: “How long do I have to pray in order to get what I want?”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Luke 11:1-13 Title: “How long do I have to pray in order to get what I want?” At the request of his disciples Jesus teaches them “the Lord’s Prayer” and further comments on God’s readiness to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran