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What Kind Of Life Are You Building? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 31, 2025

The two builders that conclude Jesus’ sermon indicate to us that He is teaching us how to build the life that honors Jesus.

What Kind of Life Are You Building? Luke 6:17-49 Introduction We are familiar with the Sermon on the Mount, surely one of the most profound messages in our Bible. Today’s text presents a Sermon on the Plain. “He went down with them and stood on a level place…” Lk 6:17. There are many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful For God's Family! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 21, 2024

Paul ends his letter with some personal greetings and thoughts. 36 people are mentioned. More greetings are found in this chapter than in every other letter of Paul combined.

Thankful For God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction Today is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Many traveling this week. It is the last sermon in our series through the letter to the Romans. This is good timing because Romans 16 is a chapter filled with giving thanks! Summary of our Romans ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Where There Is No Peace Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 6, 2024

Life is interrupted in many different ways … death, disease, unhappy events, struggles within and with others. These anxiety producing events leave us struggling to find peace in a world that offers very little peace.

PEACE WHERE THERE IS NO PEACE LUKE 1:26–56 Introduction Last week we began our series through the gospel of Luke by studying about the birth and life of John the Baptist - the Forerunner of Hope. Today we continue through Luke 1 and search out the theme of Peace. Which is strange - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Won’t Trouble Leave Me Alone

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 23, 2023

In this scriptural landmark I finally found out what we should do in the time of crisis.

Why won’t trouble leave me alone? By Pastor J.W.T. Spies Luke 6:22-23 We are trouble on every hand For quite of an extensive amount of years now I have longed to develop a serious inquiry concerning this physical disorder. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

How Hard Would You Dig? Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

The Context of this Story is a series of Stories Jesus told regarding "The Kingdom of Heaven"

January 09, 2021 The Context – Matthew 13 – A series of stories pertaining to “The Kingdom of Heaven”: The Sower {13:1-23} = The Word of God is given to everyone, but growth rests 100% with the individual who receives it: • Path - anyone hears the Word, but does not understand it. The evil one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Regaining Your Cutting Edge

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017

A prophet lost his axhead/ cutting edge and needed to recover it. It was the key to his growth. Problem was, it was borrowed: he was trying to overcome his hindrances to growth by a borrowed anointing! A special stick altered its properties. Find out why.

REGAINING YOUR CUTTING EDGE 2 Kgs. 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A police officer saw a man dressed as a cowboy in the street, complete with huge stetson hat, spurs, and six shooters. "Excuse me, sir," said the police officer, "who are you?" "My name's Tex, officer," said the cowboy. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2017

God's unspeakable gift is the greatest gift that will ever be given. It encompasses the entire work of redemption. It is the greatest Christmas gift.

God’s Unspeakable Gift II Corinthians 9:15 It’s Christmas: that the time of year when we hustle about looking for the perfect Christmas gift for those we love. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" The world lavishes the market place with some of the most unbelievable ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Peace Beyond Understanding Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 29, 2013

Peace is something we all desire but sometimes have difficulty finding. This sermon unwraps the gift of peace that Jesus left with us so that we can apply this peace to our lives.

As most of you have seen I was featured in the Lincoln Times this week. My picture was on the front page carrying two bags of apples. Debbie and I attended the Apple Festival in Lincolnton on Saturday. The news photographer snapped a picture of me with my two 10 lb. bags of apples and asked for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30

Denomination: Foursquare

The Better Prophet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2022

The prophecy in Deuteronomy 18 pointed to Jesus being a prophet like unto Moses, but we don't often think of Jesus as being a prophet - let alone a better prophet than Moses. Why is Jesus, as a prophet, important to us?

I am going to give you 5 true statements about a Bible character, and then I’ll ask you WHO I’m referring to. When he was born – the people of Israel were under the control of a foreign nation. When he was a newborn, his life was in danger from a powerful King. He came to save his people. He went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6, Deuteronomy 18:18-19, Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nigeria Outreach Account

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 2, 2018

God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from July 16-24, 2018. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

NIGERIA OUTREACH ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR B. GENESIS OF THIS STORY 1. God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from July 16-24, 2018. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers. 2. We also went ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 13, 2025

Looking at what it means to encourage one another.

Encouragement Hebrews 3 September 14, 2025 Something I’ve noticed over the years is that we are often totally unaware of how to meet the needs of the people we love. A few years ago I preached through the 5 love languages, and yet, I want to look at something that is kind of related to love ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Baccalaureate

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

Thank you Board members, Superintendent, Teachers, Family, Friends and guests And honored Class.

Baccalaureate Intro: Thank you Board members, Superintendent, Teachers, Family, Friends and guests And honored Class. If you could ask God three questions…, and he would answer them…, in a clear…, and audible voice… so that you could hear and know the answer, what three questions would you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of Knowledge

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 26, 2025

This sermon deals with the dangers that come with technology and the importance of being able to correctly discern the difference between true, critical knowledge and inconsequential, time-wasting knowledge.

In my last sermon, against the backdrop of current world events, I shared with you from Scripture how we could know we are living in the last days of this earth’s troubled history. We looked primarily at Revelation 13 and 14 and discussed some of the signs of the times that strongly indicate where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:8-10, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 9:10, Matthew 6:22-24, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sweeter As The Years Go By

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Marriage thrives when couples embrace God’s covenant love, renew commitment, and practice daily grace so their romance grows ever sweeter through every season of life.

It’s a beautiful thing to stand at the front of a church and watch a bride and groom lock eyes. Hope and excitement fill the air. Everyone can sense that they believe with all their hearts that their love will stay strong forever. And why not? They have planned, dreamed, prayed, and promised. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Hebrews 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist