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All The Other Reindeer Used To Laugh And Call Him Names Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

Are you an outsider because you are a naughty elf or a rubbished Rudolph? Someone is coming to turn you into an insider

....... Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows . All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games [1] ………………………… Perhaps it was something to do with living in a dark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Confession: Facing The Truth About Yourself Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Confession... part of the process of acknowledging the Holy Spirit's work bringing us to repentance, Some Thoughts from "Keep On Believing"

In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text I John 1:8-9 “Thinking the Things of God” Confession: Facing the Truth about Yourself Are you willing to face your past? The hardest truth you’ll ever face ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Whenever and wherever we are doing God’s work, we are on holy ground. Wherever we find ourselves, we can make it holy by being God’s representative in that place.

I know this isn’t Labor Day weekend. But it’s too important a topic to skip. It’s big in the news these days, what with unemployment still above 6%. We all know people who are looking for work - and have been for more than 6 months. But hey - work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, right? How many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-37, Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forsaken Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 22, 2024

The brutality of this execution is beyond our imagination. Yet, as we consider the cross today, we dare not look away.

Five Powerful Words: FORSAKEN Mark 15:33-39 Introduction Mark 15:33-39, ESV And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give The Gospel To All!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 11, 2024

If Jesus gave the gospel commission to Tell it, the Apostles were commanded to Give It to anyone who would receive it.

-Into Our Hands!- GIVE IT! Acts 3:1-11 Note, I also have a previous and different sermon on this text from a few years ago here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/healing-at-the-beautiful-gate-john-dobbs-sermon-on-faith-246962 Introduction We spent the first three months of this year making ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge To Believe

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 17, 2024

Paul’s answer to the challenge of believing rings true today: (1 Corinthians 15:1-2)

The Challenge to Believe 1 Corinthians 15 Introduction A friend wrote a lyric many years ago that still captures my attention “Give me something to believe in, give me something to hold on to.” There are many challenges to our faith - sometimes we face daily. In 1 Corinthians Paul has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge To Care

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024

One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Habit #7: Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 7, 2025

Through these instructions, the Lord is always leading us to love.

Holy Habits: Love Introduction Peter’s list of Christian Graces has challenged us to grow in the qualities that make us more like Christ. Each one sounds simple, but they are not easy. They call on us to never be content with our current status. If we rest, we rust! We have spoken of these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipped #4: Encouragement Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 4, 2025

In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever.

Equipped: Encourage  Romans 12:8 Introduction In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever. Did you know that loneliness contributes to over 100 deaths every hour worldwide? That’s not just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncondemned Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2024

Romans 7:25, 8:1 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! ... Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus...

Recovered By Grace: UNCONDEMNED Romans 8 Introduction In our study of the book of Romans, we have covered the basic ideas: -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. - We cannot overcome on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2025

Paul writes, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Eph 4:4-6)

Foundations of Fellowship: There is One Faith Ephesians 4:4 Introduction Imagine walking through a city where every street corner boasts a shrine. Marble temples stretch toward the sky. Statues of gods and goddesses line the marketplaces. Smoke from sacrifices drifts upward like incense to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disciple’s Prayer Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2024

Prayer is a large topic that we cannot cover completely. The disciples knew Jesus as a praying man and they knew that John had taught his disciples to pray. “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1)

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship The Disciple’s Prayer Life Introduction Sanders: “Prayer is an amazing paradox. It is a blending of simplicity and profundity. It can be an agony or an ecstasy. It can focus on a single objective, or it can roam the world. It is ‘the simplest form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recovered By Grace Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 26, 2024

We realize that everyone is recovering from the wounds, hurts, and hangups of our lives. The destruction of sin in our lives is impossible to ignore. The recovery we long for is found only in Jesus Christ.

RECOVERED BY GRACE Romans 5 Introduction We are calling today Recovery Sunday for a few reasons. We rejoice with the recovery community that meets in our building because lives are being saved, rebuilt, and refocused. We realize that everyone is recovering from the wounds, hurts, and hangups of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Loose Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 3, 2024

There is a power at work within you that will make it impossible to live for the Lord unless you break loose of it. Follow the train of thought in the book of Romans

Recovered By Grace: BREAKING LOOSE Romans 6 Introduction There is a power at work within you that will make it impossible to live for the Lord unless you break loose of it. Follow the train of thought in the book of Romans. The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  Everyone needs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With All Your Strength Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2025

We have been talking about a transformed life this month - one that shapes itself by obeying the greatest commands.

The Greatest Commands #4 Love God With All Your Strength Introduction An Amish boy and his parents found themselves in a modern shopping mall. They were amazed at everything but especially the two shiny, silver walls that would move apart and slide back together again. The boy asked, “What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ