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Generous With Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Generosity is at the core of a disciple's life. Jesus calls us to generous living, and generosity begins with our money.

Do we believe it’s possible to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s important to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s necessary to live a generous life? We’ve spent the last four weeks reflecting on how to live generously in every respect of discipleship as United Methodists—our prayers, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Methodist

Mothers Day 2017 - "Bad Moms Of The Bible"

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 18, 2017

Todd Bishop shares some principles from the Bible on how Mothers can impact and influence all those around them.

You know … for some moms it is hard to figure out the texting acronyms. One mom texted her son: “Your grandfather just passed away. LOL.” The son responds: “Why is that funny?” Mom texts back: “It’s not funny, David! What do you mean?” Her son is confused – he writes: “Mom, LOL means Laughing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Room For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2020

"No Room" was a declaration by God of what Jesus would experience in His ministry. In fact there are only two places where room will be made for Jesus. Do you know what they are?

There was a Christmas program at a church and a 7-year-old boy was chosen to be the innkeeper. When Joseph and Mary approached looking for shelter his line was to simply say “I’m sorry… but we have no room.” But being a good 7-year-old boy that didn’t seem quite right. He looked at Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guess Who Came To Dinner

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 15, 2002

The woman who anointed Christ regardless of what others knew or thought about her, and her act of love is memorialized by Christ. I believe that scripture shows us this woman has a name -- Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.

By Pastor Milton O. Bradford, Good Hope Baptist Church Cleveland Ohio Luke 7:36-50 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004

In the parable of the sower we have four different types of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never A Boring Day Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2007

In heaven, enjoyment will be the task of every day.

NEVER A BORING DAY I Corinthians 2.9 S: Heaven C: Heaven will not be boring! Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: ENJOYMENT WILL BE THE TASK OF EVERY DAY IN HEAVEN. ?: What? What will we be doing? KW: Pursuits TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four pursuits that will bring enjoyment to our life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Of The Sexes: Save The Male

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series.

Battle of the Sexes: Save the Male 03.07.07 Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series. To listen to the podcast or watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.markbatterson.com. In Florence, Italy there is a museum that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

1- Friends and brothers 2- Medicine and bones

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - Most husbands become interested in politics. In fact, many of them are already the minority leader in their house. - The most difficult arithmetic to master is the art of counting our blessings. - It’s funny how a bad cold improves enough to let a person accept ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A User-Friendly God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

Don’t let the drive for security and significance cause you to create a more manageable God.

Aren’t you glad we live in an age of user-friendly technology? You could go to Wal-Mart right after this service, purchase a relatively inexpensive laptop computer, plug it in, fire it up and with no previous experience understand how to use it in no time. Computer companies intentionally make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Stole Christmas?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 11, 2006

We need to put our focus on Jesus at this time of year, and to help others do the same; by sharing the Lord with them; by loving them; and by actually leading them to Christ just as someone else led us to Christ.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a time that we look forward to with joy in our hearts and eagerly anticipate what is about to happen. And, it was meant for us to feel that way. But, in the last few years, something terrible has happened. Somebody has stolen Christmas! Not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Little Things Are The Big Things In Life! Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

Mary’s song re-orients our attention back to what is most important about Christmas. . The main thing is that the Lord God chose to do a wonderful thing by sending His Son. He is Mighty and Merciful, and we are so in need of His strength and mercy!

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: The Little Things Are the Big Things in Life! Scripture Text: Luke 1.39-45 INTRODUCTION The whole atmosphere in sports-stadiums is something-to-behold! When my wife and I went to watch a professional football game, …people all-around-us were severely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Nazarene

To Kill A Giant Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2016

It takes ability, motivation, and attitude to kill a giant. David had all three.

Little Billy, a Jewish boy, was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they took him down to the Catholic School, and enrolled him. After the first day, Billy came home and went up to his room, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Faithful With God's Investment

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 28, 2023

What are we doing with God has given us. Are we faithful?

“Faithful with God’s investment” Matthew 25:14-30 Let’s say you’ve just inherited of $ 20 million dollars: ? and you decide you need a financial advisor. ? to help you properly invest your money. So, you go down: ? to an investment company and ? you find they have a modest office ? with good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of The Lord

Contributed by Solomon Onwude on Jun 29, 2017

Sometimes, all we need to do, is to live our lives bearing the end in mind; the end that the lord wants for us, not our own end but the lords…

James 5:11New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Mine today, is a message of hope! Many of us, if not all have ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-10, James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Temptation Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Throughout this series, we have said that God created sex and He wants us to enjoy it, but He created sex to be best experienced between one man and one woman, within the context of a life long committed marriage. And today, we are talking about temptati

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Temptation “. . .the fruit looks so fresh and delicious” I’m glad you have chosen to be with us today, as we continue our series, Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. We have had a lot of fun in this series so far. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational