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The Lie: I Am What I Am Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 22, 2022

This lie promotes the idea that we are destined to be who we are. You feel trapped in whatever sin you may be engaged in and you believe you'll never change. But God says, "No, that's not true. You may feel you were born that way, but God says you must be 'born again.'"

OPEN: A young boy was being punished, and one of the punishments wasthat he was forbidden to go swimming. One day he came home with his hair wet and his mother demanded an explanation. “I fell in the lake,” he said. “Really? (she said). Then why AREN’T your clothes wet?” He grinned and said: “Well… ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Really Care About Us?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 13, 2023

“Where is God? Why isn’t He doing something about this? Does God even care about me?”

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK DOES GOD REALLY CARE ABOUT US? TEXT: Isaiah 63:7-9; Exodus 3:7-8; John 3:16; 1 John 4:10; Luke 23:28-29;43-46; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 63:7-9, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Luke 23:28-29, Luke 23:43-46, Mark 15:34, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy For Tamika Scott Funeral Homegoing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2021

This is a eulogy for my cousin who grew up in the church, drifted away and came back to the Lord in the final two years of her life. She died unexpectedly at age 45. Family meant a lot to her

Tamika Scott Psalms 12/16/2021 139:13-16 John 14:1-6 The people of the United States of America were getting ready to celebrate their 200th birthday as a nation with only 34 days to go in the year 1976. But for Eugene and Yvonne ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nick At Night Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 22, 2021

If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Great Depression # 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION? It could be because…

Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON HIM." Many folks can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Behavior

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (2–5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We live in an age of materialism! It seems we can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. Because of people’s love for things, we have two problems.

(1) We have people who are up to their eyeballs in debt because they are constantly buying things they can’t afford. Illus: A businessman is in a great deal of trouble financially because he kept buying things when he should not have. He even considered suicide, but he decided before he would do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:4, Genesis 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I The Underdog

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 3, 2019

Your not done

God often allows the ungodly to amass great wealth--to their destruction. But if you are one with whom God is dealing and if you put the pursuit of riches (or anything else) before service to Christ, God may take away those riches (and other things) until you turn to Him. Some years ago Donald Grey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019

If we truly desire to see souls saved, we must prepare ourselves for the and be committed to the work at hand. We must be prepared and willing to work the harvest. (Sources pulled from Sermon Central to aide in preparation of this message.)

Matthew 9:35-38 A story is told of an English traveler that so loved the wild flowers that grew at the sides of the lanes and in the fields of England, that when he went abroad he would fill his pockets with the seeds and (as (he went he would) scatter them broadcast. He stated when ask why that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Come!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 24, 2019

Jesus says "Come to Me." WHo does he say it to and why?

10.27.19 Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” A few weeks ago we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Face Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Don’t be like the 2 boys walking back home from church. They had just heard the pastor preach a strong message on the devil when the one boy said, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “You know how Santa Clause turned out. It’s probably just your dad.”

According to a cartoon in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, God and the devil are discussing who gets to welcome Michael Jackson to the afterlife. The cartoon shows Satan holding a newspaper with a headline announcing Jackson’s death. He looks up and poses a question to God, who is leaning over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 9, 2021

This sermon is centered on Proverbs 27:12 and the ability to make wise decisions. It also involves a breakdown in the American Political process and the rioting in the Capitol Building.

To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots 1/10/2021 Joshua 24:14-24 Philippians 3:7-14 How many of us have ever made a decision that we later regretted? How many of us have said, “If I had known then, what I know now, I would have chosen a different path?” When you make a poor choice, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12, Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember What You’ve Got Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2020

Paul tells us that before we became Christians, we had nothing of value. What did Paul tell us we had that makes a difference in our lives?

OPEN: The year was 1905. There was a baseball game between the Rhyolites and Beattys in Salt Lake City. The batter stepped up to the plate and hit a ground ball toward First Base - but it struck a small rock and shot off at an angle. Fortunately the 1st baseman (William Giffiths) easily fielded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jewels Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Jewels are universal symbols of beauty and wealth. God considers His people His jewels, and His goal is to beautify them that they might shine as jewels, and be as durable as jewels.

Henry Schober of Edmonton, Canada, was cutting a loaf of bread to make a sandwich, when he his amazement he found a diamond engagement ring. It was later appraised at $700. As a result of a lot of publicity, the owner of the ring was found. It is not likely that gem favored bread will ever catch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Why Does God Need My Money? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2021

One of my favorite YouTube personalities is Joe Scott ("Answers With Joe). I like him because he is a humble man who explains the deep things in understandable ways... but he also shared that he struggled with questions that made him skeptical - such as why God "needed" our offerings.

OPEN: “YouTube” is a site where people can post videos they’ve either made or like, and some of those videos are grouped into “channels” (like a TV channel). I have my own channel where I’ve put songs I’ve sung by myself or with the SonShine Boys. Now some of these channels are more popular than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ