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The Great Depression

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Considering Our Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

There are churches being built all around the world. All Bible believers are excited about seeing Bible believing and Bible preaching churches being built that glorify this wonderful Savior we serve.

But all churches being built are not for the glory of God! Illus: There was a church in Columbia, South Carolina, that was growing faster than any church in the area at one time. In fact, they advertised throughout the city that they were the “Fasting Growing Church” in the city. They were growing ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 26, 2023

Who is Jesus referring to in the Beatitudes - or the Welcome? How does this change how we do Church?

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-5:11 Theme: This Is Who We Are Title: Welcome to the Kingdom of Heaven INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Have you ever thought what you would have written down for others to read had: +You been a follower of Jesus for the 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11, Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

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 Gentle Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus intended to conquer, but not like any other conqueror who had ever lived. His method was sheer folly to the world and still is today, but Jesus goes on reigning while the mighty mock him and then disappear into the dust of oblivion.

Harry Reichenback in the book World's Most Spectacular Hoaxes tells of his grand deception in promoting Francis Bushman. Bushman was a small time actor in Chicago, but Reichenback was able to get his salary raised to a commanding figure. He took Bushman to New York and carried 2000 pennies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9, Matthew 12:15-21

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

It was an awful ordeal Joseph put them through, but it was worth it, for Joseph learned that people can change. God knows this and that is why He is long suffering and puts up with people for a long time.

Children often obey the Bible even before they know there is a Bible. Paul said in I Thess. 5:21, "Test everything, hold on to the good." Babies are testing everything by putting everything in their mouth, and as they get older they begin to test adults. Our little granddaughter Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-16

"What Is This?” Cries Of Disgust & Delight Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. ...

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. This national dish of Antigua is not often an instant favorite for many visitors. But for homesick Antiguans living overseas, to find pepper ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Supreme Virtue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Paul made it clear in I Cor. 13 that he could have all gifts and powers that anyone could ever hope to have, but if he lacked love he would be nothing. Peter agrees with Paul, and that is why he puts love at the top.

Pitiram Sorokin in his book The Ways And Power Of Love tells of how in 1918 he was hunted down by the Communist Government of Russia. He was imprisoned and condemned to death. Everyday he expected to be shot as he witnessed the shootings of his friends and fellow prisoners. For 4 years he ...read more

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

You Only Fail If You Quit

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 18, 2022

A duck walks into a pet food shop and asks, 'Got any duck feed?'

• The shop assistant replies, 'No sir, we don't stock duck feed.' • Next day the duck returns. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'No sir, as I said, we don't stock duck feed.' • The following day the duck shows up again. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'Listen, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The  Danger  Of  An  Empty  House  (Christ The King Sunday 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 18, 2022

Consider what provoked Jesus to teach this parable.  Jesus had healed a man who was unable to speak. His opponents in the crowd accused Jesus of working for the devil (Luke 11:15) whose works Jesus came to destroy (I John 3:8).

Luke 11:21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. 23 "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Who Provides (Harvest Talk - 2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2020

The God Who Provides (Harvest Talk) - Psalm 65 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). God of grace (vs 1-4). • (2). God of might (vs 5-8). • (3). God of plenty (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the diet books. • The cookbooks ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Introduction To Romans - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 6, 2023

A look at the Author and History of the Book of Romans

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org "1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, having been set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

26th Sunday After Pentecost. November 22nd, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 26, 2023

Year A, Proper 29.

Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 A). THE DAVIDIC SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24. 1. The Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11-16). First, we see the Good Shepherd as the one who seeks out the lost sheep, Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-7, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational