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Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

Eulogy for a Christian woman

I want to thank Rhonda and Chris for the opportunity to remember and celebrate the life of Nan. It was a year and a half ago that we gathered for Eugene’s funeral and home going and now to be able to do the same for Nan is an honor. Like for so many, Nan had her difficulties late in life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, John 14:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Work And Wages Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Jesus not only dignified labor by His life but by His choice of disciples, for He picked them, not from idleness, but from the labor force. He called them from their jobs. He wanted men who were prepared to work.

It is probably a fictitious story, but a wife who had her husband cremated was asked if she wanted his ashes in an urn. She said, “No. I want them put in an hour glass to set on the mantel. That lazy rascal never did a day’s work in his life, but I’m going to keep him busy from now on.” George ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Slaves & Personal Injury (Exodus 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2024

How could God approve of slavery? Let's look at Exodus 21.

How do modern laws regarding debt, prisons, prisoners of war and personal injury compare with those that God gave to ancient Israel? Rather than being locked up for years, is the opportunity to work off a sentence a much more humane solution? Are there legitimate forms of slavery like paying back a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Envy Trap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2002

God tells us that godliness with contentment is great gain. But there is one trait that gnaws at the heart of many Christians that can deprive them of that contentedness. What is it, and how can we defend against it?

TEXT: I Timothy 6:3-10 TITLE: The Envy Trap OPEN: How many of you have heard of the tooth fairy? (The question met with a little laughter as everyone raised their hands). I read a story not so long ago about a woman whose 2nd grader had collected a fair amount of money from the "tooth fairy." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sins Of The Prodigal's Brother

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006

The Sins of the Prodical’s Brother - The man who missed out on the Blessing

THE SINS OF THE PRODIGAL’S BROTHER Luke 15:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN, THE GLAD SCENE I. The father running to meet the prodigal 2. The joy over the returning one B. THE MAN WHO MISSED OUT ON THE BLESSING I. The elder brother returns from the field 2. He refuses to enter into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Throw Some Seeds!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2018

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Theme: Organic Christianity - Scattering Seeds of Growth I. There are some things that are under our Control II. There are some things that are totally under God's Control "Wisdom i

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Theme: Organic Christianity - Scattering Seeds of Growth I. There are some things that are under our Control II. There are some things that are totally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Invest Your One And Only Life Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2021

Taken from Sermon Central's "Created for Significance" Series and heavily edited, we learn that how we live is an investment in eternity

How to Invest Your One and Only Life Created for Significance. Week 4 CCCAG March 28th, 2021 Scripture: Luke 16:1–13 (reading it as we go through) Prayer Anyone who has raised more than one child knows that, because each of them has a unique temperament and motivational style, you often speak ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Big Dreams

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We see as God gave big dreams to Joseph, the enemy tried to stop them, but God did not leave Joseph.

BIG DREAMS The Dream of Joseph TEXT: Genesis 37.1-6 INTRODUCTION: God will give us a dream. He has a special plan for your life and want to fulfill His will in you. In August of 1963, Martin Luther King made a famous speech, in which he told them, “I have a dream.” His dream was that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Dream Catchers

Contributed by James May on Jun 12, 2005

God isn’t looking for someone who believes in fantasies and legendary "Dream Catchers" like those of the American Indians, but He is looking for some Dream Catchers who will catch the vision of a work for the Lord.

DREAM CATCHERS By Pastor Jim May Among the Chippewa and other American Indian tribes there is a legend that goes something like this: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Assurance

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007

Progressive people have the assurance that God will protect them.

January 7, 2007 Jenny Thornton -Have you noticed the moral landslide? Is lust sweeping over the nations, and nudity, perversion and filthy speaking? The world is facing a dirt bath so intense that it is vexing the minds and souls of some of the most devout Christians alive today. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Why The City

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

This sermon was part of a service of Prayer for our City. For Christ to reach a nation, he must reach the cities.

Why> the City (Church of the City Prayer Service) – Combined, Bi-lingual Service Opening Songs ED - Message: Today our church is participating in something that is happening in 80 other congregations of all kinds across the city of San Antonio. About a month ago Dallas, Jesus, and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Six Ifs Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 24, 2018

Taking the 6 "If" statements Jesus gave in John 8:31-54 and applying them to Spiritual maturity

The Six Ifs of Spiritual Growth John 8:31-54 The video we just watched was a visual depiction of the scripture we are studying for this morning found in John chapter 8 verses 31 through 54. What I want to focus on is that Jesus makes several very important statements during this moment of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Alive Again!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

We must join Christ in his resurrection if we are to claim we believe in the resurrection event. A message for Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday March 30, 1997 ALIVE AGAIN! INTRODUCTION This past week, America has been shocked and puzzled by the mass suicide of 39 people near San Diego, CA. The group, as you well know, was called Heaven’s Gate and its members, led by the charismatic Marshall Applewhite, believed that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 8, 2011

There is no possible means anywhere on the earth to save ourselves. Since God loves us He has provided a salvation for us that is not of this world. Simeon spoke of this when he praised God saying "My eyes have seen YOUR salvation.

MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmailcom The Landmark Church 12-11-12 SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 I. GOD’S SALVATION Frist look at verse 11 where the angel says to the shepherds, 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other