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Funeral Message Fro My Dad

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

My Father was not a rich man, by the world's standards but in my eyes he was was wealthy beyond measure. He was my best friend.

My Dad, My Friend He was born January 1 1933, the son of a share cropper and his wife; Olee and Bessie Lee of Coward S.C. They called him J.T. but we call him Daddy. He told stories of the many hardships he suffered growing up, like the struggle for an education. Whenever we would complain about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, Sin, And More Sin The Trouble With It All Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016 No matter where one looks, we see that there is something terribly wrong with the world. Nations seek to dominate Nations. We read daily about death, murder, and violence. Our children tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Strategy Series

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Sep 25, 2016

How Paul's mission in Athens is relevant to our life today and our community

My Gracious Master and My God, Assist me to Proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Amen Today is the third in our series of “Mission Shaped Church”, so far we have looked at “A Vision for Mission”; “Becoming a Mission Shaped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

Mission Strategy Series

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Sep 25, 2016

How Paul's mission in Athens is relevant to our life today and our community

My Gracious Master and My God, Assist me to Proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Amen Today is the third in our series of “Mission Shaped Church”, so far we have looked at “A Vision for Mission”; “Becoming a Mission Shaped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Anglican

Suffering And Humility Lead To Rewards

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 23, 2015

There are things in life that we can’t understand on earth, but we will understand them completely when we get to heaven. One of these things is God’s grace. Grace can’t be earned. It is the gift of God’s unconditional love.

In 1927, the silent film “Wings,” a World War I film about two American aviators, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. When it was being filmed, production stopped for several days. Frustrated producers asked the director why. He replied, “All we have is blue sky. The ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Mother's Day 2016

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 8, 2016

For a mother to see her child come to the saving knowledge of the Lord has to be a special treasure just as Mary treasured the truth of who Jesus was.

Mother’s Day 2016 Luke 2:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called “Are you My Mother”? Some of you may own a copy of this charming little book by Philip Dey Eastman. Source: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2016

To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Calling: Samuel"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2016

A sermon about listening to God.

"God Calling: Samuel" 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you have a hard time hearing God, or discerning God's Voice. Interruptions define our lives. Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Discipleship Requires Determination Luke 9:51-62

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 25, 2016

Discipleship Requires Determination: a study of Luke 9:51-62.

Discipleship Requires Determination Luke 9:51-62 Introduction 1. Gabrielle Douglas spent the first year of her life with her homeless family that lived in the back of a van. They were taken in by relatives but soon her father abandoned the family … mother and 4 young children. As she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Christmas Song?

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

This message is a topical message to encourage us to become more available for God's services unto others. And when we make ourselves available, we will be amazed of the wondrous things that God can do with very little from us. I'm Available To You.

WHAT IS YOUR CHRISTMAS SONG? (Luke 1:39-80) There are many songs sang approaching Christ-mass, the celebration of our Lord's arrival unto the earth. Some Christmas songs are secular and simply reflect the happiness of the season. (ex. Jingle Bells). Some Christmas songs are thematic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Enabler Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

This is sermon series is a 3 part Expository Sermons that deal with the issues of Sexual Abuse and how the Church needs to respond.

“The Perversion of Love” The Enabler II Sam 13:1- Now Ab′salom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. 2 And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar; for she was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Isaiah 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 1

Read Isaiah 1:1-5 Transition: Isaiah is a single vision given to Isaiah from God I will give you more history over the next few weeks It’s sole purpose is bring revival to the people of Israel God speaks through Isaiah to convict them of their sin and then comfort them thru his coming son In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crimes Of The Cross

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Mar 3, 2016

What are the crimes of the cross? Whose crimes were responsible for the crucifixion of Christ?

THE CRIMES OF THE CROSS Introduction: The gruesome death on the cross was Roman punishment mitigated on the hardcore criminals, slaves, pirates and enemies of the state (anyone who waged a rebellion against the Roman empire). Slow and painful death and created a public display to warn others. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

My Christian home is where I discovered my heavenly home.

Home Is Where the Heart Is Home. This little word in its best definition holds so many memories and meanings for each of us gathered here today. This little word, home, conjures up for us warm memories of days gone by, family, celebrations, hard work to keep farms up and running, memories of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist