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We Can Be Thankful (2024)

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2024

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It is God's will that His people be a thankful people. God will give us the ability to rejoice always and be thankful in all circumstances, but we have to do our part by focusing on our blessings.

A. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and it is arguably the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to be thankful. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Peculiar People: On The Road

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026

| 139 views

Faithfulness is tested not by abstract obedience, but by whether truth walks with mercy among those who bear its greatest cost.

Adventists know how to talk about obedience. We are fluent in it. We have inherited a vocabulary shaped by commandment-keeping, faithfulness under pressure, and clarity in a confused world. Obedience, for us, is not an abstract ideal. It is a marker of identity. It tells us who we are and, just as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-23, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Revelation 14:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thyatira — When Faithfulness Is Subverted Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 31, 2026

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Thyatira warns that faithfulness can be redirected when tolerance replaces discernment and Christ’s authority is quietly shared with other voices.

By the time we arrive at Thyatira, something has already changed in us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. So when we come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Truth Is Out There Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 3,936 views

This was based on the X-Files and is centered on Jesus being the Truth.

John 14:6 It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

From The Pits To Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2003

based on 244 ratings

| 66,045 views

Trust the Lord to help your entire life, ministry and relationships be a testimony to a journey from the pits to higher levels of praise. May you learn how to more effectively please the Lord in all respects and help you bear fruit in every good work as y

From the Pits to Praise Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us when we find ourselves in the pits of helpless feelings. When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17, Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

| 3,452 views

Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Marriage Bed Be Undefiled

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

based on 58 ratings

| 13,420 views

Challenging the Church and each Christian to up-hold God’s standards for sexual conduct, this examines the all too common sins of fornication and adultery.

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” Hebrews 13:4 There was a time when a preacher or teacher, when addressing the topic of sexuality, had to speak with great delicacy. The subject was not deemed fit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Richard Olson on Sep 26, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 12,248 views

Isaiah gives us four contrasts between those who trust God and those who don’t.

Introduction If you were to take out a United States coin or bill you would find somewhere on there the phrase, “in God we trust.” This motto was adopted by congress during the civil war, and has been confirmed by acts of congress and by various courts. In recent times various groups have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Way He Loves

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 10,871 views

The secret to loving is first receiving God’s love, knowing you are greatly loved, and quit focusing on people and start focusing on what God has done.

We are taught to love others. This is what God command, that we love one another. But how can we? How can we be kind to those who harm us? To those who are unkind to us? How can we forgive those who backstab us? How can we love the way Jesus loves? We want to. We long to. But how can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Wonderful Watchcare

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 8,016 views

Several crises in our church family prompted the need for an encouraging sermon on God’s watchcare over our lives, even if we don’t understand what is happening at the time.

His Wonderful Watchcare Deuteronomy 32: 10-12 by S. M. Henriques Sometimes it seems as though God does not care anymore! Have you ever felt that way? Or perhaps you believe he cares, but at times you have difficulty seeing how he does. Every one of us is plagued with doubts and fears sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

This Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 18,017 views

A deep look at the agape love of God that’s for us and in us.

This Crazy Little Thing Called Love The Essence of True Love I. Introduction There was a 15 year old boy, named Carl. Every night Carl would come to the supper table ready to chow down, and as usual his hands were dirty and his hair was all messed up. He was all sweaty and nasty. And as usual, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Been Faithful

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 21,110 views

But of all the things that God has revealed about Himself that is a most fitting conclusion to this year and a bridge of encouragement for the next is that God has been faithful.

God Has Been Faithful Scripture Reference: Psalm 89:1 – 8 Introduction This book called the Bible, the Holy Scriptures, or the Holy Writ contains more about God than any other book written or will be written. This is more than handbook about the Great I am, but a life book about a living God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Old Ways End Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 24, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,370 views

Emptying ones life of bad stuff is just not good enough. No one can maintain an empty life. Something must occupy your space. Something will occupy your life. We choose what we let in.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on March 7, 2004. The Biblical text is taken from Colossians 3. The sermon title is: When old ways end Nearly everything Jesus did brought change to the world. Nearly everything we do at Evergreen Church is about change. We value ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 20, 2003

based on 275 ratings

| 21,135 views

This message based around the story of Lazarus will share five essential principles to making it though difficult times in our lives!

When Disaster Strikes John 11:1-45 The following was written by Jack Jordan newspaper editor recording the events of April 3, 1974. An uneasiness nagged at me as I checked over proofs for the next day’s paper. It was Wednesday, April 3, 1974 about 4 o’clock on a gray afternoon. More than 100 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of The Christian Jedi

Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,853 views

This graduation sermon takes a look at the StarWars Jedi, looking for and finding parrells with the values and practice of Christianity.

THE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN JEDI 5/21/2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-20 Long ago in a Galaxy far far away…. And with those words we are whisked off to a fictional Galaxy where the noble Jedi Knights fight the evil of the Dark Side in an effort to overcome that evil and champion Peace and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

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