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Resurrection Sunday (Luke, Part 13) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 18, 2022

Either Jesus is who He said He is – or He is a liar … He cannot be both. We come to church today (of all days) to celebrate where our hope comes from; but we must see/admit our need for a Savior.

Resurrection Sunday (Luke, Part 13) Luke 24:1-12 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial; saw three things: - First, a natural response (sadness, etc.) to Jesus’ suffering is not enough - Second, the cross is the most vivid illustration of John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Luke 18:31-33, Hebrews 3:12, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 29, 2022

Isaiah tells us of the greatness of this child, with the best that can be done given the restraint of human understanding. This passage is the theme for Handel’s Messiah.

My friend wrote about the birth of Jesus and put it in a way to look like a birth announcement for Jesus. It was designed to look like it was clipped from a newspaper. Birth Announcement The Nazareth Daily News in the year 1 A.D. Joseph and Mary from Nazareth are pleased to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"a New Attitude"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

It is a fact that the God of the universe loved us so much that one day he stepped out of heaven, taking on the very nature of a servant, made in the likeness of man and started the journey toward his death on the cross.

“A New Attitude” Philippians 2:5-11 The story is told of a young girl who was playing outside on the sidewall when she noticed a long line of ants crawling across, from one side of the sidewalk to the other. The ants got to the other side, one by one they fell off to the ground. So she ran inside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Trustworthiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 9, 2020

Sermon based Proverbs 3:5-6 - Encourages hearers to think about what it means to truly trust God & how that trust combats our fears.

“THANKFUL FOR THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF GOD” Proverbs 3:5-6 FBCF – 11/8/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s your biggest fear right now? We’ve been inundated over last several months w/ lots of different circumstances that have been fear-filled. - Take 30 seconds right now & think about whatever it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

With The Wild Beasts: An Exposition Of Mark 1:9-15

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021

What can we learn from the very brief account of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness left us by the Gospel of Mark?

With the Wild Beasts: An Exposition of Mark 1:9-15 We have now come to the First Sunday of Lent which is a forty-day season of reflection and repentance. During this time, we remember that Jesus was tempted for forty days by Satan in the Judaean wilderness. In turn, the time that Jesus spent in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Paradox Of Patriotism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The paradox is, inconsistency in relationship to man is the only way you can be consistent in your relationship to God. Let's focus first on the positive side.

Newscaster Paul Harvey, some years ago, told his radio listeners this remarkable story from World War II. From the Island of Guam one of our mighty B-29 bombers took off for Kokura, Japan. It was carrying deadly cargo as it circled high above the city. A cloud covered the city, so the plane kept ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:3-6

People? Let Us Study People... God Loves People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2021

In ministry there are times we run across hard to love people. God desires us to LOVE PEOPLE. Hard to love people matter to Jesus.

LET US STUDY PEOPLE, GOD LOVES PEOPLE! DO YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CRUSHED? DO WE SEE THE LITTLE PIECE OF THE PUZZLE? MAYBE TO UNDERSTAND WE NEED TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE. JOB WAS UNDER STRESS, PROBLEMS, TRIALS, DEATH AND SICKNESS UNDER A CRUSHING LOAD. … JOB ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:10, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, Proverbs 18:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conduct Of The Follower Of Christ Regarding The Law – Introduction Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 3, 2023

This message continues the Sermon on the Mount series. Jesus is in these verses defining the Law and His fulfillment of it. In this message you should see the relevance of the Law, our responsibility towards the fulfilled Law, and what our response should be to that.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE CONDUCT OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REGARDING THE LAW – INTRODUCTION MATTHEW 5:17–20 “DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE COME TO ABOLISH THE LAW OR THE PROPHETS; I HAVE NOT COME TO ABOLISH THEM BUT TO FULFILL THEM. 18I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, UNTIL HEAVEN AND EARTH DISAPPEAR, NOT THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

King David Achieves Victory Over Five Surrounding Nations Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

A problem remains, the nation of Israel remains surrounded by enemy kingdoms. To the west are the Philistines. To the south is Edom. To the east you have Ammon, Moab, and the Arameans.

God has brought David from shepherding sheep as a boy, to shepherding a nation, as king of Israel. He’s spoken to David through the prophet, promising to be with him. David answered with praise, saying, "Who am I that you should do such great things for me?" But a problem remains, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

As The Spirit Leads Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

Water From The Rock: An Exposition Of Exodus 17:1-7

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2023

Who is the true Rock of our salvation?

Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7 Yogi Berra was a famous baseball player known for his humorous liners. One of these was: “It’s deja vu all over again.” This applies well to the history of Israel and their journeys in the wilderness. In today’s passage, we see the thirsty Israelites complaining ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, John 7:37-39, John 15:26-27, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As The Spirit Leads Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

When the Holy Spirit tells you to do something follow his leading. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience.

AS THE SPIRIT LEADS Text: Acts 11:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of you know, and for those of you who don’t, you’re about to learn something new about your pastor, in the summer of 1982 I went to Europe as a missionary. The night before I was about to leave, some of my friends from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024

Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God