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Philemon Injustices

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

Philemon speaks to what is happening in our world from racism to injustice to inequality. The small book offers great promise as we lead into a new way of looking at life.

Today, we come together to worship God. We do this in several ways. Worship is inherently giving honor to that which is greater our creator. For those who are a part of the tribe, the simplest form of worship is giving back to Him who provides us all we have. The ushers will be around with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning In A Land Of Giants

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019

You can win in a land of giants.

Stonewall Jackson was a famous Confederate general. Now, his mother didn't name him Stonewall. His name was actually Thomas Jackson. He earned the name we know him by in the first major land battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Bull Run. The Confederate forces were overwhelmed. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Overthink Truth

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 20, 2023

Overthinking the truth can result in the paralysis of analysis or it can result in distorted truths that are torn from the context in which they were spoken and made to serve as handmaidens for many false doctrines.

DON’T OVERTHINK TRUTH “Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?” (Eccl 7:16) INTRODUCTION A. Solomon is not suggesting a lukewarm relationship with God nor a lackadaisical pursuit of knowledge or wisdom, but we can overthink the truth, resulting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-34, Matthew 23:23-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is In Your Basket?

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 12, 2006

29. What are these small gifts that I have among so many? We, with our small gifts our time, our talents and our treasures what are they among so many lost people in the world today? What difference would it make if I gave them to Jesus? There has got to

SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR SERMON – Have a medium sized basket with two Italian style loaves of bread in the basket (have the loaves showing at the top as though you were modeling it for a picture). Along with the bread hid in the bottom a large bag of M&M’s. Put this out of sight of the congregation ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For War: A Biblical Perspective On War Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on May 28, 2007

Examing war from a Biblical perspective, providing answers and encouragement during our nation’s involvement in the War on Terror.

Today we are beginning a new sermon series I’ve entitled “The Middle East Crisis.” I know that is a rather broad topic, but I chose that title because I wasn’t exactly sure what topics God wanted me to cover underneath this broad banner. So, I believe we will be covering a wide variety of these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition Comes

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

When we do things for God we will face opposition.

Three contractors were touring the White House on the same day. One was from New York, another from Missouri, and the third from Florida. At the end of the tour, the guard asked them what they did for a living. When they each replied that they were contractors, the guard said, "Hey we need one ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement: Its Cause And Cure

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

DISCOURAGEMENT: ITS CAUSE AND CURE. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 4 verses 1-23. Ill: • A mother of eight children came home one day; • To find her youngest five children huddled intently in the middle of the floor. • She walked over to see what the centre of attraction was; • And to her horror, she discovered ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Fight For Your Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 22, 2009

Instead of fighting with your family, fight for your family.

Fight for Your Family Nehemiah 4:13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 11/22/09 I want to clear up some confusion from last week, especially in the first service. If you were here, you’ll remember that I had two volunteers draw some dots on the white board. The first individual put 40 dots on the board; while ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

War And Peace.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2023

'War & Peace' - Isaiah chapter 11 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A vision of the saviour (vs 1-5) A picture of peace (vs 6-9) A story of power (vs 10-16) SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you google the words, “War & Peace.” • The suggested pages it brings up relate to the novel by Leo Tolstoy. • Which is one of the longest and most famous books ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Makin' A World, Makin' A Man, Makin' A Life!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 3, 2003

In the beginning GOD created heaven and earth!

Introduction: Reading of The Creation by James Weldon Johnson In 1977 Alex Haley’s novel Roots came to life on television and became an instant hit with viewers across racial lines. Many of us sat spell bound throughout that mini-series as we followed Haley on his ancestral tracing. This morning, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Time To Grow Up! Part Iii

Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002

The last in a three part series on Spiritual Maturity.

IT’S TIME TO GROW UP Part 3 Spiritual Immaturity Instability in the Faith Ephesians 4:11-16, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caring: How Do I Do It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The final sermon in the series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

This morning we come to the final sermon in our initial 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series,’ that has a practical focus and message (Slide 1), ‘Caring, How Do I Do It?’ This sermon is in response to a request, as have the other sermons, about what to say and how to respond to those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2011

We can be easily defeated by words or ridicule. Pray and focus on what God has called us to do. Overcome fatigue, frustrations and fears by asking God for help, getting reinforcements and remembering the great and awesome God.

What we learn last week: • God uses anyone who is willing to offer themselves to serve. He looks for availability, not capability. • So you and I have a place in God’s church, and being a member of this Body, our contribution is valuable and vital. • Since we are different ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Marriages too easily slip into power struggles or imbalances of responsibilities between husbands and wives. If we follow God's call to serve one another things will be better.

There was once a missionary who went to a very remote isolated tribe, way up near the arctic circle. He was the first Christian missionary to ever come to their area. In fact they had had almost no contact with the rest of the world at all. He moved in with them, worked very hard to learn their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

The Power Over Fear. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2021

When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples.

The Power Over Fear Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of The Gospel / Fear; Faith / Matthew 14:22–33 When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples. INTRODUCTION • Last week in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ