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How To Gain A Few Pounds Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2007

The Parable of the Pounds - We are each entrusted with the weighty matter of carrying the gospel. But how well are we bearing the burden God has placed in our pack? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Gain a Few Pounds Luke 19:11-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GainFewPounds.html “I don’t need anyone telling me how to do that…I’ve got it mastered!” The parable of the pounds reminds us of the parable of the talents in Mt. 25, which we’ll study in a couple of weeks. But they are quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Through Not In

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 25, 2009

Sermon Objective: This is a funeral sermon designed to share the Good News of hope & resurrection that is found in Jesus Christ.

Through Not In 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Sermon Objective: To honor Judy’s request and share the Good News of hope that is found in Jesus Christ to those who are at her memorial service. 51Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52in a flash, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Nazarene

I Knew That You Would Come

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

The human race was left to die on the battlefield of life but God sent our big brother to get us. He would come and get you wherever you are.

Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue Providence RI 02909 Sunday April 6th 2008 11:00am I knew you would come There were two childhood buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War broke out and they were fighting in the same unit. One night ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is The Word?

Contributed by Chris Newsom on Aug 1, 2012

The first two verses of the Gospel of John reveal Jesus Christ’s deity and that He is co-eternal, co-equal, and co-creator.

Who Is the Word John 1:1-2 Introduction If you have ever gone to see a play, many times they will start with an overture. This is where they introduce different musical themes that will be throughout the show. They are just snippets of the full musical score that you will be looking more in depth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sacrifice To Remember

Contributed by James Chandler on May 29, 2018

Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our freedom, Jesus Christ died that we might have life through Him.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember the Passover Lamb that was sacrificed and reminded the people that their freedom came at a great cost. The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Blood Applied To The Door Post Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Mar 30, 2020

When the enemy of our soul comes to attack us, we need to realize there is nothing that is off limit to him.

IS THE BLOOD APPLIED TO YOUR DOOR POST OF YOUR HEART? When the enemy of our soul comes to attack us, we need to realize there is nothing that is off limit to him. But Jesus died on the cross, was buried and resurrected to destroy the curse that was over us and to save us from our sins. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time , Year A; 14th Sunday, Cycle A-- Different Yokes For Different Folks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 13, 2020

It is an act not of juggling balls on a stage, but of carrying eggs from a barn.

A yoke is a wooden frame fitted on working animals to evenly balance the load on each individual animal and allow them to work as a team. Jesus wears the yoke and we are yoked to him. A teacher read to her class the text, “My yoke is easy.” “Who can tell me what a yoke is?” she asked. A boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

Where True Blessedness Is Found Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2019

Those who trust in the Lord are blessed

February 17, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1; Lk. 6:17-26 Where True Blessedness Is Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessedness. That’s the common word in all of our readings today. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Renew Violence Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 12:17-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Each Other Up

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 18, 2023

As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up.

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:9) "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11) As a Body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:9

Denomination: Other

Good Friday Sermon: "the Cost Of Love"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 18, 2025

Today, we strip away the illusions, the comforts, and the distractions. Today, we come face-to-face with the unvarnished truth of what it took to redeem us. Good Friday isn’t pretty.

Good Friday Sermon: "The Cost of Love" --- **Opening Prayer:** Heavenly Father, we gather today at the foot of the Cross, where Your boundless love collided with the unthinkable brutality of human sin. Open our hearts and minds to the depth of Your sacrifice and the weight of this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Dysfunctional Lineage Of Jesus

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 25, 2024

This sermon delves with a passage many of us might skim over—the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. At first glance, it might seem like a mundane list of names. But beneath the surface lies a profound message of grace, redemption, and hope.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we’re diving into a passage many of us might skim over—the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. At first glance, it might seem like a mundane list of names. But beneath the surface lies a profound message of grace, redemption, and hope. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Forgiveness Fruit

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 26, 2024

Have faith, right attitudes, right requests and forgive to see what God will do. Maranatha!!!

Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The 911 Psalm Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 31, 2025

When crisis hits and you don't have time for a long prayer, this short psalm is a powerful, God-given script for your moment of desperation.

Introduction: The Emergency Call There’s a profound difference between a scheduled meeting and an emergency phone call, isn't there? A meeting is on the calendar. We can prepare for it. But an emergency call shatters the schedule. It interrupts everything. Your heart pounds, your mind races, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courageously Speaking The Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasizes the importance and power of courageous, honest conversation, guided by God's truth, in transforming our lives and relationships.

Good morning, church family. Today we are diving deep into a topic that is very applicable to our daily lives - the power of courageous conversation, the necessity of speaking the truth, and the impact of these brave dialogs. We often overlook the importance of open communication and honesty in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-16

Topics: Courageous Conversation