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Paul’s Trust Despite Facing Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 18, 2024

Each of us has a story – a testimony – a powerful truth of God’s abilities, and the fact that it is personal to YOU ought to empower you to share it! What is keeping us from telling others who He is in our lives?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 41 Paul’s trust despite facing life’s trials Acts 28:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we completed a two-part message focused on: • A picture of man’s way vs. God’s way of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:18, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judges 6-8 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The story of Gideon is passionate and challenging. He lived a good life but set a bad example to the leaders. God exalted him but he built his own kingdom. Beware of the call.

Text: Judges 6-8, Theme: Gideon and Israel Part 1 Introduction of Gideon: We will do two studies out of the chapters 6-8. The first one is about the Call and ministry of Gideon, and the second is about the later part of Gideon’s life including his children and their end. His leadership is found ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025

Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Faith In God

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Feb 9, 2022

In a time when forces of evil are seeking to ruin our minds, remember that our responsibility is always to uphold sacred truth. To successfully bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5), we need to have a tremendous faith in every aspect of God.

Introduction. There is a philosophy that has been expounded and continues to be expounded today that denies the existence of God and insists that “man in the measure of all things.” We call this philosophy “humanism,” but it is no more than what we used to call “atheism.” This philosophy has almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To School PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage the church family to continuously seek and apply God's wisdom in their daily lives, especially as they navigate through life's challenges.

Good Morning, Church Family! As we start to gear up for the school year, it's not just our kids who are heading back to the classroom—life itself is a school of continuous learning. Today, we're going to revisit the wisdom that our ultimate teacher, God, imparts in us. Henry Drummond once said, "Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Topics: Learning

Sola Fide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

To emphasize the importance of humility and faith in our relationship with God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we’re going to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke that really gets to the heart of what it means to be justified by faith alone, and the humility required of us as believers. I'm reminded of a quote by John Stott, a respected theologian, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Saves, Grace

An Honest Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

Part 2 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with walking honestly before God and man.

INTRODUCTION: We have begun a new sermon series on walking by faith, not by sight. We are dealing with the walk or experiences of the Christian after conversion - what he should expect his life to be like. Last week we saw that this walk of faith should be a new walk every day. Today, we’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

In The Light Of The Lord

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2001

Darkness can hide a lot of things, but it cannot remove the one thing we need to have taken away...a guilty conscience.

1The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3And many people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Widow Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

A new look at what it means to give up everything to follow God

Economics What makes you uncomfortable to talk about? Money is essential our society does not function with out it. When we set up our priorities, When we look at our timetables we do so with an under lying belief, a hidden voice at the heart of us speaks which shapes and influences how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004

Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Could I Be A Pharisee?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004

The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Oct 1, 2005

People want to limit who their neighbors are; Jesus wants us to ask who we can be a neighbor to.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey THE GOOD SAMARITAN Luke 10:25-37 ================== I’m going to give you my version of the parable of the Good Samaritan. A bum was walking along old Route 16 between West Lafayette and Coshocton. While he walked he stuck out his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Consolation Of Israel

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

In this morning’s text we find Joseph and Mary enjoying the new addition to their family.

In this morning’s text we find Joseph and Mary enjoying the new addition to their family. They have been blessed with the Holy Child, Jesus. And there is no one else in the entire world that knew Jesus like Joseph and Mary knew Jesus. As is the case of any new parents with their first child, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Carry Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 25, 2004

Many would say they are committed Christians but what is their level of service?

Carry Your Cross Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Mark 8: 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. NKJ Need: Every believer needs to make a conscious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free