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More Of Jesus' Mission Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2015

The "woman at the well" is a renowned Biblical story even though the woman's name is never mentioned, but that is because she never was the central figure in that story. It is the "Word Incarnate" who is revealed.

More of Jesus’ Mission John 4:27-42 Unnamed people most often are not remembered; the world in which we live basically teaches the opposite: You have to try and “make a name for yourself!” The Samaritan woman at the well remains nameless to us to this day, but Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Badge Of Honor

Contributed by Marlene Dean on Jun 12, 2020

Encourage your congregation to enthusiastically embrace their identification as a child of God and to pray for the peace to endure whatever comes as a member of the family.

Badge of Honor From the Book of Esther 4 15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even ...read more

Funeral Template Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 4, 2023

This is a funeral idea and an example with verses.

Good afternoon On behalf of the Family, I would like to thank each of you for being here today. Moments like this are never easy. Saying goodbye to someone we love is one of the hardest things we must do, but having people show love and share in the loss eases the pain. Let's start this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on May 22, 2025

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Introduction Luke, a Greek doctor from Antioch in Syria, was neither an apostle nor a disciple of Jesus. However, Luke met Paul and his group in Troas during his second missionary journey, heard the gospel, and came to believe in Jesus Christ. By believing in Jesus Christ, he was freed from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Peace Of Christ, Breath Of Heaven. An Advent Message. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 12, 2025

Is true peace found? In Christ as we know The Holy Spirit with us, Breath of Heaven.

The Peace of Christ, Breath of Heaven. An Advent message. The first part of this sermon is a little auto biographical. There have been a few times in my life when I was living on the edge, well it felt like it anyway. I don’t mean the times when I was kayaking or climbing, even screaming down a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 10:34-36, Philippians 4:7, John 14:25-27, John 16:33, John 20:21-22, John 20:28, Genesis 2:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Day Of Rememberance

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 22, 2001

The Story of Esther and the Day of Purim - Day of Rememberance.

From the Book of Esther: ------------------------- THE STORY OF PURIM - A Day of Rememberance THE MEGILAH BEGINS BY INFORMING US THAT ITS HISTORICAL CONTEXT IS THE PERSIA-MEDIA OF KING ACHASHVEROSH, WHO THEN RULED OVER THE EMPIRE. THAT EMPIRE ENCOMPASSED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN STATES AND ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Am With You In The Silence" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 2, 2020

Habakkuk’s praise was not dependent upon his circumstances and neither should our praise be dependent upon our circumstances. Even if our whole world is coming unglued, we will praise and worship Almighty God. Even if we lose everything, we will rejoice in the LORD and spin around in joy.

I don’t know exactly when … it was about four or five years ago … I came across an interesting documentary while I was surfing the web. I wish I had written the title down … I probably did and lost it. Anyways, I don’t remember the title but I do remember the documentary. It was a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 1:13-14, Habakkuk 1:5-6, Habakkuk 1:8-11, Habakkuk 2:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't You Understand,

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002

Not neccesarily just an Easter message. Even with all of the wondrous signs that the close followers of Jesus had observed, they were still without understanding of what Jesus had come to do. We suffer much the same.

Sermon Title: Don’t You Understand, "HE IS RISEN"! Scripture: Luke 24 1-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – March 31, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We can all probably remember the words of being told to do something, then we can probably remember a period of time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002

People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The World, I Wanna Get Off! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 6 of 7.

STOP THE WORLD, I WANNA GET OFF! (GENESIS 6:5-9) A friend e-mailed me these insightful pointers on Noah by Don Kryer of Frontline Fellowship that has “Things to Learn from Noah and His Ark” for its subject: (1) Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. (2) Stay fit. When you’re 600 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dont Forget The Lord

Contributed by David Swensen on Sep 17, 2001

A Call to remember the Lord in the midst of busy lives.

DON’T FORGET THE LORD Ephesians 2:11-20 INTRODUCTION In a beautiful district of Scotland, a boy from a well-to-do family in England was swimming in one of the lakes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Strike Up A Passion

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 6, 2003

To be consumed with God and God things through daily servanthood.

Strike Up a Passion Part One: Faithful to his Call: The Submission God is looking for a people full of passion. Christ followers are passionate people. Christ followers are people who burn with a passion to serve God and others. Too often we take the life changing grace that has come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-21

Denomination: *other

His Memorial

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

A Memorial Day Sermon: We remember those who died to make us free; Above all, we remember Christ who died to free us from sin and death.

His Memorial I Corinthians 11:23-26 May 29, 2005 (Memorial Day) 2395 words 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body that is for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2006

This message was written as part of a mission emphasis series. It fits well into a purpose of the church series also. It depicts that the Church is to be on mission for and with Jesus because of who He is and because of what He does.

Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION Revelation 5:9-14 Circumstances have provided lengthy opportunities to deepen my thinking about death. If I knew my time to go on to Heaven was near through illness or indication of age, what statement would I leave with those I loved most? What challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist