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We Rise Again

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 6, 2015

He had a strong faith-a faith that did not waiver in the face of his terminal illness and death. He knew that in spite of his suffering Jesus would show him and his family compassion. He knew that Jesus is the Great Comforter.

On a dark and stormy night, an American, a Canadian and a Scotsman were in a bad car accident. All three were rushed to the hospital, though all three had died before they arrived. Just as they were about to put the toe tag on the American, he awoke and opened his eyes. Astonished, the doctors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

The God we worship deserves our trust. He promises to never let us down.

1. A Story of Trusting God Henry Moorhouse came to a Welch mining town to hold a revival meeting. The most immoral, violent man in town was Ike Miller. Ike hated church and sent word to Moorhouse that if he preached, Miller would pistol-whip him. The men of the community told Moorhouse to return ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Tame Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008

While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Remnant Lives Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2021

The general purpose of Romans 9-11 is to explain Israel’s unbelief and the growing gentile population of the church; the great doctrines about God’s sovereignty are important, but the main point is this: God has temporarily set aside Israel to accommodate the church age.

The Remnant Lives Romans 10:13-11:12 1. It is not often that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, so this means I am obligated to begin my sermon with a Valentine’s story, a true one. 2. “Every Valentine’s Day our campus newspaper has a section for student messages. Last year my roommate surprised ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America's Hope!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2007

There is hope for America, if we do four things.

America’s Hope! Psalm 33:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 1, 2007 *I love this country. There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed in countless ways, and we have been a blessing to the whole world. Can you imagine what the world would be like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Our National Health Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

Here are 5 things we can do to help our country.

God’s Plan for Our Health Part 2 - Our National Health 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 29, 2008 *We are about to celebrate the 232nd birthday of our country. This is a good time to focus on the health of our nation, and what we can do about it. *So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Set Apart For The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Our love for Christ compels us to serve HIM and to reach out to others who need to hear the most powerful message that world will ever hear: John 3:16 NIV

Cornerstone Church March 6, 2005 SET APART FOR THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 INTRODUCTION: This morning I stand to speak in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Angel's Message To The Shepherds: He's For You!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

YOUR Savior...YOUR King...YOUR Christ...YOUR gift. A short Christmas Eve devotion about the personal nature of God’s Christmas gift.

CHRISTMAS EVE 1999 INTRODUCTION The greeting on one certain Christmas card goes like this: “Christmas is just plain weird. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room and eat candy out of your socks.” There are some things about Christmas that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants To Bless Your Life - It's Time To Get A Feel Of Your Blessings

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Mar 31, 2022

Are you looking for the Blessings of God in your life? This message is for you.

Are you looking for the Blessings of God in your life? This message is for you. https://youtu.be/qhzKqYGZ-VY it's time to get a feel of your blessing! Before you get a miracle in any area of your life, you must first get a feel of your miracle, imagine it thank God in advance and get a feel ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Sorry Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 27, 2008

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used 8 phrases to help us live in community. These 8 phrases when used properly will strengthen our relationships with one another as we strive to please God. Today we will look at the second beatitude and learn what it m

Introduction: Frank and Edna had been married for 40 years and so there children surprised them with a party to celebrate their marriage. The night was filled with laughter, good friends and memories. Later that evening Frank and Edna got back to their house and they began to go through the cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is For Us

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Superman And His Kryptonite Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2002

What was the source of Samson’s strength? Was it what he told Delilah, or was it something else?

OPEN: My wife and I have always enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles. We’ll put them out on a folding table and work on it for days, enjoying the experience as we successfully put in piece after piece. I recently ran across another person’s experience with a jig saw puzzle. She wrote: "After toiling over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph - The Hero That Ran Away Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2006

We often think of heroes as those who run to the fight... but often heroes are those who engage in "organized retreats".

OPEN: One of my favorite stories from Revolutionary war involves the "Battle of the Cowpens". Toward the end of the Revolutionary war, the British General Cornwallis had captured Savannah, Charleston and Camden in South Carolina - and in the process he had defeated and imprisoned much of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Wear Your Name?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2010

Inductive sermon speaking about names, possible names for Jesus' followers, and then settling on "Christian" and its meaning for believers.

HOW DO YOU WEAR YOUR NAME? Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION Today we will be talking a lot about names. As you came in, you received a nametag. Hopefully it is a nametag with your name on it. If you have someone else’s nametag, just pretend to be them while you are here today. As I said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Sunday

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2013

They were living in a Saturday full of no hope and no purpose and no answers. We, too, can easily get stuck in living with a Saturday state of mind—no hope, no courage, no plans... This particular SUNDAY was Resurrection Day a day of love, life, hope!

LIVING IN SUNDAY THE STORY CHAPTER 27 / Matthew 27:62-28:10 INTRODUCTION… Some People Live for Certain Days (P) Each of us has something in common… we all are slaves to time and we experience life on a day in and day out basis. We give the days specific names so we can help mark the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ