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Jesus Gives Us His Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 14, 2020

We can know and experience the peace that passes all understanding, only with Jesus. All Bible References are from the NASB.

We long for Peace and the Angels praised God about the Peace He was giving to His people. In their praise to God the angels exclaimed: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” But we live in fearful times. How can we have peace when our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Angry?

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 26, 2020

An important factor in mental health is telling ourselves the truth about our rights so we are not angry. The story of Cain is used to introduce Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) a.k.a. Misbelief therapy

INTRODUCTION Genesis 4:1-6 …”Why are you angry?” Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6, 1 John 3:12, Revelation 22:14, Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Anointed For Burial: An Exposition Of John 12:1-10

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 23, 2019

The anointing of Jesus's feet for burial is a part of a very profound text.

Jesus Anointed for Burial: An Exposition of John 12:1-10 The anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany for burial is a touching act of piety on her part. This account is in the gospels of Mark, Matthew, and here in John. There is a similar story in Luke, but it differs quite a bit on time and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, John 12:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those That Make An Impact

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

Mothers Day 2018. We celebrate those that have impacted our lives. we remember and live out the truths that they have shown us.

Mothers Day 2018 Those that make an impact Happy Mother’s Day! SermonCentral who have shared some thoughts Introduction- I thank some contributors of Today we celebrate those who have made a difference in your life. Wither that this morning is your mother, was your mother, or a sister, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2017

Our perspective on life's difficult events - seeing a positive meaning and purpose in them - can determine whether we view God and life positively. It is our choice whether we are positive or negative. Paul chose to be positive.

I THINK MYSELF HAPPY Acts 26:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady from the big city of Philadelphia came to Texas. She wanted to go on a horseback ride in the Guadalupe Mountains. She said to the cowboy guide, "Can you get me a nice gentle pony?" 2. "Shore," said the cowboy. "What kind of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Submission & The Christianish Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Fourth message in a Summer Sunday series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 4- Submission & the Christianish Introduction: A few weeks ago we kicked off this Summer Sunday Series by asking, “Are you Christianish?” And by Christianish we mean having the appearance of Christianity (in certain areas of your life), but not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

What Would You Have Me To Do?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 6, 2018

Pick your battles wisely...make the right choice. That was some good advice, because the only thing more scandalous than believing God can do everything, is fighting against God when He is doing what He said He would do!

What would you have me to do? Mark 4:35-41 MSG 35-38. Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, threatening to sink it. And Jesus was in the stern, head on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is That Man?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2017

If we were to ask those who were there on Good Friday Who the Man on the Cross was? We would get conflicting answers.

Who Was on the Cross In 1950, Japanese Film Director Akira Kurosawa produced a movie that through the years has appeared on any number of lists of great movies. Maybe you are familiar with it, the name of the movie is Rashomon, and the premise of the movie has been used in movies, novels and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Darkest Of Days

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-54

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of All Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

Is Jesus our Lord?

Lord of All Colossians 1:13-20 Hudson Taylor was a man who made Jesus his Lord. The son of a preacher, saved at the age of 15 Hudson Taylor as a youth fully surrendered to the Lordship of Christ. His pastor father had prayed for years that his son would go to China as a missionary and as a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Christianity, unlike a political or social philosophy, should make a difference. In Christianity, we are made new people. Repentance and faith turn us around. We are set in a new direction, and our lifestyle should reflect that new direction. Does yours?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 19 Children of Light Ephesians 5:3-14 3. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4. and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 24, 2013

It is always right to do the right thing, even if it is difficult. Jesus never said the Christian life would be easy. Remember, the symbol of the Christian life is a cross.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dead-Sea Christians

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013

May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"All Hail The King!"

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 18, 2013

The Triumphal Entry ushered in Jesus' final week before his crucifixion. He was gathering a greater following and the religious leaders didn't like that. Jesus was being hailed as king.

“ALL HAIL THE KING!” John 12:12-19 1) All hail the King! (Vs. 12-13). “The great crowd”. It was near the Passover and the week long Feast of Unleavened Bread celebration, where the population in Jerusalem rose from about 50,000 to over two million. Even though there was a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ