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God's Standard For Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Financial worries are the leading source of stress for Americans, ahead of health concerns, work concerns, or even family concerns.

Money excites us and it also worries us. We work for it, spend it, give it, and even save some of it for a rainy day. And like our physical fitness, we seldom are really comfortable with our finances. The goal of this series is to whip us into Financial Fitness. You received two items as a part of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Get In The Ring To Win Part 3: Me Vs The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 21, 2021

This sermon involves dealing with our constant fight with the world. We will face the same 3 temptations that Jesus faced. Love not the world.

You Have To Get In The Ring To Win Me vs The World Proverbs 1:8-19 Luke 4:1-13 7/18/2021 We are continuing our boxing match line-up that we started two weeks ago. The first match was Me vs. Me. The second match was Me Vs. You. Today’s match is Me vs. The World, and next week it will be Me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19, Luke 4:1-13, 1 John 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Message explores danger William Booth saw when he said, “The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration..."

Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 1 Luke 24:45-48 Richard Tow 7/17/16 In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the Salvation Army was a powerhouse of evangelism. It’s founder and leader was William Booth. I want to begin this morning by reading to you a warning handed down by him that will introduce ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-48, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 28:13, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 17:30, Acts 26:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Answer The Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 15, 2023

Jesus is knocking at the door of our heart. In the house of our heart there are things we don’t want him to see. But Jesus comes to bring us great things. On top of that he wants to have fellowship with us today and forever.

You hear a knock on the front door of your house. Or you hear the doorbell ring in your home. What thoughts go through your mind as you head toward the front door? What emotions do you typically feel? Like so many situations in life the answers to those questions depend on the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons To Thank God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 6, 2023

The apostle Paul went through a lot of troubles, but he always found reasons to thank God. When writing to the church in Thessalonica he says that there were many things about them for which he continued to be thankful.

Alba 11-5-2023 REASONS TO THANK GOD I Thessalonians 2:13-16 H.A. Ironside, who was the minister at Moody Church in Chicago last century, told of an experience he had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joseph Principle

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 22, 2023

But that principle does not apply to the story of Joseph in Genesis. In fact, the example of how Joseph succeeded and was used by God is the opposite of the Peter Principle. It is enough different that it deserves its own name. It can be called the Joseph Principle.

Alba 6-30-13 THE JOSEPH PRINCIPLE Genesis 50:19-21 Have you heard of the Peter Principle? It was formulated by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull in their 1969 book called The Peter Principle. The Peter Principle is a proposition that states that the members of an organization where promotion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tetelestai

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the meaning of Jesus' proclamation that "it is finished".

"Tetelestai" John 19:28-30 (4-6-23) There are certain phrases from our nation's history that will forever be remembered: Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death!" Franklin Delano Roosevelt famously said "The only thing we have to fear is, fear ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 8, 2023

'Guard the Heart' - Proverbs chapter 4 verses 10-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Choice to Guard the Heart (vs 10-19) The Command to Guard the Heart (vs 23a) The cause and effect of a Guarded Heart (vs 23–27 SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China. • Is the only man-made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Denomination: Brethren

Dare To Believe In The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 6, 2024

Numbers 13 is about a report brought back by the Israelite spies about the land of Canaan, where they compared themselves to the giants in the land and felt like grasshoppers in their sight, showcasing the crippling effect of fear and lack of faith in pursuing God's promises

Subject: Dare to Believe in the Faithfulness of God Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Isaiah 53:1, 1 Samuel 17:15

Denomination: Methodist

Encarga Al Pastor: Mantén El Fin A La Vista

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024

Este es un encargo para el joven que está por ser instalado como pastor de la iglesia.

Encarga al pastor: mantén el fin a la vista Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timoteo 4:7-8 1 Pedro 5:1-4 A principios de este mes, muchos de nosotros compartimos la alegría de ver los Juegos Olímpicos. Atletas de todo el mundo nos deslumbraron con su velocidad, su natación, su gimnasia, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Will Be Glory After This! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 7, 2024

There is a glorious future up ahead. No Matter what it looks like, something new and glorious is on the way! The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory.

Sermon: There Will Be Glory After This! Scripture Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Haggai 2:1-5 “Then on October 17 of that same year, the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. “Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-5, Acts 17:24-28, Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 27, 2024

This is the most misinterpreted parable in the gospels

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have all heard the Parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a beautiful story about an unlikely hero helping someone in need. At first glance, we would say this is a biblical case of social justice—a man in need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

A Picture Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2024

The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.

Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faith That Does Not Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024

Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grammar: God Taught Adam About The Universe: His Sons Corrupted This Sacred Knowledge

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

A Seven Part Sermon on How What We Know Today Has Degraded From The Original Pt. 1

2. Have you ever been informed about something, or seen something, and when you get more information, the facts don’t add up? There is the simple trick of showing a person a front view and a side view of an object. From one view the object looks like a rectangle, and from another angle the object ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army