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For To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Immanuel: God With Us Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016

The Importance of the Incarnation

During President Ronald Reagan’s 1979 presidential campaign, a woman of about 80 spoke out from the audience at the end of one of his campaign speeches. "Mr. Reagan, everything you’ve said sounds just fine. But what about the old folks? Haven’t you forgotten us?" The man who was to become the ...read more

Denomination: Other

God's Invitation To Us

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 11, 2017

God's greatest desire is YOU! This message explores God's invitation to us to participate in His promises, become His partner and ultimately to be His people.

God’s Invitation to Us Lakewood | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 1-8-2017 Revelation 3:20  Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Introduction: God is inviting us to a higher level of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Revelation 1:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Revive Us Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 14, 2017

In a prayer to “Revive us Lord”, the Psalmist shows a 1) Remembrance of Past Revival (Psalm 85:1–3), 2) Request for Present Revival (Psalm 85:4–7), 3. Revelation for Future Revival (Psalm 85:8–13)

Monday, April 2, 1739, marked a signal event in the history of Christianity because it was on that day that John Wesley abandoned his reserve to preach outside the church building and, at Kingswood Bristol, took to open-air evangelism. Wesley’s decision brought him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Other

Give Us Bread Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Praying for God's Provision

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #6 TITLE: Give Us Bread TEXT: Matthew 6:1-11 INTRO: The first part of the Lord's prayer is about God: “Thy Name...”, “Thy kingdom...”, and “Thy will...” Today we begin with the second part, where we turn from praying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

The problem of Temptation and how to deal with it.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #8 TITLE: Lead Us Not into Temptation TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13a INTRO: We live and walk in Satan's territory, every day. We are beset by temptations on every side and are under constant assault by the Evil One, so we must be always on guard. (1 Peter 5:8 HCSB) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Tie That Binds Us

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

Pray For Us Preachers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2016

The homily is the touchstone for judging a pastor’s closeness and ability to communicate to his people.

Thursday of 13th Week in Course Today Jesus’s words are about preaching and service. They are directed to us, to the clergy leaders of the Church, primarily, but really to all Christians. Saint Francis lived out this vocation–he took with him on his journeys almost nothing. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Please Restore Us! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016

God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Towel That Unifies Us Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016

Loving People Like Jesus, Ministry, Awareness, Service

THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Unifies Us Matthew 25:31-46 November 20, 2022 Introduction: We live in a state where we wear a lot of blue and white or black and red. I spent almost 15 years in Louisville, Kentucky wearing a lot of blue and white amid a sea of black and red. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Loves Us" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 29, 2016

God's love was expressed through Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.

As we approach Easter Sunday, I want to invite you to discover what we Christians have to shout about. READ TEXT It's been said that John 3:16 is the Gospel in a nutshell. Gospel means “Good News,” and what we are told here is good news worth shouting about. The message of John 3:16 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

REVIVE US AGAIN

Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN • Most scholars believe that it was written when Israel returned from captivity in Babylon. • Israel have been restored to their land, but their hearts are still not where they need to be. The nation has experienced restoration, but it stands in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Let Us Pray

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

LET US PRAY

Isaiah 64:1-12 LET US PRAY 7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: I. BECAUSE OF THE PERSON WHO HAS SAVED US Ex 3:7 the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas: God With Us!

Contributed by Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. on Nov 25, 2015

A sermon on the TRUE meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas: God With Us!” Matthew 1:18-25 Dr. John McArthur, in his book The Miracle of Christmas, tells an interesting story about the confusion and error which abound at Christmastime. A little girl came home from Sunday school triumphantly waving a paper. “Mommy!” she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Us Connect"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 5, 2016

How can we connect to God by companionship, by having Proper Character, by conditioning, and by continuance.

“This New Year let us Connect” Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church found something we need and that is Connection 1. The early Church connected to God as a result of Constance in their life 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist