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Worthwhile Conversation

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Mar 4, 2008

The Christian’s speech should be a reflection of the Holy Spirit’s working, bringing value to those around us.

WORTHWHILE CONVERSATION When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t hold on to money. If I had a dollar, I’d spend it. If I saw something I wanted, I bought it without much consideration as to whether it was a good deal or not. I’m not totally sure whether it was a function of getting older or marrying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling The Tongue

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017

Sermon from James 3:1-12

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sisters Embracing Sisters SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

Encourage and build each other up

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today under the banner of love, unity, and the shared belief in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow in our faith together. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is as beautiful as it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Topics: Satisfied And Empowered In Christ

The Greatest Gift To Mankind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores the profound peace and hope found in Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6, urging believers to submit to His reign.

Greetings, dear friends. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to still our minds, and to focus our thoughts on the One who is our source of comfort, our beacon of hope, and our eternal promise keeper. Today, we are going to be turning our attention to a passage that is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Christmas Eve

Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zacchaeus: Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus. I. ZACH: THE PROFILE OF A NORMAL GUY Zach represents every person who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Character Of A Woman Of Virtue Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Dec 2, 2017

The Proverb 31 is not only about the character of a Godly woman, but wisdom in action. Ruth was called a woman of virtue before she got married as an encouragement to all women. God is looking for the fruit bearing and not charisma.

The Character of a Woman of Strength Text: Proverb 31:10-31 Message: An Excellent Woman The book of Proverb is a very difficult book to draw expository sermon from, because of the didactic or instructive nature and arrangement of the texts. It is also full of parallelism ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Words Of Life Or Death

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

The commands to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3). So, let’s see how Paul applies this to our words in 4:29-30.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Words of Life or Death Ephesians 4:29-30 May 24, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

The commands to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3). So, let’s see how Paul applies this to our words in 4:29-30.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sour Grapes Lie

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

God invites every person to abandon blame, own today’s choices, and trust His grace to build a brand-new future.

The Broken Fence One spring morning a man discovered that the white picket fence behind his house had fallen over in the night. His first instinct was to blame last winter’s storms, the neighbor’s leaning tree, even the builder who had put the fence up years earlier. But as he inspected it more ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4, Luke 13:22-35, Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Someone To Advise Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

God knew what would truly satisfy us. The first deep need that He provided through His Son, Jesus Christ, is my need for “Someone to Advise Me.”

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO ADVISE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN When I was a child back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, there was one day better than almost all the rest. It was better than my birthday. It was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grateful Living Is Gracious Living Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Grace and gratitude go hand-in-hand. When we live lives of grace to others, it best expresses our gratitude to God.

Series: Amazing! “GRATEFUL LIVING IS GRACIOUS LIVING” EPHESIANS 4:17-5:2 I enjoy studying the backgrounds of words. I like seeing how we got certain words and how they relate to each other. Take the word “grace.” It comes from the Latin word gratis. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Models Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Models of Counseling

Four Models of Counseling Col. 1:27,28 Case Study - Pastor Baro is fresh out of seminary. He realizes that several Pastors in his district use different styles of counseling. He sees strength in the prophetic type of counseling approach as he likes to challenge people with the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Troy Mueller on Dec 28, 2016

How to answer the question, "What did you get for Christmas"!

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Big Shoulders (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of our 3-part series “Without the manger there is no Cross” My prayer this week has been that as you go about the rest of your week, that something you heard or experienced today in church, will leave an indelible impression on you. As I like to say “a soul tattoo”.

Today we are in part 2 of our 3-part series “Without the manger there is no Cross” But first: • Did you read something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? • Did you share it with someone? • Just an FYI: when we share God’s word, that is discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2