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The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 8,408 views

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 6,699 views

Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 12, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 5,954 views

The resurrection of Jesus proves He is God’s son, He is with us today, and He will raise us from the dead.

He Is Risen! Luke 24:5, 6 INTRO.: It’s been many years since I played golf, but I remember an incident that occurred when I was playing with some other preachers. I hit a tee shot and lost track of the ball. I was pretty sure it went into the rough and went there looking for it. As I searched, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Encounters: Abraham Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 8,995 views

This is about God’s call on Abraham.

Intro to “God Encounters” series. We can have our own encounter with God. Abraham is a hero to Christians, Jews and Muslims. He is a giant man on the stage of history. The old saying is “the faith of Abraham.” Read Genesis 12:1-9. God later changed Abram’s name to Abraham. For the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rock Is The Answer

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Jul 23, 2007

| 5,174 views

When there are storms in your life run to the rock.

DON’T WORRY, GOD’S GOT IT ALL IN CONTROL ISAIAH 43: 1-2 I. INTRODUCTION I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT CHRISTIANS SPEND FAR TOO MUCH TIME ENGULFED IN NEEDLESS WORRY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WE WORRY ABOUT THIS AND WE WORRY ABOUT THAT. WE WORRY, WORRY, AND WORRY SOME MORE. AND THE TRAGIC THING IS THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 26, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 6,007 views

We must learn to stay focused on what is impotant. This lesson from the Bible considers ONE THING!

ONE THING I DO! by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., kyfingers@aol.com Three letters changed my live --- I DO! Believe what you doubt and doubt what you believe! Today in extreme hurry, rush, so busy, so much to do. ...We must concentrate on ONE THING Phil. 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dreamer's Nightmare Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 27, 2003

based on 58 ratings

| 6,838 views

This is about dealing with obstacles in the way of our dreams.

Potiphar’s Wife: The Dreamer’s Nightmare by Reverend A. L. Torrence, Pastor Text: Genesis 39: 1-20 I. Who was Joseph? Many of made be familiar with the story of Joseph. Either we read about him in the bible or we saw the music, “Joseph and the Technicolor dream coat.” Joseph was the favorite son ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

based on 2 ratings

| 4,303 views

Discernment is a gift. It gives God’s children the ability to distinguish between what God calls us to and what the world entices us toward.

1 John 4:1-6 "Testing the Spirits" INTRODUCTION We have come a long way in communication since March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell spoke into a prototype of the telephone and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." It is now common to have the television on while browsing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Aug 10, 2014

based on 1 rating

| 4,545 views

While Jesus was praying on the mountain, the disciples were in a boat trying to cross the sea. Jesus approaches the boat walking on water. They thought it was a ghost and it frightened them until Jesus spoke up.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Our Gospel reading this morning talks about the apostles’ struggle with fear as a raging storm tosses their boat like a cork on the churning sea. Now fear could be a good thing or it can be a bad thing. It can cripple us or it can be a lifesaver. Someone once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Catholic

You Can’t Curse Your Crisis Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

based on 5 ratings

| 8,060 views

A sermon on persevering through crises and trials.

INTRO ƒ{ Paul is the ultimate survivor ƒ{ He has been through everything o Stoned o Beaten o Locked up o Lied at, to, on o Shipwrecked o Bitten by snake o Even his conversation was a bit on the rough side ƒ{ Yet I never saw him complain or curse his crisis ƒ{ Instead he has learned to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013

| 3,127 views

We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2012: Spiritual Goals For The New Year

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 8,373 views

While secular society is obsessed with losing weight or exercising more faithfully, the New Year is an opportunity for us to make some spiritual strides.

2012: Spiritual Goals for the New Year (Psalm 16) 1. Yesterday I tried making sausage with my new manual sausage stuffer. 2. It was an awful experience – ground pork all over me and the kitchen, after several hours I finally ended up with 3 lbs. of Italian sausage. 3. If I ever make sausage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Basic Sense For A Sense-Deprived World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2012

based on 5 ratings

| 7,583 views

Solomon urges us to wake up and smell the coffee: we have to be serious about living with good sense.

Basic Sense for A Sense-Deprived World (Proverbs 19:21-29) 1. The continent of Africa has been a miserable place to live perhaps since the flood. 2. While all the world was making progress, Africa seemed to go backward. 3. All the experts were surprised when Africa started to lunge forward this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 28, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 4,117 views

This message talks about how we should be passing on wisdom, and how easy that really is to accomplish!

I am a fan of the long pass. Who of us isn’t really, right? Most of us as kids grow up wanting to be quarterbacks. We day dream of catching or throwing that game winning Hail Mary pass. Throwing and catching is a lot of fun to watch too... This morning, I want to talk about what you pass on from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Communion Meditation: What God Wants

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 6, 2008

| 6,824 views

God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and labor.

Title: What God Wants (A Communion Meditation) Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Thesis: God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and our labor. Introduction This story reminded me of my agrarian roots where it was customary for absentee landowners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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