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Starting Right, Starting Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007

First in a series on the family.

FAMILY Part 1-Starting Right, Starting Again Ephesians 4:17-24 Sunday, May 13, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mother’s day video-Tim Hawkins on mothers This past week I went up to visit Oscar Norris. Oscar, who is blind, has been keeping really busy. He lives with his niece who loves to quilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Following Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 15, 2007

Jesus gives the details for those who would follow after Him

Intro: at the General Council, the Eurasia experience was sponsored by our missionaries serving in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, India, and many other countries. In that tent you actually felt what it must be like to serve in these nations. Hearing the testimonies from people who have literally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Community Of Benai Shalom Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2015

We aid each other in the effort to build an authentic community of people working together to do God’s will.

Thursday of 26th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Last Thursday we heard the words of the prophet Haggai to the returning exiles–rebuild the Temple of the Lord. It would not have the glory of Solomon’s Temple, but it would be a place around which to restructure the worship of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

"Paul's Shout Outs"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 14, 2017

Paul has somethings he beleives are vital for all to know: We have peace with God, we stand in amazing grace, suffering has a purpose, he proved his love, and we need to hear.

“Paul’s, Shout Outs” Romans 5:1-11 1. Paul seems to have something vital to share so he may use school teacher means blink the light switch, raised hand. Or like they used to do ring the bell in the community at Rome • Paul wants to tell the community in Rome ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

I Will … Live In-Between #3 Possibility Thinking Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

To be useful for God we must not only be in the right place but we must have the right thinking. Do we see our world the way God does?

I Will … Live In-Between #3 Possibility Thinking (John 1:35-42) ~ Intro: There are many times we see things but don’t actually look at them or see what there let alone the possibilities. Some logos are examples… Another example of possibility thinking was found in one of my favorite TV shows of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2021

Jesus tell a religious man in order to enter eternal life he must be Born Again.

Being Born Again John 3:1-17 1. It appears in the text Nicodemus is searching for what it means to be born again • He is searching mainly because of what Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.A" • Perhaps what Nicodemus needs to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

John- Son Of Thunder Becomes Man Of Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#3] JOHN- SON OF THUNDER BECOMES MAN OF LOVE Mark 3:17 Introduction: In some of the famous portraits, such as The Last Supper, John was pictured as an effeminate person; but that does not fit the image of John that I have. John was the youngest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Lady Poverty To Pull Society From Chaos To Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2020

Francis, the poor friar in his garment of third-rate cloth who smiles through his poverty is enormously attractive, because he is totally exceptional.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 2020 October 4, 2020 G.K. Chesterton said about St. Francis that “he plunged after poverty as men have dug madly for gold.” He was in love with what or who he called “Lady Poverty” for a crazy but practical reason and it has to do with spreading the Gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Catholic

In The Presence Of The King On The Road

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2014

A short talk given at a Wednesday morning communion service reflecting upon Jesus drawing alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus. He listened, rebuked and ate with them. What can we learn from this?

Two disciples, not from the original band of 12, but two other disciples are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. It’s a little later on the same day that Jesus rose from the dead (24:13) and these two are discussing the events of recent days, including the fact that some of the women from their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

When Bitter Waters Turn Sweet

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 28, 2020

Our message today focuses upon the fact that no matter how bitter things may seem, there is hope through the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 15:22-26 • A Message of Hope, Faith, and Encouragement • This stop on Israel’s journey through the wilderness, was their first stop between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai where God visited Israel and gave them the Law of Moses. I. Setting the Scene A. The children of Israel had just left ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons To Age Gracefully Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Five good things to remember at a funeral.

“Absent from the body … present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). “O Lord, You alone are my hope. I’ve trusted You, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, You have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb You have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising You! … And now, in my old age, don’t set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Psalm 71:5-6, Psalm 71:9, Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Straight & Narrow

Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2002

There is a way that seems right to man but is that way the straight and narrow way? Without holiness no man shall see the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 51:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch What You Hear

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

Living is full of temptations and pitfalls aiming to destroy your journey. Here is one key to assist us in our walk with Christ. We must Watch What We Hear.

To our heavenly father and in the name of Jesus..who loves me...I bring you greetings this evening. How can I say that God loves me? Ephesians 6-14. Well, because I am a child of god; seeded in heavenly places with Christ, anointed by the holy ghost with power; called to preach the gospel to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Can God Say? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012

Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

“Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Statue Of Liberty

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Message comparing the Statue of Liberty and it’s message of freedom and invitation to the message of the Cross.

OUR STATUE OF LIBERTY Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor has greeted generations of newcomers to the shores of the United States. The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God