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"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

An Irritating Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011

Jesus had an irritating ministry to the Pharisees. He irritated them to no end. He didn't fit their ideas of a Messiah.

The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?" And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? (No!) As long as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - "The Cycle Of Sin Of The Nation" Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 5, 2009

The message reviels the Cycle of sin. 1. Rescued by the Lord 2. Rejection of the Lord 3. The Reaping of Sin 4. Remember Who He Is 5. Return to Him

Gideon - "The Cycle of Sin of the Nation" Judges 6:1-10 Introduction “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction; for whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights” (Proverbs 3:11-12) A loving parent will not allow their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A New You

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

A look at resolutions, and how to be a better you!

We’re about 3 weeks into the new year, and with the new year, always comes “New Year’s Resolutions.” How many of you made resolutions this year? What are some of your resolutions? Now, How many of you are still sticking with those resolutions? It seems like every year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: *other

Bought With A Price Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is the fourth sermon in the book of Ruth. This is a study in redemption.

Bought With a Price Ruth 4:1-6 Today we conclude our series on the Book of Ruth. (Review) Chapter one showed Naomi is in a bad situation. She had left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. Yet Ruth stayed with Naomi. In fact she ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Haggai's First Message Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 29, 2008

The Post-exilic people got their priorities wrong. So do we. God calls us back to put first things first

It was 29th August 520 BC, over 18 years since they had returned from exile in Babylon. An exile that their parents and grandparents had been repeatedly warned by the prophets would come if they did not abandon the worship of fake gods and return to the Lord alone. They ignored the warnings of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Hope That Comes From God's Provision Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 12th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#12] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM GOD’S PROVISION 2 Kings 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. We live in a time when the Church is in a spiritual drought; but it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021

A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 34:17-20, Isaiah 25:4

A Great Awakening Sermon Iv: Reclaiming The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", Christians need not get consumed by negativism if only we reclaim the joy of the Lord found in God's Word by reconnecting with the Lord and rediscovering God's Will. Once again, Come Alive!

RECLAIMING THE JOY OF THE LORD FOUND IN THE WORD Is there a Word from the Lord? The single most asked question in the Bible! And if you know of a more pertinent question to be asking in the twilight years of our lives, speak now or forever hold your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Prayer, Planning And Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

7 Phases on walking in God’s purpose

7 Phases on walking in God’s purpose Nehemiah 1:3, And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” 1. Awareness (1:3) There are times ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Through Adversity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 14, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 33

November 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Thess. 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Faith through Adversity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. On Tuesday mornings I enjoy chapel with the Rachel’s Place day care children. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Hear My Prayer O Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 28, 2023

We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed.

“Hear My Prayer O Lord” Psalm 102 We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed. I don’t know about anybody else but this study is helping me to pray in a manner that is in line with the Bible. I have to be honest and say that my prayers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Mark

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 7, 2006

The bullseye is God’s righteousness, we have all missed the mark and sinned. We have all been like David and let sin into our lives. This message addresses sin, it’s consequences and the need for repentance.

Sin 2 Samuel 12 1. We have all missed the mark. God’s bull’s eye is righteousness. Living right for God. From Adam on, all men except Jesus himself have missed the mark We should thank God when he sends people into our lives that help us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wicked Husbandman

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message for Palm Sunday.

THE WICKED HUSBANDMAN Matthew 21:33-44 INTRO: Today is Palm Sunday, the week before our Savior was crucified. This parable that Christ used on that week before his crucifixion, is about what was about to take place. Today, we want to examine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

In The Potter’s Hands

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

In the Potter’s Hands June 7, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Supplemental Passage: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist