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Joy Over Anxiety

Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013

God's antidotes to anxiety

Joy Over Anxiety Philippians 4.4-9 God’s promise of peace It was the great north African theologian and church leader, Augustine of Hippo, who wrote that ‘The purpose of all wars is peace’. Augustine believed and taught that the most fundamental human longing is the longing for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Anglican

Me? Forgive You? Ha!

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 2, 2020

we must learn to forgive if we want to be forgiven

“Me? Forgive You? Hah!” Matthew 6:9-13 David P. Nolte It is a dangerous prayer to pray. If the Lord would answer it in the form we ask, we’d be in a bad way. Ironically Jesus taught us this kind of prayer. He did not intend it to become a mantra, but a model: He said to “pray in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Man Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2023

Psalm 1:1-6 shows us the path of blessing and fulfillment in life.

Introduction We are continuing in our short series of sermons that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” We are looking at a few different psalms in the Psalter because they are particularly clear in pointing to the person and/or work of Jesus. Last week I mentioned that there are 150 psalms in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Loveliest Lynchee Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2001

The poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, recently deceased African-American poet, illustrates how a commitment to justice begins with hope, turns to a sense of responsiblity, rises to act, but also acknowledges the depth of human sin.

The dateline was to be Little Rock, Arkansas, September 1957. The story was to be about the vicious hatred of a city whose people were resisting justice and terrifying school children. Little Rock, Arkansas, where Governor Orval Faubus had become the symbol of massive resistance, and where an ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

My Way Or The High Way Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to surrender to the truth of God’s Word.

MY WAY OR THE HIGH WAY I Thessalonians 2:13 S: Bible Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO SURRENDER TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD (AND BE CHANGED). ?: How? KW: terms TS: We will find in our study five ways to accomplish our surrender so that we can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Body Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 10, 2001

A sermon no 1 in a series comparing the body of christ to a giraffe - this one is the head of the giraffe which covers leadership.

The Church :-Readings Psalm 132. 1 Corinthians chapter 12 The giraffe - Once Mr. Topsey and Mr. Turvey decided that the giraffe had it’s problems it was very vulnerable to attack - it’s neck was too long and it’s head was ridiculous - - Lions could easily attack it - it could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:15-30, Psalm 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

6 Ways To Be A Better Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 28, 2008

Insights about friendship from the book of Proverbs.

Today’s message is the last installment in our series from the book of Proverbs. We’ve been looking all this month at the God-given wisdom that helps us lead happier and more successful lives. So far we’ve looked at: How we talk – which plays a big role on our fulfillment in life – if we talk ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Peace Of Your Mind

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

“Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep To The Task

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2006

Be ruthless about the sin in your life.

KEEP TO THE TASK Joshua 10.16-12.24 S: Removal of Evil/Sin C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: BE RUTHLESS ABOUT THE SIN IN YOUR LIFE. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 10.16-12.24 how Joshua succeeds in keeping to the task of possessing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Untying The Knot Of Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 21, 2013

The 2nd sermon in the Series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up", this sermon deals with fear, examining legitimate fear (fear of God, fear of snakes, etc.) and and a "spirit of fear" and how to conquer a spirit of fear.

Untying the Knot of FEAR Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh April 21, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Face Value. Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2017

Don’t take people at face value and so become a stupid judge and a judged sinner. Instead, be quick to love even those you might prejudge as unworthy.

I’ll never forget what has become one of my all-time favorite TV commercials, shown during Super Bowl 39 over 12 years ago (February 6, 2005). The Ameriquest Mortgage Company sponsored the commercial, and it came with a powerful message. Take a look… (show Americaquest Cat Commercial video) A man ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Longer A Slave To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2019

Paul says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Yet many of God’s people are beset by fears. This sermon helps God's people discover how to be freed from fear.

No Longer a Slave to FEAR Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROP: A rod and reel for object lesson under point II. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 19, 2019

5 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--V— 2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37) Overcoming Political Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: “America was founded by people who believed that God was their rock of safety. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-18, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist