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Be Strong And Of Good Courage Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

In the face of a crisis, are instruction from God is the same as it was to Joshua, "Be Strong and of Good Courage."

2020 will be remembered as the year of the world wide coronavirus pandemic. We have seen and experience entire countries close down, commerce slowed down to crawl, whole states, cities, and communities shut off and placed in quarantine. Every day, we hear the new infection and death count. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter/Mother’s Day--“I Have Called You Friends” John 15:15

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2021

By choosing active receptivity to the divine Friend, we think and feel the same way about reality and the world.

Contemporary friendship theorists suggest that within close friendships each party is receptive to being directed by the other. This includes friendship with Mom. E.g. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a televised city council meeting in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018

This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul: A Model Of Christian Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have the opportunity to affect those that we lead; at the same time we are affected by other leaders.

The world is full of all kinds of models of leadership. Some good, some not so good. Have you ever had a boss like this? You know, in my life I've had some good bosses. I've had some ones that not so good. I've had ones that I've learned from, that have encouraged me. I've had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession Of Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 12, 2016

In Hebrew the word for gratitude and confession is the same. We are to confess our dependence on God by showing him gratitude.

Today we are going to study an episode that happened in the life of Jesus and discover some truths about gratitude. Let’s begin with Luke 17: 11 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.” Jesus had set his sights on Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gifts Of The Spirit, And You

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2016

If the 120 believer's in the upperroom in Jersalem spoke the same languge would God had given tonugues as evidence?

The Gifts Of the Spirit, and You I Corinthians 12:1-11NKJB A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, the dairy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Another 40 Years

Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 1, 2016

The teaching of how the word of God can help us not make the same mistakes the Hebrews made in the desert.

I INTRODUCTION A The human condition without God’s Grace is dim at best B Without God’s Grace human hearts become: 1 Rebellious 2 Wayward 3 Ignorant 4 Undiscerning 5 Evil 6 Faithless 7 Hardened 8 Deceived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Bless

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 29, 2023

Our Heavenly Father has blessed us so that we can bless others in the same way.

I love the book of Ephesians. Well, I guess you could also say that about Philippians and Colossians because, oftentimes, I read these epistles together in one sitting. As I laid in bed recently, I heard the latter part of Ephesians 1:3 being rehearsed in my mind. Holy Spirit had put the verse on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 2:4-8, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 5:1, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Hebrews 6:13-14, John 17:16-20, Acts 10:38, Matthew 4:17-19, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 10:1-2, Luke 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Difficult circumstances that move us to GROAN for wisdom are the same circumstances God uses to GROW us in wisdom

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Act 21:1-26 One of the regular tasks I encounter as a pastor is I am often sought out for advice or counsel from people who are in the middle of making difficult decisions. All of us have to make difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Right now, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Charity

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 19, 2024

There seems to be a great divide in the accepted meanings for charity and love. In religious terms, Christians think they are one in the same.

When someone speaks of charity or uses the term charity, we immediately turn to the belief someone did a good deed for another who is poor or in need. Sometimes we associate the term with a foundation which accepts monetary donations for the poor. In contrast, with the term love, (which we often ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's Coming Back

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2025

Focuses on the events after the resurrection. The angels says this same Jesus who ascended is coming back again.

Note: I study a lot when preparing. There may be some notes that I missed to notate. He’s Coming Back Theme: To show that the Lord will come back again one day. Text: Acts 1:6 - 11 Introduction What a season to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In just a few days will celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Fueled By Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's unconditional love fuels Jesus' ministry and sacrifice, and we are called to love others in the same way.

Our main verse for today is John 3:16. You've probably heard it before, but let's read it together: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' So, God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us. That's ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Selfless Love, Unconditional Acceptance, Love Without Limits, Practicing Empathy

The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The Holy Spirit was the power, guidance, and life of the early church, and He must remain the same in the church today.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE EARLY CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:4, KJV) Supporting Texts: Acts 4:31-33, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 13:2-4, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live By The Spirit Who Raised Jesus From The Dead Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2025

The same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus Christ from the grave now lives in every believer.

Go! And Live by the Spirit Who Raised Jesus from the Dead Introduction: The Power That Raised Jesus Lives in You “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:11, John 14:16-17, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Matthew 28:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal