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My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021

Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

"My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020

Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

David Defeats Ammon And Syria Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2020

Second Samuel 10:1-19 shows us a rejection of kindness.

Scripture God called David to be king over his kingdom on earth. God promised David that his throne shall be established forever (cf. 2 Samuel 7:16). After David defeated the surrounding nations, he began to experience peace in his kingdom. In 2 Samuel 9, David extended kindness, that is, hesed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Stress Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Stress. It can take a toll on us physically. In 1900, the top 10 killers were infectious diseases. By the turn of the 21st century, the top 10 killers were all related to stress. So how do we not live with stress but overcome it?

Overcoming Stress II Corinthians 4:8-9 A woman took her husband to the doctor’s office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious infection brought on by stress." The husband was hard of hearing said, "What did he say?" His wife answered, "He says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Until Your Morning Comes

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 17, 2016

There’s nothing permanent about what you are facing today. That problem will last for only a night, for only a season. But you must be ready to pray until you see your morning season

One of the most encouraging passages in the Bible is Psalm 30:5. The verse reads: “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for a night but joy comes in the morning”. No matter how long a problem may have gone on for, no matter how difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus Heals The Hurt, Helpless, And Hopeless" Part 1 (Mark 7:24-30) Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Apr 20, 2017

From the sermon series in the book of Mark. The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 18:

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 18: "Jesus Heals the Hurt, Helpless, and Hopeless" (Mark 7:24-30) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Introduction: Have you ever had a broken bone, had surgery, or severely hurt yourself before as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 2, Eli- Kid Problems Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 29, 2017

Part 2 of our study of 1 Samuel

Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 2 “Eli” 1 Samuel 2: 12-36 Today we are going to continue our study of 1 Samuel And the series titled Real People- Real Problems Last week we studied a great woman of faith Hannah And learned how she overcome her problems, By Placing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 22, 2017

A message teaching the body the importance of church attendance

Drawing Near CCCAG January 22nd, 2017 Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25 I want to take a journey through time- We are going to go back in time 3300 years-it’s about 1300 BC and the largest worship gathering ever is about to take place. 6 Million people have met in the desert to worship God. They are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King And Lord Of All Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2017

What does it mean that Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords? It's not just a title. It's a powerful description of Who Jesus is and what He means to us.

OPEN: You’ll notice up on stage here we have a Christian and an American flag. According to my research, the American flag on church stages became a prominent feature somewhere around WWI. And it especially came into prominence during WWII when (according to a Catholic resource) the flag was flown ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enduring With Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS ENDURING WITH JESUS HEBREWS 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION -Have you ever had that life changing moment when you decided to get in shape? -Some of you are thinking, “I’ve never been in shape…but I’ve heard about that from a friend.” -If getting in shape is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 1) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2014

Be humble in your attitude if you want to be happy: be humble in your attitude towards self, sin, others and God.

Some time ago (1988), Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don't miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Kings 18:17-39

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 14, 2015

1 Kings 18:17-39

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Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: *other

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Jan 6, 2016

Imagine a church where everyone is your greatest cheerleader. They believe you can do it. They help you do it. They help when you stumble, and they're thrilled when you succeed. Barnabas in Acts is the perfect example of how to encourage one another.

The devil, according to an old story, once advertised his tools for sale. On the date of the sale, the tools were placed for public inspection; each marked with a price. It was a treacherous lot of implements…hatred, envy, jealousy, deceit, lying, pride, and so on. Laid apart from the rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Speaking The Truth

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

“Speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” (Ephesians 4:25)

Four high school boys decided to skip the morning classes. After lunch they showed up at school and reported to the teacher that their car had a flat tire. Much to their relief, the teacher smiled and said, “Well, you missed a quiz this morning, so take your seats and get out a pencil and paper.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-25

Denomination: Other