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Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 10, 2020

Today’s sermon is going to talk about the benefits and the source of God-given joy that is so strong that it remains glorious even in the most turbulent storms of life!

Rejoice in the Lord Philippians 4:4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say Rejoice” Who does not want to be happy and feel joy well up within one’s soul? If one had a time machine and could relive any event in your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2020

How can we not lose heart? (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter on Don't Lose Heart)

HoHum: The New York City transit company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched with no success. Finally, 10 days after they had disappeared, the bus and driver were found- in Miami, Florida. The driver said, “I’d had it with the cold weather, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Deepest Darkness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

When you are at your darkest, He is there. This psalm makes three claims when we are in our deepest darkness. His presence can be enough, His power can be enough, His victory will be enough.

April 2nd Psalm 23:4 Life in the Deepest Darkness When you are at your darkest, He is there. This psalm makes three claims when we are in our deepest darkness: His presence can be enough “I fear no danger, for You are with me” Hebrews 13:5 Isaiah 43:2, 5 “Believers are never in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shocking Power Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 7, 2014

Jesus has the power to calm storms in nature, our own personal storms, and every other crisis in life

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

"Beating Around The Bush"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

We fast forward now and Moses enters on the scene again at the age of 40. He was perhaps one of the most unlikely candidates for leadership that we find in the OT.

“Beating Around the Bush” Exodus 3:1-14 I remember clearly a time in my life when I had gotten to a point where God was speaking to me about making some major changes in my life and ministry. God was about to do something new in my life and the details were not very clear for me. Can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

In These Days...

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 2, 2020

The days for Zechariah and Elizabeth were difficult. Their difficulty was not without purpose. What kind of days are you living in today

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/qIRi0KRSIWA Introduction After a short prelude and salutation to his intended recipient, Theophilus, Luke moves to right into the annunciation of John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. We’ll spend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7, Philippians 2:14, Romans 8:26, Psalm 34:17, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2021

Regardless of who we are, or where we live, we all face seasons of comfort and ease countered by seasons of trials and difficulty. There is one constant in life regardless of the season we must face – the presence and help of the Lord.

Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 1) Esther 9: 1-19 The emotional roller coaster for Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within the kingdom of Persian continues. They have experienced a series of highs and lows. It seems as if they really didn’t have time to enjoy a victory before being confronted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales 3 - Chicken Little Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown to many of us they also taught us significant ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Into The Unknown: Trusting God One Step At A Time - Hebrews 11:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2024

If God showed us the entire journey, we would likely never take the first step. Life is full of uncertainty, and God often calls us to move forward into the unknown.

Stepping into the Unknown: Trusting God One Step at a Time - Hebrews 11:8 Hebrews 11:8 (NLT) – “It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.” Introduction: Today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 12:1, Psalm 119:105, Romans 4:20-21, James 1:2-4, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024

In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

"risky Business" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

So the popularity of Jesus is beginning to grow and once that happens, the haters begin to show up. You know who the haters are, right?

GOING PUBLIC WITH OUR FAITH “Risky Business” Mark 3:1-12 So the popularity of Jesus is beginning to grow and once that happens, the haters begin to show up. You know who the haters are, right? Once things start going well in your life there are those individuals who will show up and speak up. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Majoring On Minors.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2024

As believers sometimes we get fixated on the minute. -The things that really don’t matter. We begin to major on the minors. That is actually what the Scribes and Pharisees did,

Majoring On Minors. Acts 19:1-9 As believers sometimes we get fixated on the minute. -The things that really don’t matter. We begin to major on the minors. That is actually what the Scribes and Pharisees did, they majored on the do’s and don’ts, and missed their renewal. -They majored on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-9, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Weepers To Warriors

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2025

God made a revival meeting look like a war party. Amazing -- that's just what it is to Satan! Satan is unmoved by our singing, our sermons, our Bible studies, etc., but when he hears groaning & fervent prayer – he trembles!

FROM WEEPERS TO WARRIORS 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this 85-year-old woman. She went on a blind date with a 92-year-old man. She came home very frustrated and her daughter said, "Mom, what's wrong?" 2. She said, "I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Quit Just Speak To It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 8, 2025

Research shows that most New Years Resolutions are broken by the second Friday of the year so much so that the second Friday of January is called quitters day. Because of discouragement, disappointment, lack of enthusiasm, hopelessness, disdain, disgust, frustration people give up and quit.

Don’t Quit Just Speak to it By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As Christians we supposedly do not make New Years Resolutions, it is considered taboo, sinful, a lie, false oath, or any other tradition you want to title it, but truth be told we all look to the New Year with a level of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Success By Chance? Persistence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2025

Can these bones? What is failure? Success is get up more times than you fail. Let us look at some cases that many would have called failures that are known today as great successes.

SUCCESS: BY CHANCE? PERSISTENCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. CHOICES? I WILL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION --- I MAKE THE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ezekiel 37:1-5, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God