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God Isn’t Fair

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023

God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Journeys - One Hope

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 10, 2023

What is the difference between heaven and hell? This message was used as part of a commissioning service for a short-term missions team.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Introduction We are coming into one of the teachings of Jesus that today’s pastors and churches widely ignore, but one that every person should read and study until they understand everything Jesus is conveying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 16:19-31, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Dead End Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

A contemporary message for the "Make a Fresh Start" Series inspired by Outreach. This is part one of a four part series. It’s focus is on the hope we have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was given on Easter Sunday night.

Make a Fresh Start Series Are You at a Dead End? Remember when you were a kid and you’d play some game and something would happen while you were playing that messed you up and you’d cry out “do-over”. Well, in life sometimes we’d like a “do-over”. We’d like to make a fresh start. Do you remember ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jul 30, 2010

Godlessness is rampant, there is so much negative around us except for one thing; God. When the negativity of this world forces its way upon us, refocus!

To God Be the Glory: David's Prayer 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 (King James Version) 10Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy One Among Us

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 30, 2010

God is our loving Father.

The Holy One, Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The story is told of a man and his boy who was with him, when a little fellow, in Scotland, and for the first time he possessed what in that country is known as a top-coat. They were walking out one cold day, and the way was slippery. The little ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Passenger Seat

Contributed by Gordon Douglas on Mar 4, 2008

Riding in the passenger seat can be quite an experience... our walk with God can be much the same.

Most of the time when I am in an automobile, I am the driver. But, every now and then I am in the passenger seat and someone else is driving. This is not normally my first choice…. I like to drive…. I feel more in control… I trust myself Just this week I found myself riding as a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

One Way Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2014

Knowing Your Destination, Truth, God's Plan

Road Trip #3 – One Way John 14:6 (p. 752) July 27, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s my way or the highway.” My dad used to say it a little differently...“The one who owns the house makes the rules: my house...my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014

If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"happy Renew Year!"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

As we will enter into a new year we find that this is indeed an exciting time of the year. WHY IS IT SO EXCITING FOR US? Because of two reasons:

WHY IS IT SO EXCITING FOR US? Because of two reasons: (1) By nature we always like new things, it is exciting when we get: • A new car • A new suit of clothing • A new home • A new child or grandchild But it is also exciting as we anticipate entering a New Year. WHAT MAKES THE NEW YEAR SO ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Like A Palm Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2025

God places a great deal of emphasis on us growing in our faith and bearing fruit. But why? What difference would it make if we did?

OPEN: There’s a story about a little boy who had a special hiding place in the back yard. It was an old fruit tree. It had lots of leaves, but it hadn’t produced fruit in years, but the little boy didn’t care. He’d climb up in those branches, and hide amongst the leaves, and for hours he’d pretend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of An Effective Minister Part 1

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

A message geared for lay ministry

Marks of an Effective Minister - Section one 1 Timothy 4.6-11 July 13, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. Last week review: Marks of Effective Ministry- Active and Involved, Exalt Christ, Available, Prayerful, Fruitful and not prejudice II. Role of the Full Time Minister: Designing ministry and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Isaac Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 14, 2012

Today I want to talk about Isaac, son of Abraham, who was unstoppable

Unstoppable! Genesis 26:13”The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous..” Rafael Nadal smashed Novak Djokovic when he won his seventh French open title in Paris on Monday. He has won so far four Grand Slam crowns. Phenomenal feat! We also have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saw That Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2012

Did you know at times we tend to view things wrongly? The good seems to be bad and bad seems to be good. Not all apples that look gorgeous and delicious on the outside are entirely tasty on the inside; at times the inner portion is rotten and also sour

Saw that…. 1 King 19:3”when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness…” Mightiest of achievements is ephemeral! Can I get your attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character And Values Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Sep 14, 2014

THE NEED TO LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR POSTERITY

The term values is used in many schools, but it can be a bit abstract. Virtues are values expressed in character, and character affects how we treat those around us. Character is a must for the sake of others as for our own sake. The perfect expression of this was Jesus Christ whom Christians ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

God's Plan Is Best Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2015

Like the eunuch from Ethiopia, we must be open to God's plan in Christ.

Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Father was surely drawing this Ethiopian to Jesus, and–not by luck–deacon Phillip was on the same road as the African’s chariot. The eunuch had been in Jerusalem to pray and study, so he was either a Jew or an admirer of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Catholic