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Christmas Brings...peace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018

The lack of peace in our lives is quite disturbing. Christ is the only real lasting peace.

Advent week two Christmas brings… Peace Introduction- This morning we continue with the Advent series and we look at the “Peace of God”. Peace is an elusive thing- if we find it, we are at peace, if we do not have it, the lack of peace is unsettling and disturbing. The search for peace is as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Key To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 12, 2021

How do we stay close to God? How do we develop a more intimate relationship with Him?

The Key to Intimacy with God 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17 Introduction: The importance of this letter and its companion from Paul cannot be over overstated. We do not know for certain that the Apostle was ever able to visit them personally. He intended for it to be read by the churches and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Great Commission And Mission Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2020

The great commission in Mathew 28:18-20 gives three features. It also reminds us of the new power of the disciples, through which they had new perspectives in their lives and led them to establish Church through new presentations. Ends with the accountability of Trainer and trainee.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Theme: Great Commission Introduction: Commission and commissioner are very familiar words to our modern society. Two thousand and twenty years ago, Jesus Christ has shared this power with his disciples and gave them order, it was a mandate for followers of Christ. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer, Accountability & Perseverance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Topics: Rebuild

Revelation Study Series 10 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 10 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 12.19.21 Message… Revelation 5:1-4 1 Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One who was sitting on the throne. There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"which Way?"

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 20, 2024

This is a message for sanctity of human life sunday, but it is more than a sermon @ abortion. It is a message about choosing to follow God's path and recognizing that each path has a distinct destination.

“Which way?” Sanctity of human life Sunday 2024 Matthew 7:13-14 This is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: • We join with thousands of churches across America in • upholding the value of all human life • from the moment of conception to the moment of death. This day is significant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025

John 8

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Man Of God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon aims to inspire and encourage men to embrace their God-given calling and strive to be Godly men, using the biblical character Caleb as a model of faithfulness, consistency, courage, and determination.

Welcome church! Today we look to honor and encourage the men in our midst to step into the calling that they have been given. Being a man in our day and age is no easy task. It’s even more difficult if you’re hoping to be a man after God’s heart in the midst of this increasingly godless culture. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Topics: Godly Leadership, Faithful Living, Spiritual Courage

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 7, 2021

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through: First, 1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

Genesis 25:19–28 19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. 21 And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Other

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 2, 2023

Did you not know that Faith under attack gives an opportunity for our character to grow and mature? This message deals with the many trials we face in life and gives a biblical answer on how to meet them head on and become an overcomer with a peace that transcends them all.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-14) (12) “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you;" (13)" But rejoice, insomuch as ye are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:28, Psalm 55:22, Psalm 120:1, Philippians 4:19, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Mark 10:27, Luke 12:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expectations!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 7, 2001

The dreams, goals, and aspirations that God has for His children.

Expectations! I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Hungry

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

Unfortunately, we are not only physically spoiled in America, we are also Spiritually spoiled.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002

Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free