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Just One Thing

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014

Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 9:25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Mark 10:21-22, Philippians 3:4-14, Luke 9:62, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 10:38-42, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Do We Have A Ton Of Stuff And A Ounce Of Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2017

Life can tend to become a trap of habits and thinking patterns that define us. We have opportunities before us. Leave your comfort zone and do more than you ever dreamed... Bend your back and get to work.

DO WE HAVE A TON OF STUFF WITH AN OUNCE OF FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Discipleship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022

Let us not be of those who draw back.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP. John 6:60-71. JOHN 6:60. “Many therefore of His disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?” Many “disciples,” who had been following Jesus for a season, were now beginning to turn back. All this talk about eating His flesh – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Study Series 2 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023

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

Last week we left with John seeing the Son of God, Jesus Christ in all His holiness and glory. He fell down as dead, out of reverent fear and awe. Jesus was holding seven stars in His right hand...and there were also seven golden lampstands. He told John that those stars were angels, messengers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I See The Lord

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 13, 2007

Sometimes our vision of God is obscured by the past.

April 15, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 Subject: A Vision of God Title: I See The Lord Last summer I did a series called “Why we believe what we believe.” It focused on the sixteen fundamental doctrines that we adhere to. If you will remember, at that time I challenged you to study ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

6 & 7

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 1, 2007

This is a prophetic message explaining what God is doing in our church.

LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Help us to see things the way they are and understand that we need to prepare for the day you send your Son to bring us home. Rip open the heavens and visit Your ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Shyness And Timidity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025

Shyness and timidity may seem like harmless traits, but they can hinder the believer’s full expression of God’s purpose.

OVERCOMING SHYNESS AND TIMIDITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 28:1; Acts 4:13; Joshua 1:9; Jeremiah 1:6-9; Hebrews 13:6 INTRODUCTION: Shyness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007

Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You've Been Stabbed In The Back Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

David as a model in his relationship with Saul on what to do when someone mistreats you.

I’ve titled the sermon, “when you are stabbed in the back” because it’s a fact of life that at some point in your life someone is going to stab you in the back, take advantage of you, cheat you, rob you, or do you wrong in some way. A “friend” might gossip about you, sharing your deepest darkest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-30

Denomination: Methodist

Christ The Second Adam Who Won Back The World To God

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 8, 2003

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

Theme: Christ the second Adam who won back the world to God Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 A happy life is a life of faith filled with gratitude and thankfulness to God. We have enough reasons to be thankful, but unfortunately, instead of being thankful we take our blessings for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 1, 2013

1. Stir-up your mind with Scripture (vs. 1-2). 2. Don't be sidetracked by scoffers (vs. 3-4). 3. Count on God's control (vs. 5-8). 4. Keep sharing the good news of salvation (vs. 9).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 1 2 Peter 3:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Have you thought about the Lord coming back lately? -- We really should, you know, and not just because of what's going on in our world. We should be thinking about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 1, 2013

What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Help people avoid the horror (vs. 9-12). 2. Commit to live in holiness (vs. 10-11). 3. Look forward with God's sure hope (vs. 12-14).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 2 2 Peter 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 28, 2013 *If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus Christ, then we know that the Lord is coming back some day. And it could be someday soon. What should we do until the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2013

What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Rush toward righteousness (vs. 14). 2. Consider the longsuffering of the Lord (vs. 15). 3. Watch out where you walk (vs. 15-17). 4. Keep growing in the grace of Jesus Christ (vs. 18).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: *Do you believe that Jesus Christ is coming again? If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus, then we know that the Lord is coming back. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Faithful God, Calling Back A Gomer-Like People Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 20, 2011

God is faithful and desires our faithfulness. Whether this requires reconciliation or not, God passionately pursues us, and we need to do the same for Him, as well!

Texts from Hosea 1-3, Main Text: Hosea 1:1-11 1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD began to speak by Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds Of Jesus His, Back & Shoulders Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2011

A communion meditation for Monday of Holy Week, part 1 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.”

Monday of Holy Week Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus His Back & Shoulders* Objective: A communion meditation for Monday of Holy Week, part 1 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.” A Prayer of Confession (© Katherine Hawker) We come seeking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:6

Denomination: Nazarene