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Hope Is Here - Hope For The Weary Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of finding rest and hope in Jesus amidst our busy lives, emphasizing the importance of grace and community in achieving a balanced life.

I want to welcome everyone on this Back to Church Sunday. Today, there are churches all over the country that are making an intentional effort to invite their communities to join them for worship. Coming off a year when many churches have not been able to worship in person the way they would like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 6:2

Topics: Healthy Living, Unmerited Grace, Community Support

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023

The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

- Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Law Vs Circumstance Series

Contributed by Joseph Mngenela on Apr 19, 2023

Jesus invites us to overcome this world so we can sit on His throne. How do we overcome this? By living according to the law. How do we live by the law when there are circumstances tat challenge the law?

As I read the readings for today, I got to realise the assumptions that we make as people. I once asked my nine-year-old grandson why he comes to church and he said “I come to church to see you Gogo”. It was an honest answer from a child. Before becoming a priest, I used to come to church to ...read more

"Fruitful Branches”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2024

Opening story: 230 old vine at Hampton Court. And an illustration of running on empty when we are not connected to the vine of Jesus. How to imitate Jesus and let Him produce fruit on our branch. Illustration from Dallas Willard

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2024 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V “Fruitful Branches” In Hampton Court, near London, there is a grapevine that is reported to be the oldest living vine in the world. It is over 230 years old. It was planted in 1768. This grapevine has one root which is 12 feet ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Ephesians 5:1, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For Mr. Right

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 6, 2023

Jesus wants to be loved for the right reasons.

I expect most of you know that fear of commitment is endemic in today’s society. It's not surprising. I expect many if not most of us have experienced - or at least witnessed - bad relationships or are the children of divorce ourselves. If you've gotten burnt, you're more than a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belonging In A Better Place Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

King Saul had just died. David had been anointed king for the second time. Now he looked at the city of Jerusalem (a Jebusite stronghold) and said to himself, "I"m going to take that city. That is where I belong as the King of Israel."

This story unfolds in four main points: 1. David’s Desire for Jerusalem (v. 6a) It’s interesting that the Bible does not say anything about David’s desire to take Jerusalem. Verse 6 simply says, “And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites.” However, David was a conqueror, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Perfect Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God's grace is more than enough for us, and His power is made perfect in our weaknesses, which we should embrace as opportunities for His strength to shine through.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into some powerful truths straight from God's Word. We'll be exploring the beauty of God's sufficient grace, how our weaknesses can actually be a source of strength, and how we can glorify God through His perfect strength. Our guiding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Grace

Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that Jesus demonstrates His love, compassion, and acceptance for all people, regardless of their past or social status, and calls us to do the same in our relationships with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story found in John 4:1-42, where Jesus shows us His mission of love, compassion, and acceptance. As we explore this story together, let let me start with a quote from Brennan Manning: "Jesus comes not for the super-spiritual but for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Mission, Jesus

Net-Breaking Blessings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of daily trust, obedience, and faith in God, as demonstrated by Simon Peter in Luke 5:5, leading to miraculous blessings in our lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into a message about trust, obedience, and faith. As we explore Luke 5:5, we will see how these themes come alive in the life of Simon Peter and the miraculous catch of fish. I'd like to begin by sharing a quote from C.S. Lewis, "Relying on God has to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5

Topics: Trusting God

Love One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Real love is not just an emotion, but a choice and an action that we must actively live out in our relationships to please God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore the depths of what real love looks like in our lives and how we can actively live it out in our relationships. C.S. Lewis said, "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Topics: Real Love, Action

A Lesson About Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores depression through a biblical lens, emphasizing that it is not a sign of spiritual weakness but a human condition that God understands and cares for. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a blessing to gather here with you today, to share in the fellowship of our Savior and to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to find comfort in His promises. Today, we turn our hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Topics: God's Comfort, Depression

Trouble In The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the inevitability of anxiety and trouble, emphasizing our choice in response and God's ultimate control and provision of healing.

Hey there, family! So glad you could join us today. We're about to get into something that I reckon a lot of us have been wrestling with lately. It's this idea of trouble in the world, worry in our hearts, and God's control over all. You know, it's funny, I was reading a book by Max Lucado the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:4

Topics: Worry, Peace

Cross Roads PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores finding hope in God's promises during times of hardship, emphasizing trust, patience, and reliance on God's divine power.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for God's word. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family. A family brought together by God's grace, and held together by His love. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:6

Topics: Understanding

Triumphing Through Knowledge PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

The sermon explores understanding God's truth as a path to spiritual freedom, emphasizing the importance of knowing God, not just knowing about Him.

Good morning, dear friends. We turn to the Gospel of John. Chapter 8, verse 32. It says, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." These words, spoken by Jesus Himself, are simple. Yet, they hold a promise. A promise of freedom. Freedom that comes from knowing the truth. What ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Topics: Triumph, Knowledge

The Christian's Primary Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

Explores the Christian's primary purpose of being witnesses of Christ's love and grace, and how to live out this purpose daily.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our faith and our love for Him who first loved us. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound exploration of the Christian faith, a deep and meaningful understanding of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Serving