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Faithful Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 28, 2020

God's unflagging faithfulness inspires us to practice faithful generosity in our lives.

September 27, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-13 Faithful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme of our fall stewardship emphasis is “Faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2021

God has super stuff prepared for us and we can only imagine, what we may become, what heaven is like.

1 John 3:1-7 I Can Only Imagine When children play they believe they are much more than what they are: • Give them pillows and blankets, and they are no longer children, but mighty warriors constructing fortress. Tie a towel around their neck and they transform from child into an invincible caped ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Then Jesus Came

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2021

Can a blind person see what many cannot? Let’s discover what a blind man saw that the disciples could not. Let’s see what happened to the blind son of Timaeus after Jesus came in Mark 10:46-52.

Prelude Can a blind person see what many cannot? Purpose: Let’s discover what a blind man saw that the disciples could not. Plan: Let’s see what happened to the blind son of Timaeus after Jesus came in Mark 10:46-52. Blind Bart Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Hell

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2022

What does the Bible teach about hell?

What does the Bible teach about hell? Jesus on Hell Jesus spoke more about hell than anyone else in the Bible. What did He say unrighteous anger and verbal abuse deserve? “But I say to you that everyone who is angry with their brother or sister will be in danger of judgment. If they say to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Excel

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 31, 2025

You were not created for a life of struggle and mediocrity. God’s grace is calling you to step into the realm of excellence!

GRACE TO EXCEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:3, Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 22:29 INTRODUCTION: Imagine standing before a vast ocean, waves of opportunities stretching as far as the eye can see. Some people step ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fleeing Persecution (1 Samuel 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2025

Should we walk away from those who don't want to hear the Gospel, or flee those who persecute us for it? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 21.

Are there situations to walk away from or even flee? What if people refuse to listen to the Gospel or worse, persecute us? Is mercy more important than sacrifice? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 21. Did David understand that eating the shewbread, putting hunger ahead of the letter of the law, was innocent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Why Do This To Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2024

Here’s an answer that relies on the everlasting good that came from the murder of Jesus Christ.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 As our prayer group looked at the Scriptures we have just heard, one member asked, “Isn’t this Isaiah reading something from Good Friday?” And she was right. This is one of Isaiah’s “Servant songs” describing what we know as the prophesied sufferings of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35, Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:5-9, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 15:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Forget God (Deuteronomy 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2024

Do we, like ancient Israel, have a tendency to forget God? Let's look at Deuteronomy 8.

Are we much different than the ancient Israelites? Do we also easily forget God? Do we think our blessings are from our own abilities? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 8. What was an important thing to remember all their lives? Is it also important for us? Be careful to observe every command that I’m ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 1, 2025

Perhaps a better title for this message would be "Life the Abundant Life provided by the Good Shepherd". This message takes a look at living the abundant life provided by the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.

Living the Abundant life John 10:7-18, Psalm 23 Intro. Jesus came to give us ABUNDANT LIFE I wanted you to see this phase in the context of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is THE door. Shepherd would lie in the gate. He gives his life for the sheep. Vs. 11 He did this willingly. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace The Change: Finding Blessings In Turmoil SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Are you experiencing a rough patch in your life where everything seems to be going wrong? Good news awaits you! God is transitioning you into a phase of blessings! Embrace the change!

Do you feel like you are going through a difficult time in your life and nothing seems to be going right? Well, I have some good news for you! God is about to bring a change and shift you into a place of blessing. Get ready for a transformation! Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 In the scriptures, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Topics: God's Purpose, Blessings In Disguise

Tree Huggers Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

a study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 14

Ezekiel 6: 1 – 14 ‘Tree huggers’ 1 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying: 2 “Son of man, set your face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them, 3 and say, ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! Thus says the Lord GOD to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 6:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Success Of This Attack [judges 7.21-7.25] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2019

And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan.

Chapter 26 The Success of This Attack [Judges 7.21-7.25] Scripture 21 And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled. 22 And the three hundred , and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

Continuation of series of sermons on Jabez’s prayer.

A lot can be learned of how a man’s life is spent at the conclusion of his days. History on all of us is still being written. For most of us, we have not reached the apex of our existence. There are chapters to be written in our lives that we cannot imagine. There are chapters of joy. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Desert

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001

3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

"The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Asking For Revival

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

The Holy Spirit won’t force Himself on you. He wants you to ASK for Revival ... be PREPARED for Revival ... be ready for a CHANGE in your Christian heart and life.

“Asking For Revival” INTRODUCTION: Next Sunday begins our Revival Services! I don’t know about you, but I’m EXCITED about what I believe God has in store for us. God is just WAITING to pour out His blessings. This morning, I want us to prepare our hearts to RECEIVE all that God has for us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist