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Grace Of Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

In the Corinthian letters, Paul gave 5 reasons Christians should give.

Stewardship Series Part 1 The Grace of Giving I Corinthians 16, II Corinthians 8 & 9 SCRIPTURE READING: II Corinthians 8:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I read an interesting Biblical statistic the other day concerning the frequency of certain words used in the Bible. It seems that… Believing is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"No Point Starving At A Feast"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2010

God is doing new things! It’s time to celebrate.

Luke 5:27-39 “No Point Starving at a Feast” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tax-collectors are never popular, but in Jesus’ day it was much worse. They were extortionists. And more than that: they were working for the Romans, or for Herod, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Awesome God (Everpresent)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on just how close God really is.

OT: Isaiah 1:10-20 NT: Luke 12:35-40 Where is God? Is He far… far way? Or is He perhaps closer than we /like\ to think. Hearing the words of Jesus in our scripture today, we learn that indeed HE is not all that far away. Therefore, we must be diligent. We must be prepared. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Ready For Eternity

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 15, 2008

Everyone must stand before the judgment seat of Christ, and because of the reality of this coming Day, we would be wise to meditate on the Scriptural truths concerning Heaven and Hell, and get ready for eternity.

GETTING READY FOR ETERNITY ILLUSTRATION: Father Murphy goes into a local bar in Dublin and approaches the first man he sees. "Do you want to go to Heaven?" he asks and the man says, "Indeed I do, Father." "Then for goodness sake," commands the priest, "leave this pub right now." He then goes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

"We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 In The Morning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2016

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 "We're Not Drunk It's Only 9 a.m." The first Christian Church was a motley crew, if there ever was one!!! If there ever was a more ‘messy’ looking group of people, this was it! These folks came from just about every walk of life, speaking all kinds of different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Year End Inventory

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus tells us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, the other things we are concerned about will take care of themselves. Paul doesn't want us to merely call ourselves Christians or think of ourselves as Christians. He wants to know Christ and wants us to be real followers of Jesus too.

Opening illustration: Business owners are busy at the end of the year taking inventory. This is a painful but necessary reality so they can know if they made a profit or not. They take the information they receive and make adjustments for the coming year. As Christians, we need to stop at the end ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore surrendering control to God, understanding our life in Christ, and the importance of bearing spiritual fruit.

Good morning, dear congregation. I am filled with joy today as we gather here to delve into the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture. We are here to seek understanding, to find solace, and to discover the divine purpose that our Heavenly Father has planned for us. As we open our hearts and minds ...read more

Topics: Living In Christ

What's Next PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon encourages finding hope, peace, and trust in God during desperate times, emphasizing the comfort and strength found in His presence and promises.

Good morning, family. We gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful eye of our Father, held in His loving embrace. We are here, together, to find solace, to find peace, to find hope. For life, as we know it, is a tapestry of joy and sorrow, of triumphs and trials, of laughter and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Topics: Tragedy

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

If I am "blessed" how will I know it?

Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: Have you ever had someone tell you, “You are truly blessed.” Exactly what does that mean? --- Is it factual or opinion. You are fifty = factual. --- You are ugly = opinion. --- What would you consider to be a “blessing”? There are some interesting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resignation Or Restoration?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Everybody feels like giving up sometimes. It’’s a very important time to consider your options carefully.

When You Feel Life Giving Up (1 Kings 19:1-18) Elijah’s predicament. 1.) Everyone has felt like giving up at some time or the other. 2.) Even giving up the spiritual battle when it waxes hot, frustrations build, and energies ebb. 3.) We must face the question, “What do I do when I feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Children’s Address

Contributed by None None on Aug 22, 2013

I have had a bad week! Everything I did went wrong. My car got a flat tyre… in the rain! My telephone got disconnected because I forgot to pay the bill. I was running late for everything. All of this made me really grumpy and to top it all off...

Materials: A few balloons, some filled with air, some with water Candle Match I have had a bad week! Everything I did went wrong. My car got a flat tyre… in the rain! My telephone got disconnected because I forgot to pay the bill. I was running late for everything. All of this made me really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-16

Denomination: *other

Hedge Makers & Gap-Fillers

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

Can one Christian make a difference?

“The Value Of One---Hedge Makers & Gap-Fillers” *Can One Christian Make A Difference? The Lord Thought So, Look at Ezekiel 22:23-31 “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Longing Of God's Heart, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

The longing of God’s heart is that he might have his children enter into sweet fellowship with him through the avenue of prayer.

The longing of God’s heart Part 3 Indebted to Mark Virkler for this teaching- Communion with God Opening: 1. Prayer is foundational to the Christian life. 2. Prayer IS the battle. Four keys to hearing God’s voice as found In Hab. 2:1-2 1. Quiet yourself down Look for vision Tune ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

When Will The Rapture Take Place?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Oct 10, 2015

when will the rapture take place

When will the Rapture take place, will it take place before the tribulation, will it take place in the middle of the tribulation, or will the Rapture take place after the tribulation? When will the Rapture take place, (first,second,third0, the rapture will take place when you see and hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alignment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To fulfill the Great Commission, we need to align ourselves with God's plans, be patient and obedient, understanding that the process is just as important as the results.

Imagine you're on a massive ship, cruising along, and you get a message from a lighthouse saying, 'Change your course, or you'll crash!' But you're like, 'Nah, you move.' Funny, right? But that's what we do when we ignore God's directions and do things our way. Now, let's talk about something Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Isaiah 28:23-29

Topics: Evangelism, Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Missionary Work