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Celebrating Ruth Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2009

But Ruth said, "Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die - there will I be buried. May the Lord

Today is ’All Saints Day’ (or ’All Hallows Day’) and while I appreciate that this day is not as celebrated in our broader culture as is the day that precedes it - ’All Hallows Eve’ (or ’Halloween’) it is nonetheless a significant day of celebration in the church - a day when we celebrate our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It…

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 1, 2015

Our mission, should we choose to accept it, is to proclaim the good news of the kingdom to our world today. That does not mean that we have to seek an active role in ministry. We are all given gifts from God to use in our mission.

Today, we are celebrating two special occasions in the life of our Diocese-Mission Sunday, and Anglican Church Women Sunday. Rev. Judy is celebrating Missions Sunday with another church in our Diocese this morning, as she has been asked to explain to that congregation what her role as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Why Should I Need God?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 13, 2011

Not all godless people are bad. They just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. If being godless is practically an advantage, then why should I need to believe in God?

WHY SHOULD I NEED GOD? Heb 12:16-17 You may be surprised if I tell you that not all godless people are bad. But they just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. In fact, godless people consider themselves a practical people. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traditions: Preparation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

An important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart.We make the best kind of preparation for Christmas when we fulfill our calling in Jesus, preach & live a compelling message, & understand our relationship with Him

Traditions: Preparation Mark 1:1-8 The most important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart John fulfilled his calling. John preached and lived a compelling message. John had an accurate perspective of himself. How do we make the best kind of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the idea of reconnecting with God to fulfill our deep needs of being known and loved, amidst the loneliness and disconnection often felt in our fast-paced, digital world.

To know and be known, these are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. But, we were made for more than relational dissonance. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Topics: Reconnection, Divine Love, Life Purpose

Sermon Series: Known

Election In The History Books Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 11, 2015

All over the Bible God talks about His Sovereignty. Here are the incidents in the books of History, from Joshua through Esther. God does what He wills!

Joshua When God sets His love, that is one thing. But when God sets His judgment, it is quite the other, but no less definite. The summarizing of Joshua's conquests is in the book by that name, chapter 11, verses 18-20. First, there was a long war. Next, virtually no city was exempt from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be Righteous, You Must Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Religious Play-Acting

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 23:27, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

“The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishes & Loaves

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

Jesus Speaks and Feeds the 4,000

Biblical Reference: MATTHEW 15:30-32 JESUS DELIVERED ONE OF HIS MANY TEACHINGS ON THE COAST OF GALILEE JUST AFTER PERFORMING HIS MOST FAMOUS MIRACLE. THE FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND WITH JUST SEVEN LOAVES OF BREAD AND A FEW FISH. IN MATTHEW 15:30-32, IT WAS MADE CLEAR THAT JESUS SPENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do With 180 Gallons Of Wine?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2006

Jesus and the miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding of Cana.

What Do You Do With 180 Gallons of Wine? John 2:1-11 February 12, 2005 It is two days before Valentines Day and I thought that it would be a good time to focus on marriage this morning. This sermon didn’t come without some real discussion with myself. I debated whether or not to speak ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 2, 2005

This sermon describes how the love of money is the root of all evil

The Love of Money Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 (KJV) I Timothy 6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anchor Holds – Mother's Day 2004

Contributed by Tex Cox on May 9, 2004

I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the f

The Anchor Holds – Mother’s Day 2004 I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007

The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Study Parables Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. How then should we study parables?

The study of parables What are parables? The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Luke 16:19-31, John 10:19

Denomination: Christian Church