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Sixth Sunday Of Easter: The Advocate Or Paraclete

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 12, 2023

A minister with a cracked voice and an unprepossessing appearance will not have one-tenth the natural drawing power of a Gypsy Smith with his wonderful voice and attractive personality (especially if Gypsy Smith criticizes or attacks your faith or morals.

Good morning, and Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and grandmothers and mother-figures such as big sisters in the congregation this morning. In a social media video, a woman named Nicole DeRoy explains one of the challenges of motherhood. She says, “My kids wanted to know what it was like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Catholic

Gods Plan For A Family A Father

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 22, 2022

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it.

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it. The woodpecker flew away and said to the other birds “I didn’t know there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Other

A Catch Jesus Provides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2022

Do we experience Jesus while we’re working? Are we ready for church growth? Do we see daily miracles? Let’s find out in Luke 5:1-11.

Prelude Do we experience Jesus while we’re working? Are we ready for church growth? Do we see daily miracles? Let’s find out in Luke 5:1-11. Fishermen “So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017

This is the first message in our Summer Sermon Series called "Life is Better at the Beach". In this series we will be talking about relaxing and cooperating with God concerning His purpose for our lives.

I. Start your day right so you can finish well Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMP) 22  It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. 23  They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 33:2, Colossians 3:15, 1 Samuel 16:7, John 13:3-5, Psalm 119:114, Psalm 46:10, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

What Matters Most Sermon Ii: What Matters Least Relative To What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians after they learn to waste no time on useless pursuits.

PLEASURE AND POSSESSIONS MATTER LEAST - RELATIVE TO WHAT MATTERS MOST Pleasure and Possessions Are Okay Per Se If Pursued Responsibly And Used Rightly Several years ago, while prepping me for a court appearance as a witness in a custody case, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

"i See You"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 8, 2020

When waters are chaotic I see you and that's all that matters.

Jesus says, “I see you” Matthew 14:22-33 One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism: Our Deep Keel

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020

Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon V: Let Us Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Thanksgiving changes life for the better as we remember God our Creator and others who cared enough to meet our needs - both material and spiritual. So, let us say as we pray: "Thanks be to God!"

LET US GIVE THANKS Psalm 118:1 “O give thanks unto the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

In What Way Sin Makes Us Light As Chaff, But At The Same Time Heavy As Lead.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

In what way sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead and how the atoning work of Christ can change this for repentant sinners.

Psalms 1:4 "The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away." Psalms 38:4 "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to show How sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead, and ...read more

A Breath Away

Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 15, 2015

So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God.

A Breath Away 2 Kings 3:17 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God. In fact Job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Sin Makes Life Complicated

Contributed by Mark Gil Petallar on Oct 19, 2015

The author of 2 Samuel carefully details the punishment of God to David. In this chapter, the author reveals to us how sin makes the life of David complicated. The life of David now is totally different than before.

Sin Makes Life Complicated 2 Samuel 14 “Cigarette smoking is dangerous to one’s health,” so says the public signs. On the one hand, no matter how lethal it is, people still smoke. The government, on the other hand, still allows the selling of cigarettes. As a result of smoking, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Frustrated And Forsaken

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

trials

Jonah 4:1-11 FRUSTRATED AND FORSAKEN I. THE DISPLEASURE OF THE PROPHET. 1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. A. He Was Displeased With ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Three Steps To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Answered Prayer

Matthew 7:7-11 Three Steps to Answered Prayer 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. I. THE PRINCIPLE OF ASKING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

Power And Peace In The Storm Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

How the presence of Jesus in your life changes everything.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #5 TITLE Power and Peace in the Storm TEXT: John 6:14-21 INTRO: Since he was a little boy, Bob had heard that his Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birth-day, Bob his good friend Brian headed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist