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The Double Memorial In Joshua’s Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 19, 2021

There were two memorials constructed of stones on the day Israel crossed the Jordan River and entered Canaan. The LORD knew that eventually people would ask about these memorials. God told Joshua what to do and say.

Introduction: Moses had died and Joshua was now Israel’s leader to lead them into the Promised Land. When this story took place, Israel was camping on the east side of the Jordan River; Canaan itself was on the west. So that Israel would never forget what God did for them, God told Joshua to have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breakin Through Your Glass Ceiling

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions.

Breaking Through Your Glass Ceiling Pastor Tim Porter Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-4 INTRODUCTION: When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions. The Federal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gird Yourselves And Lament

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 22, 2021

As Joel addresses a nation brought to its knees by a locust plague, he leaves us with a plan for surviving overwhelming disaster in our own lives. Broad outline borrowed from "The Day of Disaster," a sermon by W. Maynard Pittendreigh.

I) In Joel 1:1-3, God through His prophet addresses a people faced with absolute calamity. A) He asks, “Has anything like this happened in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?” (NKJV). He says that the nation faces a crisis greater than any seen in generations (“or even in the days of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Philippians 4:6-7, Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Ask You To Volunteer? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2016

There are deeper reasons why we ask you to volunteer at First Christian.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have been working through a series entitled Why Do We Do That? Since you are here this week, I am glad we did not scare you off last week as we examined why do we take up an offering. • This week we are looking at the question, WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting In A Tough Teaching

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019

This sermon looks at Jesus' four teachings here: taking sin seriously, rebuking, forgiving, and serving. This sermon applies the text at each point, and does so in a Gospel approach.

“Just climb up, sit down, let go, and enjoy, honey!” Lainey’s father to said to her. Little Lainey had recently learned how to swim, and was now standing on the ladder of the water slide, frozen in fear. Lainey had just started jumping into the pool, and then would frantically dog paddle back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Miracle Of God's Word: Longing For It

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Apr 14, 2019

PB: To understand the longing for God’s word or the lack of it Theme: The word of God is a lifegiving Miracle Thrust: The word of God is as necessary to daily living as breath is to life; to show us the way and give us understanding in life situations

Introduction: Mouth to mouth resuscitation. This is a procedure given to a drowning person whose lungs are filled with water. The Nostrils of the victim is pressed by the one administering and air is blown into the lungs of the victim. Troubled waters were over my head when I came to the Lord but I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Timothy 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

I Want The Mountain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

You are wonderfully made, you are my workmanship, my pride and joy! I have prepared this event for you and have well-equipped you to walk right in and seize the moment!

I want the mountain God has promised me Illus. A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 6, 2020

God revealed himself to us in Christ.

Title: God with Us! Text: John 1:1-18 Thesis: God revealed himself to us in Christ. Introduction You’ve likely seen the ad… Reunited! E.T. Returns to Earth 37 Years Later to See Actor Henry Thomas reprises his role as Elliot alongside the alien ET character for Comcast's new "A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Judges (3 Of 5) Ehud

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

The Book of Judges is a fascinating history book that deals with Israel settling in the land of Canaan, a period that preceded the establishment of the monarchy.

After God used Moses to bring the people out of the bondage of Egypt, he sent the spies into the promised land. Two of those spies were Joshua and Caleb. Caleb’s youngest brother was Othniel, who was the first Judge God used to rule the land. Although the leaders of the people were known as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Quench The Fire Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 12, 2023

The Holy Spirit is not a luxury, but a necessity! Without Him we could not pray, could not understand truth, we'd have no comfort, we couldn't be purified from sin. By Him we're born again & He's our Guide!

DON’T QUENCH THE FIRE OF THE SPIRIT 1 Thess. 5:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Presence of God 1. It sounds like a made-up story, but it’s true. Some years ago a church in Carter County, Tennessee had an attorney draw up a deed for their property. He wrote the deed naming The Lord God Almighty as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Life Of A Changed Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2024

Three expressions in the life of new believer in Christ.

Lessons from the Life of a Changed Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Although Jericho played a minor role in the ministry of Jesus. It seems to have been the “gateway” to Jerusalem and was approximately 17 miles away. All of us remember the children of Israel marching around this city and the walls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From A Small Church : Lessons From The Church At Philippi | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Sep 2, 2024

In this study Dr. Madana Kumar, dives deep into the circumstances that led to the formation of the church at Philippi. The foundations on which the church was founded, and its lasting significance in spreading the gospel across the globe.

Learning from a Small Church : The Church at Philippi This and other studies are available in my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@dr.madanakumarphd2193 I have a fascination for studying small churches. It may be because in His mercy, God has always protected me from being a member of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:2, Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:19-22, Philippians 2:25-30, Philippians 1:3-5, Philippians 1:7-8, Philippians 4:10, Philippians 4:18, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:1, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:14-18, Philippians 4:19, Acts 16:6-12, Acts 16:14-15, Acts 16:25-34, Acts 16:16-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved By His Faith Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When our faith fails, the faith of Jesus holds; His grace rescues and restores until obedience becomes the echo of love.

> Here is the patience of the saints; here are they who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. — Revelation 14:12 > I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:22, Ephesians 2:8-9, Mark 5:25-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Your King Is Coming”

Contributed by John Newton on May 4, 2025

As he rides into Jerusalem, Jesus is greeted by a crowd of admirers waving palm branches

The ancient world out of which our Scriptures arose was a succession of mighty empires that swept across the Middle East. There had been the Egyptian Empire (1560-1069 BC), followed by the Assyrian Empire (1300-612 BC), after which came the Persian Empire (550-330 BC). But by far the greatest of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Broken But Recyclable

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 24, 2022

Lent is a time we confess we are broken. But Jesus can take what's broken and recycle us to have meaning and purpose for His kingdom

Lent officially began with the observation of Ash Wednesday, a day for Christians to confess their sins and receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. Ashes were a reminder of death, so when people were in mourning or received tragic news, they would put ashes over themselves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Methodist