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The Fugitive Encounters God’s Grace Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs The Fugitive Encounters God’s Grace Genesis 28:10-22

The Patriarchs The Fugitive Encounters God’s Grace Genesis 28:10-22 David Taylor August 21, 2016 We are in the midst of a series, “The Patriarchs,” and have started looking at the life of Jacob. As a review, Genesis starts with God created humanity in his image to represent him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hindrances To Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed.

The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed. Many factors are contributory to an unanswered prayer by God. Some of them are; 1. LACK OF HUMILITY “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Anglican

Going For Growth

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2014

Don't neglect your spiritual growth. Don't procrastinate doing the right thing to see growth in your life. God has provided everything we need, to grow strong spiritually and be fruitful.

Everyone who knows Jesus receive a new life and will experience spiritual growth. • If we are connected to Christ, we can expect to grow stronger in faith, trusting Him; deeper in love with Him, and more fulfilled in our walk with Him. • But not everyone experiences the same growth. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven, Part 9 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise

The Seven, part 9 Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise Revelation 2:12-17 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. As we look at these letters we see that they are as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

In Isaiah 5:20 it says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” At the time abortion was legalized, opponents of the procedure warned that, if this moral floodgate was opened, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David’s Sin

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2012

Nathan challenges David’s sin - and what does this teach us

Sermon Last Sunday, we read in the Old Testament lesson about one of the most shameful acts in the Old Testament – and that is quite a record to beat. King David commits adultery with Bathsheba – the wife of one of his close friends – Uriah The story begins with that very strange verse In the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

An Old Soldier's Christmas Message

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 24, 2016

There is a story of an old soldier bringing comfort to his younger men while they were on the battle field. A truce was called on Christmas eve. The old soldier taught his men the Christmas message from a deck of cards. This can be used anytime.

A SOLDIER'S SERMON ON CHRISTMAS DAY... (deck of cards) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There has been a story passed down through the years of soldiers on an active battle field. Many tanks had been destroyed. The artillery and bombs had killed many. The bullets were flying ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lazy Man’s Vineyard

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 12, 2020

A little laziness would ruin a great harvest. It is time for us to be busy for Christ and reap a mighty harvest.

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: A little ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

The Great Reward

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 20, 2020

There is nothing like a cold cup of water on a hot day.

A Great Reward Matthew 10:40-42 This morning’s New Testament text from the Lectionary has to be understood within the context of last week’s passage to which it presents a dramatic contrast. Jesus had charged His disciples before sending them out on a mentored mission tour to the villages of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Core 52 Week 29 - Finding True Rest Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 19, 2020

The Sabbath was made for us, not the other way around. Finding true rest in Christ alone.

You can hear the audio of this sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4632668 Intro: • Lana asked on FB last week (w/o any idea this was coming up) what heaven would be like. Answers tell us a lot about ourselves. Nearly all of them appealed to our sense of gaining peace and rest in some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:2-3, Mark 2:24, Mark 2:27-28, Colossians 2:20-21, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Men Let God Lead The Way

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 16, 2019

Father's Day message from Psalms 127 about letting God lead the way.

Title: Real Men Let God Lead the Way Theme: To show the importance of letting God lead in the life of men. Text: Psalms 127:1 – 5 Psalms 127:1-5 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds (establish, a foundation) the house, They labor (toil and effort) in vain (they are just spinning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Jesus Grumpy?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 3, 2019

Those who wanted to follow Christ were told to follow him and not even burry their dead. This sermon explores how Jesus called to deeper discipleship.

Grumpy Jesus: Feelings and Focus Have you ever been grumpy? I don't mean mere frustration; I mean, have you ever been in a place where no one could do anything right? Maybe you haven’t, but I bet you can notice it in other people. That sounds a lot like Jesus in Today's Gospel reading. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal

Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021

How many of you struggled with hopelessness during the last year? How many of you felt burnt out over the last year? How many of you struggled with anxiety or depression in the last year?

“I am not a connoisseur of great art, but from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message to me. Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family's sole ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 31:24, Lamentations 3:24, Psalm 119:114, Proverbs 23:18, Proverbs 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

How many of you struggled with hopelessness during the last year? How many of you felt burnt out over the last year? How many of you struggled with anxiety or depression in the last year?

“I am not a connoisseur of great art, but from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message to me. Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family's sole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sleepers Awake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

The church is asleep, even dead. Who will rouse them before it is too late?

Sleepers Awake! Romans 13:11-14 We come to the first Sunday in Advent. Many think that this is a season of preparation for Christmas. We are getting ready for the baby Jesus to arrive. We sing our Christmas Carols to prepare room in our hearts for the Christ child. The music of Christmas is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible