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The Parables Of Jesus: Matthew Chapter 25

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theatre, a stunning film revolving around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. The whole world was at the brink of collapse.

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theatre, a stunning film revolving around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. The whole world was at the brink of collapse. Let’s go back in time: It’s 1939 and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 25:1-10, Matthew 25:14-15, Matthew 25:29-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Which Brand Of Christianity Do I Follow, Man’s Or God’s?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014

In a book entitled “Revival Fires and Awakenings” Mathew Backholer describes thirty moves of the Holy Spirit that produced revivals or Awakenings (big revivals) in various parts of the world over the last 300 years.

Which brand of Christianity do I follow, man’s or God’s? 1 Pet 1:15 But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct In a book entitled “Revival Fires and Awakenings” Mathew Backholer describes thirty moves of the Holy Spirit that produced revivals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pouting To Shouting

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 24, 2022

David went from despair and questioning God to victory and singing. His four "How Longs" were turned around by intercessory prayer and his resolution to no longer focus on his negative situations, but on the God who was on his side.

FROM POUTING TO SHOUTING Psalm 13:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. “CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET NEVER saw it coming. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and stuck it in the cage. The phone rang, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Warfare Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 21, 2022

Every believer needs to know that there is an invisible war raging around you each day and night. The Bible says it’s a spiritual war between good = God and His army and Evil = Satan and his demons.

The Invisible War pt. 3 Video Transition: Paul Harvey – “If I were the Devil!” The Invisible War: Spiritual Warfare 101 Thesis: Every believer needs to know that there is an invisible war raging around you each day and night. The Bible says it’s a spiritual war between good = God and His army ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Acts 19:11-20, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When No One Is Looking Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN HE CAN TRUST. MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH! MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE CHARACTER CONTINUES WHEN THEY SHUT THE DOOR AND NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND.

WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING THERE WAS UNREST IN JUDEA. IT WAS MARCH 13, 4 B.C. TWO POPULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS, JUDAS AND MATTHAIS HAD RALLIED THEIR STUDENTS TO REMOVE A GOLDEN EAGLE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. TO THEM IT REPRESENTED IDOLATRY, WHICH HAD NO PLACE IN GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Called Of God, But Not Following God.

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 8, 2003

Do you have a call in your life, and you’ve failed miserably. Now it would seem there is no hope. Perhaps you need to look around and see if ther is a burning bush in view.

“Called of GOD But not Following GOD” Exodus Chapter 2-3 As I was studying the book of Exodus I realized the secret to ministry. I have always been amazed at my Pastor, Brother Dave Hartson. Brother Dave is into everything, what I mean is he Preaches, Teaches, does bible study, has a full time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mother Of Mine

Contributed by David Richardson on May 7, 2004

A godly Christian woman chosen by God that is kind and submissive to her husband and commended by those around her not only honors her father, mother, and her husband, but she is honoring God as well.

I. Introduction Depending upon who you are, where you were raised (north, south, east or west), how you were brought up, whether your family was low, middle or upper class, all of these may have had an impact upon what immediately goes through your mind when someone says Mother’s Day. For some, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking Control Of Your Thoughts (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The mind the seat of the soul. It is the place where flesh and spirit exchange ideas and come to conclusions about the world around you. It can either be a conductor for the Spirit of God, or a breeding ground for the corruption of the flesh.

Taking Control of Your Thoughts Preparing for the Prophetic 2 Cor 10:3 Indeed, we live as human beings, F31 but we do not wage war according to human standards; F32 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, F33 but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments 5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitter Or Better Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

What we are going to be trying to get our minds around today is how the promise of God Judgment can move us from being bitter angry people, to accepting and overcoming people

Job 19:13-29 Life’s Turning Points Becoming Bitter or Better This weeks topic was Judgment, and normally I don’t like to hear the word Judgment. The message of God’s Judgment from Job is Good News. It is judgment from the perspective of the oppressed. It is justice for those who have been ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:13-29

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003

Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Where Lives Are Transformed By Grace Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon looks at how we as the church need to be distinct from the world around us. It looks at life before and after salvation, and the need for a change in the life of a confessing beleiver. Includes study guide.

This past week the Episcopalian church elected its first ever openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson. The election has threatened to cause a split amongst the 2.4 million member denomination. When asked by a CNN reporter whether his election would cause a split in the church, Gene Robinson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Widow Of Nain

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007

A sermon about this wonderful resurrection story in Scripture. Mainly focusing on the compassion of Jesus and how He cares for us. But also, how we should be moved by compassion to help those around us.

Introduction Read Text: Luke 7:11-17 Background Luke, the Physician, is always quick to show God’s compassion for human need. In Scripture, we have RECORDED where Jesus raised people from the dead. Lazarus is one that we are familiar with... And also Jairus’ daughter... I say “recorded” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene