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Reclaiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015

Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Knowin' Where You're Goin' Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2016

Peter, James and John catch the biggest haul of fish they'd ever known... and then they just left their nets and boat to follow Jesus. Why would they do that?

OPEN: Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the scientist – preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. He couldn’t find it in his coat pockets, in his briefcase, anywhere!! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Legacy! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2018

In this summary of the series on the life of Peter, we explore the end of Peter's life left to us through history and tradition, and we explore how to leave a legacy like Peter's.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a group of tourists who were on a sightseeing tour of the Holy Lands. 1. The group came to one of the historical areas and a local exhibit owner offered to take the group into his exhibit to see the bones of the apostle Peter, for a small fee, of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kenya 2024 Outreach

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2024

Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. God blessed our ministry there.

OUTREACH TO KENYA 2024 Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. MINISTRY ON THE WAY In the airports and planes we had remarkable opportunities to witness. I was waiting to board one plane and was eating an unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

Everywhere Jesus went, he left changed lives in his wake. In John 3, Nicodemus encountered Jesus and experienced a compelling curiosity, a confusion conversation, and a courageous conversion.

Encountering Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/4/2014 As another year begins, we’re reminded once again that Jesus is the world’s preeminent person. He looms so large over human history that we actually measure time by him; we date our letters, our birth ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019

This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-18, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Othniel & "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2018

God left opposition in order to teach us spiritual warfare. Othniel rose to fight with God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit. We can conquer by the same means.

OTHNIEL & “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Shy Pastor 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone has ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, What You Began With Me, Please Accomplish It With Me. Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 13, 2018

You will never be left hanging or partially yg completed God is God of completion and finality He shall surely complete what He began in you, with you and by you

*DAY 11 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD, WHAT YOU BEGAN WITH ME, PLEASE ACCOMPLISH IT WITH ME.* Scripture: Philippians 1:6 King James Version (KJV) 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Zechariah 4:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For "Preparing For Easter: The Journey To Emmaus”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 18, 2023

Two disciples left Jerusalem, sad, but met a Special Person as they walked towards Emmaus, about seven miles away. This Special Person was the Risen Lord, Jesus Himself!

(Full disclosure, Sermon Central has accepted and posted a message of mine on this text called “After Easter: On the Road to Emmaus” but this is a different message, not merely a copy and paste of the original message.) Introduction: After Jesus was crucified, He rose from the dead on Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abandonment Issues Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And Experience His Welcome

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 28, 2022

If Jesus is powerful, passionate, and loving but not welcoming, then we are left helpless! Maybe no story in the NT expresses His welcome more than the one for today: The Samaritan Woman at the Well.

Come and Experience His Welcome! John 4:5-42 Introduction This month we have been working with the theme COME AND SEE JESUS. We have talked about his power, his passion, love. Today: Come and Experience His Welcome! If Jesus is powerful, passionate, and loving but not welcoming, then we are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christ Comes Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2025

When Jesus left earth after His first visit, He promised that He would return. In this sermon, we will explore what happens when Christ returns.

A. Once there was a minister waiting in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. 1. The gas station attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars in line ahead of him. 2. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward the vacant pump. 3. The young attendant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 13:36-37, John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missions: To Where Christ Is Not Known Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Dec 1, 2002

Paul’s ambition was, "to preach the gospel, where Christ was not known." That was his call and his passion. We now need pioneer missionaries to take the Gospel to the truly frontier people groups.

In 1998 there was a celebration in India. It was the occasion of the twenty-five-year, silver anniversary, of the mission hospital. The president of the Mission Board came as the keynote speaker. There was also an array of guests related to the history of the hospital who came for the occasion. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:19-21, Isaiah 52:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Crasher

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Friend you can wear no other garment to the wedding except the righteousness of Jesus. Confess your sins and be baptised then profess your faith and seek a closer walk with the Lord. Those not clothed in wedding garments are cast out into outer darkness.

The Wedding Crasher Matthew 22:1-14 Summer is a time for weddings and often Jesus attendance at the wedding in Canaan gets mentioned. We see in John’s gospel that Jesus His mother Mary and the disciples were all invited guests. The guest list is one of the most difficult things for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed