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Jesus Is Beside Us! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2018

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For Christians, wherever we go, whatever we do, Jesus is right there beside us!

The Bible is the Word of God and it is eternal, infallible, and life-changing. The Bible is our instructions manual for life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states, All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rude Guest (September 1,2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

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Jesus told this parable to illustrate God’s will and how there were seat-seekers who were excluding those who were in need of a seat.

THE RUDE GUEST Text: Luke 14, 1, 7 – 14 John Wesley had no intention of founding a denomination. He was a clergyman in the church of England. He boldly reached out to those whom society and the church of his day had marginalized. John Wesley saw the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Word Or Deed? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2022

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I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.

Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-33

Denomination: Methodist

Irritating God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2024

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We human beings can and do sometimes irritate God. When we fail to respect God properly, the result is not a pretty picture. Our attitude toward God affects our lives significantly.

Irritating God (Numbers 11:1-35) 1. This older Jewish man was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renown surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to receive the anesthesia he asked to speak to his son. "Yes Dad, what is it?" "Don't be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35, John 6:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven’s Only Carry-Ons

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2026

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The only thing we can take to heaven is other people.

1. One Conversation That Changed the World In the 1800s, a quiet Sunday School teacher named Edward Kimball became concerned about one of the young men in his class—a shoe clerk who attended church but seemed uncertain about salvation. Kimball felt strongly that he needed to talk to him personally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023

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The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A General's Last Message

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 27, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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Examines part of Joshua’s final words to the Israelites

I have a question for all of you this morning: What would you say to a close friend if you knew it would be the last time you would speak to them? I read a story this past week about a man named Herman Lange. Mr. Lange was a Christian in Germany during the time of World War II. Adolf Hitler and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Power Of The Word

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007

based on 48 ratings

| 16,466 views

There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Is Work Good Or Bad?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Sep 7, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 3,329 views

A Labor Day expository sermon on the theme of work in the Bible, incorporating the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

Sermon942005 Hillsborough Reformed Church Ex. 20, Eph. 4 Labor Day Theme Is work good or bad? It depends on whom you ask and when! Ask the teen aged boy who has to mow the lawn and has put it off until now – and dad is ready to hit the roof while at the same time his friends want to play a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Our Heroes Super-Stories Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2003

based on 6 ratings

| 3,393 views

Learn how to take small steps in sharing the wonderful news of God’s love with those close to us

It seems that the news media plays a role in the lives of many of our make-believe superheroes. From the Daily Planet from which the editor Perry White chronicles Superman’s latest exploits to the editorial pages of J. Jonah Jamieson who bitterly denounces the actions of Spiderman. Even on TV you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith, Love And Hope

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Sermon for 1/4/2003 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: In 1972, a group of international industrial leaders and thinkers, called the Club of Rome, suggested six proposals that humanity must put into effect if we are to survive on this planet. I will only share the first, very significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Lived In A Cemetery

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 31, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Sermon on the encounter of Christ, and the man who lived among the tombs !

The Man Who Lived In The Cemetery Mark 5:1-20 As Jesus stepped on shore in the country of Gadarenes, he is immediately met by a man who is totally consumed by darkness. This man is a sad and pitiful picture of a sinful soul now totally posessed of demons. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 13,197 views

Jesus is teaching the followers an important attitude of effective discipleship. Let’s look at the key actions steps of this attitude that Jesus expects us to apply in our journey to fruitfulness.

Please read first: Luke 17:5-10 I feel extremely hot in this rope this morning. Isn’t it strange that we are already passing a week in October and still having 85 degree weather? What do you think this winter will be like? There’s a story of a tribe of Indians on the remote reservation, who asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

America

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

based on 8 ratings

| 16,329 views

America has been blessed by God in its creation and even today, but the future is looking dim for America.

America Past, Present, and Future Psalms 33:12 Introduction As we celebrate our Independence today, we often think about fireworks, picnics, maybe going to the lake, or just spending some quality time with family. But today I want you to focus in on what God has done and is continuing to do for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

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