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Somebody Forgot To Tell The Birds

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 23, 2020

A sermon delivered on YouTube as we are unable to meet in person. A message about God's care for each of us. Matthew 6:25-34

Somebody Forgot to Tell the Birds A Sermon in the Midst of Uncertain Times – 3/22/20 – Pastor John Bright Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Accountabilty: Who's Your Accountability Partner

Contributed by Theresa Odom-Surgick on Dec 16, 2017

In this life at one time or another, we all have someone that we are accountable to or for...someone we have to be accountable to. My grandson gave us a great example of what we look like when we shrug off being accountable.

In this life at one time or another, we all have someone that we are accountable to or for...someone we have to be accountable to. Whether for your children, grandchildren, your spouse, your boss, your Pastors, to yourself and most important of all, we are all accountable to God - we are all called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-24, Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Should I Do With The Life God Gave Me?: Use Me!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2014

A sermon about spiritual gifts.

"What Should I Do with the Life God Gave Me: Use Me!" Ephesians 2:1-10 1 Peter 2:9-10 After 40 years of faithful service to the company he worked for, Jerry was finally getting his reward. His colleagues were throwing him a huge retirement party. After dessert, the CEO of the company got up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Which is better... service or intimacy?

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Meals With Jesus - Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Worship fuels service

The gospel of Luke is the story of Jesus heading towards Jerusalem to die for us and rise again. It's written as a series of journeys that include meals. Each meal unfolds a bit more of the gospel. There some strange teaching going round now where people say the teaching of the Gospel is just for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Your World - Own It! Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 10, 2020

The garden was given to man as a ‘rectangle of control’; a world in which were rules, guidelines, and established systems. Man was placed there to ‘dress it’ and care for it. Man was given full and direct charge over that garden and EVERYTHING in it.

To own something is to acknowledge it as belonging to one’s self; recognized as having full claim, authority, power, dominion… even to have or hold as one’s own; to possess. Now… how one came about the ownership does not change the ownership, itself. Don’t let the two intertwine, for now. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Psalm 119:133, Romans 6:14, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You?

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 7, 2018

This sermon examines God's question in Genesis 3:9: "Where are you?" It looks at where are Adam and Eve in relation to God. It looks at where we are, and where God can be found. This sermon also uses the analogy of Hide and Seek to advance the thought.

For some reason, it seems that every kid loves the game, “Hide and Seek.” My siblings have always enjoyed it. My cousins have always liked it, and it is one of my nephew’s favorite games. The children of my friends always want me to play it with them as well. Kids love to hide, and then to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130:1-2, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Little Boys And Lunchables

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2015

Jesus takes the little we have and makes a miracle. A message for Commitment Sunday

In a world with 7.3 billion people, and in a country with around 320 million people, it’s easy to feel insignificant. It’s easy to feel like we don’t much matter. At the same time, though, it’s also humbling to think that I have any significance at all. You know that one of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Aug 11, 2022

These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a fallen world.

Last Sunday I began a series of sermons on qualities or characteristics found in the christian life which identify you as a Christian. These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4-10, John 1:3-5, John 3:19-21, Psalm 51:10-12, Jeremiah 15:16, 1 John 2:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:21-23, Romans 5:19, Romans 6:16, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023

The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2-3, James 5:14, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 5:4, Luke 4:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Word On Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 19, 2024

Talking about 4 dominant visions of Christ in Revelation (Material adapted from Bryce Morgan at: https://www.wayofgracechurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/visions-of-jesus-revelation-199-10)

HoHum: The story is told of a woman who was saved later in life. Wanting to make up for lost time, she committed entire portions of Scripture to memory. She hid God’s Word deep in her heart. As the years passed by and her mind and eyes grew dim, many of these scriptures slipped from her memory. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:1-9, Revelation 22:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Happiness Of A Hungry Heart Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

Look at Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

The Happiness of a Hungry Heart As Jesus continues to communicate the blessings that come from beatitude living, let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far. Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Almighty applauds us when we see our condition as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Name It And Claim It Here Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 1 – 21

Acts 19: 1 – 21 You Can’t Name It and Claim It Here 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

The Will Of God

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

In order for a Christian to know and do the will of God, we must first give God two things.

“The Will of God” Romans 12:1-2 Introduction · “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.” William Barclay · As you sit here today, can you say with 100% certainty, that you KNOW why you were born? Why God continues to allow you to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist