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The Blessing Of Unfulfilled Dreams

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

Sometimes when dreams don’t come to pass, it is for your own good.

THE BLESSING OF UNFULFILLED DREAMS TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:7-8 2 Chronicles 6:7-8 -- Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lift Up Your Heads! See The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 28, 2010

How dare we lift up our heads, sinners that we are? Jesus answers that as he rides into Jerusalem. Parts: A. How can we dare to? Only because his blood washes us clean. B. How do we? By seeking him as our mighty Hero.

Text: Psalm 24:1-10 Theme: Lift Up Your Heads! See the King of Glory! A. How can we dare to? Only because his blood washes us clean B. How do we? By seeking him as our mighty Hero Season: Lent 6c -- Palm Sunday Date: March 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Last Word Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2016

God spoke to us in a Son, who owns it all, made it all, and is Lord of all.

Many years ago, there was a man in Wales, who worked very hard to win a certain lady’s affection. She was his neighbor; and every week for 42 years, the shy, but persistent suitor slipped a love letter under her door. They had had a fight, and she simply refused to talk to him. Then after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Whoville, I Am God's Friend Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2019

Jesus told his followers that they were his friends, but what does that mean for us today?

Whoville I am God’s Friend Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about Whoville in relation to Dr. Suess' classic Horton Hears a Who, but the reality is, that when most people hear the term “Whoville” that isn’t the book they think of. Instead, they think of Little Cindy Lou Who and her family ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pride Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

A most common 'sin' often ignored or overlooked - PRIDE

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 3 PRIDE Sometimes fables teach us best. The story is told of two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond. The best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their water hole. When the hot summer days came, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Majesty Of Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Man is the only creature God ever made that was worth the cross. The price which is paid for anything determines its value. This means that man is the highest valued part of the universe, for God paid the highest possible price for his recovery.

King Louis XIV of France was once reminded by the chaplain of his court that he was a sinner and in danger of damnation. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "All true, no doubt, but the good God will think twice before He casts out so good of Prince as I am." Here was a man of pride ...read more

The Pleasure Of Positive Thinking Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Positive thinking does not mean, if you always think positive nothing will ever go wrong. That is wishful thinking, and it won't work. Positive thinking is telling yourself that even when things do go wrong, that is never the last word.

Have you ever watched a movie or play that ended with some basic problems unresolved? It is a great let down, for we expect that no matter how bad the situation is the bottom line will be a happy ending. We are conditioned to this. It is a part of our heritage through our fairy tales, novels, ...read more

Jehoahaz Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022

Sermon introduces the church to the era covering the last three kings of Judah (minus Zedekiah) and how it closely mirrors American today.

Three Kings- 1 CCCAG, September 11th, 2001 Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35 Today we are going to begin a short series of three messages detailing the lives of the last three kings of Judah that ruled after Josiah died. I say 3 and not 4 because I’m not including Zedekiah as he was not a true king, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Check Your Brain At The Door!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2019

Christian faith is more rational than atheism because it recognizes the minute information we possess and the insuperable complexity and design of the universe and life forms. We rest our intellect on the intellect of God. What could be wiser?

“DON’T CHECK YOUR BRAIN AT THE DOOR!” Acts 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE CHECKER (I was told this by a friend) 1. I went shopping at Walmart earlier today and got a sack of chicken legs. Right before the young lady rang them up, I asked her if they were front or back legs. 2. She paused ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 5:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016

People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sinners Welcome

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Sep 22, 2016

Whether we know it or not, we are all lost. Jesus comes seeking us, calling us to repentance, and He welcomes sinners to His feast of victory.

There’s a story I read about a pastor who was called to see a young man, John, dying of a terrible disease. The young man was once a member of this pastor’s congregation. He had received all of the good Christian education and training, growing up; he was baptized and confirmed—the typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

How Gullible Are We?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

Jesus wanted us to know and realize, see all I’ve done, pretty amazing huh? But the fantastic news today and every day is, you are capable of this and a whole lot more!

How Gullible are we? Illus. By Richard Crow A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan, "While serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I traveled by bicycle through the jungle to a nearby city for supplies. It was a journey of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Gossip

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 15, 2017

Gossip has always been a problem in the church. we read about it in several places in the old testament and the new. This sermon I address the calamity of Gossip and the cure for Gossip.

The Sin of Gossip [Play video] Introduction:  Whether its formal meetings, dinner table discussions, or late night phone calls; gossip has always been a problem in the church.  I saw a cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

The Grace of God, Missions, Salvation, Witnessing, Evangelism

Amazing Grace! Sunday Sermon June 10, 2007 Victory Native American United Methodist Church Rev. Larry S. King Scripture References Psalms 1:1-3; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-19 Main Hymn: Amazing Grace Page 378, Methodist hymnal 1. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-19, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Not A Tame Lion

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

We like to keep things calm and happy in church, but one day Jesus really upset folks in his home synagogue. Are you ready to follow him?

You’ve heard me say before that I love The Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. We read them over and over again to our children as they were growing up. Maybe a year ago one of them, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, came out in a very successful movie. That inspired me to read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30