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Simple - Pt. 4 - Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Worship I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. People's choice in music (Bob Dylan). The cloud (all this stuff up there somewhere and somehow we can access at will). Commitment to soap operas and reality shows. Oklahoma weather. However, faith was never supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teachers, Reachers, Preachers And Bleachers

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

Although we will consider the individual spiritual gifts, I want us to examine a couple of other elements of these passages.

PURPOSE- Answering God’s call Key verses: Ephesians 4:11-13 11: And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists and some pastors and teachers. 12: for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13: till we all come to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Romans 12:4-8

Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Simply Church

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The R.a.c.e

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 3, 2012

To glean spiritual lessons from the most taxing athletic event-the Marathon-at a time Olympic Fever is in the air.

THE R.A.C.E “…I have finished THE RACE…” – Apostle Paul (2 Tim 4:7) Action: Display of a picture of a Marathon winner breasting the tape with arms raised Hey, its Olympics time!!! There are several athletic events ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: *other

Weaker Vessel

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025

The husband must honor his wife as a fine, cherished, possibly more fragile vessel—like porcelain vs. iron—not because she is worth less, but because she is worth handling with more care.

WEAKER VESSEL: PROLOGUE – Blurred Lines, Broken Honor THE STRENGTH TO STEP BACK In 2022, University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a biological male who identifies as female, won an NCAA women’s championship. The runner-up, Riley Gaines, a biological female and All-American athlete, publicly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:26, Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Fence Christianity Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 19, 2005

This sermon is in the Elijah series

Xl 0n the fence People There is a cancer that is quickly spreading among many of our churches today. This cancer is causing many churches either to lose their effectiveness or to die. A cancer that allows church members to believe that the Christian walk and life has no personal cost. A cancer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful, Follower Functioning For The Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2016

Three of the Marks of Discipleship in our lives, the indicators, the evidence, the proof, that demonstrates we are true disciples of Jesus. Faithful, Follower Functioning for the Lord.

Marks of Discipleship: Faithful, Follower Functioning for the Lord Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples.We have been thinking about what it really means for us to be a disciples of Jesus. This morning our focus is on the Marks of Discipleship in our lives, the indicators, the evidence, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 9, 2001

Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character

Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Aim And Admonition Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 5th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our aim and admoniton as believers.

The Battle is the Lord¡¦s Our Admonition and Aim Intro: A group of historians have compiled a list of interesting stats. Since 3600 B.C., the world has known only 292 yrs of peace. During this time there have been 14,351 wars in which 3.64 bil. people have died. The value of property ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

They That Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Shane Brown on May 14, 2010

A teaching about the importance of trusting in God.

The Bible says in Psalms 125 verse 1 - "They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever." When we as believers trust completely in God, and let Him handle things, we will always come out on top of things, because our God never fails. God always ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009

The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

"so, What Are We Going To Do About It?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2019

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord.

“So, What Do We Do About It?” Luke 9:28-43 Have you ever been in a group of people where someone told a joke and everyone laughed except you? And you’re thinking: “I don’t get it. I missed the point.” Or perhaps you are in a group of people where someone makes a point and everyone else nods ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

A Thanksgiving Response Of Gratitude

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 25, 2021

The psalmist understands that he and his people have received a great blessing from God. First, God had brought them out of captivity. Secondly, God had given a homeland, a place of their own. Now desires that God would complete the wonderful work He has started in them.

Sermon: A Thanksgiving Response of Gratitude Psalms 85:1 “LORD, You have been gracious to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sins. Selah. 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7, John 1:14, John 1:17, Acts 9:31

Denomination: Methodist

"unless A Kernel Of Wheat Falls To The Ground And Dies..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2024

A sermon about loss and renewal.

“Unless a Kernel of Wheat falls to the Ground and Dies…” John 12:20-33 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus unveils the pattern of life we all experience as human beings on this earth. It is the pattern of life for all living things. Jesus says, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist