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Psalm 23

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2024

This message is about undrstanding and valuing our relationship with God based on what David wrote in Psalm 23.

Psalm 23 Scriptures: Psalm 23; John 10:14-16, 27-28; Philippians 4:19 Good morning Strangers Rest. Last week I shared with you that of all of God’s creation He values us the most. This morning I will focus on how we in turn value God. We value God by understanding who He is in our lives and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

31. Hebron Before Jerusalem (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 5, 2025

David understood the road to the palace was long. He mastered the idea that setbacks are sometimes God's setups

Hebron Before Jerusalem November 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 2 God advances His kingdom through Spirit-dependent obedience, patient waiting, and merciful leadership—not through pride, ambition, or personal vendetta. Go will often take us to “Hebron before ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Barnabas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 25, 2019

Barnabas, son of consolation, his name and his life was an encouragement.

Barnabas Acts 4:36-37 I. Barnabas…. His name describes the man….” son of consolation” 1. Name given by the Apostles…. (nick name) 2. His name means “to encourage” …this is needed much in our day. 3. This was a man of the N.T. Church……. Acts 11:22-23, 1 Thess. 2:11-12, Hebrews 10:25 a. Example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God is always doing new things in our lives, but we often miss them because we're too focused on the past. We need to let go of our past baggage and trust God for the future.

Remember the Israelites? They were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. But when God set them free, they kept looking back, wishing for their old lives. Sounds crazy, right? But we do the same thing. We get stuck on the past, even if it wasn't that great. God wants us to drop that heavy backpack of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Moving On, Personal Growth, Embracing Change, New Beginnings

Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024

There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.

Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005

We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building A Life Of Faith (Iii) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Learn from Abraham - faith is giving to God even that which is most precious to you.

There is a story about a monastery in Europe perched high on a cliff several hundred feet in the air. The only way to reach the monastery was to be suspended in a basket which was pulled to the top by several monks who pulled and tugged with all their strength. Obviously the ride up the steep ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Parades

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 14, 2001

The parade that wound into Jerusalem on that long ago Sunday was exciting -- but it can’t hold a candle to the parade that took place on Friday.

The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” image, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Redemption Of The Bride

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print this for young believers

an allegory by Clark E. Tanner ONCE UPON A TIME there was a woman who lived in the forest. She was not far from a town, where she would occasionally go to buy staples for her kitchen and other items not available to her in the wild. For the most part though, she stayed to herself, choosing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

A Hopeless Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

Remember being Lost

A Life Without Hope Ephesians 2:11-22 · Ephesians is filled with mighty truths, fantastic statements which remind us of what if means to be a Christian. IF we ever grasp these truths we will never be envious of a lost world, never wish to be like them in any way, and never be drawn back to those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

The End Of Sin

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 27, 2002

•Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it

•Why do we sin? •There is only one reason! •We do not see sin as God sees it We’ve been preaching about reasons not to sin, but tonight we want to talk about one simple truth that ties them all together. Proverbs 16:25 25There is a way that seemeth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are The Heros?

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006

Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Team Selection

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005

Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

A keyword sermon describing the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete.

Every Monday our evangelism team goes out to call on people who have visited the church or to parents of the children who attend our school. Last Monday we finished our scheduled call with Darryl and Sharon who are very strong believers in the Lord. Before we left their home we circled for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

God has given us amazing grace through His Son Jesus Christ

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 February 18, 2007 Morning Service Introduction William Wilberforce led the charge to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. He battled with the British Parliament for over 45 years and one month after his death the tyranny of slavery came to an end. One ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God