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Faith Of Our Father(S)

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 19, 2008

We live in a time when the value of fathers is at an all-time low, yet statistics show us that fathers are needed more than ever. Jesus’ relationship to God the Father serves as an example to us, just how important a father is in his children’s lives.

What is it with our infatuation with having kids? Why do we do it? What is that desire, that passion that burns within us that makes us want children? Is it our desire to see ourselves, literally, in another person? Is it our desire to love and be loved? What is it? Its mysterious to me. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Neither Forget Who You've Been, No Who You Are Becoming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2013

When you take time to remember where you've been you can celebrate how far you've come... and see that God is at work in the lives of others as well.

Title: Neither forget where you’ve been, nor how far you’ve come, i.e. Neither forget who you’ve been, Nor who you’re becoming Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21 Thesis: When you take time to remember where you’ve been, i.e., who you’ve been, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013

This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

[Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Monday – “jesus Clears The Temple” Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

The righteous anger of Christ.

Monday – “Jesus Clears the Temple” (Matthew 21:12-17) 2nd in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: I grew up around golf. When I was 13-years-old my uncle gave me my first summer job working for him on a golf course he was building. Every summer after that for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Not Your Big Redneck Wedding

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 10, 2011

Don't toss your invitation to the royal wedding... make the most of it! God's grace is an all-inclusive invitation to all who will receive it.

Title: Not Your Big Redneck Wedding Text: Matthew 22:1-14 (Luke 14:15-24) Thesis: Don’t toss your invitation to the royal wedding… make the most of it! Introduction In January of 2008 a new reality TV program dubbed “My Big Redneck Wedding” aired. Hosted by Tom Arnold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Marriage, Part 3 - Lessons For Wives Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of this marriage series, this message discussing how wives can contribute to a great marriage.

The Art of Marriage Part 3 – Lessons for Wives Ephesians 5:33 February 27, 2011 Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the last in a 3-part series on the Art of Marriage. We’ve talked about the foundation of a marriage being God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Emotional Life

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35

Denomination: Vineyard

Behaving Badly... But Jesus Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 1, 2014

Realizing our alienation from God reminds us of our need for mercy and grace... in Jesus.

20141130 the 1st Sunday in Advent B Web Site Title: Behaving Badly… but Jesus is Coming Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Thesis: Realizing our alienation from God because of our sinfulness reminds us of our need for God’s mercy and grace… in Jesus. Introduction Americans have a reputation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ability To Forgiveness Is The Most Powerful And Lifechanging Miracle We Could Ever Perform.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 24, 2019

Here is a definitive sermon on forgiveness, and why we should see it as a power way of changing our lives and everything associated with us. I mention our subconscious mind, the Garden of Eden and the last words of Jesus to explain this life changing truth.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th November 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 “Please join me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Turning Religious Reluctance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 12, 2018

4 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-IV—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Not So Tactful Lieutenant... A lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he was charged with informing one of his soldiers that his grandmother had passed away. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This story addresses forgiveness and forgiving others

The Call to Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Tim Keller tells the story of being a Yankee and pastoring his first church in a blue collar, Southern town. In the church was one man, who hadn’t even graduated from junior high school and thus, could hardly read. He wanted to live a holy life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A meditation on the place of violence in the world, and the Christian encounter with that and the soldier

Daniel 2:1, 26-28, 31-45; Psalm 2; John 18:33-19:11 We are pausing for a moment today as a community of faith to consider those who have suffered the violence of conflict. Our national day of Remembrance, November 11, is specifically focused on the memory of soldiers, but as Christians our call ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Snares Of Advent: The Snares In Life

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2013

There are misconceptions,attitudes, actions or the lack there of that keep us from embracing the coming of Christ and his Kingdom life.

Title: The Snares of Advent: Snares in Life Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Thesis: There are misconceptions, attitudes, actions or the lack there of that keep us from embracing the coming of the Christ and Kingdom Life. (John said the Kingdom is “near” but Jesus clarified that when he said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Freedom: America's Greatness Is Established In America's Faith

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 30, 2015

The rise of Christianity in the West propelled Western nations to great advances in science, economics and politics. This Christian foundation is the basis for America's freedom and greatness, and is in great danger as America turns away from God.

This week, America celebrates 239 years of political independence. But Freedom is more threatened now than at any time since the General Howe nearly defeated Washington’s army on the shores of Long Island in 1776. Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court is not ultimately about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational