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The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 19, 2018

Simply hearing Jesus is not enough; we have to put into practice what we have heard.

MOST PEOPLE BUILD THEIR houses on the sand; I’m sure of it. Not their houses, of course. Not really. But their lives. By which I mean, most people don’t listen to Jesus when they think about what goes into living, or what ought to. When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to do something. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Take Courage! Don’t Be Afraid”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 6, 2024

As we join Jesus’ disciples on the Sea of Galilee, we are invited to take a look into our own hearts and see the greatest source of our fears. And then we are invited to dispel all our fears through faith in Christ. We’ll use Jesus’ words as the theme for our sermon.

The medical and scientific word for them is “phobia.” And there are hundreds, if not thousands, of them. From Arachnophobia—the fear of spiders to Zoophobia- the fear of animals there are nearly endless things that people fear. Perhaps you have a couple of phobias that affect you to greater or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 11, 2010

This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer.

Introduction I get many emails in my inbox, as perhaps you do forwards, Viagra advertisements, political jokes. Sometimes get emails with jokes about certain groups of people- no lack of blonde/pastor/lawyer jokes. How about charismatic jokes? How many Charismatic’s does it take to change a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Aftershock

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti measured 7.0 – the death toll will be measured in the tens of thousands – but character is measured in our response to tragedy. 5 WAYS TO RESPOND. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

AfterShock Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AfterShock.html How do we respond? What should our reaction be? When our world shakes, when we are in shock – after it happens – after shock has gripped our being – what we do next is absolutely vital. The earthquake in Haiti measured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Lord Was On Our Side: An Exposition Of Psalm 124

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 18, 2021

Perhaps the question should be: "Are we on God's side?" This is one of the Psalms of Ascents.

Unless the LORD was on our Side Psalm 124 Today, we are taking a look at the 124th Psalm which is listed both as a Song of Ascent as well as a Psalm of David. The songs of ascent are a collection of fifteen psalms (120-134). Some like this one are attributed to David, one to Solomon, and others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition Of Isaiah 40:1-11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 28, 2020

In times like this, we need to be comforted as well as to give words of true comfort/

Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11 Whenever we hear the word “comfort,” we think of the word “discomfort.” One does not need to be comforted when one is already comfortable. Comfort is a hot bowl of soup when one has been working outside in the freezing cold all day. Comfort is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harmony Through Humility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE HUMILITY? BY CONTINUALLY CASTING YOU CARES UPON GOD.

Humility is Self-effacing and it is Modest. It is quiet, reserved, shy, gracious, mild-mannered, and doesn’t believe it’s own press clippings. Humility is essential if you are a follower of Christ. Today’s Big Idea: Be Humble if You Want God to Work for You. “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 14:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 3, 2025

Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult uncertain about tomorrow — fear is something we all know.

Go! And Trust God When You Are Afraid - Psalm 56:3 Psalm 56:3 (NLT) – “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Introduction – Faith in the Face of Fear Fear. It’s one of the most universal human emotions. From the trembling of a child in the dark to the anxious heart of an adult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4, Psalm 56:13, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 23:46, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Motivation For Holy Living

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

Grace teaches us about godliness

The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Jul 29, 2006

What happens when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? The book of Jonah reveals God’s tenacious love and severe mercy to His confused and rebellious servants.

Introduction If you went to the mall and asked 100 people, “What’s the story of Jonah all about?” Most (all?) would answer: “Jonah and the _______” – and they’d be wrong! First, “whale” is never mentioned in the book at all – “great fish” Second, neither this fish nor Jonah is principal ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Changed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2020

A study in Psalm 77: 1 – 20

Psalm 77: 1 – 20 Who changed? To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 1 I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Day Of Gods Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003

Sickness, disease, poverty, lack, lukewarmness, selfishness, indifference, whatever the situation is (A day of Gods Power changes everything)

Ps 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Ps 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Ps 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heart Attack (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 4, 2001

Rising above a broken heart to live in the joy of the Lord.

Title: Heart Attack Text: Psalms 25:17 Psalms 25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Intro: How many here today would say that you have suffered from a broken heart. This scripture describes how you may have felt or how you are feeling today. You may be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 25, 2009

Well done, my “F” servant. Folks talked about you. Called you everything but a child of God. They said that you would not amount to anything. But I call you mine.

SEEING IS NOT BELIEVING Hebrews 11:1-6 Preached on 19 July 2009 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Let us open up our hearts and our Bible to Hebrews 11:1-6 (v.1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (v.2) For by it (Faith) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Shadow Of The Valley

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 26, 2001

Psalm 23 likens us to sheep which are vulnerable -in contrast to the symbol of America - the Bald Eagle. (A sermon that refelcts upon the wake of September 11,2001).

IN THE SHADOW OF THE VALLEY Psalm 23 One of the most beloved Psalms of the Bible is Psalm 23. Psalm 23 likens us to sheep which are vulnerable. We as Americans do not like to see ourselves as vulnerable. For that matter, no one likes to be seen as weak and vulnerable. As one of the major ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist