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  • While You Wait

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
     | 2,025 views

    In these three stories about what to do until while waiting for him to come back, Jesus encourages the faithful and warns the faithless.

    If you’ve been following along this series in your Bible at home, you’ll know that we finished the series on the Sermon on the Mount last week. At that point, I returned to the Gospel passage from the revised common lectionary, which gives four readings for each Sunday and festival in the ...read more

  • Character Study Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 1,011 views

    Zacchaeus’ story is a powerful testimony that no one is too lost for Jesus to save. His encounter with Christ changed his life forever.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ZACCHAEUS – A TAX COLLECTOR WHO REPENTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." – Luke 19:10 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Zacchaeus was a ...read more

  • Resurrection: The Turnaround Point Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025
     | 1,049 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the greatest turnaround story in history. What seemed like a hopeless end became a new beginning.

    RESURRECTION: THE TURNAROUND POINT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:11-18 Supporting Texts: Luke 24:1-8, Matthew 28:5-7, John 16:20-22, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the greatest turnaround story in history. What seemed like a hopeless ...read more

  • Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 2 (Matthew 13:24-58)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 18, 2025
     | 412 views

    The Lord Jesus continues to teach the people through the means of stories, or parables. Each parable presents a description of the coming kingdom and judgment.

    Matthew 13 contains a series of parables that are heard by the crowds, but only a few would take the effort to really hear, understand, and apply what the Lord Jesus was teaching. He has presented stories about good and bad soils that represent how people receive and apply the Word of God to ...read more

  • The Followers Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 642 views

    In this sermon, we will delve into the stories of some of the most notable followers of Jesus, exploring their experiences, challenges, and contributions to the early Christian community.

    The Bible is filled with stories of ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives, driven by their faith and devotion to God. As followers of Jesus, we can draw valuable lessons and inspiration from the lives of these biblical figures. In this sermon, we will delve into the stories of some of the ...read more

  • Listen To Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 8, 2024
     | 1,694 views

    There are many amazing stories that surround the life of Jesus, but this event is one that teaches us about having a courageous faith by listening to Jesus.

    Keys of a Courageous Faith: Listen To Jesus Mark 9:2-8 Introduction In the month of February we are affirming that Courageous faith always finds its strength in knowing the presence of Christ, hearing his Word, and following his example. Last week we looked at two miraculous stories as Jesus fed ...read more

  • Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024
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     | 477 views

    The story of Adam and Eve's decisions and actions in the garden of Eden give insights to help learn from the mistakes of others.

    THE FIRST (Really) BIG MISTAKE 1. We know the story: Garden of Eden, the serpent and man. (Genesis 3) 2. God gave man clear directives and warning: Genesis 2:16-17 3. They disobeyed: The end result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience was not only that, as God had said, ‘in the day that you eat of it ...read more

  • The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025
     | 466 views

    The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

  • The Dangers Of Unresolved Family Issues Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
     | 297 views

    The story of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom reveals how hidden sins and parental inaction can sow the seeds of long-term destruction.

    THE DANGERS OF UNRESOLVED FAMILY ISSUES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13-14 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 37:3-4, Colossians 3:21, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 5:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The house of David, though anointed and chosen, experienced a deep and painful family crisis ...read more

  • Hearing The Scriptures (2 Kings 23)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 6, 2025
     | 170 views

    Do we preach the scriptures, fully, completely, or just tell stories? Let's look at 2 Kings 23.

    How important is hearing and following the scriptures? Can a righteous king save an unrighteous nation? Will our nations eventually be punished for their collective sins? Let’s look at 2 Kings 23. How did hearing the Holy Scriptures change a king and his nation? Then the king summoned all the ...read more

  • Your God Will Be My God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 386 views

    The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

    Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

  • When God Protected Mr. Magoo: Listen To Wisdom - 1 Samuel 25:32-35 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2025
     | 218 views

    Ever wonder how God keeps you from falling into sin? This story from 1 Samuel 25 will amaze you!

    Introduction – God’s protection from sin is the main point Main focus – God’s protection There was a question that came up last week after the sermon. Someone came to me and said, “Darrell, usually you strive to always point us to the glory of God in every sermon. But in this sermon you just ...read more

  • The Child Will Play At The Cobra's Den; The Wolf And Lamb Will Be Neighbors

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2025
     | 134 views

    God wants to come to us and with us to write a new story to repair the damage humans inflicted on themselves beginning in the Garden of Eden.

    Second Sunday of Advent 2025 Our entrance antiphon today is full of hope and expectancy: “O people of Zion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.” Save the nations. That phrase should open up the minds of ...read more

  • The Last Judge Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 4, 2025
     | 139 views

    Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. He serves as a link between the time of the Judges and the Monarchy, so our story begins with him.

    December 06, 2025 Last week we concluded the book of Judges with these words: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” The stories in Judges graphically demonstrate what happens when God’s people deliberately turn from his leadership and choose to follow their own ...read more

  • Feeding Of Five Thousand PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,059 views

    To explore Jesus' compassion, the transformative power of faith and prayer, and God's miraculous provision as illustrated in the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

    Good morning, friends! Today, we're going to dig into a well-known passage from the book of Matthew. It's a story that beautifully illustrates Jesus' deep compassion for the suffering, the transformative power of faith and prayer, and the miraculous provision of God. Oswald Chambers once wrote, ...read more