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A Perfect Gift From A Perfect Giver

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2006

This sermon encourages the listener to value eternal gifts like love more than temporary gifts like material things or bad gifts that like pride and lust that lead us astray.

This is an exciting phase of my life! In about three weeks I will be marrying the woman whom I love – Selena. As you might image our engagement has been both exciting and at times stressful with all of the details that go into wedding preparation. One of the details was selecting gifts for the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Like This Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 17, 2017

Jesus teaches us how to pray

PRAY LIKE THIS! MATTHEW 6:9-15 Mt 6:9a “Pray, then, in this way: In vs 5-8, Jesus told us “how not to pray.” * Wrong to call it “the Lord’s prayer”- Jesus never prayed it. Couldn’t. * He did not say “pray this”. He already said to not “recite prayers”. Here He is saying that we are to “pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on May 22, 2016

Timothy had the influence of his mother, grandmother, father and the Apostle Paul. This message takes a look at how we as Christians play a roll in helping the unsaved become mighty for Christ through our influence!

SLIDE: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011

Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Praying Life" For Men Only

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 29, 2011

For men - How to be the spiritual head of your household.

For Men Only August 29, 2011 Hi guys it is great to speak to all of you again. My e mail to you today is to encourage you. But in order to encourage you I also want you to have the tools in this life to succeed. I get a lot of prayer requests and e mails from wives. Their number one issue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28

Father: Responsibility In Relationship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 19, 2011

As fathers, men, husbands we need to exchange our point of view for Gods. The cutlural viewpoint is distorted and diseased. Let Jesus show you what it means to be a real man. A real father.

Intro: The question from the Pharisees, the rebuke from the disciples, and the rejection of Jesus by the rich man are clear indications of a great need for changing our point of view. I believe you will see as we teach this passage today that the reason there are so many problems with fathers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

In It To Possess It

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Jan 2, 2012

There are two sets of people making their entry into the New Year 2012. There are those who are in it merely to pass through; and there are other who are in it to possess it. Everyone has to make a determination whether they want to pass through it or pos

You are not in 2012 just to pass through it, you are in it to possess it You are not here to fail, you are here to prevail God didn’t bring you all the way here to disappoint you; He brought you here to promote you If God didn’t want you to succeed in 2012, you would not have made it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Meets The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2018

Why is that sharp spiritual void we have within — a void that can only be filled by a relationship with God — so often seem blunted? (for Friend Day)

Jesus Meets the Woman at the Well (John 4:4-43) 1. A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe as his boss lectured and answered difficult questions about the nature of things and the meaning of life. Then, one day, the driver approached the philosopher and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wooed In The Wilderness, Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea Wooed in the Wilderness, part 3

The Gospel According to Hosea Wooed in the Wilderness, part 3 Hosea 2.2-23 David Taylor We are in our third message of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love for an unfaithful people. Blind to their own spiritual bankruptcy, Israel was coasting along as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need An Override

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 26, 2024

Mercy triumphs over Judgement

I need an Override! The other day at the store, a new cashier tried ringing up a shopper. After a while it became obvious that the lack of experience had factored in to the exercise. The client’s purchases were messed up and despite her best efforts the new employee could not correct the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Look Back

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Life leaves us with memories—some warm us, and some wound us. If we spend our time looking back, we risk missing the new thing God is doing right in us.

Intro: Danger of Looking Back Memories light the corners of our minds, but they can also weigh heavy on our hearts. They can warm us — or they can wound us. The truth is, some people are walking around half-dead because their past has become a prison. The question for us today is this: Are we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Finding God's Plan When You Feel Lost

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

God cannot deny His promise or His nature.

A. WHEN YOU FEEL CUT OFF FROM GOD 1. When you can’t reach God, you question Him, “Has God forgotten to be kind? Has He slammed the door on His compassion?” (Ps. 77:9, NLT). “O Israel, how can you say the Lord does see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your prayers?” (Is. 40: 2, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:9, Isaiah 40:2

Denomination: Baptist

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Hannah’s Submission To God

Contributed by Antonius Fu on May 2, 2022

Submission to God always brings blessings

Today we will learn from a woman who was extraordinary in facing the trials of life, her name was Hannah. Hannah faced an extraordinary test, because God was preparing her and wanted to use her. If we know that God has a wonderful purpose behind the trials we face, then we will face the trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 7, 2025

Spiritual preparation is necessary in being a good servant, a good witness, and a good Christian.

What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like? Matthew 14:22-23 Preparation is the process of making something ready to be used or for use. For instance, during my time in the service, we would need to prepare our gear before we went to the field for training. Not only did I have to prepare my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible