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Jacob-When He Wrestled With God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 1, 2022

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If you have ever wrestled with anyone. you'll understand a little of what Jacob endured when he spent most of a night wrestling with an unknown Guest!

Introduction: Jacob and his household had left the land of Laban and were heading back to his homeland. God Himself had told Jacob to do this (Gen. 31:3) and Jacob had obeyed. While on the journey, Moses wrote “the angels of God met” Jacob at a place he called “Mahanaim (Hebrew for “two camps)”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2022

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God gave the whole world an unspeakable Gift: the gift of His Son. God's gift comes from unspeakable LOVE, involves unspeakable SACRIFICE, and has unspeakable EFFECTS on our lives. Let's share this Gift with those who don't know Him yet!

THE UNSPEAKABLE GIFT 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS JOKES 1. I heard about a dad recently who suggested that his family get him a gift that everyone could get something out of. So they did they bought him a new wallet! 2. It’s not easy to know what to buy your spouse, is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Invited R.s.v.p.

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

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This message proclaims God’s gracious invitation to salvation, pictured in Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast. It calls hearers to accept the free gift of Christ’s righteousness—the wedding garment—and to live daily in surrendered fellowship.

Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. The tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, fragrant breads, fruit and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes hungry. Now imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 19:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wait

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

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A sermon preached at a city-wide community service about trusting God and waiting on HIS plans for you.

Wait Beef And Dairy Days Service August 17th, 2025 Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV) Introduction Good morning, everyone! It’s great to see everyone at our Beef and Dairy Day’s service. I’m going to date myself a little. Back in 1989 there was a song that sat on top of the Billboard top 100 chart by a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You're Invited

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

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God lovingly invites everyone to His eternal banquet; true acceptance means wearing Christ’s robe of righteousness, not our own efforts.

Section 1 – Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. Tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, vege meatloaf, fragrant breads, and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Isaiah 61:10, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Revelation 19:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

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The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Be "In One Accord" As A Church?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2005

based on 37 ratings

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This message focuses on the places the Greek word "homothumadon" (meaning: "in one accord") is used in the book of Acts. What can we learn from their unity? This message points to 7 ways we can maintain our unity.

How can we maintain that unity? - I want to do more than diagnose the problem, I want to talk about what we can do to make sure it doesn’t happen to us. - I got to thinking about the unity that the early church enjoyed and how we can have that. - There is a Greek word - “homothumadon” - that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Baptist

Importunity In Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014

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A short appeal to persevere in prayer.

IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER. Matthew 15:21-28. Sometimes in the round of life it seems that we are praying by rote - and sometimes not praying at all, but rather ‘saying prayers’. I was impressed with the importunity of the woman of Canaan who approached Jesus in Matthew 15:21-28. Yes folks, faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sinners Sin

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

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Point your finger in the right direction.

John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. We spend too much time condemning the world we are called to lead to salvation. Jesus only had condemning words for the religious leaders who thought they were righteous and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 24, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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The fourth and final lesson in the series Walking on Water based on Matthew 14.

THE MASTER’S TOUCH Matthew 14:30-32 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the most common command in Scripture? It is not for us to be more loving, even though that may be the core of God’s desire for human. It is not about pride, even though that is the root of mankind’s fallenness. It is not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

2 - Matthew’s Genealogy Of Jesus

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 19, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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Jesus’ Genealogy is like a sine wave! Some cool points about Jesus’ Genealogy in the account of the apostle Matthew.

> Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus < Matthew was a tax collector of Jewish descent. He wrote this Gospel with a main focus to a Jewish audience. Old Testament prophecies are mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel when the prophecies are fulfilled (He does this 9 times in this Gospel). Parallel to some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foot Washing Love

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

based on 108 ratings

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A Story for Maundy Thursday.

I want to tell you a rather strange story.It`s the story of a man called Peter (not the Peter we see in the Bible - it`s the story of a modern day Peter and his wife called Mary). Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her how much he loved her - showing her too, in lots of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Persecution - Then & Now

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: *other

A Citizen Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

(Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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