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Christmas Is For Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 1, 2024

We find ourselves in the middle of two of our country’s most iconic holidays, where the giving of thanks is front and center. The giving of thanks is an essential part of life, and it is the one seasoning that kicks our prayer life into high gear.

The Giving of Christmas “Christmas is for Thanks-Giving” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKu4TMMlNgs With Thanksgiving over and Christmas right around the corner, we find ourselves in the middle of two of our country’s most iconic holidays, where the giving of thanks is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

You Are Destined For The Deep Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 18, 2024

The writer provides a challenge to take the plunge; and leave shallow "religion" and truly enter into a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

In 1993 in the movie, “The Sandlot” there was a young guy named who they called “Squints” whose whole name was in love Michael “Squints” Palledorous. If you saw the movie, you will know that “squints” was secretly in love with the lifeguard, Wendy Peppercorn and his love for her was so deep; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 27, we discover that as long as we trust in God’s PRESENCE, God’s PLANS, God’s PEOPLE, and godly PRAYERS—we’ll reach the end of our journey safe and sound, just like Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 27:13-44 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/27/2017 If you’re new to the Grove or just visiting today, we are coming to the end of a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The book of Act deals with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Shepherds: Fear Not! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 14, 2024

A look at the angels proclaiming to us Do Not be Afraid in 3 birth stories.

Do Not Be Afraid Luke 2:8-12 December 15, 2024 We’re in the last week of our advent series in which an angel of God tells people “do not be afraid.” We all have our fears, some are rational and some are irrational. One fear I have is a fear of heights. I don’t like to be over 10 feet high, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Romans 3:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Travel Dangers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2025

Acts 27:1-44 shows how God uses Christians to serve others during life’s storms.

Introduction In July 2022, eastern Kentucky faced catastrophic flash floods, with Letcher County hit hardest as 8-10 inches of rain submerged homes, claimed 45 lives, and destroyed over 4,000 properties, including County Line Community Church. Pastor Anthony Mullins, a third-generation Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psaml 8 - How Majestic Is Your Name Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

We exist to sing His praise, see His provision and serve His purpose

HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME The German philosopher Immanuel Kant used to love taking long walks on summer evenings, meditating and thinking. One time he was seated in a park when a policeman noticed that he had been there for several hours. The policeman came up to him and said, "What are you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There's No Place Like Home!

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Are We Targets For Fear Or Blessing?

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 26, 2001

As God’s children are we receiving the fears of this world or the blessings of God?

Are we a target for fear or blessings? Psalm 37:1-11 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, be not envious toward wrongdoers. 2 For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

We need the mind of Christ.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Phil. 2:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Jimmy Moore was a dying man. There just wasn’t any future for him. Then he got his chance at life again in the form of a heart transplant at Vanderbilt University. Two years later, he completed the grueling Music City (Nashville, TN), Triathlon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Makes Breakfast

Contributed by Alan Butterfield on May 1, 2002

Significance of Jesus’ third post resurrection appearance to the Disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21). Comparing with Calling of Disciples in Luke 5:1-11

Background We have Experienced Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus. we are now within the 40-day period where the resurrected Jesus appeared, talked, ate and prepared people, in particular the Disciples, for ministry. Scripture verse an appendix to John’s gospel. see John 20:30-31 "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002

To follow the Good Shepherd is to experience the awe felt by the early church in Acts 2

4 Easter A John 10:1-10 / Acts 2:42-47 21 April 2002 Sheep are an interesting lot. They are built close to the ground, think mostly about eating and often get themselves into trouble because they cannot see very far ahead and do not look much beyond the next mouthful. Some farmers in New ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

When Heaven Became Silent

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 3, 2001

Heaven became silent when sin entered into the world, when Jesus died, and when sinners stand before God at the judgment.

REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Factor

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 27, 2001

Breaking free from bondage

Exodus factor 1-28-01 Scog Ex 1:8,14 Ex 3:8 Intro On Wednesday night I mentioned it was time for evangelism; a time for the church to reach out to the lost of our community; a time to spread the message of salvation to the lost. Matt 28:19 “Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing ...read more

The Problem Of Immodesty: Adjusting Our Thinking - Part 2

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

Too often the Christian allows his thinking about clothing to be determined by the pressures of fashion and the tenets of sexual libertinism.

Part 2 Introduction A. Text: 1 Tim. 2:9,10. B. Too often the Christian allows his thinking about clothing to be determined by the pressures of fashion and the tenets of sexual libertinism. C. The so-called Sexual Revolution has done more than we like to admit to set our standards for us. D. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal