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April Fool

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2024

We are fools of God to proclaim the foolishness of God which is the message of Crucifixion. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ. We must be wise to the World with God's word and plan.

AMC 01.04.2024 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Theme: April fool. Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy April fool’s day! Introduction: April Fool’s day has an interesting history. France switched to Gregorian calendar from the Julian calendar as decided by the Council of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Us Vs. Them: Believers V. Believers

Contributed by Dan Hulse on Apr 5, 2024

Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in conflict with one another. (READ JAMES 4:1)

Us vs. Them Believers v. Believers (Pastor Dan Hulse) James 4:1 Introduction: Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2, Ephesians 4:3, John 13:34-35

Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023

This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Strategies For Effective Witnessing

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Mar 22, 2023

Souls mean a lot to the Lord who has called us into ministry. We need the right strategies to help us be effective in winning souls.

INTRODUCTION There are many people who desire to hear the gospel and be changed. Many of them are tired of their lives and want something meaningful, something real, something they can live for and die for. They just do not know how to identify their real need. There are people in high places who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-12, Titus 2:15, Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 14, 2022

What is faith? What motivates your faith?

What is faith? An online dictionary states that a basic definition of faith is the complete trust or confidence in a person or something. Faith is fervent belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based upon spiritual apprehension rather than proof. Faith is to believe in and have assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

You were created to become like Christ

“YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST” Sunday, May 16, 2004 Welcome back to the 4th week of 40 Days of Purpose where we have taken 40 days out of our schedule and set them aside as a church and as individuals to discover the answer to the question “What on Earth are we here for?” How are we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

R.e.l.a.t.e. Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Using that acrostic, RELATE, we deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships.

R.E.L.A.T.E.[1] Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationship #1 Col. 3:12-15[2] 1-30-05 Intro On your table this morning is an outline of our message entitled simply, RELATE. Using that acrostic we are going to deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Infiltrated

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 4: 1 – 22

2 Chronicles 4: 1 – 22 Infiltrated 4 Moreover he made a bronze altar: twenty cubits was its length, twenty cubits its width, and ten cubits its height. 2 Then he made the Sea of cast bronze, ten cubits from one brim to the other; it was completely round. Its height was five cubits, and a line of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

But For The Grace Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 28, 2020

In this message I focus on how grace impacts righteousness and our faith.

But For The Grace of God Part 2 Scripture: Romans 3:21-24; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 4:16 Last week I introduced the notion that there was some confusion pertaining to how the Church understands and speaks about the grace of God. I believe, unintentionally, in our expressions of being grateful, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Here’s a helpful way to remember the word providence: PRO is “before” and VIDEO is to “to see.” He’s seeing life happen in advance. You can even hear the word “provide” in the word Providence. Even in the worst of times, God is working for His children’s good and happiness.

Our nation’s first President had a different way of looking at life and you could see it in his very first inaugural address. Had you been in the relatively small crowd to hear Washington’s Inaugural address some 230 plus years ago, you would have been surprised at how visibly nervous Washington ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"is Hell Real Or Merely A Terrible Dream?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 8, 2022

This message raises some thought-provoking questions: What would you do if you were God and your prized creation was in rebellion? After death, do the souls of wicked people go to a place of torment called Hell to later get resurrected and stand before God in the last judgment?

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:43, Jude 1:7, Luke 16:24, Revelation 20:13-14, Matthew 22:13, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Able

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Dec 28, 2002

God is not confined to the box of our imagination. God will not be defined and limited to our boundaries, our limits, and our parameters. God is bigger than our box.

God is Able Ephesians 3:20-21 (eg) Life in the box…confined, limited, seems safe, “normal”, seems the way it should be…But there is More… · But Life in the box is not where God is · God is bigger than our box. · God will not let us conveniently confine Him to our Limits, our Boundaries, to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2001

The birth is miraculous, the blessing is salvation, and the beauty is Christ.

The Birth of Christ Luke 2:1-14 INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his friend, "Does your baby brother talk yet?" His buddy replied, "He doesn’t have to. He gets everything he wants by yelling." Babies will be babies, won’t they? Babies come in all varieties, shapes, sizes and weights, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004

Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Deadly Sins: Envy Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the sin of Envy

The Seven Deadly Sins Part 3: Envy Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8; Mark 7:20-23; Luke 6:45; 1 John 3:11-13; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: There was a man who had a brother whom it appeared that he loved. One day both brothers brought a gift, something that each of them had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational