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Love Takes Work

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 4, 2023

Love is something we have to work at. It doesn't just instantly happen. Love at first sight can often be cured with a second look! We are not meant to FALL in love with anyone. We are meant to GROW in love. Growing in love is like planting a garden, it takes a lot of hard work.

The Bible is a book of signs and wonders. And when God did miracles through his son Jesus Christ here on earth, what it did was it made cynical people into saints. The doubters, who saw Lazarus come out of a grave, no longer doubted that Jesus Christ had the power over death. They just saw it and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Only Takes A Little

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Takes Root Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 29, 2024

And the sin weed sprouts a few more leaves...

August 31, 2024 Last week we were introduced to the Villain. He planted the seeds of distrust and rebellion through the power of an idea – God cannot be trusted. The central question in the rest of the story will be, “Who is telling the truth – God or the Villain? One thing is certain, sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Take Notice And Care!

Contributed by Stephanie M. Stark on Sep 24, 2022

We’ve all been there…lean times…maybe some leaner than others, but we all know what it’s like to get creative with what you’ve got. However, I don’t think any of us have ever been forced to beg on the side of a street, and that is where this morning’s lesson begins.

Grace and peace to you from God, our creator, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Growing up I never knew how poor we actually were. When my mom made macaroni and cheese with ranch style beans, I thought it was because she was trying to be creative, and not because that was all there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Take Your Fill

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2024

Jesus is the bread of life! Only He can satisfy us! We must "take our fill" of all Jesus offers to spiritually nourish us to live sanctified and holy.

ADDICTION! ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE,” THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICTION IS: “A CHRONIC, RELAPSING DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKING AND USE DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES….” ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL CENTER FOR DRUG ABUSE STATISTICS (NCDAS),” NEARLY HALF OF ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-15, Psalm 18:2-18, Zephaniah 3:18, Psalm 107:8-9, Matthew 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Take The Limits Off PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the power of even a small amount of faith, the benefits of having great faith, and the dangers of unbelief.

Good morning, church family. Our message today rests on the solid foundation of Matthew 17:20, where Jesus tells his disciples, "He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Topics: Growing Faith

Love Is Not Irritable Or Resentful Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I love even those I don’t like

ENGAGE Imagine with me a courtroom in which a defendant stands accused. The prosecutor goes at that defendant with everything he’s got. He paints the man as a treasonous liar who is intent on destroying societal values and stirring up trouble. His arguments are heated, vindictive and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On God's Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to combat Biblical illiteracy, center their worship around God's Word, and deepen their relationship with God through understanding and applying Scripture.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a community bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the timeless words of Charles Spurgeon who once said, "Visit many good books, but live ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Topics: Taking God's Word Seriously

The Gospel To Communion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith, emphasizing that it's not the strength of our faith, but the object of our faith - Jesus Christ - that saves us.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the heart of our faith. We're going to talk about the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith. Let's start with a quote from Timothy Keller. He once said, "It is not the strength of your faith but the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, John 3:16, Matthew 26:26-28

Topics: Getting Saved, Taking Communion

Ready To Rumble

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 6b

“Are You Ready to Rumble?” Ephesians 6:10-24 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we finish up our study of the book of Ephesians. I hope that our time going through this book together has been a help to you. Just to review what we have see, Paul is writing to Christians in Turkey, saved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Habakkuk Part 2 Series

Contributed by Willie Hoffmann on Jun 22, 2010

Part 2

You know one of the things I love about being a Christian? I know that God has a plan for me. I know that God will use me for his will, and that is a great feeling. last week we went over the 1st chapter of Habakkuk. We saw that Habakkuk, a Godly man saw that his people and God Chosen people ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The third is a Christmas sermon series

Happy Birthday Jesus Text: Luke 2:1-7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) God’s eternal plan for redemption was perfectly laid out. When you look at the details you can’t help but be in awe of that fact. God planned redemption from the foundation of the world. Sending Jesus into the world was not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live Out Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 14 in Hebrews Series

Live Out Love! Be hospitable to strangers Serve the Suffering Honor my spouse Be Content with your stuff Slide ARTICLE IV: OUR VISION We believe that ALL people matter to God and that God wants ALL people in relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we at Hickory Creek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says 'no' Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my series of expository messages through the book of Acts.

What do you do when God says, “NO”? When you pray all the right prayers with all the right motives, as best you can tell? When you are certain you’re following the right direction, only to find the way blocked? When you feel certain that what you want is what God would want, only to find out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heavens Hero Rehab Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

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Heaven’s Heroes, Rahab & the People of God Heaven’s heroes are people who see a way where there seems to be no way, because faith sees a way through the wilderness of doubt, a way through the waters of despair and a way through the walls of hopelessness. WHEN THERE IS ONLY FAITH The people of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God