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The Journey To Grace Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

you can’t understand the call of the cross if you don’t understand grace. It’s in the cross that we find God’s grace most fully given and experienced. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp and live out

The Journey Towards Grace Luke 10:25-37 DL Moody tells the story of preaching one night in winter—one of the coldest winters they had and the winter after the Chicago fire. He had been studying grace, and it was the first time he was going to preach on it. He said, “I was just full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

A Place That Satisfies Eternally Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 24, 2015

Satisfaction, Purpose, Abundant Life

THE WELL – A Place That Satisfies Eternally John 4:13:15 March 20, 2022 Introduction: [I remember hearing the story of a preacher teaching a group of 7 year olds the importance of marriage. God’s view of it...and he asked the class, “How many times are we supposed to get married?” And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Memorial Day Remember Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on May 26, 2019

It is important to remember loved ones and to honor our veterans, but of utmost importance is to remember Jesus.

“This Memorial Day Remember Jesus” 2 Timothy 2:1-13 David P. Nolte Three sisters, ages 92, 94, and 96, live in a house together. One night the 96-year-old draws a bath. She puts one foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs, “Was I getting in or out of the bath?” The 94-year-old yells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod Antipas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

7 steps on the road to hell illustrated by Herod Antipas (Material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/2001-04-08-The-Man-Who-Would-Be-King-Christ-Speaks-to-the-Problem-of-Frivolous-Curiosity/)

HoHum: The April 12, 1993, issue of Newsweek unknowingly reported the signs of the times. Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones, married his son’s wife’s daughter, a woman 34 years his junior. Her mother married Wyman’s son, Stephan, a man 16 years her junior. That makes Stephan his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

23 - A New Life Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 1, 2021

This is the 23rd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 12:9-13 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another; 11 Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord 12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, John 11:35-36, Proverbs 27:2, Deuteronomy 32:35, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 18:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Obligations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Armor Of God: Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day.

Alba 7-16-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: RIGHTEOUSNESS Ephesians 6:14 Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day. It was heavy, bulky, and hot, but it provided protection and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 5:19, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Oct 18, 2024

Jesus said, “I am the vine, and you are the branches: He who abides in me, and I in him produces much fruit.” The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. God places one of the fruits above the others. Love is above the others

What is LOVE? 1. LOVE is a Fruit that comes from abiding in the vine. Abide in me, and I in you. A branch can’t bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, and you are the branches: He who abides in me, and I in him produces much ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Colossians 3:12-14, Galatians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 13:2-3, Proverbs 10:12, 1 Samuel 15:22, Luke 10:29-37, James 2:18, Matthew 5:23-24, Titus 2:4, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:10, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 8:28, John 15:5, 1 Samuel 24:6, 1 John 2:15-16, Acts 5:1-5, Ephesians 3:17-19, Luke 7:36-47, 1 John 4:19, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not What I Expected

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023

Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 19 - Go In God's Strength Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 22, 2023

The Lord invited us to come and be part of His Kingdom, but the Lord also commissioned us to go into all the world and preach the good news. Read on to know what happens when we go out in obedience to God.

We read in Judges 6:13-14, “Sir," Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn't they say, 'The LORD brought us up out of Egypt'? But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13-14, Matthew 9:9, Mark 1:17, Matthew 11:28, Luke 22:42, Mark 6:7, Luke 10:1, John 20:21, Exodus 4:1, Jeremiah 1:6, Judges 6:15, John 4:39, Mark 16:20, Judges 6:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Justification Of Wisdom

Contributed by D. J. Speckner on Feb 24, 2023

Jesus made an interesting statement concerning wisdom. Jesus said, “Wisdom is justified of all her children.” We need to know what He meant by that saying.

“THE JUSTIFICATION OF WISDOM” Luke 7:29-35 Introduction No one wants to think that they are foolish or unwise. When adults are asked to rate their level of intelligence, most of them believe they are of above average intelligence. Of course, mathematics and statistics prove that, on average, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:29-35

The Outsiders - Shepherds (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 13, 2025

Looking at the ways God comes into our lives, as He crashes our stories.

“When God Crashed Our Story” Luke 2:8-20 December 14, 2025 Have you ever ended up somewhere you weren’t supposed to be? Maybe it was getting lost. And to make matters worse, you didn’t even realize you were going the wrong direction. Suddenly, something just didn’t make sense. Anybody willing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Mercy Prevail

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Mercy is the divine intervention of God that exempts us from judgement and gives us access to His unfailing love.

LET MERCY PREVAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 2:13 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:8-11, Micah 7:18-19, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Mercy is the divine intervention of God that exempts us from judgement and gives us access to His unfailing love. The Scripture says ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A True Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

To become a true Christian, one must follow the path laid out in Scripture: repentance, faith in Christ, transformation by the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to follow Christ daily.

BECOMING A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Luke 9:23 INTRODUCTION: While many people identify as Christians by culture or background, Jesus was clear that becoming a true Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival Begins With You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

True revival begins in the hearts of individuals who are willing to humble themselves before God and seek His face sincerely. Without this personal revival, there can be no lasting impact on the wider church or society.

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8-10 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 51:10-12, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Acts 3:19 INTRODUCTION: Revival is often seen as a grand event that affects entire nations or communities, but its roots always lie in personal ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God