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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

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 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

How Do We Deal With Sin? We Confront It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 17, 2020

Jesus talks about how to deal with sin when we see it.

9.20.20 Matthew 18:15–20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his sin just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every matter may be established by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

In This Manner Pray

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 27, 2020

How we pray depends on our concept of God. God is personal, and knows us better than we know ourselves. Prayer brings us into harmony with God.

INTRODUCTION When I was in college, I was required to take speech class. As a shy person, I dreaded it. It’s all about public speaking. Some would rather die than speak in public. To pass the class, we had to give a 5-minute speech to our classmates. Here are some pointers for giving a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Kings 18:25-39, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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

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

The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015

A sermon examining the value of a soul and the celebration in Heaven when one soul repents.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST COIN Luke 15:8-10 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, January 25th, 2026) Several years ago my wife realized that the first ring I ever bought her was missing. We immediately turned the house upside down, looking under furniture, inside drawers, and even vacuuming out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ones “go” And The Ones Who Don’t “go”

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 2, 2016

Some say they will obey God and don't, Others resist, then go. The Jews in Jesus day did not think they had to obey Jesus so they did not go to work in the vineyard. No serving when you should is a failure.

The Ones “Go” and The Ones Who Don’t “Go” Kelly Durant Matthew 21:28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Working In God’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018

When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

On The Road With Jesus: Mary

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

Mary reacts with love for Jesus

On the Road with Jesus: Mary Anoints Jesus John 12:1-11 (Matthew 26:6-13 & Mark 14:3-9) April 7, 2019 I hope that you have enjoyed listening to this series as much as I have enjoyed writing it. It is important for you to know that in writing these messages that I have given each person a back ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Friends

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

The True Servant Is Revealed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2026

For the Baptism of the LORD Sunday, year A, Epiphany

The True Servant is Revealed Isaiah 42:1–9 NKJV “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible