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No Perfect People

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

Some people believe that Christians are supposed to be and appear perfect, and that the only ones who can attend church are those who “have it all together.” The church is not a country club for saints, but a hospital for sinners.

Life is hard, and there are many people who are wounded and hurting inside, who are dealing with personal and emotional issues. This is true not only of unbelievers, but Christians as well; but all too often we come to church wearing a mask and putting on a show. People will ask us how we’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 5:6-9, Hebrews 10:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Busy Busy Ascended Savior

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 15, 2021

We love to read the brief descriptions of Jesus returning to His Father. But, what has He been doing since He returned to His Father's side? It is wonderful!

Our Busy, Busy Ascended Savior Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:24, Acts 1:1-11, 1 John 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 14:2, John 19:30, Mark 10:45, Luke 4:43, 1 John 3:8, John 18:37, John 12:46, Luke 19:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, John 6:38, 2 Kings 19:35, Judges 13:3-25, Judges 6:11-23, Judges 2:1-5, Exodus 3:2, Genesis 22:11-18, Genesis 16:7-12, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, Deuteronomy 6:4, John 5:17, Luke 24:50-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Creation

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 18, 2021

When we surrender our lives to Christ we are born again and given a brand new start with God and on this earth.

A NEW CREATION 2 Cor 5:17, 18 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Memorial Day

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 25, 2021

Monday, our nation mourns the loss of all Americans who died defending our country throughout the world since 1775.

Memorial Day Old soldiers cry when alone in the night for the hurt never leaves. By the summer of 1967, our unit, the 199th Light Infantry, had suffered several causalities decreasing our strength by about a quarter. Our first replacements began arriving; among them was Private Locklear. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Seeking The Lost

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 27, 2021

We are called by Jesus to join His mission to seek and save the lost. While we are unworthy, we as His ambassadors through the power of the Holy Spirit can plant seeds of righteousness in the Zacchaeus’ hearts of this world.

Seeking the Lost! Luke 19:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Story of Zacchaeus As Jesus was passing through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem, He met a man named Zacchaeus. “He was a Jew, a ruler, a tax collector, and extremely rich,” for Jericho was not only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

For Ever, O Lord, Thy Word Is Settled

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 29, 2021

On this 4th of July, let us reflect what freedom truly is, and where it comes from.

For Ever, O LORD, Thy Word is Settled Psalm 119:89-96 Some of you have noticed that I read this text from a very old Bible. I found it among my grandmother’s possessions after her death. It is the First Revision of the King James Bible which was done in 1762. As the King James Bible was revised ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96, Hebrews 13:5, Lamentations 3:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Strategy For Success In Troubled Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 13, 2020

in these confusing times, how can we reach our potential for Christ? How can we give it our best? How can they stay focused during these difficult days? Discover a helpful Strategy!

A Strategy For Success in Troubled Times Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Methodist

The Redemption Story Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2020

God delivered a powerful sermon on the acts of God throughout Israel's history. God is the actor and direction of His redemption story in history, culminating in the coming, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Good morning, everyone. Let’s begin this morning with Psalm 20. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Halloween's History And The Bible

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 27, 2020

What is the origin of Halloween? Is it ok to have festivals celebrating the harvest ? Are pumpkins okay? Can anything bad happen to us if we celebrate these things? What does the Bible say about Halloween?

What is the origin of Halloween? Is it ok to have festivals celebrating the harvest ? Are pumpkins okay? Can anything bad happen to us if we celebrate these things? What does the Bible say about Halloween? Let’s talk about that. A man was going to Halloween party one night dressed in a devil’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 5:11, Romans 12:2, James 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeing God's Grace At Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2020

We see God's grace at work through Paul and Barnabas in Iconium, Lystra and Derbe. God is in the journey, in the tribulations and in the ordinary. We can trust in the sovereignty of God for the salvation of the lost.

Good morning, everyone. Let us pray. We praise you, dear God, with all our hearts. We praise you for WHO you are and for WHAT you’ve done. Thank you, Lord for your presence in our lives. Forgive us for the times we have turned from Your ways and returned to call on you only when we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shall Any Teach God Knowledge?

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 7, 2020

God knows all things, He is infinite in knowledge. Nothing can be added to His treasure of Knowledge and nothing can be taken from it. Man receives all his knowledge from God and must submit quietly to His will.

SHALL ANY TEACH GOD KNOWLEDGE? (JOB 21:22) Does God need any tutor or master? to teach Him how to order the affairs of the world, what to do with the wicked and the godly ones? Surely He doesn't need anyone to teach nor instruct Him. GOD CANNOT BE TAUGHT Some men are so foolish that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:13-14, Jeremiah 17:10, Job 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel And The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

When Paul preached to the Greeks in Athens about the resurrection of the dead, they mocked him. The idea of the body being raised was folly to the Greeks.

Captain James Saunders of the U. S. Navy taught a graduate class on the principles of agreement. As a demonstration, he would give each member of the class a piece of white paper, and ask them to chew it. The paper had been treated with a chemical called phenylthiocarbimide. Some reported that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-12

Heaven Has Come Near Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

When the Son of God is born as man, we’ve already seen His plan.

A couple weeks ago, NASA landed their 8th Mars lander, InSight, on the surface of Mars and started a photoshoot. They kind of look like selfies on Mars to me. They were thrilled at a successful landing - the first of its kind in a few years. It cost a lot of money, and NASA hopes to learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growth Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is not scolding the Corinthian Christians because they are immature babes in Christ. That would be as foolish as scolding a baby for not being a man. It is not only legitimate, it is absolutely essential that churches have immature babes.

Conrad Hilton, president of the world's leading hotel organization, has all his life prayed for God's guidance to help him grow. Mr. Hilton is a professing Christian who, like many other successful Christians in the world of business, feels that we should never be content with what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Psalms: Introduction Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 7, 2021

Introduction to sermon series on Psalms analyzing the Psalter through Walter Brueggemann's model of orientation-disorientation-reorientation. Uses various author's works including "The Messiah in the Psalms" by Daniel Segraves.

Psalms: Introduction The book of Psalms is widely used as devotional literature. It has been for centuries and millennia. It was the liturgical songbook of Israel. It was the first hymnal of the first church. The psalter is such a part of Western culture that Psalm 23 finds itself in the rap ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal