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Leadership Conference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 28, 2019

This message is addressed to our leaders as we attempt to recast a vision for our church.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. Let’s develop a plan to use our building as an evangelism tool by making it available free for funerals to families who have suffered violence resulting in a death. We can also make the gym available for repasts for free to families who have been victims of violence. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord- The Shepherd Of His People Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2013

Psalm 23, is brought up in times of grief, sorrow, fear and pain; however, pictures of David walking into the lush pastures, and the still waters can bring a mighty refreshment to anyone at any time.

The Lord- the Shepherd of His People Psalm 23:1-6NLT This psalm is probably the best known passage of the OT. It is a testimony by David to the Lord’s faithfulness throughout his life. As a hymn of confidence, it pictures the Lord as a disciple’s Shepherd-King-Host. The Lord is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let His Praise Resound

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

All the creation of the Lord is resounding His praise everyday and we too should be the one first and foremost resounding it.

TOPIC: LET HIS PRAISE RESOUND Text: Psalm 98:1-9 vv. 4-7, “4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; 5 make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, 6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn-- shout for joy before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank You Notes

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Dec 3, 2016

Every year the Thanksgiving holiday seems to be more and more squeezed out by Halloween and Christmas. But for Christians, Thanksgiving should be one of the most important holidays of the year.

I really can’t believe that Thanksgiving is this week. Anybody else feel like Thanksgiving kind of snuck up on you this year? Part of the problem may be that our culture seems to be squeezing out the Thanksgiving holiday. For years retailers have been trying to get people to do their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Esther - For Such A Time As This

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God has called YOU to the Kingdom of God for such a time as this. Why are YOU here? What is YOUR purpose?

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #3: ESTHER – FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS INTRO TO TOPIC: As we continue through the story of the journey home, we come to the story of Esther! THE SETTING: The Background to the Story “Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Get Jesus To Change His Mind: When "no" Changed To "yes" Because Of Faith.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon on the Canaanite Woman that Jesus called a dog, a racial slang against... As we confront racism, what shall we do with such a difficult passage?

Title: How to get Jesus to change his mind Proper 15, Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: “Jesus wasn’t white, but he sure was a racist.” So says David Peters, a priest from Austin Texas. Do I have your attention? If we step back and watch this scene unfold, it is no wonder how someone could accuse Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

"Were Can I Find The Intelligent Designer?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2020

I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas.Christmas is the celebration of the entrance of the “Intelligent Designer” of the Universe.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve–Matthew 1:20b-21 Redeemer “Were Can I Find the Intelligent Designer?” I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas. Families have had to make adjustments. Churches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"no Room"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

You may not want to know this but there are no more shopping days left until Christmas. None. And for some of us here tonight, that is not exactly good news.

"No Room" Luke 2:1-7 You may not want to know this but there are no more shopping days left until Christmas. None. And for some of us here tonight, that is not exactly good news. I am of the belief that many people, probably most people, actually go right through the entire month of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Jesus is more valuable than money, power, position and fame.

In preparing for this time together today I was doing a little internet trolling to keep current with what’s happening in the world around us. When I ran across a series of articles, blogs and even a couple of Youtube videos about the 2014 Grammy’s award show. Now, I am not an awards show person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily News: The Shepherds Special Report #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What does it really mean that Jesus was born? That everything has changed.

We gather to celebrate the culmination of our four week trek. A season in the Christian year we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition from being a nation at war with one another, to a country looking for its soul. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleepers Awake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

The church is asleep, even dead. Who will rouse them before it is too late?

Sleepers Awake! Romans 13:11-14 We come to the first Sunday in Advent. Many think that this is a season of preparation for Christmas. We are getting ready for the baby Jesus to arrive. We sing our Christmas Carols to prepare room in our hearts for the Christ child. The music of Christmas is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Can Limit You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2020

ONE OF THE GREATEST TOOLS IN THE ENEMY'S TOOL BOX IS FEAR. What triggers fear? Fear hinders God's plan for you. Be honest and recognize fear.

FEAR CAN LIMIT YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *YOUR MIND IS A GARDEN. YOUR THOUGHTS ARE SEEDS. YOU CAN GROW FLOWERS OR YOU CAN GROW WEEDS. ONE DAY DEATH WILL COME FOR ME. WILL I GO WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE AS I REALIZE I HAVE FINISHED MY RACE? WILL I BE THANKFUL WITH A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:26, Luke 21:26, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral For A Military Wife

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2020

This is the funeral message for a military wife and includes a poem about God's special creation of such a woman for her husband.

Reading of Scripture Prayer OPEN: Albert Einstein’s wife was asked if she understood her husband's theory of relativity. "No," she said, "but I know how he likes his tea." What Mrs. Einstein realized was that her husband didn’t want someone who understood what he KNEW. What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reckless Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2019

Mary, the sister of Lazarus, points us to reckless worship that is costly, active, personal, and sometimes judged.

John 12:1-8 Reckless Worship Every time you see Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in scripture, you find her sitting at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3). This lady knew how to worship. She knew—when many others did not—that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. After all, he raised her ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 2 Samuel 24:24, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Romans 12:1, 2 Samuel 6:22, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Detours Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2021

Life throws up big "road out!" signs at us. How do we adapt to the detours of life?

Detours   • An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable to find land. Finally, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ