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Five Thanksgiving Commands From Pslam 100 Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 29, 2022

It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions at New Years. But there is another list we often overlook – a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we should be thankful. And it is not too late to do that.

Alba 11-24-13 (Revised 11-27-2022) FIVE THANKSGIVING COMMANDS FROM PSALM 100 This month I have been sharing with you a series of sermons about Thanksgiving. I thought about calling them “Thanksgiving By the Numbers”. The messages have had the following titles: Three Marks of a Thankful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awesome God

Contributed by John Bergh on Dec 14, 2010

Our God is truly an awesome God.

Dec. 12, 2010 Luke 1:46-55 C & Z “Awesome God” If you remember last week I told you that this was my favorite time of year because of all the presents we might be getting. Right kids? This all tied into the hope that we have. Today I would like to say that it is also a time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Great Faith Keeps Crying

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 27, 2020

The Canaanite woman persistently keeps praying and coming to Jesus for help for her daughter. Jesus answers.

8.30.20 Matthew 15:21–28 21 Jesus left that place and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 There a Canaanite woman from that territory came and kept crying out, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! A demon is severely tormenting my daughter!” 23 But he did not answer her a word. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2023

Paul talked a lot about his faith and his Jesus because he knew who his God was. And what Paul did is something you and I can do... if we know God the way he did. What did Paul know about God that we sometimes don't?

A farmer decided he knew as much as any doctor, so he opened doctor’s office in town. He charged $500 a visit, but he promised that if he couldn’t cure you he’d give you $1,000. The town’s regular doctor was offended by that and decided to expose him as a fraud, so He went to the farmer’s office ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where To Hang Your Hopes

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 13, 2024

We all hang our hopes on one thing or another throughout our lives. But, all real hope can be traced back to the Lord. He gives us hope in many ways!

We all hang our hopes on one thing or another throughout our lives. Once my wife and I were out in Las Vegas. On our way back into the hotel for the night, we walked through the casino floor and saw a woman playing the slots. One quarter after another. Ok, not so unusual in Vegas. However, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:3, John 16:22, John 6:35-37, Revelation 22:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon Title: Go! And Remember His Faithfulness - Hebrews 13:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025

In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” May this message encourage you to trust in the steadfast love and faithfulness of our unchanging God.

Go! And Remember His Faithfulness Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a message titled: “Go! And Remember His Faithfulness.” In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Numbers 23:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 105:8, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings Are Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

The Beatitudes teach us how to present ourselves to Christ

BLESSINGS ARE FOREVER Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Sermon on the Mount series. Heaven is where we should focus. I. Each Beatitude has it’s own reward 1. Verse 3&10 Share the same reward: Heaven a. Jesus constantly mentions Heaven, let’s not lose sight of that 2. Verse 4 – Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Can - Jonah 3

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Jonah 3 shows us what God can do through us despite our limitations. It also gives us a clear & strong reminder about his message.

INTRO Review of Jonah 1-3:2 1. God called his prophet to fulfill his purpose & go to preach to Nineveh (in modern day Iraq). 2. Jonah attempted to run away to Spain but God sent a storm & a fish to get his attention. 3. Jonah asked God for help when he found himself in a spot he couldn’t get ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Opportunity Almost Missed"

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002

Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.

"OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Needs Godly Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

you want to know how to be a loyal Christian friend?

Even Great Faith Needs Godly Fellowship Job 6-7 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is a friend that “sticketh closer than a brother”, you must be a loyal friend. I. Intercede for others through showing sympathy! Job’s appeal to his friends for mercy– show more sympathy! A. Job desires ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Power Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We all crave power, admit it or not; so how can we make sure we don’t abuse it?

The Truth About Power – Micah (6.8 key vs) Main Idea: We’re to use power, not usurp it. Like Jesus, our Glorious One! INTRO What’s the truth about power? We all have trouble with power, even when we feel powerless. Motorcycle stuck in sand illustration… freedom, grounded. You [Need] We all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Christmas

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 19, 2013

FULL CHRISTMAS STORY ABOUT JESUS BIRTH AND WHAT IT MEANS TO US

“THE FIRST CHRISTMAS” Luke 1:76-2:18 1. The PURPOSE of God REVEALED to Mary-Luke 1:31-33 • Think of how intimately personal was this Relationship 2. The PROBLEM for God RAISED by Mary-Luke 1:34 • How shall this be, seeing I Know not a man? 3. The PRAYER to God RECORDED of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thankful?

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006

Are you thankful or thoughtless?

ARE YOU THANKFUL? Luke 17:11-19 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Like Your Camel Well Done

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2017

If you are going to swallow a camel it should at least be well done rather than raw.

Mat 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

God has a plan for your life. There are times when God will ask you to do things that are difficult.

1. God determined a plan for you. Jeremiah 29:11 11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 1:5 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14