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Useful To God

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 17, 2019

A thing is useful when it does what it is made to do. A saw cuts, a hammer pounds, a drill bores holes. We are useful when we do what God made us to do.

“USEFUL TO GOD” Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB) David P. Nolte It was Christmas and Joe wanted to buy a gift for his wife, June, but Joe had two problems: 1. He was a real tightwad; he could squeeze a penny until Lincoln would holler for help. 2. He hated shopping for anything other than tools at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Song Of Asent

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 28, 2019

It's easier to go down than up, and never underestimate the difficulty of the climb

It's easier to go down than up, and never underestimate the difficulty of the climb Psalm chapter 120 is the first of 15 chapters called "the psalms of ascent". The Songs of Ascent are a special group of psalms comprising Psalms 120—134. They are also called Pilgrim Songs. Four of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elevated To Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018

A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembrance Sunday 2018

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 10, 2018

A Reflection of the world wars

Remembrance Sunday 2018 at TSJ I would like to focus our thoughts this morning on one verse from Ps 46 Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength A very help in trouble” Our mind is that unique gift that reminds us that we are made in the image of God. The ability to remember is a wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Anglican

Is Jeus God? The New Testament Answer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018

Shows how the deity of Jesus is taught from the words of Jesus himself; from New Testament texts; from the way Jesus is called "Lord" and by the spirit of worship that is the heart and soul of the New Testament.

IS JESUS GOD? THE NEW TESTAMENT ANSWER “The Word was God and the word was with God / and the Word became flesh (a human being) and lived among us for awhile.” You could look at me on a revolving pedestal and know a little about me, gender, age, weight, nationality; but you would not know me, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus You Need

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

While the Baby Jesus of Christmas is important, Jesus pointed to another time in His Life as necessary for the benefit of man

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Jesus Do You Need?

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Gospels show many illustrations of Jesus. Which did He consider to be the most important?

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 12:23-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't Be Led Astray!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 23, 2018

#4 out of 2 Peter. In 2:1-10 Peter warns the believers that false teachers will introduce destructive heresies to lead them away from Jesus.

DON’T BE LED ASTRAY! “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Worthy Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 4, 2018

If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Are you running? If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Did you know that? And Are you running the race well?

It’s a worthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 Story of someone who was running for their or someone’s life… Hebrews 12:1-3 Are you a runner? I ran track and cross country in high school. When I got out of college and moved to Houston to work for Shell, I began to run to maintain my health and weight. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For All The Right Reasons! (Psalm145) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by extensively extoling God's Greatness as it pertains to all essential aspects of living on earth to its fullest, while never losing sight of our promised eternal dwelling place.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XV – Psalm 145 David the shepherd ...read more

An Introduction To Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 15, 2019

What is worship? Is it prayer, praise, or preaching? These are elements of worship, but they do not necessarily constitute worship in and of themselves. Worship is an attitude that motivates action, not a mere activity.

An Introduction to Worship John 4:22-24 Today, I want to lay the groundwork for a series regarding biblical worship. The verses I read are likely familiar to each of us. (Illus. context.) Just as the woman at the well, many today have no concept of biblical worship. I want to spend the next ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See: One For One Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Mar 26, 2016

Jn 1:41. A call to invite. A call to discipleship

COME AND SEE: “One-for-One” Jn 5:31-51 [ Jn 1:41] Jn 1:41. He [Andrew] first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah!” (which is translated Christ). I. OBJECTIVE For us to do likewise just as John, Our Lord, Andrew and Philip did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Brethren

A New Way Of Thinking About Ourselves--And Others Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

A call for a realistic understanding of our need for grace and our dependence upon one another.

A New Way of Thinking About Ourselves . . . and Others Romans 12:3-5 Well it’s been a stressful couple of months, getting ready for next Saturday’s wedding. Around our house we’ve been redecorating the guest room for out of town family members who are coming, refurbishing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"the Gift Of Joy" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift of Joy” 1st Peter 1:3-9 So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace. • There is peace with God. Paul said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist