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Starting Over

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2008

The New Year is a time for starting over and Paul’s story gives us some guidelines

Wow 2008, the first Sunday of a brand new year. How many people stayed up to welcome the New Year in? And with a new year come commitments to change our lives to make things better or at least different. I don’t know what your resolutions might be but here are some reflections from off the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 7, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged, in view of the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, to enjoy life to the fullest.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers, in view of the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, to enjoy life to the fullest. Let us read Ecclesiastes 9:1-12: 1 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Testimonies About Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Testimonies about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 5 verses 31-47. Ill: Things people actually said in court, word for word: (1). • Question: “What is your date of birth? “ • Answer: “July fifteenth”. • Question: “What year?” • Answer: “Every ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Brethren

What's A Good Name For You? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009

The benefits of having a good name give us good reasons to be people of integrity

Jim was a very meticulous neighbor. He was always concerned about not upsetting the people who lived around him. So, the night he let the dog out and forgot to get him back in for a couple of hours wasn’t the norm. That was bad, in his mind, but what was worse was that as his dog came in, he had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 30, 2010

The power of prayer moves the hand of God.

A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayers Text: Matt. 15:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: When asked how much time he spent in prayer, George Muller's reply was, "Hours every day. But I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk and when I lie down and when I arise. And the answers are always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Learning What Counts (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2019

Paul had been trying to be righteous through works, and learned that he needed to approach God in a different way.

Introduction: A. In April of 1988, the evening news told the story of a photographer who was a skydiver. 1. This skydiving photographer had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell. 2. The film clip, taken by the skydiving photographer that was shown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Savior Like A Shepherd (Psalm 23) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 5, 2019

While we are familiar with Psalm 23, we may not understand it if we don't know much about sheep and shepherds.

Savior, Like a Shepherd (Psalm 23) This week, I came across a list of 75 occupations that are either obsolete or really rare in the 21st century. Things like “chandler”—someone who makes candles. Or “Fletcher”—a maker of arrows. And I thought I’d start off this morning by givng you guys a little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Will We Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013

1. When we recognize the Lord's divinity (vs. 22-27). 2. When we appreciate the Lord's humanity (vs. 26-27). 3. When we discover our own frailty (vs. 28-30). 4. When we trust in the Lord's ability (vs. 29-33).

When Will We Worship Jesus? Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 2, 2013 (Revised from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church May 24, 2009.) SCRIPTURE: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 14 this morning, as we focus on worship. In today's Scripture Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Bold Woman

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

It matters not your heritage nor your race nor anything in your background to be counted a son or daughter of Abraham. All that matters is your faith in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 15:21-28 A Bold Woman 3/8/15 Introduction “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” You perhaps recognize the quote from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Lost Your Passion?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Sometimes we can be Christians for so long that it is possible we might lose our passion for God. We need to get a fresh passion every day.

Phil 3:1-16 says: Philippians 3:1 - 16 (NIV) 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Dare To Believe...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 29, 2015

No matter what your need is... there's no length that God is not willing to go to...to not only meet, but exceed far beyond your wildest expectations if you are willing to dare to believe He can do what He says He can do....

Dare to Believe Illus. By John Raulerson A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014

Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Choose Jesus?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 26, 2022

Your decisions determine your destiny. When you hear the word, "saved", what does that mean to you? "What must I do to be saved?" The question must be answered because your soul is the most precious thing that you have. It is immortal.

Your decisions determine your destiny. Say that with me, your decisions determine your destiny. How many of you have made bad decisions you'd like to forget? All of this brings me to the greatest question: "What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world?", Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19, Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022

Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Life is great and wonderful, and very seldom do we hear about anyone who wants to depart from this wonderful life that God has blessed us with.

Most of us enjoy the blessings of this life so immensely, we want to live as long as possible. Illus: An 80-year-old man went to a doctor for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor told him what he was hoping to hear. He said, "You're in terrific shape. There's nothing wrong ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist