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Hatred Growing

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Now who do you think Hatred is growing towards? I would immediately list the answer as the lawbreakers, or the ungodly. No, overwhelmingly the answer is towards Christians. Somehow, no matter what may be happening, the Christian is blamed.

Sermon- Hatred growing - As I’m studying I often go through little Christian Forums. I’m looking for other people’s thoughts about what’s happening in our world. - A trend that I’m noticing more & more is hatred. Q- Hatred for who? - I would immediately list the answer as the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Saves Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 19, 2021

What is saving faith? Is it something you say, feel, or think? No, saving faith is something you do. Faith is something that must produce action and must be practiced. That's what James says in James chapter 2.

Introduction: A. One day a nun who worked for a local home health care agency was out making her rounds when she ran out of gas. 1. Thankfully, there was a gas station just down the street. 2. So she walked to the station to borrow a gas can and get enough gas to start the car and drive to the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Matthew 7:21, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(A Cure For A Troubled Heart)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE A TROUBLED HEART –YOU CAN`T THINK STRAIGHT A TROUBLED HEART WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT LONG AND YOU CAN BUY MEDICINE OVER THE COUNTER FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT A TROUBLED HEART

John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Backseat Driver

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 3, 2024

Letting God lead is easy when things are going the way we think they should. When God takes us down paths we don't like, we want to take the wheel of the proverbial car of life.

Backseat Driver Both our daughters have recently started a driver's education course. I can remember the very first time I was behind the wheel of a car. My dad decided to let me drive. He regretted it immediately. As he sat in the passenger seat directing me, I put my foot on the gas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Proverbs 3:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Victory In A Disaster Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

Today we are going to take a step back in our study of Revelation. We have seen the judgments revealed in the seven seals of the book that only Jesus was able and worthy to open. In the pause that we see in today’s text, God is declaring His ultimate and

Revelation 10:1-11 Purpose: To show that the messages of mercy and judgment are often mixed together. Aim: I want the listener to hold on to hope in the midst of any trial. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to take a step back in our study of Revelation. We have seen the judgments revealed in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nobody Is Better Than Anybody

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 28, 2019

When we are faced with someone who thinks they are better than we are we try to rise above this through the reassurance that we would never treat anyone else the way they treat us. But with that kind of attitude, are we really any better?

At one point in our lives, I am sure that we have all have come across someone that has an “I am better than everyone else, especially you” mentality. I myself have encountered this kind of attitude at multiple points throughout my life. I have experience it in the food service industry in which I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 34 - The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered if God would change His mind and if so for what reasons? The repentant King and people of Nineveh help us understand God’s true character, and our responsibility as the believers who belong to the body of Christ, the Church.

We read in Jonah 3:10,“God saw what they did; he saw that they had given up their wicked behavior. So he changed his mind and did not punish them as he had said he would.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to preach against the city of Nineveh, with the message that in forty days the city would be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Numbers 23:19, Micah 3:6, Deuteronomy 34:6-7, Exodus 32:13-14, Numbers 14:16-20, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 21:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Sufferer's Song

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty From Sin Is Real Freedom

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2022

We must stop thinking life is about rules and regulations, and instead focus on the relationship with God through Jesus Christ. When we focus on His work, it empowers and motivates us to celebrate what REAL freedom looks like.

Liberty from Sin is real Freedom Romans 6:1-14 Introduction - When it comes to celebrating Freedom, we can usually agree we like it -- We all enjoy a BBQ, some fireworks, and maybe even pool/lake day -- But, what about every other day of the year? What about non-BBQ days? - For example, do we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bathsheba- A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

What if even the “random things” in your life were connected as part of a bigger plan? Instead of thinking of life in terms of luck, chance, and blind fate, what if each life representing the seven billion people on the planet, were coordinated by Someone?

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We begin a short series two Sundays ago designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. The best-selling book in the world begins in the oddest way. Matthew chapter two is the account of the first Christmas and it warms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"12 Convincing Proofs Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ!" Series

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 14, 2022

The proof of the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming to any logical-thinking person. One only has to use common-sense and Biblical evidence to prove that His resurrection did occur. Carefully and logically examine the evidence in the 12 Bible facts listed in this message.

The proof of the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming to any logical-thinking person. Ask God to give you Holy Spirit insight into the evidences presented in this message. 1. The eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb. Mark 16:1-6, John 20:1-8, Luke 24:10-12. Peter, John, Mary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6, John 20:1-8

Great Expectations For A New Beginning

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011

"Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Critic

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007

About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Hindered You?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 29, 2014

The Galatians were doing well and then they got off course. Paul said, "Ye did run well. Who did hinder you from obeying the truth?" We often allow people and things to sidetrack us. How can we get back on the path?

Valley Grove Assembly of God May 4, 2014 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Who Hindered You? Several years ago I knew a woman named Julia who said, “My life is EXACTLY the way I want it.” She was a retired school teacher who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Principles Of Communion

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of the “modern Church”; in so doing we diminish the spiritual impact on our lives as individ

The Principles of Communion For The Believer and unbeliever “Should I or should I not partake” Luke 22: 14-23 John 13:18-30 Intro: Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Baptist