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In Case You Missed It The First Time Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 8: 1 – 10

Mark 8: 1 – 10 In Case You Missed It The First Time In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Time At Last To Open The Mystery Package Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003

Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.

With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lot's Day Vs. Our Day

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 3, 2021

“IT WAS THE SAME IN THE DAYS OF LOT” said Jesus in Luke chapter 17:28 teaching invaluable lessons about the latter days, popularly known as the End-times. Jesus masterfully points to the parallel conditions between the two eras, LOT’S DAY and OUR DAY.

When we dissect the BELOW text we can identify two noticeable eras paralleled in the text along with three people categories belonging to each era, namely the 1. SODOMITES, 2. LOT’S FAMILY and 3. LOT’S WIFE. It’s worth looking at the conduct and the choices made by people of each category, as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Chances are your "perfect Christmas" will have some interruptions.

Christmas In The Real World Series Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 1 of 3 December 1, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Show clips of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation *No perfect Christmas speech *Grandma saying grace *National ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Presenting A Positive Witness In A Time Of War" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008

Second in a patriotic sermon series.

In our passage for today, the apostle Peter writes about the hope that the Christian has to hold on to when facing the trials of life. Trials and troubles are inevitable in this world. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble," (John 16:33). A gardener took great pride in caring for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unity

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 21, 2005

A sermon preached at the local thriving Roman Catholic church as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Unity. Preached at St Peter’s RC church as a pulpit swap during the week of prayer for Christian unity. Sun 23rd Jan 2005 Lectionary texts: I Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4: 12-23 George loves the race track. One day he was there betting on the ponies and nearly losing his shirt when he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Godly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the beauty of Godly marriage, its biblical foundations, and the principles that make it thrive.

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God, and it is a beautiful reflection of His love and character. In the Bible, marriage is described as a union between a man and a woman, designed to bring joy, companionship, and fulfillment to both partners. In this sermon, we will explore the beauty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Matthew 6:14-15

Face To Face With Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

What is the purpose of trials and tests?

Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The test, treasure and truth of giving

GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The Right Place At The Right Time" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 1, 2014

This sermon will teach you how you can know for sure if you are going to heaven.

The Ultimate Decisioncr August 1, 2014 When I was a teenager I used to work at camp in the summer as a counselor. Yeah I know me as a counselor I should have been the one counseled. One afternoon we were having a softball game. One of the counselors who was the quarterback on the football team ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Quail And Manna: Tokens Of His Presence.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2024

Deliverance and Discontentment, Provision and Testing.

QUAIL AND MANNA: TOKENS OF HIS PRESENCE. Exodus 16:2-7a. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first Passover, the deliverance out of Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea all lay behind them. Yet now, here in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dragon’s War And The Saints’ Victory

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 10, 2025

Revelation 12 is a vision of cosmic conflict—Christ ascends victorious, Satan is cast down, and the Church finds herself the target of the Dragon’s wrath.

Revelation 12 paints a picture of cosmic war. We see the glory of the ascended Christ, the defeat of Satan, and the protection of God’s people. Yet in the midst of this vision comes a sobering truth: the Dragon, enraged, turns his wrath upon the Church. This is not merely an ancient vision; it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

It’s Time To Turn The Page

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 29, 2016

Joseph, after 13 years of trauma, was elevated from the dungeon to Prime Minister. He's a great example on how to "turn the page" from an unpleasant period of life to a positive, fulfilling and fruitful phase. Let's follow his example!

IT’S TIME TO TURN THE PAGE Gen. 41:14-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYING CARDS ON A TRAIN 1. Three men got onto a train going to Moscow. One was a Russian orthodox priest, one a protestant preacher, and the other was a Rabbi. 2. These 3 were alone in one compartment and because they were bored, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Knew That You Would Come

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

The human race was left to die on the battlefield of life but God sent our big brother to get us. He would come and get you wherever you are.

Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue Providence RI 02909 Sunday April 6th 2008 11:00am I knew you would come There were two childhood buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War broke out and they were fighting in the same unit. One night ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Living At God’s Speed Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 26, 2011

We are to live lives based on God’s perfect time by walking daily with Jesus at His pace not our own!

Last week we noted, If you want to experience this glorious God, find out what He is doing then join Him! In our passage today, we will also note that because God’s plan is perfect, God’s plan will always happen at the right time! A question: How fast is life moving today? If there was no speed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible