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Bereaved Christmas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Let's talk about good grief- 3 parts of good grief (Material adapted from Harold Keck at Seymour Heights Christian Church with his permission)

HoHum: Things will be different without my grandmother- another empty chair WBTU: Kyle David Matthews wrote a song and the Oak Ridge Boys recorded it in the early 2000’s. It’s called Inconvenient Christmas. This is more of a story than a song but here is the first part: Among the bills that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:31-33, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Eating You Alive? Worry, Anxiety

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2025

We have a common enemy... What I worry can come upon us. . Worry, fear and anxiety can destroy Christian faith. Watch out!

WHAT IS EATING YOU ALIVE? WORRY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes LET US LOOK AT FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY IN A BALANCED SENSE. HIDDEN TRAPS? HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE LESSON OF THE SICK, OLD LION Years ago I read the story of a very old and sickly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Common Ground For A Missionary Journey” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 14, 2022

The Holy Spirit is the central actor in Acts. He is the voice of the invisible Jesus who now reigns in heaven. We can learn to listen to His voice. Acts 13-15 provides suggestions how to begin "mission conversations". What was the "common ground" Paul used?

In Jesus Holy Name September 18, 2022 Text: Acts 13:4-5 Redeemer Lutheran “The Common Ground for a Missionary Journey” Sometimes we used titles for different sections of Scripture. In our series through the book of Acts we have come to Acts 13-15. These ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5, Acts 14:1, John 8:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust God To Help You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores harnessing hope in adversity, guided by God's love and power, as illustrated in the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus' miracle in Nain.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, it's a joy to see your familiar faces and to share in this sacred space of fellowship and faith. We're here to delve into the deep well of God's Word, to seek wisdom and understanding, to find comfort and strength. And today, we turn our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Topics: God's Help

Four Horns Four Carpenters

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024

A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom.

Professional bull riders who compete for a prize fear a bull with horns most. The possibility of being gored is greater on bulls with large horns. Horns represent strength and power. A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom. In Zechariah 1:21 we see the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21, Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 17:12, Revelation 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special D Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 1 - Special D I. Introduction Written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott wrote the song Return To Sender in 1962 and was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11, 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rehoboam And Jeroboam Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 27, 2023

As the leader goes, so goes the nation...............

January 28, 2023 Solomon reigned over Israel for 40 years. He was successful in many areas of his life, but he also made choices that led to catastrophic failures and consequences that would lead to the division of the nation. Jeroboam worked for Solomon. A prophet of God told him that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

These Shoes Do Not Fit Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 30, 2023

I want to preach to you on a subject I have never preached on and probably one you have never heard preached on. I want to preach about the kind of shoes that do not fit Christians.

We are all very familiar with the various kinds of shoes that people wear. As I look into the scriptures, I see that there are some shoes that do not fit Christians and we should not be caught wearing them. Before I talk to you about spiritual shoes that we should not wear, I want to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfillment In The Miracle

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 31, 2023

Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles!

THE FULFILLMENT OF THE MIRACLE 3/27/22 Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles! Today’s message is titled: The fulfillment of the miracle. It will be centered around John 5:1-5, but we will look at several other passages. Most of which we will not directly read, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-22, Isaiah 9:6

The Biggest Mistake Of All

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? Does it say something about their priorities - and ours?

Nathan wished he were anything but here. When he had reported for duty that morning he had no idea what he was getting into. Usually he loved being a temple guard. The pay was good, the duty was light, and the prestige was awesome. The hardest thing he had to do was keep his mouth shut about what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Just Cut The Ears Off?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025

Mothers' day? Father's day? Life in general needs something few accept. Is there a difference in hearing and listening. Let's just cut off the ear? Many spiritual problems are birthed because we tend to not listen. DO WE LISTEN TO GOD AND PEOPLE?

LET’S CHOP OFF THE EAR? GOT YOUR EARS ON? HALF AN EAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@a0l.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? Life is about choices. *THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Proverbs 8:34, Deuteronomy 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not About A Christmas Tree

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 15, 2025

Jeremiah 10:3-4 deals with the practice of idol worship, specifically the worship of Asherah the fertility goddess and how they would cut a tree down and carve it into a pole called and Asherah pole and adorn gold and silver and fasten it to the floor, turn it into an altar and worship it.

“It’s Not About a Christmas Tree” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Jeremiah 10:3-4 “For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:3-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Making Peace With The People In Your Past

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2001

How to move toward forgiving those who have hurt you the most over the years.

Forgiveness is hard. When somebody does something that cuts our heart or damages our feelings, it’s difficult to forgive. But the difficulty of forgiveness is exponentially harder when the person we are trying to forgive has been in our life for years. A father or a mother, a brother or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Falling Asleep

Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001

There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

“THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican