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In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: How To Be Holy In The 21st Century 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

"How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." - a topic that is as challenging as it is essential - our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of holiness.

Transformed by Truth: How to Be Holy in the 21st Century Introduction: Today, we will explore a topic that is as challenging as it is essential: "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, John 14:15, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Irony: Idol Worship Still Exists In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Divine Irony: Idol Worship Still Exists in the 21st Century. In 1 Kings 18:27 Elijah mocks the prophets of Baal, exposing the futility of idol worship - a topic that remains relevant despite the passage of centuries.

Divine Irony: Idol Worship Still Exists in the 21st Century 1 Kings 18:27 (NLT): "About noontime Elijah began mocking them. 'You’ll have to shout louder,' he scoffed, 'for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming, or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:27, Psalm 115:4-8, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Which Father Do You Know The Best? John 8:44 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024

From John 8:44, our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to understand the influence of spiritual paternity in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Which Father Do You Know the Best? Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound and challenging words of Jesus found in John 8:44. Our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:8, Matthew 5:16, Hebrews 5:12-14, Ephesians 4:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Humility: Walking In The Footsteps Of Christ

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to delve into a topic that many of us have wrestled with throughout our lives: pride. Growing up, I was taught to take pride in everything I did. Whether it was on the sports field or in the classroom

Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV): "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Proverbs 16:18-19 "18 Pride comes before disaster, and arrogance before a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19, Philippians 2:3-4

Reasons To Be Faithful To God In Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 18, 2024

There are two different topics to explore in this message: The reasons to stay faithful to God during a persecution, and, the role of deacons (or elders or servants) in the church. All of these come as a result of the faithfulness of the early believers, and should be an encouragement for us.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 8 Reasons to be Faithful to God in Persecution Acts 5:26-42 and 6:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-42, Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 10:22, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce, Children And Wealth

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19.

Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19. Divorce What was the question that the Pharisees asked? When Jesus finished saying these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"the Power Of Hope: A Light In The Darkness"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 26, 2023

Today, we come together to explore a topic that touches the depths of our hearts and souls—the power of hope. In a world often clouded by uncertainty and adversity, hope emerges as a guiding light that illuminates our darkest paths.

Introduction: Today, we gather to shed some light on a topic that's been in the dark for far too long—hope! Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oh boy, another sermon on hope. How exciting!" But trust me, folks, this one's going to be a real "bright" experience! So, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 4:18-21, Job 13:15, Matthew 14:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Funeral Sermon For An Adult With Special Needs

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 29, 2019

I know this is a pretty specific topic, but when this issue came up for me this week, I had a hard time finding any guidance. This is what I came up with, and I hope it helps you.

Opening Statement LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too difficult for me. 2 Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself like a little weaned child with its mother; I am like a little child. 3 Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jasg Part 6 - Conversations That Count Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2019

Part 6 on a series based on the study by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale. Jesus was a superb conversationalist. Like him, we need to spend more of our time conversing about meaningful topics, especially spiritual ones.

Jesus was a superb conversationalist. Like him, we need to spend more of our time conversing about meaningful topics, especially spiritual ones. A new pastor was asked to teach a boys class in the absence of their regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-9, John 4:10-12, 1 Peter 3:15, John 4:19-26

Denomination: Brethren

Is God Intolerant?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 25, 2020

A relevant topic in our Culture, the definition of Intolerance or it's understanding has changed. Some material used from "The Beauty of Intolerance" by Josh McDowell's book.

Hebrews 13 Concluding Exhortations 13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, John 14:6-7, Romans 1:25-32, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-26, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 14:23, James 5:20, Jude 1:23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-20, Proverbs 11:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Truth About Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

When it comes to the topic and subject of angels, there seems to be two extremes. On one hand, many of us are ignorant about angels. On the other hand, some people are obsessed with them. As with a lot of spiritual issues, the truth remains between these

INTRODUCTION I am very excited to begin today our series on angels. I am hoping that at the end of this series you will be much more informed about what God’s word has to say about these special supernatural helpers. I first became informed about angels a few years ago when I read Billy Graham’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 6 - Part 4 - What’s So Bad About Marrying An Unbeliever? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What’s the big deal with marrying unbelievers? Well, don’t be too quick in thinking it is not a big deal! The Bible addresses the idea of separation of believers all the way through. Genesis 6 seems to introduce the topic.

Genesis 6 - Part 4 - What’s so bad about believers marrying unbelievers? In this passage we see mutations such as giantism. We see great evil on the face of the earth. Perhaps these big guys were even worshiped as gods (I think we have established that they weren’t aliens earlier on). I suggested ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Forward Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

The third in a series of messages on the topic of an invisible "unseen" world that impacts our visible world. This sermon focuses on the bondage of our human bodies to decay and suffering, and that God remains present and active through it all.

The irony of pain and suffering, or one of the ironies, is that it’s really the shortest route to God. When the bottom drops out and things suddenly, overnight, or in a moment, or in a phone call, go wrong, everybody--believers, unbelievers, agnostics, atheists--everybody, suddenly, there’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27, Romans 14:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational