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Red Light - Green Light

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2018

King David shares with us what to do while we wait on God I. Waiting can lead us to some great Revelations - verse 4 II. Waiting can lead us to some Great Growth in God - verses 4 - 5 III. Waiting can lead Us to Practice Active Followship - verse 5

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 (cf. verses 4-5); Mark 1:9-15 Title: Red Light - Green Light Actively Waiting on God King David shares with us what to do while we wait on God I. Waiting can lead us to some great Revelations - verse 4 II. Waiting can lead us to some Great Growth in God - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Overcome Anger

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

This message, on anger, probably applies to all of us at one time or other. Today’s society seems to have much anger in it.

For example... 1. WE SEE ANGER IN OUR HOMES. We see much anger about significant and insignificant things. Some people have so much anger inside them there is nothing anyone could do to please them. Illus: This reminds me of the husband who was always angry and hard to please. One morning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

"waiting On God's Time"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 8, 2020

Denomination: Presbyterian

INTRO. No one likes to wait. But we wait in traffic, bus stages, in banking hall, in grocery stores, barber shops, hair salons, for the doctor, for a spouse, for an expected baby, etc. But one fact is for sure waiting is not an easy task. I. WAITING REQUIRES PATIENCE AND TRUST. Waiting is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give’em A Brake

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007

We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

“Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Tame Your Temper

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

How to Tame Your Temper (Ephesians 4:26-27) Anger is one of the seven deadly sins that all of us can relate to. If we are going to experience deepening relationships, peace in our hearts and joy in the Lord, we need to learn to manage anger.

The Crossing Community Church “How To Tame Your Temper” Pastor Jim Botts July 14, 2002 Introduction After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenn Vaughan stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. “I brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Down And Dirty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2015

How do you fight to win against sin? There are at least 4 principles we need to know if we're going to overcome sin in our lives.

OPEN: One man told about the time, when he was a boy, that a bully used to demand his lunch money every day. He wrote: “Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. But then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That was a lot of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bad Judge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2014

God dedicated 57 verses to a wicked judge who ruled as king in Israel for about 3 years. Why would He do that? Is it possible the story of this evil man has something to us about how we should think as Christians?

OPEN: In Clay County, Kentucky there was a judge named R. Cletus Maricle. He was one of the rare judges I could find online who had been permanently disbarred. You might ask: “Jeff, why was he disbarred?” I’m glad you asked. R. Cletus Maricle was disbarred because he and 7 other ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016

In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders Or Servants Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2016

Do we trust God enough to honor and obey those in authority over us? It's easy to do that when they're good leaders... but what about when they're driven by selfishness and love of power?

OPEN: At a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on Election Day, nurses went in to the room of a 72-yr-old woman to prepare her for open-heart surgery, only to find that the woman wasn’t there. Instead they found a note which read, “Gone to vote, back in 30 minutes.” An election ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 6 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Paul Answers Matters Of Eschatology Asked Of Him – Part 1 (Verses 1-8) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

This chapter opens with teaching on the Day of the LORD and then progresses to practical issues in the Christian life. We will look at the breastplate and the helmet, items for our protection. Paul loved these people at Thessalonica.

MESSAGE 6 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PAUL ANSWERS MATTERS OF ESCHATOLOGY ASKED OF HIM – PART 1 (Verses 1-8) PART 1. PAUL ADDRESSES TEACHING ON THE DAY OF THE LORD {{1Thessalonians 5:1 “Now as to the times (stretches of times) and the epochs (particular times), brethren, you have no need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, John 10:10, 2 Peter 3:10-11, Revelation 16:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:4, Matthew 24:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

The story of Jephthah, a judge of Israel, continues and takes us through deceit, stupidity, betrayal, victory, defeat. It reveals the honour of a daughter contrasted with the utter and complete disgrace of her father. Jephthah, a flawed man had to "battle his demons".

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 2 Read PART 1 before reading this second part. It will then make a lot more sense. MAN’S EVIL LAID BARE – GOING BACK TO FIRST BASE {{Judges 11:7 Then Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, “Did you not hate me and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:7, Judges 11:8-9, Judges 11:10, Judges 11:12-28, Judges 11:29, John 14:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:34, 1 Peter 4:7, Judges 11:30-31, Judges 11:34-35, Judges 12:1-3, Judges 11:36-40, Judges 12:7, Hebrews 11:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church As An Icu Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020

Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Roads

Contributed by Gregory Howell on Feb 14, 2008

This is an expository look at Psalm 1 looking at how it applies directly to Fathers

You know in His ministry Jesus mentioned two roads. He said that there are two roads, one leads to life everlasting in the presence of our Lord; the other road leads to eternal torment and punishment. Have you ever thought about those two roads? When you think about those roads do you think of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Wear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2006

When we clothe ourselves with Christ, things will change for us and with us.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we look at some things we need to rid ourselves of as we strive to live the new life we have in Christ. • If I were to re-title that message to flow with this week, it would be called, “What Not To Wear.” • SLIDE #1 • This week we are going to look at “What To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ