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Be Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

An examination of "the full armor of God" (Ephesians 6) and the way God gives us faith, protects us from evil, and strengthens us to live by faith

Be Strong in the Lord Introduction The television series “Band of Brothers” follows the experiences of a company of paratroopers as they participate in the invasion of Europe. In one scene Lt. Richard Winters is leading his men into the heart of the Battle of the Bulge. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sin Of Complaining/Grumbling Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 22, 2021

Some people like to complain about everything. The Bible warns us, the believers, not to complain/grumble. Why? This sermon gives four reasons why complaining/grumbling is a serious sin.

Illustration: A man walked into a hardware store and asked for a chain saw advertised to cut six trees in an hour. He came back the next day fussing and complaining, "This chainsaw is defective. It would only cut 1 tree and it took ALL DAY!" The salesman said, "Let me look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:10, James 5:9, Philippians 2:14-15, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry Up God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2025

Psalm 70 is the 911 call of the Prayer book. It is short – urgent - stripped of all formality.

TITLE: HURRY UP, GOD! SCRIPTURE: PSALM 70 Over the course of my life I have always heard the saints say – “YOU CAN’T HURRY GOD.” The Chicago Mass Choir made that saying a hit song. I’ve sometimes wondered, when faced with this prayer on the page, if it isn’t a little presumptuous to be telling ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A National Disaster

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 27, 2010

How do we deal with Disasters - whether National or Personal?

Intro: 1. September 11: Chronology of terror September 12, 2001 Posted: 12:27 PM EDT (1627 GMT) 8:45 a.m. (all times are EDT): A hijacked passenger jet, American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston, Massachusetts, crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center, tearing a gaping hole in ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021

If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Restoration Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 16, 2017

If we as a church want to be known as a place of healing for broken people, we restore them spiritually, gently, humbly, and lovingly.

Tell me: If you were caught for drunken driving, and the headlines in the Lyons News said, “So-and-so Arrested for Drunken Driving,” would you go to church the next Sunday? Most people would say, “No,” because they’d be too embarrassed to face their Christian friends. But why not go to church ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2019

A study in the book of Psalm 8: 1 – 9

Psalm 8: 1 – 9 Attitude of gratitude 1 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of Your enemies, that You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus On Anger Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

What does Jesus have to say about anger?

INTRODUCTION  After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joining The Family Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2009

The idea that God is with us is ridiculous and radical - but real!

“What’s Christmas All About? Joining the Family” Matthew 1:18-23 When I first saw the original movie “Home Alone” it brought back some memories for me. In the movie a young boy is accidentally home alone when his family goes on vacation. As the plot develops the boy conquers his fears of aloneness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The View: A Matter Of Perspective On Morality And Ethicschr Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

What you believe about God and man will impact what you believe about truth and knowledge which will in turn impact what you believe about morality and ethics – which is what the final question a worldview must answer deals with.

The View: A Matter of Perspective on Morality and Ethics Romans 1:18-32; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI January 29, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home There’s a joke my buds and I used to use when driving through town. We’d say that the word “stop” on a stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit's Indwelling

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 7, 2022

As I deliver this message, I want you to silently ask yourself, “Can I truthfully say that the Holy Spirit lives in me.”

I'm not sure if I am the only one that does this or not. Growing up, if I was ever walking down a dark country road by myself, I found myself whistling, or singing, or humming an old familiar gospel song. It seemed like it made everything safer. It made me feel protected as I drew myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love The People Around Us

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

We are most like Jesus when we “Love the People around Us.”

Love the People around Us “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Darkness & Light Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 8, 2006

We need God’s light to make sense of life; without light we’re stumbling in the dark without direction…yet people all around seem accustomed to darkness and opposed to the light. They’ve so adapted to the darkness that they forget what true light is. Li

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Darkness & Light”, 1:5-10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “God is light,” verse 5. As I was working on this message Tuesday afternoon, the lights went out and stayed out. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Congregational

"The Secret" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus warns his disciples and to "keep watch" for the day and hour of his return is a secret to all except the Father. I begin with a "vest button" principle and have an illustration of Katrina... all emphasising the principle of "preparedness" and being

In Jesus Holy Name December 2, 2007 Text: Matthew 24:3,4,36,42 Redeemer The Secret This past summer and fall I’ve had the privilege of officiating in a number of weddings. Some were held in the back yard of a family home. Others on a golf course. One on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship: The Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 22, 2008

We need to have a eternal perspective on life, and it’s the very key to worshipping God in every moment of your daily life

Worship: The Eternal Perspective Colossians 3:1-2 Intro Paul Azinger was at the top of his profession, and that profession was a pretty desirable one: PGA golfer. But at the age of thirty three, he faced his greatest crisis. He was diagnosed with cancer. I know a lot of us here today can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist