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Come Apart – So You Don’t Come Apart

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

American’s way of living tends to be at a breakneck pace, in the fast lane!

Text) Mark 6:30-32 The word “weary” means to “feel fatigue.” It is the natural result of labor and toil that reduces strength. We tend to be members of the “fraternity of the fatigued.” It is said the we are all in the “rat race” of life. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Faith Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

What does unity in the faith look like? Just as we have a diversity of gift in the unity in the Spirit, so there is a diversity of service to unity in the faith.

20.3.10 WHAT DOES UNITY IN THE FAITH LOOK LIKE? INTRO 'Once upon a time there was a mighty river. It flowed gracefully and elegantly across the landscape. Along its banks it gave life and sustenance to the tribes of Aboriginal Australians who camped by it. For many generations this river was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden Of Gethsemane- The Price Of God's Peace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 28, 2010

The second of four places connected with Easter and God's peace

Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Title: The price for our peace Introduction We’ve just started a series where we’re looking each week at 1 of 4 places Jesus visited leading up to Easter and discovering how each place has an important part in our understanding of God’s peace. So far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 40 Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 4, 2015

This is a psalm of the Messiah; the words are applied to the Lord Jesus in Hebrews 10:5—“Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You have prepared for Me.”

February 25, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 40: PAST TRIUMPHS AND PRESENT TROUBLES (Part 3) A psalm of David. Part 1 David’s Conviction (verses 1-5) Part 2 David’s Consecration (verses 6-8) Part 3 David’s Confession (verses 9-10) Part 4 David’s Contrition (verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giant Issues In Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2014

Although we cannot offer a fool-proof plan that is guaranteed to work, we can look at some proverbs that will help us be more likely to be on the winning side of life’s biggest issues. But we must be willing to surrender our sacred cows.

Giant Issues in Life (Proverbs 22:6, 15, 7,9) 1. Upon waking, a woman said to her husband, "I just dreamt that you gave me a necklace of pearls. What do you think it means?" The man smiled and kissed his wife. "You'll know tonight," he softly whispered. That evening, the man came home with a small ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unmarried And Longing To Be: What To Do When You Want To Be Married Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

If you are single and want to be married, this is a noble aspiration. Aspiring to be married is a calling to become both a husband and a father.

Marriage Is a Worthy Aspiration If you are single and want to be married, this is a noble aspiration. Aspiring to be married is a calling to become both a husband and a father. But it’s also a longing for an ongoing relationship. Even Adam, the first man, wanted a relationship, and God saw it was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Got Issues But I Am Still Annointed!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 9, 2017

This message was shared as reminder that every believer has to work through their issues and allow those issues to be the driving force to continue to grow while depending on God.

“I Got Issues but I’m Still Anointed!” 2 Sam. 11:2-5 (NIV) 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011

Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop And Listen

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2022

Similar to Paul's "Mars Hill" sermon, the intent of this sermon is to touch the hearts of persons of all religions and point them to the Lord.

“Stop Today and Listen” A Sermon for a Family Reunion at a Campground—Mixed Faiths Hebrews 11:13-16, Psalm 19:1-4 While it has been a number of years since my wife and I have been able to attend, still, in all the years since we were last here with you, I have never forgotten the inspiring calm ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lesson Of Agitation: Pearl

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2023

We have a basic trust that good comes out of bad. Whatever agitates us could bring us to the heart of heart. Are we building on sand or building on the rock?

AGITATION: WALKING THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Agitation: anger, very worried, upset, a state of anxiety, nervous, to stir up, disturbing, restlessness, to argue, quickly frustrated. Severe agitation can be a mark of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:21, Matthew 13:45, 1 Corinthians 14:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

Sermon On A Double Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2024

A double life could be considered as a twin existence, or leading the life of a double-minded person who amalgamates two fallacious entities in one, but ensures that both are conspicuously segregated from each other.

Stephanie Klein, an American strategist and consultant once remarked: “If someone wants to lead a double life, they will find a way to do it. And they can promise you things until your nerves unfold and you can finally put up your feet. But it can all be a lie. There are no guarantees, even when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Romans 12:2, 1 John 5:14

Trying To Hide In Plain Sight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world, doing good deeds, and glorifying God through our actions.

Good morning, brothers and sisters, it’s good to be with you today. I'm thrilled to dive into a powerful piece of Scripture with you today, one that I believe can illuminate our lives and guide our actions. We're looking at Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus teaches us about living a life of light, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Can't Hide

Unbreakable Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds through God's love, forgiveness, and strength.

Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive into a topic that hits home for many of us. We're going to look at the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds. As the esteemed Christian author, Max Lucado once said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Topics: Family, Origin