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Making A Comeback 2: Give Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023

God blesses us when we properly bless Him.

In 1981 Ronald Reagan mentioned the following story in his inaugural address. Martin Treptow left his job in a small town barbershop in 1917 to go France with the famed Rainbow Division. On the western front, he was killed trying to carry a message between battalions under heavy artillery fire. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 19, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is creation of all the world and everything we know in the universe. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) Says: We have three things in this chapter: (1) A general idea of the work of creation, Genesis 1:1-2. (2) A particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Forty-Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 24, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the brothers of Joseph go to Egypt to buy grain. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 42 Jacob sends his sons into Egypt to buy corn, but keeps Benjamin at home. Joseph knows his brethren, though they know not him. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Widow's Mite

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2024

The Widow’s Mite is regarded as a small contribution that is willingly given and is all one can afford.

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a female British-American novelist and play-write once remarked: “If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Mark 12:40, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24-25

When Everything Falls Apart Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how to navigate through life's challenges and hardships by exercising patient endurance as taught by Jesus, with a focus on the bleak future he predicted.

Welcome church! I want to start with a question today: do you know what a “first-world problem” is? First-world problems are small, relatively insignificant annoyances which irritate us. These are problems of affluence, not scarcity. Examples are: Starbucks makes your coffee wrong. Your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Patient Endurance, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Strength

The Confidence Of God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002

One of the ways that we live in the light of Easter is by living in the confidence of God.

1. Today, we continue our April series, Living In the Light of Easter,” by examining the second I am of our identity, as Neil T. Anderson says, in Christ, “ I am secure in Christ.” 2. Last week we looked at being accepted in Christ. And we are accepted on the basis of our faith and trust in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassadors Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Aaron Kesson on Feb 19, 2009

All Christians are called to be ministers of the Kingdom. We are all Christ’s ambassadors to the world.

Ambassadors of the Kingdom Mark 1:29–39, 1 Cor 9:16–23 Introduction:From an article found in the Wall Street Journal: Boddy Dodd, Georgia Tech’s athletic director, tells of the coach who, with his team leading 7 to 6 in the last minute of play, carefully instructed his quarterback not to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Methodist

Walking In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN PROOF 1 John 3:1-10 The United States Treasury Department has a special group of men whose job is to track down counterfeiters. These men need to know a counterfeit bill when they see it. How do they learn to identify fake bills? They are not trained by spending hours examining ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004

He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning Up Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 5, 2006

A store must clean its premises before setting up its Christmas displays, so must we.

Intro.: We are approaching the winter months. 1.I want you to imagine, just for a minute, that everyone who owns a car in the parking lot chooses to never wash their car this winter. 2.We let the salt, dirt, and grime build up on the cars. 3.Now it is six months in the future. And we go look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Chicken Or The Pig ? Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon describes what sacrifice is all about. The chicken lays her eggs but the pig lays down his life to be on the dinner table.

The Chicken or the Pig ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were looking for work. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Bread Of Life, Cup Of Redemption

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 11, 2005

Communion is more of an Easter moment than we realize. This time of year we can hear the last supper story fresh and realize its significance.

Communion is more of an Easter moment than we usually stop to realize. In Matthew 26, Matthew brings Jesus into the last portion of his life before the cross. He shows us how Jesus was clearly preparing his disciples for his death and, as well, his resurrection. Jesus has spoken about his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Man Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; who’s in charge.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Who’s The Man June 16, 2002 Daniel 2:1-3 Introduction: Ill. Roller coaster-fun to experience. The turns, shakes, rolls, acceleration, hills, etc., but we know there is control; same experience as a passenger in a car and we will fear for our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-3, Daniel 2:24-45

Denomination: Holiness