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What Did You Do Today? Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 23, 2015

In Christ we are made new, which means our lives must be lived differently. Each day we are faced with choices, and we must choose the way of life that reflects Christ.

One of the writers in The Upper Room Devotional this week shared a question he had run across one day in his own devotional time. “What did your hands do today?” It’s a fantastic question, is it not? So much better than the typical, “How was your day?” or “Did ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

No Fear Of Failure Here

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015

We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

"Who Is My Neighbor?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2017

A sermon about crossing over to the other side.

“Who Is My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 It was an ordinary day of commuting for Cameron Roberts. The 20 year-old law school student made his way down the steps into a New York Subway Station to wait for the train. All of a sudden, something went horribly wrong in the young man’s brain, sending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Achsah

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

ACHSAH

Judges 1 v.8 - 15 ACHSAH [ACK sah] —the only daughter of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:49; Achsa, KJV). Caleb promised Achsah in marriage to anyone who would capture the city of Debir (formerly known as Kirjath Sepher). When Othniel, Caleb’s nephew, took the town, Caleb gave his daughter a portion ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:8-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Kingdom Torn In Two Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible in 32 weeks. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A look at the tearing apart of the Israeli kingdom into north and south.

The Kingdom Torn in Two January 16, 2011 The Story - 14 When I think about the Bible, I picture it as one movie or television program which is cut into many parts. It’s like watching a television series or sequels that you don’t want to miss. Remember programs like The FBI, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ever Opened And Made New

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2020

The Holy Spirit of God fills us up with the divine will and sends us into the world that we may be agents of God's life and healing love.

May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21 Ever Opened and Made New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pray with me: Breathe on me, Breath of God! Fill me with life anew. That I may love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 17, 2024

We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now?

“Moving Forward” Acts 1:12-14 We are at a moment in time where the Disciples have spent time with Jesus and witnessed His ascension into the heavens. What do they do now? Wayne Logan (a preacher friend) said to me once, “I’m going to do what I know to do until I know what to do.” There are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Might Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014

Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Trepidation Is Not A Dinosaur

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 11, 2005

Truly we live in a time that is frantic with fear. Being cautious will allow us to work in God’s Kingdom while living in fear will cause the Kingdom to shut down.

Trepidation Is Not a Dinosaur 2 Timothy 1:6-11 5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Renewed Faith

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

The apostle Paul speaks about a renewed faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man visited a doctor for a thorough exam. After the exam, the doctor said, “You’re as fit as a fiddle. You’ll live to be eighty.” The man said, “But I am eighty!” The doctor replied, “See, what did I tell you?” Most of us don’t mind growing older as long as we can stay ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Jesus Family Tomb"? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2007

The Discovery Channel recently aired a documentary titled, "The Jesus Family Tomb," in which they assert that a tomb was found containing the bones of Jesus and other family members. This sermon examines what really happened on that first Sunday.

Scripture Last month the Discovery Channel aired a television documentary titled, “The Jesus Family Tomb.” HarperSanFrancisco released a book by the same title at the same time. The documentary (and book) claims that a tomb discovered in Jerusalem in 1980 contains the family burial plot of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden, Hurting, Healed, Part 2

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2011

The widow of Zarapheth, like many Christians, did not realize her importance to God, her usefulness to the kingdom, nor her right standing before God. A message to encourage those whose value is hidden to themselves and others.

Hidden Hurting Healed 2 (Note to pastors, powerpoints slides are embedded in the sermon notes I post on church website. Plymouthcf.org) Show Video Talk about leverage. PPT 1 the mechanical advantage gained by the use of a lever mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a mechanism ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calloused Colleagues Cloud Culinary Courtesy Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus is honored by Matthew as his new Saviour. To show his acceptance of Christ as his Lord, he throws a party-a meal-in honor of Jesus. Things go well until some nay-sayes come. Jesus sets them stright and sends them packing to find the truth about Him.

MATTHEW 9:10-14 CALLOUSED COLLEAGUES CLOUD CULINARY COURTESY I. CONVIVIALITY: A. Cheerful. B. Common. C. Contagious. II. CONTROVERSY: A. Contempt. B. Confusion. C. Contamination. III. CLARIFICATION: A. Compassion. B. Contemplate. C. Commission. There is nothing quite like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Panic Postcard! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 21, 2013

2 John seems to have been written hurriedly to warn a woman of the danger of walking in love without also walking in truth and thus aiding and abetting those who taught error. This study looks at this little "postcard."

A Panic Postcard Series: New Testament Postcards Chuck Sligh January 20, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 2 John. INTRODUCTION In one of his sermons titled What About the Foundation?, Ravi Zacharias tells this story: A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist