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Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gloria Jean Jester Eulogy Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021

This the eulogy for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life.

Funeral Eulogy Gloria Jester By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: This the funeral service for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life. Gloria Jester Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made For So Much More

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.

Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up.

Big Idea: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describes what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start With God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Nov 23, 2024

No matter how far we have messed up, there is still opportunity to start afresh with God.

A FRESH START WITH GOD TEXT ISAIAH 43:18-19 How many of you here this morning would like to have something new or a fresh start in your life? Sometimes, we allow the setbacks and failures we experienced to define and enslave us to the point of missing out on the abundant life God has given us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025

If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep Hoping! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 19, 2024

Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.

“KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Comeback Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

The Anointing attract trouble. But don't give up ! You will bounce back by fire !

THE COMEBACK ANOINTING pastor tom teaching SERIES; UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING READING; John 10;31-42 John11;1-45 Before we proceed with this teaching, I would like to bring to your attention that anointing attracts trouble! Examples a.David 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Fill You In Later Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

to wrap up Ephesians with a reminder of one of the core tenants of church life: concern for one another.

Background to passage: Ephesians 6:21–24 ESV So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024

He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Interruption Of A Funeral

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jan 11, 2026

Dr. D L Moody said, Jesus messed up every funeral he attended.

The Interruption of a Funeral (Luke 7:11-15 11 Soon afterwards He went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. 12 Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

The Donkey's Owners Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 7, 2025

Someone who gave it up simply because "the Lord needs it."

Title: The Donkey's Owners Intro: Someone who gave it up simply because "the Lord needs it." Scripture: Luke 19:28-40. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, "The Lord needs it." – Luke 19:31 Have you ever thought about the people who owned the donkey that Jesus rode ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Other

The Risk Of Not Being Quiet

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 19, 2024

Christians need to speak up against woke culture. We need to be brave as John the Baptist

The Risk of Not Being Quiet Luke 3:18-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:18 So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. 19 But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Light And Darkness

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 25, 2024

As followers of Christ, we must love like Christ, so we light up the world.

Light and Darkness Ephesians 5:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2024 According to a new book by Sarah McCammon called The Exvangelicals, younger generations of evangelicals are drifting away from the church and pushing it into a major identity crisis. She herself has turned her back on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How God Shows Unending Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2024

We are tasked with showing the glory, justice and patience of God, and we mess up, sometimes frequently.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2024 The Lord’s mercy endures forever. Let’s be honest, here. Do we really deserve God’s mercy, when all of us who have reached the age of reason have sins in our life, and most of us have serious sins impacting human life, or honesty, financial justice, or our human ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic