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Spiritual Athletics

Contributed by James May on Sep 24, 2006

6 points to remember as we run this race toward Heaven.

Spiritual Athletics By Pastor Jim May Most of us have watched the Olympics on TV. We have watched as the athletes competed in all sorts of contests. Regardless of their area of competition, every athlete had to pay a high price to get to the Olympics. I know a young man who had such a dream. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's Trouble Ahead, But Triumph Too!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2015

A sermon preached for the 50th anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.

Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church. 50 years. If this congregation was a man, he could expect that half of this life has already passed, and so have the days when he had no love handles or wrinkles. But a congregation is not an individual—it’s more like ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Of A Kind Beats A Full House

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 1, 2014

In poker, the odds determine the winning hand. This same scenario played out in Christ's life: four of a kind beat the challenge of a full house. Four friends were able, against all obstacles and hindrances, to get their friend to Jesus. May we love thus!

FOUR OF A KIND BEATS A FULL HOUSE Mark 2:1-2:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Speeding Stories 1. a. Kimberly Owen’s husband was driving home from work when he was pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt. Two days later, he received the same ticket from the same cop. b. The officer said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul’s Labor For The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

Paul labored for the Church. Who, what, when, where, and why is our labor?

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: IV. Exposition a. Paul understood his identity as completely in Christ. b. Paul employed all of his labor and resource for the cause of Christ. V. Application Questions a. Who are you laboring for? Self or Christ? b. What are you laboring ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Until The Lord Returns (Easter 2014)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

I believe that the hinge of all of history is found at a lonely outcrop of rock just outside the Damascus Gate at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Easter 2014 Until the Lord Returns April 20, 2014 Introduction: A I believe that the hinge of all of history is found at a lonely outcrop of rock just outside the Damascus Gate at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. 1 The sight is a skull-shaped cliff called Calvary & just a stone throws away from that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Twenty Vision!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 13, 2016

In this message, Yours truly has endeavoured to bring to the fore the stark contrast in the thinking of the Worldly wise and the Wisest One in the Universe whose ways and thoughts are far higher than those termed as “brilliant” by the finite World (1 Cor 1:25).

TWENTY-TWENTY VISION For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.-Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: *other

The Truth About Ruth - Part 4 The Future Of Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

Ruth Chapter 4 The girl gets the boy and everything else! She’s all that! There is always a bright future in the destiny of those who are humbly submissive and obedient. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Keys of the Kingdom

Mat 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Mt 16:19(The Message)“And that’s not all. You will have complete and free access ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Thing You Know (Word)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2018

What's the first thing you know? Jed's a millionaire, kin folk say--- Are we anemic in the word of God. We do err not knowing God's word. Do all roads lead to heaven?

FIRST THING YOU KNOW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MOMENTUM: The strength, power or force that something has when it is moving. WHY ARE WE WEAK AND TIRED? CAN WE HAVE SPIRITUAL ANEMIA? ARE WE AND OUR CHILDREN BIBLICALLY ILLITERATE? ANEMIC: Question: How can we DO … if we do not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Willing To Consecrate His Service To The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Today in our text, we have a question that is asked of everyone of us.

Have you noticed how many unnecessary questions we are asked each day? You can go to some of these fast food places, and say to the man or the woman who is waiting on you, “Please give me a hamburger with everything on it!” But you do not get the words out of your mouth, before the employee will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Seasoned Christian

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 25, 2021

Salt sustains life. It signifies faithfulness. Likewise, Jesus Christ represents salt: He preserves life, sustains life, and is faithful to His promises to us.

A Seasoned Christian Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another. - Mark 9:50 There are many Christians in our world today. And as Christians, we are called to show compassion, kindness, and love. We are to find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For A Great Mom

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2021

Sarah was a mother/grandmother/great grandmother who deeply loved her family. The message focuses on her sacrifice and love... and her faith in Christ.

I’m going to something today that I NEVER do. I’m going to modify a passage of Scripture, and I’m hoping God will forgive me for that because this rendering fits my message this morning. “An excellent (Mother) who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. She does good, and not harm, all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Wonderful Life Ii

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 2, 2024

I wonder how many people have been touched by this simple film. People who have seen it have testified that it gave them hope. Hope is what Christmas is all about. The Scripture passages we read this morning are all about hope.

Every year about this time television stations bring out of their vaults an old black and white film that is still popular today. They have already shown it this year. The film is It’s a Wonderful Life. In the film, George Bailey never felt like he amounted to much in life. He had dreams of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

We All Have Issues PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing the challenges of Christian faith, seeking Christ's healing power, and finding hope and peace in our faith amidst difficulties.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you all, gathered in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather to seek solace, to seek healing, and to seek Christ. As we gather here, I am reminded of a quote from G.K. Chesterton. He once said, "The Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Topics: Christ Heals, Our Issues

Remember The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

The battle cries of our national history have been, “Remember the Alamo,” and “Remember Pearl Harbor.” Why in the world should we remember great defeats? It is because, like the cross, they become great defeats out of which came greater victories.

A couple of bank robbers hit a small country bank one lazy afternoon when the staff was small. They herded everyone into the vault at gunpoint. Then they gagged the teller and bound him hand and foot. They began to stuff the money into bags when they noticed the teller squirming and trying to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26