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Struggling Even When The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2009

July 1989: When we are prospering, we are tempted into the idolatry of me-ism and self-congratulation. This is an opportunity to do more for others and for the Kingdom, for God is the source of our bounty.

About a year ago, toward the end of July, I placed one of these up here on the pulpit as the visible sermon for the day. Remember? Do you recall what we called that Sunday? Right: we called it "catch-up Sunday" …catch-up Sunday … and the idea was that if we were behind in our giving, if we as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Prophecy And Proclamation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2016

The Book of Revelation describes that day when Jesus will return to earth. The message of Revelation is summarized by the statement: “He (Jesus) is coming with the clouds” of heaven (not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory).

Lesson: I.A.3: Prophecy and Proclamation (Revelation 1:7-8) Revelation 1:7-8 (NIV) 7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

David And Michal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 5, 2020

Second Samuel 6:16-23 shows us different responses to the Lord's will.

Scripture Second Samuel 6 is about David bringing the ark of the Lord (also known as the ark of the covenant) to Jerusalem. The ark was the visible symbol of God’s presence in the midst of his covenant people. Seventy years earlier the Philistines had captured the ark from the people of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 5) Lucifer's Exaltation Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Discussion of Lucifer, His Creation, His Exaltation

2. Angels named a. Michael -- Archangel (chief) Dan. 10:13 “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” Who is Michael, specifically? (David Guzik) (1) ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Dialogue -- The Disciple's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Seventh in a prayer Series dealing with some of the pattern of prayer we have in the Disciple's Prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 7 Patterns of Prayer – The Disciples Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Moses Defining Moment

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 15, 2017

A Defining Moment, a life-changing decision that changed the direction of his life. Many times a life-changing moment does not happen at a point in time, but over a period of time.

MOSES DEFINING MOMENT Ex. 2:11-15/Heb. 11:24-27 Intro: 1. John bumped into Marilyn at the store. He had not seen her in about 7 years. Marilyn had cancer. They talk for a while and as she departed she said, “Come and see me sometime.” About a month later he thought about Marilyn and felt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rev'd Up Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018

Sardis receives a message from Jesus and he tells them they have a good reputation of being alive but in His eyes they are dead. So, they need to wake up!

Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. It was also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the point of death. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To See Jesus

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 24, 2014

Explains who Jesus is (in part)

“Jesus” January 28, 2014 Matthew 11:1-6 “After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22

Denomination: Holiness

Belief And Baptism

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 7, 2013

A special message on baptism to accommodate an older handicapped woman who received a baptism by "pouring" .

BELIEF and BAPTISM Acts 16:22-33 Today we are celebrating the sacrament of baptism. We commemorate with an outward sign, with water, what God has accomplished inwardly by His Holy Spirit and His Word. We are looking at the tremendous act of God in Acts 16. Here, Paul is arrested in Macedonia, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty In The Broken

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 19, 2019

You can either choose to look at your scars as an ugly reminder of a painful past, or see it as evidence of your victory and of God’s grace.

BEAUTY IN THE BROKEN “30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” 31 Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip.” Genesis 32:30-31. Jacob had a mysterious encounter with God. He wanted a change ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:30-31, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest In God's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2021

Rest in God’s power to care for you, to create order out of your chaos, and to make you into a new creation.

Shawne B. from Warsaw, Indiana, was talking to her son about all the wonderful things God had made. She would ask him questions like, “Who made the sun?” and “Who made the rain?” Then, one evening, she looked at the toys scattered on the floor and asked, “Who made this mess?” After thinking for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Beast The Number And The Mark

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 7, 2014

You don't have to be affraid of the RFID micro-chip for technology can NEVER be the Mark of ther Beast. The true mark is a spiritual mark.

The Mark of the Beast By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Revelation 13 STATEMENT:- My assignment today is not to make you shout, it’s not to excite your emotions or to stimulate your senses. My assignment today is to mess you up, to destroy your preconceived ideas and to cause you to question ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Ownership: It All Belongs To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 3, 2020

Matthew 25:14-30 teaches us that everything belongs to God.

Scripture I am going to preach a two-week series on stewardship that I am calling “Money and Possessions.” This week’s sermon is titled, “Ownership: It All Belongs to God.” And next week’s sermon is titled, “Stewardship: It’s All Under Our Management.” The text for this week’s sermon is Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 19, 2018

Today's sermon ends our series on what we believe as it looks at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this sermon we look at Jesus return, along with the Rapture.

What We Believe The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers it is the return of Jesus Christ. And without a doubt the return of Christ is going to be an exciting event! However, throughout the years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:44, Luke 21:27, Matthew 24:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare