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How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012

After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Debt That Never Gets Paid

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

We all owe a debt. I want us to know that “love” is what we owe one another as Christians.

The Debt that Never Gets Paid Rom. 13.8-10 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired he was named president of Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA. 1 While he was president, a new student came into Lee’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 29, 2013

Easter means that our redeemer lives. A simple sermon about the meaning of Easter.

My Redeemer Lives Romans 3:23, 6:23 Job 19:25-27 Intro: What does Easter mean to you this morning. Yesterday, we had our annual Easter egg hunt for the children. We had a great time. Is that what Easter means to you? In our world today, it seems that egg hunts and bunny rabbits are what Easter is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 18 – Judah Is Stubborn And Treacherous – Caught By The Deceitfulness Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 17, 2024

The stubbornness of Judah was so great, it severed any contact with the LORD. They refused to repent. Jeremiah tried to reason it out, but God set out the charges against the nation with the promise certain judgement was coming. Also look at is faithfulness and commitment in our lives.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 18 – JUDAH IS STUBBORN AND TREACHEROUS – CAUGHT BY THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN PART 18 - Jeremiah 5:3-9 CHAPTER 5 [A]. JEREMIAH RECALLS GOD’S WORKINGS WITH JUDAH AND MAN’S REFUSAL TO REPENT {{Jeremiah 5:3 “O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You have smitten ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:3, Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 5:4, Psalm 53:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Jeremiah 5:7-9, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

The final week of Jesus ministry and He is always teaching us new things about Him and what He has done for us.

At the Cross Luke 23:32-43 Good Morning everyone- We are glad that you have joined us this morning and I invite you to open your bibles to John 12 and then Luke 23:32-43 We have been in a study of the final week of Jesus ministry where He goes to the cross and his resurrection celebration on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Shaped Through Trials

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important. Let your trials be a blessing to you.

Opening illustration: If there is any such thing as a universal question, it may be this: Why are all these trials in my life? This is not a new question; generations of children have asked it. They have then grown into adults who must answer the same question when their children ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 36 - The Bondage Breaker Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 26, 2023

Addictions are of various sorts, and if one has to overcome any addiction it is possible only through Jesus Christ. It is possible to live a life free from every bondage, and this sermon will tell you how.

We read in 2 Peter 2:19, “for we are slaves of anything that has conquered us.” (GNB) The above mentioned verse endorses the truth that a person becomes a slave to something, when they are overpowered by it. For instance, a person who is addicted to alcohol, may realize that the habit affects his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19, Titus 2:3, Titus 3:3, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 6:16, Galatians 4:3, Galatians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, John 8:32-33, John 8:34, John 8:2, John 8:59, John 8:4-5, John 8:7, John 8:10, John 8:12, Exodus 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Double Or Nothing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

Ignorance of God’s character and law often renders our loving feelings toward our neighbors empty or misguided.

There used to be a terrific program on PBS called the Religion and Ethics Weekly. They covered everything from Pentecostals to the Pope. I’ve seen programs on Jews and Buddhists and Hindus and Islam. One time they reported on a rise in Hindu fundamentalism. I wasn’t paying as much attention as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Christianity?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 4, 2023

More than ever this world needs to know the identity of Christ. He is both fully God and man at the same time. This matters for He alone is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and the only way, truth, and life by which we get to heaven.

What is Christianity? 1 John 1:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Number of years ago, in preparation for a discussion period on a Christian radio program, an interviewer went into the streets of Philadelphia to ask people this question: “What is Christianity?” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Live Each Day Like It’s Easter Sunday!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 14, 2023

Today as we gather in the afterglow of Easter, we are again going to recall the facts surrounding Jesus great victory and be led to continue to respond to that victory in our daily lives. It is my prayer for all of you that you would

Several hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a crucial battle raged between two great civilizations—the Greeks and the Persians. They were among the world’s super-powers at that time. The clash of their armies took place on the level fields near a city called Marathon. The battle went on for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Why You Should Listen To Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

Next in series in John. Examines the input of Jesus in our lives

John 3 (4) Why we should listen to Jesus Yesterday I was working in the the high lift, decorating the bay tree in the field. I checked the gas one time and thought, I can finish this before I refuel it. I ended up running out of gas and getting stuck in the air. I started thinking of Elmer Fudd ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 21, 2021

The following sermon is going to review some of the ancients of the Bible to help define what faith truly is: faith is living, action, enduring and an unwavering devotion to Jesus as our Lord, Savior and King!

A LIVING FAITH Hebrews 11:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Saint? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #2 in the series. The fact that God no longer sees a Christian as a sinner ought to turn us tuward what sainthood means.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the first part of Paul’s introduction to the church at Corinth. -Even though the letter contains several areas of chastisement, or correction, Paul begins by encouraging the church at Corinth. -He reminds them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus Alone (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 8, 2022

The Apostle Paul is writing to the Ephesian Church that the life of citizens of Christ’s Kingdom is unlike anything present in our world’s system.

Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/130882 We have come to the end of the fourth chapter of Ephesians. Over the last several weeks we’ve taken a deep look into the distinctiveness of the believer’s walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist