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Living In Expectation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2010

God surprises us and show up at the most unexpected times.

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT NOVEMBER 28, 2010 Matthew 24:36-44 “Living In Expectation INTRODUCTION Living in expectation is a natural experience in life. It is also an important part of life, because it brings with it hope and excitement. Millions of people have been living in expectation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 29, 2009

Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Ressurection.

Pt2.doc 3/28/09 Scripture References (Mtt 26:36-46, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-46) Series Introduction Last week- started a new series- Footprints. Want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the last days leading up to His crucifixion, death, resurrection. Series- based on- poem written by Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Charismatic

When Christmas Comes

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 18, 2012

A slightly shorter message -- ideal for Christmas Eve, Candlelight Services, Cantata devotional, or condensed preaching time. When Christmas comes, will God find you working (like the shepherds), watching (like the wise men), or expectantly waiting (like

WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES Text: Micah 5:2 Among the many Christmas cards which Tanna and I receive every year, we received one a few years ago that was more of a little booklet than it was a card. It contained a series of 4 short Christmas stories, all contributed by Christian writers. And one of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Mother’s Teachings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2011

It is by trusting & obeying the truth that God keeps us from believing the enemies lies. God watches over us, protects us, & directs us through His Word.

PROVERBS 6: 20-24 A MOTHER’S TEACHINGS The warnings against adultery in Proverbs are prefaced by admonitions to pay attention to the Word of God (5:1-2; 6:10-24; 7:1-5). It is by trusting and obeying the truth that God keeps us from believing the enemies lies. God watches over us, protects ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Go A Little Further Matt. 26: 37....09:2007

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

Whatever you do in this World that you and I are living in, no matter who you are, or what you do, rich or poor, you will need to go a little further to achieve your goal.

GO A LITTLE FURTHER Matt. 26: 37.... Even the Lord Himself had to do just that…We're going to look into how you can go a little further to get what you want in life. (Amen) 1. When Jesus was about to be crucified he was very sorrowful and needed company to be around him. He went with 3 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Unseeable

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 19, 2014

You have to stay close to God's man-Go farther than everybody else and Go in God's direction.

SEEING THE UNSEEABLE 1 Kings 19:19-21 -- ll Kings 2:9-14 Illust: years ago a quarterback at the University of Alabama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Before It’s Too Late

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

As a spiritual people it is important for us to realize the spiritual signs of the times that we are living in. By the time that Jesus arrived the Jews fell into a kind of spiritual numbness that led to complacency. For them it was just another day.

Before it’s too Late Luke 12:54-59 54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Plan: Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides believers with a three-point battle plan for a successful and satisfying prayer life.

The Battle Plan (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/3/2016 There was a pastor who had a pet parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Vigilar Y Orar

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020

Vigilad y rezad, para que no caigáis en la tentación. Observar excita la oración, porque cada enemigo que veamos nos moverá a rezar con más fervor. Si hay una verdadera vigilancia, la vigilancia en sí es una oración.

VIGILAR Y ORAR "Entonces se acercó a los discípulos y los encontró durmiendo, y le dijo a Pedro: "¿Qué? ¿No podrías vigilar conmigo una hora? Vigilad y orad, no sea que entréis en ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Day

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Jun 21, 2021

The message Paul gave to the Church in Corinthia is the same message he would give to the modern day Church, to the men of the Church- be watchful of demonic attacks, stand fast like Christians in a fallen world, behave like men at all times and be strong always.

FATHERSDAY 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. The message Paul gave to the Church in Corinthia is the same message he would give to the modern day Church, to the men of the Church- be watchful of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

That Wasn’t Smart

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Spiritual readiness demands personal oil — daily communion with the Spirit — so your light keeps burning faithfully until the Bridegroom returns.

Act I – Waiting for the Bridegroom You ever been to a wedding where the groom was late? People shifting in their seats, the music looping for the third time, photographers glancing at their watches. Aunt Martha whispers, “Maybe he changed his mind.” I was once at a wedding like that. The bride ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:35-37, Zechariah 4:6, John 15:4-5, Revelation 19:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conscience - The Gift Of God

Contributed by Heman Sapogu on Sep 25, 2023

Scripture Says Your Sin Will Find You Out, No Matter How You Sin , Where You Sin, No Matter How Secretly You Have Sinned.

Conscience:- Proverbs 20:27 27 The Spirit[A] Of Man Is The Lamp Of The LORD, Searching All His Innermost Parts. Proverbs 15:3 3 The Eyes Of The LORD Are In Every Place, Keeping Watch On The Evil And The Good. Numbers 32:23 23 But If You Will Not Do So, Behold, You Have Sinned Against The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27, Proverbs 15:3, Numbers 32:23

Lessons From The Christmas Event

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:25, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Watching Our Step -- “walking Barefoot With Scorpions” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2011

WE NEED TO WATCH OUR STEP, BECAUSE IN MANY WAYS LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – UNTIL JESUS COMES,, IS AKIN TO TREADING IN AREAS WHERE WE CAN BE “STUNG”. NOWHERE ELSE DOES THIS SEEM TO BE SO PREVALENT IN THE BOOK OF HOSEA THAN IN THISPASSAGE

WATCHING OUR STEP “WALKING BAREFOOT WITH SCORPIONS” HOSEA 4:14-19 (NIV) 14 "I WILL NOT PUNISH YOUR DAUGHTERS WHEN THEY TURN TO PROSTITUTION, NOR YOUR DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW WHEN THEY COMMIT ADULTERY, BECAUSE THE MEN THEMSELVES CONSORT WITH HARLOTS AND SACRIFICE WITH SHRINE PROSTITUTES-- A ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist