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What's Fair About That? (2 Kings 20-22) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 7, 2023

Why did God still punish Judah after Josiah worked so hard to turn the nation back to God? A sermon preached the week I lost a nephew to addiction.

August 6, 2023, Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville, AL. James Jackson, Lead Pastor Context: Earlier in the week, my nephew died at age 34. Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 2 Kings 22. I want to thank all of you for your prayers for my family and me in the death of my nephew Aaron this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 29, 2023

• A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that when greeting people some people reply “I am blessed”. • Today's message is titled "Blessings"

• A few months ago, in a message titled “The Danger in the Miracle”, I shared that I would rather live from blessing to blessing, instead of miracle to miracle. • I explained it like this: • A blessing is still God’s power, but it flows through natural channels. Blessings are better that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Genesis 12:1-3, Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Praise Him For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 8, 2023

Last week we were focused on Jeremiah’s little book of comfort. Today we look at a similar passage in Isaiah - an oasis of hope amid a book of lost hope.

Note: There may or may not be sermon notes here for next week. We will be in Luke 2 for December 24th. Thanks for following along. - JED Praise Him For The Promise Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction Kimball Gannon was born in Brooklyn in 1900. After going to law school and passing the bar, He became ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Last week I threw out 3 challenges. I accepted one of those challenges for you. Today is the 1st of 3 part series titled: Fruit of the Spirit

Last week we discussed being created in God’s image. His character. I went home and that message began to percolate inside me. That night, not long before we went to bed, I told Lisa “I’ve got nothing for next week”. The next morning, my prayer was about Walking by the Fruit of the Spirit. About 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

A Call To Draw Near

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2015

The finished work of Jesus gives us confident access to God.

A CALL TO DRAW NEAR. Hebrews 10:11-25. Broadly speaking, this passage represents the end of the argument for the pre-eminence of Jesus’ priesthood, and the beginning of some practical applications. In expounding the sympathetic priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 4:14-16), the writer has already ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001

Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Selfless Christianity In Action! – A Brother Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 23, 2002

Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living.

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living. In Philippians 2:3-4 Paul wrote: 2:3 Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Samson And The American Story

Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 18, 2001

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but the life of Samson parallels that of the United States. The events of last week once again demonstrate the need for us to be obedient unto death.

Samson And The American Story Intro. The events of Tuesday morning are events that will be with me the rest of my life. The pain in peoples eyes. The not knowing where their loved ones were or what happened to them. The un imaginable destruction and loss of live. The questions like why did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glorious Freedom

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003

This week we are celebrating our Nation’s freedom..all the while there are many who are still in bondage...bondage to sin. But we can enjoy GLORIOUS FREEDOM through Jesus Christ!

(Note: I got the idea for this sermon from one of my dad’s (Larry E. Brincefield) old sermons. I don’t know if he had an original source for this material or if it was all original. If you recognize this material, let me know and I will give proper credit.) July 6, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Living On A Prayer Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 24, 2003

This message is based on the parable of the persistent widow. It’s a call to prayer. It was written as the Iraqi crisis completed the first week. It concludes with directives on how to pray for our troops and our nation.

Living on a Prayer Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 18:1-8 / March 23, 2003 Sometimes I struggle with prayer. I wonder if God can really hear me? Am I getting through? In my mind I know that prayer is the a direct line to God and that with God all things are possible, but does God have time to take me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

That first day of Jesus’ last week was a day of mixed emotions. There were cheers and jeers and tears. We won’t understand what happened unless we see all three.

Day by Day with Jesus Series Cheers, Jeers, and Tears Luke 19:29-44 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everybody loves a parade. Most parades are celebrations. Big celebrations call for big parades. Some of you will remember the big parade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Encounters #1: Jesus The Saviour Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 3, 2007

Over the next four weeks, we are going to study the person of Jesus, and discover what the Foursquare Gospel is all about... The goal is not just to learn facts, but to get to know Him more:

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #1 – JESUS THE SAVIOUR OPENING: Great Truths from Small Children · No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. · When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. · You can’t trust dogs to watch your food. · You can’t hide a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Where Is God?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

One week removed from Easter and there are already events taking place which make some question the presence of an Almighty God. Today’s message reminds us not to lose hope!

HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Acts 5:17-42 Second Sunday of Easter (see also John 20:19-31) Authored 4/13/04 A puzzled teenager came up to me and asked in tears that reflected anger, “where is God?” The question came on the eve of September 11th, 2001. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Starting Over.... Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

If you should look up one day this week and discover to your dismay that sin has crept into your life, I want to give you a strategy for STARTING OVER... AGAIN.

Passage: Gen. 13:1-4 It’s been observed that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is easy to see in our daily lives; how often do your victories give way to failures? How often does a great day end on a sour note? How frequently does a string of positive worship, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist