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What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 19, 2018

Let me ask you, have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving? Have you thought about what we should be thankful for? Have you thought about the simple things in life that we take for granted?

You know, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t know, thanksgiving lunch or dinner is what Thanksgiving means to most people. A family gathered around a big turkey and dressing meal, with all the goodies to go with it. And that’s certainly a special time for many families here. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 79:13, Romans 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Life Beyond Me: Give Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Luke 12:15: “… life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot” (MSG).

Two weeks ago we started our new message series called, “Life Beyond Me” … and we talked about the art of loving … love is a value word … it in some ways has lost its meaning … and we were encouraged to build the 3 greatest loves of our lives … we should love God … Family and Friends … and The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Waste

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 12, 2005

In this powerful scene in John’s gospel we each will be forced to answer the question,’what is Jesus ’really worth to me.’

"WHY THE WASTE?" TEXT: JOHN 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION Last week as we closed out our study of the book of Judges, with a study of the life of Samson and the message was entitled, "What a Waste". Today’s sermon is entitled "WHY THE WASTE." During the month of June we will be studying the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love Me Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The story of the risen Jesus meeting a group of disciples by the sea of Galilee; restoring Simon Peter publicly; asking him if he loved him and showing him the death he would one day die for Him.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 9 Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 32 John 21:15 Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle DO YOU LOVE HIM? (A Stewardship Sermon) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Baptist

From Why To What

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024

The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Church #6 Are You Worthy? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation.

~ Intro: As in the video where gratefulness changes everything… We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation. Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:1… 1. We become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't God Just Leave Me Alone? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 6, 2005

Reasons God doesn’t leave you alone - based on the question of the demoniac of Gadara, "Why are you bothering me, Jesus?"

We’re renewing the series dealing with the questions people asked Jesus. [The first four messages in this series were delivered in March of 2003.] These questions are important because the people asking them had issues just like you and I. We learn the keys to living a purposeful life from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

"Why should I bother joining a church? I’m not the commitment type..." Let me give you 5 reasons why you should have a church family. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: The outline for this sermon, as well as many of the Scripture choices, are adapted from Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life". “How ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Holiness

The Discipline Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 19, 2015

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.”(Isaiah 50:10)

The Discipline of Darkness Text -Isaiah 50:1-11, 51:1-6 What do we do when the lights go out? Many people struggle with the darkness, physically and emotionally. Darkness can be scary and can bring fear and hopelessness. How many times have you seen days of dark, dull weather suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

Have you experienced the pain of your mate walking out on you? Or, the betrayal of a business partner? Perhaps you have given the best years of your life to raising your children, only to see them indifferent and ungrateful for all you have done for them?

On Wednesday, December 21, 1988, Pan American flight 103 began its scheduled flight from London’s Heathrow Airport on its way to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. There were 243 passengers and sixteen crew members aboard the Boeing 747 when it lifted off the runaway at 6:25 pm. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Law Is Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

The law is good because it shows me that I am not

Last weekend our elders held a retreat where we spent some extended time evaluating everything that we do as a church for the purpose of seeing how we can do a better job of helping people enter into a relationship with Jesus, grow in their faith and then help others to do the same. As a result of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Abandon God

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 15, 2012

A look at Jesus' statement on the cross of my God my God how can you abandon me.

How Can God Abandon God Matthew 27:45-46 Intro. My introduction to the sermon is different this morning than how I usually start a sermon. I usually try to start with some humor that leads into the sermon or with a great story that tries to illustrate the main theme of the message. . I am not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not Me

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Feb 16, 2013

Telling lies has become so popular in American society we give it classifications. We actually have given levels of lies. We are liars.

It Was Not Me There is a lot of information about deception. Deception to me is lying. Studies show us that everybody lies. About 2/3 of the population has lied in the last few days. How many of you have lied in the last few days? How many have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: *other

Jesus Makes Me Happy

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Be content and happy with what you have in Christ. You can be genuinely happy!

I have a question for you today. Are you really happy? I mean are you actually truly and honestly happy with your life. Maybe I should define the term happiness. Happiness is not the feeling you get when you get something. For instance, how many of you did the after thanksgiving shopping day? You ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 6, 2012

God sees your confusion, He sees that you really don’t understand why you are going through this situation.You might even have thought about giving up on God, you don’t think that he sees what you are thinking? You might even be thinking that this is not

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me Psalm 56:6-11 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God