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Cut The Rope.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2021

Peter’s water-walking-skills, (actually his faith), convinced the other disciples that Jesus was the Son of God! Wow, your faith will convince others—Faith is contagious—its catching!

Cut The Rope. Matthew 14:24-33NKJV In 1853, America hosted its first Worlds Fair in New York City. The organizers built a beautiful exhibition Hall called the Crystal Palace. This is where the latest and greatest inventions were showcased. This is also where a man named Elisha Otis pulled off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yesterday Things Were Different

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 8, 2020

The same sensation felt as the good old days, has been felt by everyone at some point in their lives. The one constant that has never changed is Jesus and The fathers amazing love for each of us!

Yesterday things were different Yesterday things were different Today they're different again Jesus will never change Jesus is always the same By George Younce Throughout history, people have come accustom to living a certain way, with certain values and certain people in their lives. Things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11, Acts 9:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Future Is Here" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 4, 2021

CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published.

REVELATION “The Future is Here!” Revelation 1:1-4 CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published? What this means is that he knew everything that was going to take place before it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Strength In The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 27, 2021

What does it mean to be a strong Christian? The truth is that our strength is in the Lord - not in ourselves.

How to Find Strength in the Lord 1 Timothy 1:12-2:4 Introduction What does it mean to be a strong Christian? We might answer that in terms of activities - how much do we DO for the Lord. We might answer that in terms of faith - how much do we BELIEVE in the Lord. We might answer that in terms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching From Philippians #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

In Chapter one, Paul let these Christians in Philippi know that he wanted to come to them, but couldn’t because he was in jail.

He also wanted them to know that his being in jail might bring about his death, but if it did, they were not to let it shake their faith in the Lord Jesus. He did not want them to feel sorry for him or for themselves, because Paul let it be known that for him “TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"fear"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 19, 2022

A sermon about overcoming fear through the Risen Christ.

“Fear” John 20:19-31 Our Gospel Lesson this morning begins on the evening of Easter. The doors are shut; they are “locked for fear of the Jewish leaders.” And this is understandable. The disciples were, after-all, followers of this Man who the Jewish leaders hated—hated enough for them to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Wage The Good Warfare Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2025

Paul urged Timothy to fight the good fight of faith, speaking out for the truth and living out the truth.

1 Timothy 1:18-20 Wage the Good Warfare 1 Tim 1:18-20 “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20, Jude 1:3-4, 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Apostolic Church Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

The Apostolic Church" focuses on being a church grounded in Jesus, Spirit-led, and mission-driven. This sermon calls believers to embrace their identity as a sent people, united in truth, and empowered to impact the world.

The church is not a building; it’s a living, breathing community of believers united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Throughout history, the term “apostolic” has often been linked to authority, leadership, or church structure. Yet, in its purest form, the term points back to the mission, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Other

"the Last In Line"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2021

A sermon about Jesus' great status reversal.

“The Last in Line” Mark 9:30-37 This past Tuesday, David Bracket and I were unloading the flooring for the new nursery and we were doing it right in front of the big windows at the Redding Road entrance. A big group of our Preschoolers had just come in from the playground and ran over to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Preaching From Philippians #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

In Chapter one, Paul let these Christians in Philippi know that he wanted to come to them, but couldn’t because he was in jail.

He also wanted them to know that his being in jail might bring about his death, but if it did, they were not to let it shake their faith in the Lord Jesus. He did not want them to feel sorry for him or for themselves, because Paul let it be known that for him “TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: The Pentecost Effect - The Spirit Of Truth In Full Manifestation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 30, 2024

Until now, the church had been walking in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, today we learn what it means to walk in the fear of the Lord. Holy Spirit Sees, Knows and Understands Everything.

Sermon: The Spirit of Truth In Full Manifestation Scripture: Acts 5:1-11” But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Then Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, John 16:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, Noah & Baptism Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

we are going to look at just 4 verses… that are perhaps some of the more… shall I say ‘interesting’ verses in the NT? We’re going to explore the correlation between Jesus, Noah, baptism and…spirits in prison that Jesus preached to… sound interesting?

Jesus, Noah & Baptism A study through Peter August 20, 2023 Jumping back into 1 Peter today, we are going to look at just 4 verses… that are perhaps some of the more… shall I say ‘interesting’ verses in the NT? We’re going to explore the correlation between Jesus, Noah, baptism ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Very Near, Right At The Door

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In t

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fire And The Calf

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 28, 2008

Modern man shirks personal responsibility by blaming society, parents, TV... or anything else. In this sermon, Aaron is the biblical representative of all those who refuse to accept their personal responsibility and look for a scapegoat to blame.

The Fire and the Calf Exodus 32:24 It happened four days after my seventh birthday, in a place I had never heard of. At 3:15 am, on March 13, 1964, getting home from work, Catherine Susan Genovese, known to her friends as “Kitty” parked her car about 100 yards away from the front door of her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 15, 2009

God became one of us so that we might know Him, so that He might know us and so that we might be saved.

GOD WITH US Paul Harvey once told this story; This is about a modern man, one of us, he was not a scrooge, he was a kind, decent, mostly good man, generous to his family, upright in his dealings with others. But he did not believe in all that incarnation stuff that the Churches proclaim at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance