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How To Be Happy

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Happiness is not something that just happens accidentally. God's word makes it plain that the only source is in Christ Jesus the Lord. It would not seem so strange if only the lost were void of happiness, but numbers of those who call themselves Christians are found in the sad company.

HOW TO BE HAPPY Psalms 146:5 INTRODUCTION: Happiness is not something that just happens accidentally. God's word makes it plain that the only source is in Christ Jesus the Lord. It would not seem so strange if only the lost were void of happiness, but numbers of those who call themselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2016

This sermon relies heavily on Charles Swindoll's Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, Word Publishing, 2002, Chapters 12. The sermon covers the part of Acts 15 when Paul and Barnabas parted company. From their situation, we draw lessons about handling conflict.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with some boys twice his size. 1. He drew a line in the dirt and dared the bigger boys to cross the line. 2. The bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As God’s Children (Father’s Day 2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How many of you are willing to bet that Hallmark created “Father’s Day” as a day to bring in profits for their company? Today we will explore the origin of Father’s Day, our Heavenly Father’s World and what it mean to live as God’s children.

LIVING AS GOD’S CHILDREN Text: Ephesians 3:14- 17 What do you think of when you think about greeting cards? What companies do you think of that make those greeting cards? There are two companies that come to mind. American Greeting cards and Hallmark are the two companies that are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017

Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lament For Mighty Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 4, 2020

This lamentation had written for the honor of King Saul and Jonathan. It is a homage rendered to them. The spiritual fall led him to have physical death before his enemies. Jonathan had fallen because of his company with his father. Take heed lest you fall.

Text: 2 Samuel 1:17-27 Theme: The Mighty Have Fallen I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The LORD is Good; His steadfast love endures forever. God willing this month we will be meditating under the theme “Take heed lest you fall”(1 Corinthians 10:4). As we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

To Attain The Promise - Avoid These Pitfalls

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 1, 2023

In this journey of faith, God’s promises stand sure and His timing perfect. Sometimes, we get side-tracked and miss out on the blessings. This sermon will teach us how to avoid pitfalls and stay on course.

Our meditation for today is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) The Lord is able to keep us from falling, to deliver us from all kinds of hardships, to raise us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 4:21, Exodus 3:8, Numbers 11:1, Exodus 14:19-20, Deuteronomy 8:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Numbers 11:4-6, 1 Timothy 6:7-8, Numbers 16:1-3, Romans 13:1-2, Numbers 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When I Am Weak Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2013

Sometimes trouble just overwhelms you. You feel vulnerable, weak, unstable. If you ever feel this way, you are in good company. David felt that way too. He poured his heart out to God and depended on the Lord in a way that will help you in times of troubl

As with some of our most recent psalms, Psalm 59 was written by David during a particularly difficult time in his life. In 1 Samuel 19 David has a death sentence on his head from jealous King Saul. In verse 9 we learn that one day an evil spirit entered Saul and he threw a spear at David, trying ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Holy Spirit Set Paul And Barnabas Apart

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017

Acts 13:1-14:28 tells of Paul’s first missionary journey, which he made in the Company of Barnabas; but, in this lesson (Acts 13:1-3), Barnabas and Saul, are Divinely called to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, are set apart and Sent Forth by the Church...

August 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.A.1: The Holy Spirit Set Paul and Barnabas Apart (13:1-3) Scripture (Acts 13:1-3; KJV) 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Realistically Optimistic

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 30, 2019

According to Statista, a leading survey company, in 2013, 50% of adult Americans considered themselves optimistic. As we get ready to step into the new year, let's see if we can do something to shift our thinking to being realistically optimistic more often.

REALISTICALLY OPTIMISTIC According to Statista, a leading survey company, in 2013, 50% of adult Americans considered themselves optimistic. Only 4% identified as pessimists and 43% said they were somewhere in between. 3% declined to identify as anything. I'm interested to know how often those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, Jeremiah 29:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chick Fil A Christianity

Contributed by Barry Swain on Jul 27, 2012

If you have heard the news this week you probally have heard how Chick Fil A has comeunder attack after their leadership stated his view and the company stand on "Same sex marriage". This message speaks of how Jesus calls us to be stand up Christians, hon

Matthew 5:1-16 (Attitudes) focus on verse 6 “Chick Fil a Christianity” INTRO – If you’ve been watching news this week you know Chick fil a President, Dan Cathy was interviewed and said He and Chick Fila a supported Gods view of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Money 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

We live in a world that promises if you get a good job in a good company and make good money and get a good house and a good car you’ll be happy. The Bible teaches if you have a good relationship with God you have none of those things and be truly happy.

A Carjacking that was foiled in a Northern Virginia Shopping Mall. It seems as if an elderly grandmother had been given a gun by her son in which to protect herself. On day after she did her shopping she returned to the car where she found four white males seated inside. She dropped her shopping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: *other

Avoid Harmful Relationships.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

The Bible doesn't ask us to seek out perfect people, but rather to build relationships with fellow sinners who have experienced God's transformative love. At the same time, Scripture does provide guidance on setting boundaries and being mindful of the company we keep.

2 Timothy 2:22, is a great example of this balance. It encourages us to flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, while also seeking out relationships with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. This reminds us to prioritize relationships that promote ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, Psalm 101:5, Titus 3:10, Proverbs 18:8, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

Beginning Small Beginnings

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 30, 2020

Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything from nothing.

BEGINNING NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO – Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Character And Spiritual Power

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Feb 22, 2023

The Power we need to fulfil the Purpose of God for our lives in our generation rests solely on having, maintaining and retaining the Character of God in our lives.

God's strategy to defeat the enemies and fulfill His plan through man is character. The character of a man is God's strategy. That's why the matter of character is so important to God. When you check the method of God from the Garden of Eden, the only thing He tied the fulfilment of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:9, Psalm 105:17-22, Romans 8:19

Denomination: Apostolic