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"but Lord, He Stinketh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2020

We are all Lazarus, are we not?

“But Lord, He Stinketh!” John 11:1-6, 17-19, 32-44 While I don’t use the King James Version of the Bible very often, I do use it sometimes. And I love the way it describes the raising of Lazarus. Jesus, after weeping and being emotionally moved, commands those around Him to open Lazarus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

What The Angels Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 21, 2020

Sermon from Luke 2:1-14 - Examines what the angels said to the shepherds & how their words apply to our lives today.

“WHAT THE ANGELS SAID” Luke 2:1-14 FBCF – 12/20/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – “One day I was staring through the window of a beautiful little Christmas shop. It was packed w/ Christmas items, even though Christmas was still 6 mos. away. There were exquisite [nativity displays] from Italy, Germany, & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Trust The Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2022

Faith must trust the plan of God. God knows my name... we can make it.

FAITH MUST TRUST THE PLAN OF GOD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: WADE HUGHES) TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. DO WE STRUGGLE TO BELIEVE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Exodus 14:13, John 10:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgotten Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2021

The Christmas Tree has become the main symbol of Christmas; baby Jesus has little connection to it. God's Christmas Tree is the Cross of Calvary. God hung His gift on it -- His Son Jesus. I put up a 5-ft. cross with Christmas lights on it.

THE FORGOTTEN TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right And Left Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 9, 2023

We are created in the image of God. what does His image look like? God's eyes, His right and left hand? The left hand is the dark side. He moulds us in both His right and left hand

Have you ever contemplated the words spoken by God when He declared, "Let Us make man in Our image"? Since God is Spirit and does not have physical form like humans do, being made in His image does not pertain to having a physical body. Rather, it signifies that our true essence, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Colossians 1:16, Psalm 118:15-16, Matthew 25:31-46, Hebrews 12:3-11  (view more)  (view less)

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 29, 2023

Last time we were together, we examined that Gods word teaches us at least three things about blessings: o We are blessed by God o We are to be a blessing to others o We are to bless God

Last time together our key passage was: Genesis 12:1-3 “Now the Lord said to Abram: Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation, I will bless you and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing. I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42

Battleship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 3 - Battleship I. Introduction This game is old. In fact, although the version you and I are probably most familiar with which was released in 1967 by Milton Bradley and included the plastic boards and pegs, it is believed to have been played, in some version, back in 1890 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-2, Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tempering Our Understanding Of Miracles

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 21, 2023

Miracles do happen. However, not all the time. Faith can be shattered by the expectations of miracles occurring. Not all prayers can be answered. Tough lesson I learned early on.

Tempering our Understanding of Miracles John 11:1-45 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Opening Presence

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all. What have you done with this present - his presence?

When my godchildren were little, I went back to Minneapolis for Christmas every year to see them. I left the Christmas morning service just as soon as Jesus’ birthday cake was cut (I did take a piece to eat in the car) and took off for the airport. The plane was always on time and I got off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Dawning Of A New Day Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 13, 2023

It was the dawning of a new Day because expectations were exceeded; sorrow turned to Joy; and fear was transformed into faith! Have you been seeking Him? Have you found him yet? He will be found by all who seek him.

Sermon – “A Dawning of A New Day” Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 “Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 17, 2023

A sermon from the songs of Christmas about Joy to the World

Title: Joy to the World Theme: To show how the coming of Christ means joy. Text: Luke 2:1 - 18 Luk 2:1-18 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith And Timing

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 4, 2024

Second Sunday of Advent, 2024

Faith and Timing Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Good morning, everyone. Please take your Bibles and open them up to the Gospel of Matthew. Chapter one. This is the second Sunday of Advent and while you’re turning to Matthew, let me just remind you of what we looked at last Sunday. We looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 55:11, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good And Perfect Gift

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2024

A Message given at Christmas, but good for anytime. It speaks of the Good and Perfect Gift of the Savior as well as the Gifts that were given to the church, and carries over into the eternal gifts to come.

The Good and Perfect Gift Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Christmas time has always been known as the season for gifts. We know that it all stems from the gifts that God gave to mankind through his own Son, Jesus. We also know that God’s gifts are priceless and always perfect. The Wise men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11, James 1:16-17, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parenting By Faith

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 16, 2023

A narrative sermon about Jochebed - the mother of Moses'; Preached May 14, 2023

Sermon Moves… Intro – Baby box (S Korea) A temperature-controlled chamber built into the wall of a church functions as a baby box, enabling unwanted newborns to be taken in without parents having to identify themselves. … New arrivals — almost 200 last year, an average of nearly four a week — are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-11, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Unto Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Preparing for Christmas is time consuming and you have to be careful not to miss Christmas preparing for Christmas.

Holding unto Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Introduction- Welcome online listeners We are going to begin a series today called Holding unto Christmas. It will run through the Advent season. Preparing for Christmas is a time consuming process. You have to make time to buy presents, attend dinners, work ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene