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Being Kind When It's Hard Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019

Matthew 5:38-48

JUST BE KIND - Being Kind When It’s Hard November 17, 2019 Matthew 5:38-48 (p. 678) Introduction: Amber Guyger had just finished a 13 hour shift as a Dallas Police officer and was on her way home. She was texting her boyfriend who was also a cop. She pulled into her parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018

The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6, Exodus 19:16-19, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raised From The Dead Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2019

Romans 8:9-11

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Raised from the Dead May 15, 2022 Romans 8:9-11 Introduction: Control: do we have any control freaks this morning? You don’t have to raise your hands because you were just pointed out by the elbow that hit your ribs…or the look. (Show look) All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Giving: God's Way: Biggest Myth About Giving

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 29, 2015

Prosperity Gospel has degraded Christian Giving into a Barter system. Let us look at one of the biggest myths about giving. "

Giving, God’s way: Myths about Giving 1Samuel 15:1-23 Let me start with some simple statistics. A Gallop Poll of Church Members reported that 17% say that they tithe-- but only 3% actually do. 40% will give nothing in a year. Tithers make up only 10-25 percent of a normal congregation. Even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the King Who Overcomes Evil"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 19, 2020

Christ the King Sunday. A very unusual year. Worried. the cross, became the symbol of Christianity…. The cross was not his final destination…. There must be more to the story. Some quotes from the book "How Evil Works"

In Jesus Holy Name November 22, 2020 Text: Revelation 19:11, 15 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “The King Who Conquers Evil” The Gospel of John records the words written above the cross on which Jesus died. It read: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” Many of the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Messianic King(2020)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 17, 2020

2 of ? Matthew’s audience is provided a telling look at Jesus’ right to Messianic rule. Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King. But ?Why is Jesus uniquely that King? OR...?What makes Jesus uniquely the Messianic King? Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King by...

JESUS The MESSIANIC KING-II—Matthew 1:1-17 Attention: A Politically Correct, Legally Safe, Holiday Greeting: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:2-16, Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Love Of All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Love the Lord

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9) What is your favorite Bible verse or golden verse? Two verses shaped my life, one led to my conversion and the other to seminary. The first, from Matt 10:32-33, convinced me not to delay accepting Christ: “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO DO WHAT WE BLIEVE TO BE RIGHT, WITHOUT PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE. WE ESSENTIALLY WANT TO BE IN CONTROL, AND NOT GOD. WE BELIEVE WE KNOW, EVEN BETTER THAN GOD WHAT IS BEST FOR US. HOW WRONG WE ARE!

OVERCOMING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY ROMANS 12:1-8 I THINK IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY, THAT THIS SERIES HAS PROBABLY LEFT A FEW OF YOU SCRATHCING YOUR HEADS AND WONDERING IF THE PASTOR HAS TAKEN A DIVE OFF THE DEEP END. I ASSURE YOU THAT I HAVEN’T, THOUGH AT TIMES YOU MAY BE RIGHT TO WONDER. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Message Of Joy And Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Looking into the Shepherds proclaiming the message of joy and hope

The Shepherd’s message of Joy and Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 Introduction- Good Morning to you this morning, we are glad that you are here. Pray that as we move into the second week of Advent that you are preparing your heart for His arrival. That you would have a tender heart for the things of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Circle Component #3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 4 - Circle Component 3 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. And one of the most obvious place you see circles is in sports. Holes Balls Goals Pucks Hoops?Huddles Scrums Circles are another way of saying relationships. We instinctively seem to know that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of Healing And Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 25, 2021

Miracles are signs that point to a higher truth. This miracle of physical healing points to a greater miracle of spiritual healing.

Parable of Healing and Faith Mark 5:25-34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” - Mark 5:34 A business executive became depressed. Things were not going well at work. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sticking Together Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:1-4

Series: Philippians Sermon: “Sticking Together” Philippians 2:1-4 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2024

The Upper Room was the site of at least 3 pivotal events of the early Church: 1). Jesus washing their feet & Lord's Supper, 2). Resurrection appearances, and 3). filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13; 20; Acts 2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BOARD MEETING 1. Announcement: “There will be a meeting of the Church Board immediately after the service in the cafeteria,” announced the pastor. 2. After the service, the Church Board gathered, but a stranger joined ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank You Lord For All You Done For Me

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 2, 2024

BECAUSE AS WE OPEN THIS TEXT UP FOR A MENTAL INVESTIGATION AND HAVE A THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE WITH DAVID HE GIVES US 1- THE INVITATION TO PRAISE HIM 2- HOW WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 3-WHY WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 4- WHEN WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 5- THE REASON FOR OUR PRAISE

Psalm 100:4 (KJV) 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD NOW IF YOU REALLY LOVE THE LORD WOULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR AND JUST WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR AND WAVE THEM LIKE YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist