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In All Things Give Thanks

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A Thanksgiving Message.

IN ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS Colossians 2:6-7 INTRO: Thanksgiving is the time of year when we pause and give thanks for the Blessings of that year. Some of us may have more to give thanks for than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

With God’s help it is possible to take on all the giants of life that I face.

(Answers to Blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: • The story of David and Goliath illustrates how to take on the giants in your life. • These favorite Bible stories we have been reading and discussing are more than just children’s stories; they have powerful messages for all of us in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Methodist

Who Are You?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Americans struggle with who they are. If they would only listen to God and see who He has made them to be.

Who are you? Who has God made you to be? Spiritual Gift assessment Identity crises – mid-life crises – my own identity crisis - James Dobson – Straight Talk God has made you – we are the crown of God’s creation – very good Sin spoiled but 2 Corinthians 5:17 – Anyone who is in Christ is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Danger: Judging Others! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Judging only God has the right to.

“The Pharisee is always present in each one of us.” (Leenhardt) No One Is Innocent: 1) Therefore, No one has the right to Judge Others! Four Characteristics of the Self-Righteous Person: He accuses others and excuses himself. Vs. 1 Question: How do we excuse our sin? He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Yoke And The Burden

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2013

What does it mean that Jesus imposes a light yoke and easy burden?

The short passage we just heard from St. Matthew can be interpreted on many levels, but I’d like to focus on what the original meaning probably was. The image given is of a pair of oxen, tied together with a heavy wooden yoke, and harnessed to a plow. Jesus promises a yoke that is easier, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

I Am The Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

In Christ we have eternal life.

I Am the Life November 16, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In Christ we have eternal life. Focus Passage: John 14:6 Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 NASB "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

When A Christian Gets Discouraged

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 24, 2013

some things that a discouraged Christian will do

Discouragement doesn’t discriminate. Even the best Christians come under its power at times. It is the chief occupational hazard of the Christian. Notice what we will do when we get discouraged, I. WE WILL PRAY THE WRONG THINGS II. WE WILL PONDER THE WRONG THINGS We have to guard our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon Outline - Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord’s wondrous, absolute love for us.

How does God love you? The Bible tells us that love is the very essence of who God is (1 John 4:7). So if you don’t believe that He loves you unconditionally, you’ll never really know Him or have genuine peace about your relationship with Him. How do you define “love”? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Things You Get When You Become A Christian

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 24, 2018

This is an evangelistic sermon designed to convince people to become a believer. This sermon describes three tangible benefits of becoming a Christian.

I. Forgiveness A. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9 NKJV). B. “I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You forgave ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Saul To Paul, A Call To God!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

What does service to God look like? The cross, suffering, God’s glory, joy, self-denial, love, compassion, enduring to the end.

I. Paul sees the glory of God. (vs.3-9) A. “The Jesus that men want to see is not the Jesus they need to see.” – G. Campbell Morgan B. It was too much to handle with un-glorified eyes. C. It was humbling in a way not known by other means. D. Christians are called to share in Christ’s glory. (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009

Miracles are sudden inbursts of God’s love into His world and our lives, and attract attention to the truth of the Gospel.

February 3, 2009 St. Blaise “since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic

Power To Do

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 31, 2009

Can anyone heal the environment, fix the economy or bring peace to the world? No! It’s a matter of scale: Jesus always healed individual people and cast out demons one at a time. You don’t want to rush healing.

Super heroes - Mom and Dad - They have healing powers - can perform miracles - we need super heroes because this world is so big and incomprehensible, we need someone to hold things together for us - we need the feeling of power, if not for ourselves so at least for our leaders or role models: "Can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Congregational

Arrows Of Truth # 24 - What Is The 3rd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 24 - What is the 3rd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 2:1-4

What Can I Do For You Today?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 7, 2022

An article I read some time ago suggested that every morning we ask someone,"What can I do for you today?"

An article I read sometime ago talked about service. It suggested that every morning we should ask someone, “What can I do for you today?” I call that a service mentality. At 98 years old, I am mostly shut-in, and there are not too many things I can do. At this stage of life, I am always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vantage Point Series

Contributed by Robert Shearon on Dec 9, 2016

Like a football coach in the press box, God has a better vantage point to help us life our lives.

Football analogy Philippians 1 1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons. 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 I give thanks to my God for every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1