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"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Days Of Fruit And Wine Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2023

In Amos 9:11-15, we learn about glorious promises that await the people of God in the future.

Introduction Eighteen months ago, in September 2021, Marc Lore, former Walmart U.S. eCommerce president, announced a proposed new city that will be called Telosa. Telosa is derived from the Greek word “telos,” which means “purpose.” Telosa is going to be built to have a target population of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2022

Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest.

Humility of Jesus Jeffery Anselmi / General The Signs of Christmas / Humility; Jesus' Birth Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest. INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think about a King or someone who is part of a royal line? • I think of luxury, power, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gall Of Bitterness

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 18, 2013

PUT AWAY BITTRNESS.

THE GALL OF BITTERNESS INTRODUCTION: THE MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY DEFINES GALL AS BITTERNESS OF SPIRIT OR RANKER, MEANING BITTER, DEEP-SEATED ILL WILL. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PETER, WHILE MINISTERING IN SAMARIA, ENCOUNTERED AN OPPORTUNIST NAMED SIMON. SIMON REQUESTED THE SAME POWER AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 26

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 27, 2020

Paul’s Defense before Agrippa

“Paul relates what is the third account of his conversion on the Damascus (Syrian capital) road in the book of Acts, and in it he emphasized his call to evangelize the Gentiles and ‘18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Rude Guest (September 1,2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus told this parable to illustrate God’s will and how there were seat-seekers who were excluding those who were in need of a seat.

THE RUDE GUEST Text: Luke 14, 1, 7 – 14 John Wesley had no intention of founding a denomination. He was a clergyman in the church of England. He boldly reached out to those whom society and the church of his day had marginalized. John Wesley saw the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Proper Provocation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 28, 2014

We must consider how we can encourage one another to do good.

Proper Provocation April 27, 2104 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must consider how we can encourage one another to do good. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Being "Long Of Nose” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

This week’s subject fruit is “patience.” How does possessing patience relate to understanding and achieving my purpose in life?

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). This is week four of a nine week study of the fruit of the Spirit and what it has to do with finding purpose in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013

No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others!

Forgiveness June 2, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others! Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Supplemental Passage: "Therefore if you are presenting your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Watchers On The Hill Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

Description ? The second sermon of my 2005 Lenten series.

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?Father Forgive Them? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) What do you do with the story of Judas? How do you reconcile Jesus? calling of him to be one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh Away Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we are a suffering lot.

The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh Away by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2021) “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21, John 10:10

Denomination: Friends

Obedience, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Disobedience is an extremely costly sin. God desires our obedience over our sacrifice. If we are trying to worship and we have been disobedient to the Lord, then He won’t accept our worship until we make our life right with Him.

This morning we’re going to discuss the sin of disobedience to God’s commands. Disobedience is an extremely costly sin; for we know that when the Israelites were on their exodus from Egypt that they refused to follow God’s plan for taking the Promised Land, and the consequence was spending forty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be Mortals

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 9, 2002

3rd To Last Sunday In Pentecost: Our mortality can be a fearful thing. But Christ has turned it into a blessing. Have no fear, Christ is risen!

We are near the end of another church year. At this time of the year the themes typically begin pointing us to the ’end times.’ And our readings today don’t disappoint. Today we turn our attention to matters that are difficult – to matters that deal with the end of life. The readings for today ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Live With Hope

Contributed by Noel Schreuder on Oct 20, 2022

Many times we hope that God will change our circumstances, will calm the storms of life, and when it doesn't happen as we hoped, we easily become despondent and even pessimistic.

LIVE WITH HOPE “Hope. What is hope?” asks Jo Black (an Afrikaans singer from South Africa) in his popular Afrikaans song with the same name. This song became an overnight success and reached the number one spot almost as soon as it was released. Why? Because it is something we need so much in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:17-23, Psalm 13:1-2, Acts 27:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed