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Be A True Prophet In An Assyrian Age

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2024

Take the shot. You might score a goal, but do the good whether you succeed or not.

On this third Sunday in “ordinary time,” we read (and many parishes sing) the Introit from Ps 96, “sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.” Wow! An unchurched American, reading that, might ask ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Miracles? How Can I Believe That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2024

Why are there any miracles at all?

Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose the most frequent question I’ve been asked since my ordination, and even before that, is “why after the years of prayer doesn’t God heal my physical problem?” Or it could be the sickness or injury of a friend or relative that is getting the prayer. “There’s so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Leviticus 13:1-46

Denomination: Catholic

A Radical New Life

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 20, 2008

Following Jesus gives a person a radical new life that brings about a radical new way of living, a way that calls us to follow the footsteps of Jesus and a way that changes us forever while impacting our city.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ways To Avoid Financial Meltdown

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Practical sermon on wise financial practices.

WAYS TO AVOID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee John and Jane are my friends. Years ago I was able to learn from their story. 1. Be content a. The Commandment that saves us from financial ruin is the 10th Commandment, “Do not covet”. b. We are bombarded by a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Want To Live

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Revival preparation message looking at the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel.

I WANT TO LIVE Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sunday, October 19, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Nearly thirteen years ago I hopped on a plane and rushed into a hospital room to be at the bedside of my mother as she struggled to catch her breath. She was dying and she knew it. I remember distinctly the only two ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

World Changing Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 21, 2008

Stephen had incredible faith. We can have a faith that changes the world!

World Changing Faith: October 19, 2008 This world may shake our faith, but faith can shake the world! What is Faith? The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1 Faith is not just an idea... The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises For A Believer

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2008

And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened ... And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. [Revelation 20: 12-15] Is your name written in the ’Lambs Book of Life?’ Let us find out?

Message ~ Funeral for Kenneth Jensen [December 1, 2008] Promises for a Believer Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outran Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loose The Strongman: Protect This House

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 8, 2008

How we can take spiritual authority over the enemy in our lives, homes, and families.

Loose the Strong Man: Protect This House December 7, 2008 Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19 God has given us spiritual authority in our lives, homes, and families, but we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Christ Came To Be

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 9, 2008

The celebration of Christmas has evolved over the years to what we know today. But, the coming of Christ was planned and implemented by God through history.

Chasing the Seed How Christmas came to be Michael Wiley December 07, 2008 Introduction: Christmas has been around, well, not as long as you think. The early church didn’t celebrate Christ’s birth, they celebrated His resurrection. The celebration of Christ’s birth in December came as a way to use ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

John introduces the Lord Jesus Christ with three awesome statements.

The Word John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 13, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction As we begin our journey through the book of John we start by taking a long hard look at verse 1. In fact we will be looking at verse 1 for the next two ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Theology And Christianity, Do They Mix?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

There is a question that goes back to times passed and that question is does theology and Christianity mix? Let’s examine the Word of God and see what it says.

Theology and Christianity, Do They Mix? John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 27, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction There is a question that goes back to times passed and that question is does theology and Christianity mix? Let us examine the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Doxology Of "The Songs Of Degrees.”

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 13, 2008

This series of psalms ends, as all worship should, with the voice of praise and thanksgiving. Our prayers, worship and waiting upon the Lord should lead us to bless the Lord, and bid all others do the same.

The Doxology of “The Songs of Degrees.” Psalms 134:1 Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. 3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. This series of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hope Of The Believer”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here I Am Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-14

Denomination: Church Of God

To An Ever Greater Love Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011

Two guides help us in our journey with the Scriptures: St. Paul and the prologue to John's Gospel

Monday of 29th Week in Course St. Ignatius of Antioch Verbum Domini Our saint today, Ignatius of Antioch, is a most appropriate patron for our reflections on the Word of God. He was the third bishop of Antioch, but, more importantly, was a disciple of John the Apostle. His writings give us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:69-75

Denomination: Catholic