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Can We Live "upright In Heart"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2026

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To better understand the passage given us from the first letter of the apostle John, let’s consider and picture the most critical day of John’s life.

Friday after Epiphany 2026 Our prayer today began with a verse from Psalm 112: “a light has risen in the darkness for the upright of heart; the Lord is generous, merciful and just.” By the grace of God, entering our hearts through the gift of faith, it is possible to live uprightly in our world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Psalm 147:12-19, 1 John 5:5-13, John 19:26-27, Mark 15:39 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

On The Third Day, Do Whatever Jesus Tells You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

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As in the early Church, the gifts are given to each of us so that we might build up the Body of Christ, making the Church stronger internally and more effective in spreading the Word of God.

Second Sunday after Epiphany Every three years we get to hear the story of Jesus changing a huge quantity of water into wine, after being asked by His mother to help a struggling newlywed couple. It’s a beautiful story often used at weddings. God designed human beings to marry and procreate—give ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 96:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11, Genesis 1:9-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

No Screaming, Lots Of Listening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2025

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We might make the fiery preacher John the Baptist into our kind of Messiah. Energize by screaming at folks.

Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2025 Sometimes in our reflections we might think that if God just made a few changes in the way He engineered our salvation, things might have gone better. Isaiah predicts that the Messiah would come gently, not screaming His message, giving people who were broken and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 42:6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 3:21-22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The True Glory Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

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THE TRUE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS LIES IN THE MESSAGE COMMUNICATED TO US.

THE TRUE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS December 5, 2010 Hebrews 1:1-3 COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNS <Did you ever have one of those times when communication just seems to breakdown? At the Christmas party I attended the other night, one individual was on the phone with someone giving him step by step ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love That's Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

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How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Temple Without Walls Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009

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The holy place of Jesus Christ resides not in any building, cathedral, or historical site, the holy place of Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

Stephen stands before the highest religious court in the land to answer charges of blasphemy against Moses and against God. This is the same court that Peter and John recently stood before and the same court Jesus recently stood before. All the same men are there who were at Jesus’ trial, all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James The Freedom Fighter Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 17, 2004

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The Apostle James the Zealot was characterized by zealousness. This also should be the characteristic of our lives.

The 12 Apostles Week 11 Simon the “Freedom Fighter” Introduction: “To arms, to arms... the war’s begun! They’re heading toward Concord!” Paul Revere’s voice could be heard even above the sound of the horses hooves beating the ground. The year was 1775 and the british were approaching with great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Authority Of Love Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 26, 2003

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The authority of Jesus and all of his would-be followers is rooted in love.

Sermon for 4 Epiphany Yr B, 2/02/2003 Based on I Cor 8:1-13 & Mk 1:21-28 “The Authority of Love” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Authority and love; the authority of love; that is a common thread woven into our second lesson and gospel today. In our world, authority and love continue to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Our Eyes To Find Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2019

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We are going to begin our year by asking God to open our eyes to see Jesus. When we see the beauty and majesty of Jesus our lives and hearts will be changed and we will be moved to grow in our discipleship and service.

We are going to begin our year by asking God to open our eyes to see Jesus. When we see the beauty and majesty of Jesus our lives and hearts will be changed and we will be moved to grow in our discipleship and service. Today we ask God to open our eyes to FIND Jesus. Though many have found Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving To Seek Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

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Our one great resolution in the New Year should be to seek Christ.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and blessed Christmas. I hope that, amidst all the travelling, and feasting, and gift-giving, and family reunioning, and football watching, you were able to remember that what we are really celebrating during this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. As you may ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War On Earth” Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 28, 2021

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This message is based on the understanding that the "spiritual" warfare explained in Revelation is being played out on earth in the life of Jesus. The 1st confrontation was the wilderness temptation. Mark 1:21 is the 2nd confrontation.

In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:21-24 Epiphany IV Redeemer “The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War on Earth” Part II The first twenty verses of Mark's gospel is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Focusing On Jesus Being Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

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While Jesus was hanging on the cross there were two other people with him. This looks at the three people on the cross and what it means to us

Luke 23:32-43 Focus on Jesus being nailed to the cross Introduction A. You know what has been interesting to me in this whole war with Iraq? B. The different reactions of the people in Iraq C. As a country they are confused D. They don’t like Sadaam, they don’t like us bombing them, and they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Simeon's Eyes And Mary's Heart

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Dec 23, 2002

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The blessings of Simeon by the Spirit and the love of Mary.

I am not a traditionalist in some things as you can probably imagine. The traditional way to write a sermon is to find your biblical text, write the sermon and then pick the title. I work a bit backwards; I come up with the title, find the text and then write the sermon. Sometimes that gets me ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 12:2-6, Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

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Contrasting the Magi with Herod to show the acceptance of outsiders in the Kingdom of God and a warning to the insiders to be careful.

Introduction Ever since I first started preached I have longed to preach this sermon, or rather a sermon with this title. It just struck me as the perfect title for a sermon on the story on magi’s visit to Jesus, Star Trek, but then it is not only about the story of the magi but about how the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

You Have Known Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

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Often feeling alone in the universe, we ask does heaven care; Psalm 139 and the story of Hagar assures us that God sees us and cares.

2nd after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Second Sunday after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

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