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Fly High - Acts Part 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

Acts 13:1-13 teaches us the importance of prayer, fasting and worship and it also shows us that we are to be godly leaders who are directed and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fly High – Acts part 11 On the Lighter side of life: See funny pictures from Aha.com Opening Illustration: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Model Encourager

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024

In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-40, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

“Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Do You Resolve Sin In The Church; Jesus Knows.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice.

Summary: Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice. Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Office Of The Keys

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 3, 2002

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 A sermon about forgiveness, and Jesus presence with us

16th Sunday Pentecost Proper 18 Matthew 18:15-20 "The Office of the Keys!" 15* ¶ "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16* But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Gifts

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2002

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about using our gifts for God

20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Matthew 21:33-46 Our Gifts  33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. 34* When the season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Easy To Follow Our Leader

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 24, 2001

How Jesus shows proper leadership and made it easy to follow him right up to his ascension and beyond.

May 27, 2001 Luke 24:44-53 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

The Living Bread = Jesus' Flesh

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 12, 2003

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 The sermon is about Jesus giving Himself for us

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 John 6:35, 41-51 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 The Living Bread=Jesus’ Flesh   35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. 41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

God Will Never Abandon Us

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2008

A sermon for the 11 Sunday after Pentecost, proper 12, series A, based on Paul’s letter to the Romans

11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 12] July 27, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, the Word become flesh, you have revealed your steadfast love and faithfulness to our sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Perfect Proclamation

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 25, 2007

Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. The Gospel is liberty and freedom, don’t bog down in perfectionism.

Title: Proper Proclamation of Perfect Peace Text: 1 Corinthians 11.20-22 MP: Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. Sub: The Gospel is liberty and freedom. Our only role is to get the reminders right. SO: Communion Outline: 1. Kirghiz Proclamation of Communism 2. The Beauty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Reach Out Your Hand To Another"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 2, 2007

A sermon 6th Sunday after Pentecost July 8th Proper 9 C Lectionary 14

6th Sunday after Pentecost July 8th Proper 9 C Lectionary 14 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 "Reach out your hand to another" "After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come. And he said to them, "The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of The Depths

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 6 (b) Christ Himself grows His church by His eternal Word, in and through us, and for and to others.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “How does your garden grow?” Do you garden much? Do you have a garden this year? We had a cold spring, and wet too, so some things are late ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scandal Of God's Grace

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 8, 2019

We all speak lightly of God's grace, but a proper understanding should revolutionize our lives.

Most of you will recognize the name, John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement. He was a priest in the Church of England in the 1700’s who preached up and down the British Isles and organized people into small groups everywhere he could with a format that brought thousands of people into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10