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Sermon # 23 - From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 16, 2023

The allegory of light and darkness is used widely in the bible. What does it signify? Are we walking in the light or still stumbling in the dark? This sermon will sure help us evaluate ourselves to see where we stand.

As we continue our study this topic of ‘Freedom from Bondage’ we recognize that it is indeed the will of God that His people should be liberated from every sin and bondage. In this chapter we will study the metaphor of light and darkness, which is widely used in the Bible to explain this concept of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Luke 19:8-9, John 3:1, John 19:39-40, John 4:7, John 4:16-18, John 4:28-29, John 8:12, Luke 19:2, Matthew 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Party On, Moses! (Leviticus 23) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 26, 2023

We serve a God who commands His people to celebrate! And He gave them 59 times every year to do it.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Leviticus 23. If you’ve been keeping up with the reading plan, this week you finished Leviticus! that means you’ve made it up one of the big hills on this marathon! That’s great news! And now we are in Numbers. And I know that over these past couple of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 23 - Finding Favor With God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2023

Do we want the favor of God on our lives? As we study the life of Gideon, and others from the bible we will understand what those pre-requisites are for God’s favor to rest on us, and all we do.

We read in Judges 6:17-19, So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. Please do not depart from here, until I come back to you, and bring out my offering and lay it before you.” And He said, “I will remain until you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-19, Psalm 23:1, Judges 8:22-23, Psalm 8:3-4, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Judges 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Abomination - Mark 13:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Why does Jesus tell his people to run from the judgment? Can you outrun God’s judgment on you? And if it’s not directed at you, why wouldn’t God just protect you from it to begin with?

Mark 13:14 "When you see 'the abomination of desolation' standing where he does not belong-- let the reader understand-- then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let no one on the roof of his house go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23, Matthew 24:15-28, Luke 21:19-24

Importance Of The 7 Feasts Of Leviticus 23

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024

God has a plan, a long-range intricate plan. He does not improvise as things move along, for He moves things along at His pace in His way.

The 7 Feasts of Leviticus and You (Leviticus 23) 1. The church board wanted a truly special speaker for today. So they decided to ask the man considered the best preacher in the state, but he said “no.” Then they decided to ask the most academically acclaimed speaker, but he said “no.” Then they ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The David Conundrum (2 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2025

How could a man who plundered whole villages, committed adultery and murder be considered righteous and a man after God's own heart? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 23.

How could a man who pillaged whole villages, committed adultery and murder be declared righteous, and a man after God’s own heart? How could the Spirit of the Lord speak through such a man? Are genuine repentance and faith keys? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 23. Does the fear of God begin to explain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

“Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fine Balance: Fulfilling Our Obligations To Both God And The State

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014

Render to Caesar Caesar’s image, which is on the coin; and to God God’s image, which is on man.

FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND STATE. Matthew 22:15-22. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Anglican

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Proper Priorities: The Secret To Staying On Mission During A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 5, 2022

Our lives are all full of things we need to accomplish, spiritual, social, and vocational demands that fight for our attention. All needs are not created equal, and we shouldn’t give them the same weight in our lives. That’s where a practice of healthy priorities comes in.

Sermon – Proper Priorities: The Secret to Staying Focused on The Mission Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers[a] rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

Rediscovering The Awe And Wonder - Proper 22 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 21, 2021

How do we rekindle our childlike faith of wonder and awe. Dare we be bold and love others and work to be the church that God wants.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gospel today is certainly a fiery one, how do you preach on a subject such as divorce, where there are so many issues about what can bring about a divorce in present day society. However, as I sat contemplating the words of the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

Leadership Lessons From A Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

Everything rises and falls upon LEADERSHIP and Psalm 23 is no exception. King David, a great leader himself, writes to us under the leadership of the Holy Spirit and tells us what our Great Shepherd does to guide us through life and death.

HOW DOES THE SHEPHERD LEAD HIS SHEEP?” Psalm 23:1-3 Dr. Larry Petton, Senior Pastor ___________________________________________________________________________________ Everything rises and falls upon LEADERSHIP and Psalm 23 is no exception. King David, a great leader himself, writes to us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational