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Privileged

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Jul 23, 2016

“Privilege” has become a bad word in today's society, yet Christians are the most privileged members of our society. And that's a good thing.

Romans 5:1-5 (ESV) (1) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (2) Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (3) Not only that, but we rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, In Thy Mercy, Save Thou Me!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2018

He will faithfully forgive us when we ask. But if when Nero demands we drop the incense in prayer to the emperor, if we deny Christ is Lord, then He must deny us.

Thursday of 9th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution St. Paul wrote the second letter to bishop Timothy during his final imprisonment. Here he calls himself a “criminal,” probably because the cruel emperor Nero had made profession of faith in Christ a capital crime. It is likely that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

My Will Not Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2017

Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, and I also ask that if my request does not conform with Thy plan, please tell me “no.”

Thursday of first week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel The first Hitler was a fellow named Haman, a member of a tribe that had almost been wiped out by the Hebrews maybe a thousand years before Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and even got the king to order their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013

Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Alabaster Jar

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 27, 2013

True, fond, unadulterated and pristine love certainly moves our Lord!

Mummy! Luke 7:45”You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.” As we were waiting in the signal, I saw a transgender woman approach our car for money, I was muttering within myself and looked at here with disgust, she came close to me and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dry Bones Of The Prodigal

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014

The parallel stories of the Valley of Dry Bones to the Prodigal's of today.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Dry Bones of the Prodigal We read this morning the event of the Dry Bones, the dry bones, the dried out spirit of God’s chosen people. The Lord was then and is now calling His people to come home to Him. I cannot count how many sermons and stories I have heard about these ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Enemy (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 20, 2014

Peter is going to tell us why we need to sober and watchful, remember he is speaking from experience.

1 Peter 5:8-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Be Sober-Be restrained, be self-denying….A good verse to remember when we are thinking about this state of mind…Romans 13:14-But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heeding Advice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 26, 2012

We need to be ready to follow the advice for which we have asked.

Heeding Advice November 25, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We need to be ready to follow the advice for which we have asked. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 17:15-23 Supplemental Passage: But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Januarius Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2011

The martyr-bishop Januarius testifies to the truth of the Gospel, and his alleged blood miracle must get the attention of the unbeliever.

19 September 2011 St. Januarius There is a famous passage in the Acts of the Apostles in which the rabbi Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to leave the early Christian community alone, because if it is God’s will, they would not be able to destroy it, and if it is not God’s will, it would ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Sayings Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2012

We need to understand the reason why some sayings of Jesus are put together as they are, sometimes logically, sometimes phonetically.

Monday of 25th Week in Course Verbum Domini “Jesus is the Wisdom of God incarnate, he is his eternal Word who became a mortal man.” These words of our Holy Father end the prologue to his letter, Verbum Domini, and give depth to our readings today. The logia, or sayings of Jesus, were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

Stes To Living A Blessed Life

Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012

A divinely inspred sermn geared at helping the believer to get the blessings which God has

Steps to living a Blessed life 1Peter 3: 10 10. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. 11. Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12. The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

'spiritual Battle Of Abraham" Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012

Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes of God!” Amen.

Oh, you little sparrow! Genesis 12:20”So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had.” Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering God

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 24, 2012

There are so many sites across America that reminds us of the sacrifices made by so many for our nation. Today we as a nation by our actions are slowly removing those things that reminds us of our God.

Remembering God Exodus 3:13-15 Memorial Day is a time to reflect upon the personal sacrifices many Americans have made for the advancement of this nation. This all began when a small group of people sailed to land for religious freedom and in doing so many died. Since then we have evolved into a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Refuge

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 18, 2011

Why start a new church, there's plenty around?

Refuge By: Pastor Jeff Pearce Intro: What is Refuge? 1: A place a) somewhere to go and seek shelter b) safe haven for protection c) a special place for the seeker to find satisfaction Point: Almost everyone at one time or another in there lives seek a refuge from something or someone. My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Other

Alone In A Crowd With God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

If He needs to speak to you, He does not care where you are, what you are doing or who is with you.

Acts 9:3-7 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-7

Denomination: Baptist