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Christmas Redefines Holiness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 2: 1-12. It is a review of Christmas with its powerful message of freedom and grace.

Matthew 2: 1-12 Christmas Redefines Holiness The festive season is over. The Christmas tree is gone and its decorations have been put away for another year. Our waistline has stopped expanding. Stress levels are generally lower since relative and friends have been catered for, and our minds are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Divided Opinions About Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012

This passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus.

Tonight’s passage is a picture of the great claim of Jesus and the divided opinions about him. It’s a picture that should cause every one of us to search our own response to Jesus. READ v.37. You might recognize these words of Jesus. He spoke similar words to the woman at the well. The Feast ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-53

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer The Dark Side

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father.

PRAYER THE DARK SIDE Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father. After he was baptized by John the Baptist at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-3

The Final Sign Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

The revelation of the Antichrist will be the final sign before Christ returns

The Final Sign Matthew 24:15-28 Series: Early Edition February 1, 2009 Morning Service Introduction The Danakil Depression has a rare claim to fame throughout the world. It is the most desolate place on earth. The depression is an incredible geological feature that lies within the west Africa. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Have You Made A Mess Of Your Life? God Can Turn This Around!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2020

A few wrong choices and we can make a big mess. Our messes can't stop God's miracles if we will come to Him and trust his plan.

HAVE YOU MADE A MESS OF YOUR LIFE? GOD CAN GIVE ANOTHER CHANCE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HEZEKIAH: Hezekiah was a king of Judah. He was 25 when he started, he ruled 29 years. So he was around 54 when he died. NOT ENOUGH? JUST A MESS. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:24-25, 2 Kings 18:18, Isaiah 38:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lowest Floating Bulb: Listen!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2021

The Galileo Thermometer measures the temperature by the lowest floating bulb. Do we allow the lowest negative thought to distort the reality of God's plan.

THE LOWEST FLOWING BULB? I WILL LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN A PEACEKEEPER AND A PEACEMAKER? Matthew 5 records what we call the BEATITUDES OR THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. The seventh point Jesus makes is that GOD LOVES PEACEMAKERS. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Matthew 5:23-25, Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility And Unity In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2018

Unity in name of Christ occurs when believers humble themselves as he did; yielding their interests to the needs of others as Christ yielded his for our sake.

It’s April 1865, and the Civil War is coming to a close. Robert E Lee surrenders to Ulysses S Grant. Lee later begs the southern states to join the Union and be one nation again. Johnson finally surrenders to Sherman, leaving one major Confederate general to surrender, which he eventually does. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Observations: What Grows A Church?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 7, 2022

What are the characteristics of a growing church?

Observations: What Grows A Church? Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18 Summary: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I was puzzled: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I have a master’s degree, a research degree that taught me how to conduct qualitative studies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18

Worship (Deuteronomy 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

How has worship changed since the old covenant? Let's review Deuteronomy 12.

What did God detest about pagan worship? Does the Bible teach us how we now worship God if special places are no longer necessary? Let’s look in Deuteronomy 12. What was Israel to do with the idols left behind by the nations they were to drive out of the land? These are the statutes and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2025

We have a great privilege to pray, But often more is said about prayer than we pray? Anemic prayer life will always result in anemic daily life. What are we doing that hinders are prayers?

WHEN ALL IS SAID… Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) When all is said and done about prayer, MORE IS SAID THAN DONE. Our eternal enemy has several goals. 1. To be ignorant of God’s word. 2. He desires God’s people to dread prayer time. Text: 1 Timothy 2:1 I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16, Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Eucharistic Fix

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 14, 2024

Transformation by an alternative Eucharistic consciousness in Jesus Christ.

We just heard John 6:52, “The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" That reminds of me two men who lived in a small town who got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So, they decided to talk to the wisest man in town. The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

The Great Shepherd's Claims Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

Jesus still is trying to solidify His claims of who He is.

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John we will pick up in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that is in His sacrificial death and resurrection. A shepherd’s greatest sacrifice was to give his life for his sheep. A shepherd who died for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores Elijah's unwavering faith, challenging us to confront idolatry, serve God steadfastly, and aspire to a character rooted in total devotion to God.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a story that is as timeless as it is powerful. It is a story that speaks to the strength of faith, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36

Topics: Elijah, Servant, God

Character Study Of Josiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Josiah was a godly king who brought revival to Judah, restoring worship and leading the people back to God. His life shows that one person can make a difference in a nation. However, his story also reminds us of the dangers of acting without seeking God's guidance.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSIAH – GODLY REFORMER KING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 2 Kings 23:25 "And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2024

God called Gideon a “Mighty Warrior” even when he did not look like he was one. But we must remember that God sees what we do not see and we in turn must trust him and answer the call.

2024 Theme: Never seen before in 2024! To see something we have never seen before requires us to hear the voice of God when it comes to our lives – we need to hear and see God’s intended destiny for our lives. If we listen and open up our hearts to the HS, we will see things never seen before by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational