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Jesus Never Missed An Opportunity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 21, 2019

Jesus never missed an opportunity to use daily events as a way to reach the hearts of His listeners.

Tuesday of the 25th Week in Course This short Gospel given to us by St. Luke has parallel stories in the other Synoptics, and the amount of ink that has been spilled over the years by interpreters must run to the thousands of liters. I have had experience of anti-Catholic acquaintances throwing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

Sex And The Young Christian

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019

Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

Our Veterans Gave, Were, Or Are Prepared To Give All

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 10, 2019

A tribute to our military veterans past and present

Devotion November 11, 2019 John 15:13 Our Veterans Gave or Were Prepared to Give ALL Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Why Christians need to fulfill the Great Commission

Introduction: Christ’s final words to his followers are known as the great Commission. The most well-known passage is probably the one found in Matthew 28:18-20. Although all four gospels and the Book of Acts have a slightly different form of it, they all give the same basic message. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Awake!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011

First Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wise Men Sought Jesus And They Still Do

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 18, 2011

A short talk for our all-age Nativity service, a week before Christmas. This year I focused on the phrase WISE MEN SOUGHT JESUS - THEY STILL DO. I remember seeing that on a car sticker 30 years ago.

Wise men sought Jesus and they still do. Although the Bible never calls them Wise men, the Magi (2:1) were non-Jewish, religious men from the east who studied the stars. The Bible doesn’t tell us how many Magi came to worship Jesus, but they were Magi plural, not single; and they were indeed wise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

There Is Always A Bright Side But, Where Do I Look?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 19, 2012

How did we get so depended on the internet? It was easy wasn't it? It seems more of a reality to depend on the things we see. What does the Bible say about that?

There is always a bright side but, where do I look? As I'm setting here waiting for Doctors to release Brenda from the hospital I was reading the Winston Salem Journal. There is a story on the front page about a few web sites in protest against government rules and regulations and one of the web ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out Sheep!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012

Sheep watch out for wolves that look like sheep.

Friday Matthew 7:15 WATCH OUT, SHEEP! What is a wolf in sheep's clothing? Have you ever heard that before? Does it come from the Bible or is it just a religious cliché - beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing. It really comes from Matthew 7:15 where Jesus says, "Watch out for false prophets. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphroditus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012

Apostle Paul called Epaphroditus ‘my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier!’

Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25”Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need..” Apostle Paul called Epaphroditus ‘my brother, fellow worker, and fellow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Be Changed By Christmas?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 20, 2012

Sermon for Christmas Eve, 2012, Year C

Luke 2: 18 - 19 / Will You Be Changed By Christmas? Intro: A middle-aged woman posted her Christmas wish list on the refrigerator for her husband to read. Rather than list certain items, she simply requested something that would make her look sexy and beautiful. When Christmas rolled around, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2012

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Year B

Mark 1: 40 – 45 & 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 / If You Choose Intro: One day a lion decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He by-passed the smaller animals and went to the bear – “Why you are, of course!” tiger – “Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 6-It Is Finished (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 25, 2012

Just one word that means so much!

John l9:30-So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. Was He saying that all the prophecies about Him had been fulfilled? No because there were more. Psalm 31:5-Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2013

The angel looked at Mary Magdalene and her team who were full of angst and worry and said: ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.

I am the resurrection said Jesus! John 11:25”Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” I just want to ask each one of you a question this morning; do you understand the ‘resurrection power’ of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Game Over"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011

When Jesus died on the cross he said, "It is finished" meaning in our language today game over. Jeus by dieing defeated many foes such as condemnation, death, and the law.

"Game Over” It is finished." (John 19:30). Well as I was preparing for tonight’s sermon I just could not get off my mind the sermon I preached this morning about the game between WVU and Marshall. I just kept hoping that the game would be over before I come to church. I just kept ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist