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Which King Is He?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Do I use Jesus for my own selfish opportunities? Do I find it convenient to cheer with Him one day then deny him the next? What kind of a King do I try to make of him?

Which King is He? Matthew 20:17 – 21:17 NIV A Parade of Opportunity and Opportunists From The Scriptures 1. Matthew 20:17-19 The Divine opportunity Jesus explains His opportunity – the reason He came to earth was to be a perfect sacrifice for all They still did not understand and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

House - Part 1 - House Rules Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 5, 2009

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House - “House Rules” Text: Psalm 127:1, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:5 Psalm 127:1 – KJV 1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Message - If GOD doesn’t build the house, the builders only build shacks. Ephesians 2:19-22– Message 19-22That’s plain enough, isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Rocks And A Mad Man

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2009

Victory is just ahead for those who trust the Lord.

5 ROCKS AND A MAD MAN 1st Samuel 17:38 And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. 39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Up Appearances Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 9, 2010

Do we equate the things we love about our Churches with the authority of Scripture? You bet we do.

What is the most authoritative part of the Bible? Is the New Testament the most authoritative part of the Bible? The New Testament is the New Covenant that Jesus Christ gave to us, that sure is a powerful thing. Could the Gospels be the most authoritative part of the Bible, because they are about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 12 - Matthew 9:36-37 - Where There's Smoke There's A Harvest! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus cleans away the rubbish in my life with fire and I have the opportunity to harvest the field only by coming under His authority. He is the Lord of the harvest.

Part 12 - Matthew 9:36-37 - WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S A HARVEST! In the Whitsundays in Australia on the mainland sugar cane is the main crop. Around harvest time you will see a whole field set on fire, flames reaching into the sky at night. It is quite spectacular. The fire is not an accident ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Litigation Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 22, 2011

Authority in the church is very different to worldly authority. Leaders within the church must, first of all, be servants. We then learn to submit to our Spiritual Leaders as those who will be accountable for our souls. Christians who sue one another hav

Litigation 1 Corinthians 6 (NKJV) 1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The New Man In Christ. Series

Contributed by Raphael Osayande on Jul 20, 2019

The first step to every good success is understanding and ultimately gaining knowledge. Our faith is established when we come to the knowledge of the truth of God's word. The word of God is designed to bring us to a perfect person.

2 Tim 3:16-17. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." The perishing of souls and sufferings of damages by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

The Survey At Caesarea Philippi

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017

Let's review our attitudes toward authority, particularly in the Church.

21st Sunday in Course 2017: Ordinary Form Homily Is authority a divine gift? The story we read from Isaiah suggests that Shebna, the corrupt official whose name we learn in an earlier verse, was given his office by God, and cast out of that office by God. Then God raised up Eliakim ben Hilkiah to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord's Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 17, 2019

We are impatiently waiting for His rule to be consummated

Maybe most of you are more patient than I am. When something is decided upon, I want to get it done A.S.A.P. Red lights should be replaced by green lights at my arrival at the intersection. Over the years God has painstakingly, progressively, patiently helped me cool my jets when waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Is That You? Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 24, 2018

How does one discern the voice that is speaking to us in our prayers? In the battlefield of our minds it is not easily to hear when God is talking. Read this sermon to find out how Scripture, gifting and servanthood can help us know it is God talking.

Lord is that You? James 1:5-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one hears a “voice” while praying, how can one discern who is talking? Living in an age of false Christs and false prophets, amongst the teachings of those who only preach to satisfy society’s itching ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Four Reasons To Come To Jesus

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 15, 2018

TO SEE HIM IS TO IS TO WORSHIP HIM. JOHN 12:20..........saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. To see what He has done for us. Hebrews 2:9 (KJV) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and ho

FOUR REASONS TO COME TO JESUS I. TO SEE HIM IS TO IS TO WORSHIP HIM. JOHN 12:20..........saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. To see what He has done for us. Hebrews 2:9 (KJV) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and ho II. TO ...read more

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2018

5 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses/encompasses...

C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage-V—1Peter 3:1-7 Governance by God in Marriage. Attention: Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. Christian governance is foundational in/to Christian marriage. How is Christian governance addressed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Minister – The Government?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 28, 2022

God has chosen to bless mankind and provide for our protection and safety by instituting human government. God is the one who established government. And do you notice a continuing phrase mentioned in these verses? What is it? (Government is God's minister).

Alba 5-29-2022 GOD'S MINISTERS – THE GOVERNMENT? Romans 13:1-7 A teenager once wrote this letter to Ann Landers: “I am a 15 year old and my biggest problem is my mother. All she does is nag, nag, nag. From morning till night it is, Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Wash behind your neck. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live With Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus called his disciples one by one at various occasions form their various vocations. He taught them the values of his kingdom, he trained them in healing, caring, and in preaching. He taught them to face the crisis, needs and being faithful civilian.

Text: Luke 9:1-6 Theme: Live with Power Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. A preacher trained his horse to go when he said, “Praise the Lord,” and to stop when he said, “Amen.” The preacher mounted the horse, said “Praise the Lord,” and went for a ride in the nearby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Remembrance Day Message

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 7, 2021

This message acknowledges Remembrance Day in Canada and looks at the relationship between the Centurion and Jesus

November 7, 2021 Sermon - Remembrance Day - Matthew 8:5-13 Today we mark Remembrance Day in Canada. Remembrance Day is about honouring those who gave their lives in the service of this country. I want to respect that as the focus of today, because it is truly important, and those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational