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Sermon On The Mount # 3 Be Reconciled To Thy Brother

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

Some of the most horrible things you can imagine have taken place under the name of Christianity.

For example: • In the year 2002, many were shocked when they began to hear about some of the sinful things among the Catholic priests in America, that dealt with child molesting and homosexuality. The news was so devastating for many, that many Catholics left the Catholic church. Many others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Initiating The Turn-4(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2023

4 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-IV—Luke 1:11-12(:5-25) Attention: For me personally as your ‘preacher’, today is ‘game day’, & now is my reckoning hour: My preaching is expected. It’s ‘my turn’ as it were. I’ve been anticipating this opportunity. I must approach it at the proper time. I must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-12, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

"the Woman At The Well" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

“Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Three Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Apr 16, 2022

There were three powerful miracles that took place as Jesus was hanging on the cross. These were supernatural events, witnessed by everyone around and they had eternal significance. 1. Darkness. 2. The torn veil 3. Earthquake and resurrection.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. He had problems at his workplace. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moved around the house lamenting for all that was happening, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:45, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 27:51, Exodus 26:31-33, Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 27:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Throne Of Holiness: A Vision Of Heavenly Worship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 29, 2024

The throne room of God, as revealed in Scripture, offers a breathtaking vision of His holiness, inspiring us to pursue a life of worship, dedication, and mission that reflects His glory.

The Throne of Holiness: A Vision of Heavenly Worship Revelation 4:2-3 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to immerse ourselves in a vision of heavenly worship, a vision that beckons us to behold the majesty and holiness of God's throne. Our scripture focus for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-3, Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 1 John 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:10, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Specifically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2024

Jesus urges us to be specific in prayer (Adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 9 of the same title)

HoHum: Read Mark 10:46-52 Bob Hostetler encourages us to think of it this way: Bartimaeus heard the sounds of the crowd approaching from his spot on the roadside near Jericho. He couldn’t see them, however. He was blind. He was a familiar sight to others on their way in and out of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 11:3, Luke 17:5-6, Psalm 38:9, Luke 22:43, Acts 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2024

In Classical Christian Art, the Gospel of John is depicted with the symbol of an Eagle. Why? Because his theology is lofty. He flies closer to the Son. We are going to look at a handful of those “lofty thoughts” that will lift you out of the mundane to new heights.

INTRODUCTION - Today, we focus the message on a thought that sets Jesus above all others: the Word BECAME FLESH! - The word INCARNATION means the embodiment of God the Son in human flesh as Jesus Christ. - Throughout time, humans have looked for ways to see God or connect with Him. - Throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Great Lover Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

This is the first and foremost commandment that God has given to us as Christians to obey. Since this is so important, we ought to know how we should go about fulfilling this great commandment.

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 3 Topic: BECOMING A GREAT LOVER OF GOD I. Introductory Remarks. In this series of messages, we are looking at what it really means to pursue love in the various relationships God has established in our lives. It is something God wants us to pursue with all of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

The Sermon On The Mount / The First Three Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 3, 2022

In the Beatitudes, Jesus states eight or nine things which result in us being 'blessed' - meaning, happy or fortunate. They are right at the heart of being right with God and they are very different to the things which most people think will make them happy or fortunate.

INTRODUCTION Last week we finished our series of six talks on the theme ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’re now starting a new series of talks on the Sermon on the Mount. I don’t know how many talks we’ll have on it, but it will be more than six! What is ‘the Sermon on the Mount’? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019

In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

17. The Exodus Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

Introduction of the Mosaic Law

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 17 – THE EXODUS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8, Exodus 3:7-8, Romans 5:20, Romans 3:20, Galatians 5:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Two For One

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 20: 29 - 34

Matthew 20: 29 - 34 Two for one 29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” 31 Then the multitude warned them that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Two For One

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20: 29 - 34

Matthew 20: 29 - 34 Two for one 29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” 31 Then the multitude warned them that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 26, 2018

A message about how we don't interrupt God.

Note: Some notes from Wayne Dority's message on Mark 8 and a men's devotion on Luke 8 Title: Who Touched Me? Theme: We are not interrupting God with our request. Text: Luke 8:40 - 56 Opening Text Mark 5:21-43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Shall Roll Away The Stone

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2018

Easter gives us an opportunity each year to revisit the empty tomb and be reminded of the power of God, who is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.

Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Study Text: Mark 16:1-8 Introduction: - Mark tells us that when the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. - Early on Sunday morning, certain women came to Jesus tomb to anoint His body ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal