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Why Should We Love Our Enemies, What’s In It For Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 24, 2019

Maybe we should ask, what harm can be caused by not loving our enemies; does it really work against us, does it do us that much harm.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th February 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Genesis 45:3

Denomination: Episcopal

I Object! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

We learned last week, that Habakkuk asked God some very pointed questions. When God answered him, Habakkuk jumped up and said, “I object!”

I Object! Habakkuk 1:12-2:3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Chenoa 5-12-19 I Object! Several years ago, I was pulled over on my scooter because Austin was swinging his feet. Instead of paying the fine, I went to court and represented myself. I cross examined the police officer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Is Loving Our Neighbor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 12, 2017

Loving our neighbor (those in need) is at the center of the teachings of Jesus. God meets our needs abundantly and asks us to share those blessings and love our neighbor.

1 John 4:5-12 “Giving is … Loving Neighbor” INTRODUCTION We are on disaster overload. Monday morning we woke up to the news that the worst mass shooting in United States history had taken place in Las Vegas. A week ago we were dealing with the devastation in Puerto Rico, which was caused by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Fly In The Ointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2018

You are writing your obituary today. Are there small defects that are spoiling our valuables? What is it that is annoying you? Is it worth it ? Ask Haman about building gallows to destroy others?

THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US UNDERSTAND WHAT A FLY IN THE OINTMENT MEANS? WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR ANNOYANCE? Once I heard a wise teacher say: SHOW ME WHAT TICKS YOU OFF AND I WILL SHOW YOU WHAT MAKES YOU TICK? Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Booth College Of Mission 2022 Graduation

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 14, 2022

I was privileged to be asked to speak at the graduation of The Booth College of Mission. I share some of my thoughts with the graduates who happen to be the New Zealand session of the Reflectors of Holiness.

The recording of the live event can be found online at: https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyNZFTS/videos/8413988152005110 I start speaking around 1 hour and 27 minutes into the recording. Kia-ora Ni Sa Bula Vanaka Malo E lelei Talofa lava Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Beatitudes And The Law

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Now a lot of times today we get asked about Moses and the Law? Questions like are we still obligated to obey that law How should we respond?

Charlie was a regular visitor at the racetrack. One afternoon he noticed an unusual sight. Right before the first race, a Catholic priest visited one of the horses in the stable area and gave it a blessing. Charlie watched the horse race very carefully, and sure enough the blessed horse came in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

When Things Don’t Work Out Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

what does Jesus have to say about divorce? In our Scripture today, the Pharisees asked Jesus, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"

When Things Don’t Work Out Matthew 19: 1-12 Scott Grant writes about a Time Magazine article where Caitlin Flanagan observes that, while the divorce culture has become a fact of life over the past twenty-five years, the middle class has turned weddings into “overwrought exercises in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Leper Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 9, 2020

Remember the slogan, "WWJD" or "what would Jesus do?" When a leper came to Jesus asking to be healed, what did Jesus do?

Introduction: Leprosy. This was one of the worst, and perhaps the most dreaded diseases of all time. If anyone ever came down with this disease, that person just about faced a death sentence. Everyone, who had this disease, faced expulsion from society, including home, family, friends, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Protect Keilah From The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

David is inspired by God to move to protect Israel from an enemy nation that has constantly assaulted them. The Philistines are attacking Keilah. David asks God what to do.

One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?” “Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him. -1st Samuel 23:1-2 David gang of followers are hiding out in the caves, in the fields, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 14, 2020

Easter sermon that asks "Who would you die for?" and, more importantly, in the shadow of the cross, "Who would die for you?"

Hanging on the cross … between Heaven and earth … what did Jesus see? He saw two other men … criminals … one to His left and one on His right … being crucified with Him. He saw His Roman executioners gambling over his clothing, indifferent to His suffering. He saw the religious leaders, who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30, Matthew 27:42, Matthew 27:40, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 2:34-35, Mark 10:29-30, Revelation 7:9, Romans 12:10-18, Romans 5:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Touched Me? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus asked "Who touched me" with the crowds pressing all around him. The woman who deliberately touched Jesus was healed. What does it mean to touch Jesus?

Opening Illustration: Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them push his car off. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2018

Paul asks us to do the seemingly impossible: to mimic Jesus! Luckily we are given four substantial aids to accomplish this feat. All Christians need to hear this message!

BE IMITATORS OF GOD Eph. 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man in a limousine saw a family on the side of the road eating grass. He told his chauffer to turn around and pull over next to them. 2. He rolled down his window and said, “What are you doing? Are you people eating grass?” The man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond Human Understanding

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 26, 2023

God is able to do more than we can ask or even imagine. This message will enlighten us on what’s our part in God’s amazing plan.

Today’s meditation is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, which reads, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (ESV) We will dwell on the words, ‘God is able’ and study the scriptures to see how we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20, Genesis 15:1-2, Genesis 15:5, Isaiah 54:13, Romans 4:18-19, Genesis 28:20, Genesis 32:16, Luke 5:1-5, Luke 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

"Be Sure Your Sins...”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022

Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton, who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States,

“Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such a question, looked that reporter in the eye and said, “If it was true, I would not tell you!” And he walked away from the reporter. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist