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The Great Reward

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 20, 2020

There is nothing like a cold cup of water on a hot day.

A Great Reward Matthew 10:40-42 This morning’s New Testament text from the Lectionary has to be understood within the context of last week’s passage to which it presents a dramatic contrast. Jesus had charged His disciples before sending them out on a mentored mission tour to the villages of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Unto Me: An Exposition Of Matthew 11:16-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2020

Jesus' invitation to come to Him has an "or else" component to it.

Come Unto Me: An Exposition of Matthew 11:16-30 The Gospel lectionary text selection for what is called Proper 9, seems at first to be quite odd. The selections are Matthew 11:16-20 and 11:25-30, leaving out what is between. The first selection talks about the people rejecting the message of both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:26-30, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Party Crasher

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2019

Christ receives sinners. Just so, the assemblies of our Lord should be noted for welcoming those who are identified as sinners, since we each were once estranged from the Lord until He welcomed us.

“One of the Pharisees asked [Jesus] to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Worship On Earth As It Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

How does God intend us to worship on earth? Refer to title (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 390- 398)

HoHum: During a worship service a man began to be moved. Out loud he said “Amen!” People around him were a little disturbed. Then louder he said, “Hallelujah!” A few more people were becoming disturbed. Louder still he shouted “Praise Jesus!”An usher moved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Is For All People Groups Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 7, 2024

Acts 10:1-11:18 shows us that the gospel is intended for all people groups.

Introduction According to the Joshua Project, there are 17,259 people groups in the world today (see https://www.joshuaproject.net). The Joshua Project defines a people group as follows: A significantly large group of individuals who perceive themselves to have a common affinity for one another ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why People Can’t Handle Jesus

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Accepting Jesus means accepting what He really is and what He wants to do

My wife used to work at Wal-Mart. One of the stories of Wal-Mart lore that used to circulate around there concerned the day that Sam Walton, the owner of the whole enterprise, visited one of his stores. Even though he was wealthy, Walton was known for his simplicity. He drove an old red pickup ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will Be The Greatest?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Sep 20, 2015

Know God's offering of Peace. Being accepted as a child accepts your caring love.

My encouragement in life is to see the Lord. My best moments in life is when God is lifted up within my soul. My encouragement in life to experience the forgiveness of my sins by our God. The only God of all creation. Holy are you God, It was your plan to send forgiveness. You allowed the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Singles You Out

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, divine assignment, and fulfilment of destiny.

WHEN GOD SINGLES YOU OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:28-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, John 15:16, Esther 4:14, 1 Samuel 16:11-13 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hometown - Pt. 3 - Playin' Keep Away Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016

Hometown. Comfortable confines. Known streets. Familiar sights. Our people. Our mission field? Our challenge? Our assignment?

Hometown Pt. 3 - Playing Keep Away Introduction Apathy. It is the target of our attack. It is the epidemic of our day. We are swamped with the "I don't cares!" We don't want to be bothered or interrupted with concern. We walk through life avoiding involvement by using every excuse/loophole we can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hometown - Pt. 1 - Cry . . . Baby! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 28, 2016

Hometown. Comfortable confines. Known streets. Familiar sights. Our people. Our mission field? Our challenge? Our assignment?

Hometown 
Pt. 1 - Cry . . . Baby! Introduction: 
Apathy. The word is defined as and literally means "without feeling". Little or no concern. From the Greek it perhaps carries the most revealing and what should be the most frightening definition for us today . . . Without passion! How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hometown - Pt. 1 - Cry . . . Baby! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 28, 2016

Hometown. Comfortable confines. Known streets. Familiar sights. Our people. Our mission field? Our challenge? Our assignment?

Hometown 
Pt. 1 - Cry . . . Baby! Introduction: 
Apathy. The word is defined as and literally means "without feeling". Little or no concern. From the Greek it perhaps carries the most revealing and what should be the most frightening definition for us today . . . Without passion! How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Dec 11, 2006

The acceptance and assurance of salvation

1 John 5:9-13 Standing on the Promises Introduction In 1994, the Texas Rangers baseball team called up a young infielder by the name of Benji Gil. The Rangers needed a shortstop and they promoted Gil from their AA team directly to the major league—something rarely done. But Gil had a hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noble Refusal

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 17, 2014

ALLIANCE WITH UNBELIEVERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOBLE REFUSAL OBSERVATION: THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES ABRAM’S (ABRAHAM) WISE DECISION TO REFUSE A MONEY GIFT FROM A PAGAN KING. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER DEFEATING SEVERAL MESOPOTAMIAN KINGS. INTERPRETATION: GENESIS 14:21-24 (NKJV) NOW THE KING OF SODOM SAID TO ABRAHAM, GIVE ME THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Sanctity In Marriage - Jesus Said So

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 7, 2018

Is Divorce Acceptable to God?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:2-16 October 7, 2018 There is Sanctity in Marriage – Jesus Said So To begin, let’s recap just when and where Jesus is in this reading. Jesus is getting closer and closer to His final days which await Him in Jerusalem. This last journey has been long and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior's Next Step For Our Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 15, 2013

How can we take the next step? 1. Carry out the Lord’s commands (vs. 12). 2. Pray with passion (vs. 13-14). 3. Believe the Bible (vs. 15-20). 4. Enlist and equip more help (vs. 20-23). 5. Humbly accept the Lord's assignment (vs. 23-26).

The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist