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Almighty God, Creator Of Life And Love

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 26, 2019

A deeper understanding of God's love

Weekend Message/Devotion May 26, 2019 Almighty God, Creator of Life and Love 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 your ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 John 4:8, John 13:4, 1 John 2:2, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Falling Away Comes First

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 18, 2024

The Thessalonians were looking forward to His coming. But something caused them to be “shaken in mind and troubled.” The assurance Paul gives to them gives assurance to us as well: the Lord has promised to return for His own, and we have not missed it. The falling away will come first.

Alba 3-17-2024 THE FALLING AWAY COMES FIRST II Thessalonians 2:1-12 My wife, Janine, tells about a dream she had when she was very young, likely no more than four years old. At that time her family lived on a farm in North Dakota. There was a long driveway from the road to the house. In her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom To Serve: Embracing Our Liberty In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2024

Galatians 5:13 (NLT): "For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love."

Freedom to Serve: Embracing Our Liberty in Christ Opening Prayer: "Father, we gather today seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we delve into Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to the truth of Galatians 5:13. Teach us how to live out our freedom in Christ, not for selfish purposes, but to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, Romans 6:22, 1 Peter 2:16, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could One Solitary Life Have So Much Impact - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate, where a donation can be made by PayPal or credit card, if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church.

Good Evening, and welcome again to St. John’s Church. And, as you can tell, I love our Christmas Eve Service. The first one at St. John’s was in 1892, 130 years ago. This is only my 5th Christmas here, and I absolutely love how this service paints a picture. It really has a feel to it. As we close ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Love In Four Dimensions

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2021

In John 15:9-17, the Lord Jesus talks about four kinds of love: the Father’s love for Christ, Christ’s love for us, the disciples love for Christ, and the disciples love for each other. He tells us of “Love In Four Dimensions.”

LOVE IN FOUR DIMENSIONS John 15:9-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Wrong Impressions 1. A well-known minister was invited to speak at a city council meeting on a Friday afternoon, since he was in town to preach all weekend. Knowing he would be repeating some of the same jokes on Sunday, he requested ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salvation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2022

In the Bible, temporal salvation is often a rescue from such circumstances as enemy attack, slavery, calamity and sickness. Eternal salvation is deliverance from death (Romans 6:23; Hebrews 5:7; James 5:20) and hell (Matthew 10:28; Jude 1:23).

In the Bible, temporal salvation is often a rescue from such circumstances as enemy attack, slavery, calamity and sickness. Eternal salvation is deliverance from death (Romans 6:23; Hebrews 5:7; James 5:20) and hell (Matthew 10:28; Jude 1:23). Eternal Salvation Eternal salvation is often referred ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Hebrews 5:7, James 5:20, Matthew 10:28, Jude 1:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2021

God is not just loving, rather God is love. The fact that God is love is seen in God loving God, God loving His children, His children loving God, and His children loving one another.

Introduction: A. The late television personality Art Linkletter became famous for his refreshing and humorous conversations with children. 1. One of his most memorable exchanges took place when he asked a little boy about the picture he was drawing. 2. The little boy said: “It’s a picture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, John 5:20, John 14:31, John 17:24, Matthew 22:34-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Is A Gift

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

No one deserves Heaven. No one can earn Heaven. Heaven is a gift.

No one deserves Heaven. No one can earn Heaven. Romans 3:23 All have sinned… James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law, and yet offends in one point, he is guilty of all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no, not one. Isaiah 64:6 …All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; Titus 3:5 Not by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:20, John 8:7, James 2:10, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 64:6, Titus 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2016

Do you want to find joy in your relationships? It starts when you open up your heart to receive God’s love for yourself. Then, in the context of that grace and love, feel the same; think the same; and do the same, promoting others above yourself.

A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They had not kept any secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that the wife kept in the top shelf of her closet. When they got married, she put the box there and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Kinder And Gentler Community

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

a community must respect and care for each other

Jesus gave us only two commandments: This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12) The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these (Mark 12:31) For those of you who are relatively new to In The Garden, I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

A Right Use Of Freedom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2017

Drawing enduring principles from an ancient debate.

A RIGHT USE OF FREEDOM. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Faced with a difference of opinion concerning food which may (or may not) have been offered to idols, the Apostle Paul appears here to be addressing some of the slogans being used in the theological and ethical debate in Corinth. The first slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Does Jesus Say I Am?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2017

This sermon looks at the three titles about the newborn baby shared in Luke 2:11. It then unpacks what that title means and what it tells me about who I am and how I should live my life.

- In the midst of this Christmas proclamation from the angel, verse 11 has an amazing amount of information about this newborn child. Specifically, it shares three titles with us that each point us to a different aspect of who this child is. - As we unpack these titles, each gives us insight into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of GOD's LOVE through CHRIST JESUS is a message to be shared and lived out. They will know we are Christians by our LOVE...GOD's LOVE IN US.

2022.12.18.For GOD so LOVED (Advent) William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT: Hope, Preparation, Joy, LOVE These past few weeks, We have examined Advent in light of being a faithful STEWARD of the Mysteries of GOD. Today we will examine “LOVE”. FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S MYSTERIES….LOVE 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 103:13-18, Romans 5:8, John 15:13, 1 John 4:7-9, 1 John 3:1-3, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:23-24, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Really In Church? Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 16, 2019

When people hear the word Church there mind immediately goes to a place, a structure a building or small community of people. Rarely is the true meaning of Church applied to us, by us, who believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

When people hear the word Church there mind immediately goes to a place, a structure a building or small community of people. Rarely is the true meaning of Church applied to us, by us, who believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming One, Rest On Jesus - Matthew 11:1-30 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 24, 2025

When things don't go as expected, we often begin to question and doubt. By reflecting and trusting the facts, and remaining firm in the Promises fulfilled and yet to come, we can find peace in trusting HIM. The invitation has been given, "Come unto Me and find peace."

2025.04.27. Sermon Notes. THE COMING ONE, REST ON JESUS, MATTHEW 11 William Akehurst, HSWC INTRO: When things don't go as expected we often begin to question our thinking. But if we remind ourselves of the established facts, and choose to continue in them, we will be blessed. The Coming One ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 11:1-30, John 1:29-34, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:11, Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Matthew 23:13, 1 Peter 1:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational