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The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ: Corpus Christi

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 29, 2024

Being inspired by the Eucharist by two women.

Corpus Christi Sunday is about clarifying and being inspired by the Eucharist: E.g., During the Fraction rite at Mass, before the “Behold the Lamb of God,” I break the large consecrated host and put a particle into the Chalice. However, since the altar microphone is an older model, it must be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:54

Denomination: Catholic

Service To Humanity Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Nov 1, 2013

New concept introduction! There are some who love to be of service and others are content to absorb good feelings in church. for the "doers of the Word," this is good news. Audio is available Sundays at 9AM (central) at www.newstalk1290.com.

Message Service to Humanity Nov 3, 2013 Two police officers saw an old woman staggering down the street. They stopped to see if she was okay, when they realized she had far too much to drink. Instead of taking her to jail, they decide to just drive her home. They put her in the back seat of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: *other

The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023

One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fill Me Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011

Let’s consider what God says in His Word about being filled with His Spirit. 1- Being filled with God’s Spirit energizes witnessing 2- Being filled with God’s Spirit produces joy 3- Being filled with God’s Spirit induces worship

INTRO.- All people are filled with something, some desire, some interest, etc. ILL.- A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than he was. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby fish. The second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examining Our Roots

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2008

Being tooted in God’s Word and Will results in a blessed life.

Title: Examining Our Roots Text: Psalm 1 The Big Idea: Being rooted in God results in a blessed life. Introduction Roots… in 1977 we were introduced to the Roots made for TV Mini-Series based on the book written by Alex Haley. It is the story of an American family that began in the year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctified Silence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Silence has the advantage of being a two way street. By silence we speak to God, and also allow Him to speak to us. Silence is both saying something, and listening to something being said.

You can learn in silence what sound can never teach you. Howard Thurman tells of one of his University students who was a deep sea diver. He wrote of his experience of being on the bottom of the ocean. The water was clear and he was in the midst of a coral rock garden. He sat down to look around. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 13, 2005

The Church is full of wheat and tares. Which one are you planning to be?

NR 17-07-05 The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Jesus gave us some wonderful teaching about how God wants us to live our lives. And to do this he used Parables or stories to help us understand God’s message to us Last week we looked at the Parable of the Sower and we saw how the four different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Addiction

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 11, 2022

Addiction is defined as the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.

Wayne Gerard Trotman, a Trinidadian-British author once remarked: “Happiness is not to be found at the bottom of a bottle or from the tip of a needle; it is not to be found amidst a cloud of smoke or within a sugar-coated pill. If you look for it in these places, you will find naught but despair.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 6:13

Defective Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Practically every one of the Apostles, including Paul, is pictured as being wrong in an argument at some point. The 3 best known are specifically mentioned as being out of God's will in their attitudes toward others.

It is not without good reason that many people say they never argue about politics or religion. The ignorance and intolerance of men in relation to these subjects is such that they almost always lead to contention and anger rather than helpfulness and understanding. The average person, who does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

The Attitude Of Gratitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Gratitude aligns us with God's will, opens the door to His blessings, and transforms our perception of reality. It's about celebrating every good thing, even partial miracles, and turning every situation into an opportunity for praise.

The Bible tells us to be happy, pray a lot, and say thanks no matter what's happening. This is what God wants for us. It's not about finding some secret plan for our lives, but about becoming more like Jesus in every situation. Saying thanks is like the key that unlocks God's blessings. Imagine you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Genesis 28:16-17

Topics: Thankfulness, Divine Blessings, Spiritual Growth, Faithful Living

Let You Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

The True Happiness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

True happiness is found not in worldly pursuits, but in a relationship with God and delighting in His Word.

Good morning, Church Family! Today we're going to be diving into Psalm 1, a passage that talks about true happiness and the blessings that flow from it. In our search for happiness, we often look in the wrong places, don't we? We chase after money, power, or popularity, thinking that they'll make ...read more

Topics: Happiness

Lessons Learned Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

The hardest lesson I have ever had to learn was that I am not in control of my life. And it is a lesson I have to learn over and over, it seems like each day I have to learn again that my life is not my own, but rather, I am a servant of the Master. God w

I have had to learn a number of lessons in my lifetime. Some have been good lessons about humanity and myself, and some have been surprisingly hard lessons to learn about others, and about myself. Some lessons you only have to learn once, like to take a rain poncho when you are backpacking, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pass It On

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Using clip from movie "Pay It Forward" sermon explores (1)The CALL to pass on our faith to the next generation (2) The CONTENT of our instruction (3)The CONSEQUENCE of following the directive in Ps 78.

Pass It On Psalm 78:1-7[1] 5-2-04 This morning I am going to begin with a video clip from the movie “Pay it Forward”[2]. Pay it Forward is about a 7th Grader’s plan to make a difference in the world. On the first day of school, his social studies teacher challenges the class with this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic