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Last Place

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2020

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting The Senses Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 5, 2022

In chapter 2, he describes his quest for fulfillment in laughter, wine, self, wealth, and people. He dove headfirst into those things and found only an empty pool.

WISE LIVING: DELIGHTING THE SENSES Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 2 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Little Bit About Solomon As we get started this morning, I have two introductions. The first is about the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes because it is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life.

The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Intro: We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life. Scripture John 6:41-51 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Gospel reading today revolves around the profound statement, “I am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other

Ang Tinapay Na Bumaba Mula Sa Langit N Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

Madalas nating hinahanap ang Diyos sa mga magagandang sandali, nawawala ang banal sa mga simple at pang-araw-araw na pangyayari sa buhay.

Ang Tinapay na Bumaba Mula sa Langit n Intro: Madalas nating hinahanap ang Diyos sa mga magagandang sandali, nawawala ang banal sa mga simple at pang-araw-araw na pangyayari sa buhay. Banal na Kasulatan Juan 6:41-51 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Ang pagbabasa ng ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other

The World Will Dim Your Light

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2024

This message is about a vision the Lord gave to me and it’s interpretation.

Three weeks ago, during the Sunday evening service, we had a time of quietness as the Lord’s presence filled the sanctuary. I want to share a vision that the Lord gave to me during that time. When I got home, I wrote it down and let it sit for a day or two. When I went back to it, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14-15, 1 John 1:1-5, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion & Betrayal (Mark 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2024

Did Jesus answer false accusations? Did He answer who He is? Let's look at Mark 14.

Did Jesus’ betrayer eat with Him? Were the bread and wine literally His body and blood, symbolic, sacramental, or a mystery? Did the disciples all desert Him? Did Jesus answer false accusations? Did He confess who He is? Do we? Let’s look at Mark 14. Was there a plot by religious leaders to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Bad Examples: Cain Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10, "These things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." There is much we can learn from bad examples in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. Growing up it seemed to me that there were two ways to learn something 1. On rare occasions –someone of exemplary character pointed out –more like him? 2. But more often than not –my parents would observe a friend of mine doing-wrong 3. Point, “You better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Secrets To God’s Blessings

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them

Secrets to God’s Blessings Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3:23, Psalm 68 Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them a word from God that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live A Life To Please God Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020

Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Meal With A Pharisee, Etc. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2017

Jesus wasn’t in the dark about why He was invited to this dinner. But I have to admit that if a Pharisee had asked me to come to dinner for the purpose of spying on me, I would have refused.

Jerusalem Lesson: Meal with a Pharisee Ruler Occasions Healing a Man with Dropsy; Parables of Ox, Best Places, and Great Supper Luke 14:1-24 Jesus Goes to Dinner at Home of Pharisee (Luke 14:1) And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Alcohol Intake, A Hindrance To Anointing

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 23, 2017

“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit”. (Eph. 5:18)

Introduction: We bring you greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”. (Psalm 118:24) Let us rejoice and thank the Lord for His abundant blessings and for His constant revelations to remind us to be ready as the end ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion Confusion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2018

Is communion a sacrament, ordinance or memorial? Are bread and wine mere symbols or is there something deeper?

Is Communion a sacrament, an ordinance, or a memorial? Are bread and wine mere symbols or is there something deeper? Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 22:14-27. Passover Luke 22:14 “When the hour had come, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.” The appointed hour that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Drought Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2012

The Word of God truly effects change, like the dewfall, and especially in the Bread and Wine.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course Verbum Domini Drought. Elijah had to get the Israelites’ attention, to help them return to the true God. Ahab and Jezebel stood in the way, worshiping the gods of the land. Yesterday we heard about the contest between Elijah and the false prophets, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

The Greatest Focus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

The best sermons, the best books, the best Sunday School lessons, the best Bible studies, the best articles and the best of everything you can hear or read are those things that help you fix your thoughts on Jesus.

There are no end to the things we can think of and focus our attention upon, but the greatest focus of all is to focus our thoughts on Jesus. That is the focus of the Bible from beginning to end. That is to be the focus of all that we do in church, and in all the meetings and activities of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1