Sermons on Bishops:

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Using the spirit of joy to obtain restoration of everything the devil has stolen from you.

BE OF GOOD CHEER IT’S RESTORATION TIME - JN. 16:33 BISHOP DAVID IBELEME You have been robbed of many things by the enemy through tests and trials - Joel 1:4. The Devil’s aim is to fill your life with tears and fears but God’s aim is to show you daily that He cares - Hebs. 2:14. So be of good ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heed The Trumpets

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

The elders have sounded the trumpets for us to assemble. We would do well to listen.

HEED THE TRUMPETS! Numbers 10 Introduction A. Numbers is a book which records the history of the wandering of the Israelites following the giving of the law on Sinai. B. The book covers a little more than 39 years, but most of it deals with the end of that time C. Numbers contains a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Divine Life

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 18, 2008

Appreciating God’s life in us

WALKING IN DIVINE LIFE Ps. 92:12-13; Rom. 6:4 Bishop David Ibeleme Three (3) Kinds of Life –  Bios – Biological or natural life. It describes plant and animal life. This encompasses the body.  Psuche – Also speaks of natural life and is often referred to as manner of life. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accurate Mindset For Evangelism

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008

Some simple steps Needed to reach the lost

Accurate Mindset for Evangelism Jn. 15:16; Lk. 19:13 Bishop David Ibeleme God’s heartbeat is Evangelism/soul-winning – Lk. 19:1-10; Mt. 9:35ff. Jesus was a soul winner – 1 Tim.1:15; Lk.19:10. Soul Winning is the greatest call. Every other call can only be second to this call – Eph.4; 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Can Happen Again

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Making the most of scriptural accounts

"It Can Happen Again" Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 10:11 As we consider the experiences of people in the Bible two questions come to mind; 1) Why did they happen? 2) Why were they recorded? Answers: 1) They happened for our example (ensample - KJV). 2) They were written or recorded for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

In our Lord’s interaction with the repentant thief at the cross, we glean the four elements of our blessed assurance, namely: the blessed scenario, the blessed Savior, the blessed supplication, and the blessed salvation.

BLESSED ASSURANCE Luke 23:39-43 Introduction Today’s Daily Bread devotional makes reference to the two thieves who were crucified with our Lord Jesus. It says that the repentant thief represents the SAINTS and the unrepentant thief represents the SINNERS. I like the way the devotional puts it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Holiness

Contributed by Phil Stuller on Aug 6, 2007

WHAT IS HOLINESS? There are many questions in this life that have caused strife among Christians. Lately I have noticed that in our walk and our life we may have a hard time describing precisely what we believe. When it comes to Holiness I don’t bel

WHAT IS HOLINESS? There are many questions in this life that have caused strife among Christians. Lately I have noticed that in our walk and our life we may have a hard time describing precisely what we believe. When it comes to Holiness I don’t believe that there is an exception. If anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010

Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Evangelization--Sacred Vs Secular Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2015

The pope encourages us to understand that non-Western cultures are suspicious of Christian evangelization because they confuse it with the spread of secularism and the culture of death.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2015 Light of the Gospel St. Mark’s Gospel is rarely verbose. He always tells the story of Jesus using an economy of words, perhaps because the Church of Rome was too poor to supply him much in the way of writing supplies, or because it was often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

Pray For Us Preachers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2016

The homily is the touchstone for judging a pastor’s closeness and ability to communicate to his people.

Thursday of 13th Week in Course Today Jesus’s words are about preaching and service. They are directed to us, to the clergy leaders of the Church, primarily, but really to all Christians. Saint Francis lived out this vocation–he took with him on his journeys almost nothing. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

"Full Of Use"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016

The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

“Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

What St Gregory Teaches Us About Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2012

Prayer is pre-eminent; the Word must inform our music; evangelization must be done, especially with the help of women.

September 3 2012 St. Gregory the Great Verbum Domini The Book of Genesis envisions the creation of the world as more of a birthing than a creatio ex nihilo. We know that God created everything, and created it from nothing. But when the author of Genesis began his narrative, he picks up at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic

Open To Obedience Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus is the true sacrifice which we re-present in our worship; he is a perfect sacrifice of obedience to the Father's will

Monday of 32nd Week in Course November 8, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy What the New American Bible calls “things that cause sin,” and the RSV translates “temptations to sin,” is the word skandala, which is lousy Greek but good Hebrew. The word “scandal” means a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Scripture In Relation To The Church's Living Tradition Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2012

Our respect for the Word of God must always be subject to our understanding that the Bible is the Church's Book.

Monday of 4th Week in Course 30 January 2012 Verbum Domini In the OT, there are very few persons who are totally devoted to listening to and living out the Word of God. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and then this wonderful, conflicted soul David, were four of them. Yes, they all had their weaknesses, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Beatitudes - You’re Blessed !

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 4, 2017

Each Beatitudes is a proverb-like saying, cryptic, precise, and full of meaning which isn't always crystal clear and using the NRSV and the Message for 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven' reveals the importance of GRACE.

The Beatitudes - You’re Blessed (NRSV vs The Message) - Matt 5:3 Todays gospel for All saints day is known as the “Beatitudes” and is one of the best known and loved verses of the Gospel. It forms the beginning of what has come to be known as the “Sermon on the Mount” Jesus saw the crowds ...read more