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The Real Mc Coy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2010

God is in the business of keeping promises, even those which we cannot possibly understand how he will do so

The Promise of God This morning’s OT lesson is about an unlikely promise for Abraham and Sarah The promise of a son - when both were in their 90’s -just didn’t add up. Yet one year later, we see the birth of ISAAC to Sarah and Abraham. In human terms – it was impossible But when God promises ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

“be Ready” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2012

Malachi speaks of the day when God will bring justice to the earth.

The prophet now addresses the few people in Israel who had remained faithful to God but who were lamenting the perceived lack of action on God’s part to bring appropriate judgment upon the rebellious among them. They had wrongly concluded that God was unwilling to judge sin. Malachi speaks of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Six Secrets To A Generous Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 9, 2012

How to enjoy giving.

“Six Secrets to a Generous Life” 2 Corinthians 9:1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dead And Buried Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 1, 2019

This 3-part Good Friday message focuses on:- 1) The human Jesus, therefore He is the only Saviour; 2) The dead Jesus who is not broken, therefore He can help those who are broken; 3) The buried Jesus who brings disciples out of darkness into the light.

Message (Part 1) John 19:28-42 Dead and Buried Read John 19:28-30 In total there are seven phrases that Jesus speaks while on the cross. Father forgive them because they do not know what they are doing. Today you will be with me in paradise. My God. My God. Why have You forsaken Me? These are ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Work Matters To God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

Labor Day

OUR WORK MATTERS TO GOD Colossians 3:18-24 I recently read that including commuting time, the average American works about 50 hours a week. What studies actually show is that the percentage of people working longer hours has grown significantly over the past 10 years but at the same time those ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-24

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Vision For Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 6, 2007

let’s see a better and clearer picture (vision) of the results of genuine Biblical Christian giving. Main Scripture is 2 Corinthians 9:7-15. Outline taken from Gil Rugh in Giving: A Result of Grace, Chapter 3

Sermon for 8/5/2007 2 Corinthians 9:7-15 A New Vision for Giving Introduction: A. Visualization is so important these days. Basketball (shot like James) , baseball (hit like Bonds), football (pass like Manning). B. Visualize success in our lives. If we are successful what will it look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Something: Be The Hands And Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 30, 2015

God has called us, His church, to be the hands and feet of Jesus to take His justice and mercy into the world, to minister to the lost, the poor and the broken.

DO SOMETHING #2: BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: (Richard Stearns, The Hole in Our Gospel). “There is much at stake. The world we live in is under siege – three billion are desperately poor, one billion hungry, millions are trafficked in human slavery, ten million ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: *other

Directions For The Path Forward

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 16, 2020

Every day in many different ways we ask ourselves about the path forward in our country as we battle coronavirus. No matter what opinion you hold, there is a longing not to stay where we are now.

Directions For The Path Forward Acts 14:21-28 Introduction Every day in many different ways we ask ourselves about the path forward in our country as we battle coronavirus. No matter what opinion you hold, there is a longing not to stay where we are now. As have navigated now into Phase ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Ownership With God

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003

We must buy into what God is doing by taking part ownership.

Acts 9:1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

On Board With God

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011

A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Will Be Last, And The Last Will Be First

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 30, 2015

Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.

What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Holiness

God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God Supplies The Tools For The Tasks That He Assigns

Have you ever thought God was asking you to do something you believed was impossible? Something you didn’t believe you could do? In his book, Just As I Am, Billy Graham writes of the following event. "One summer while in New Jersey, I was having lunch at a roadside diner when I was greeted by a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thousand Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008

God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recovering A Fumble Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 30, 2007

Our hearts are what direct us in life. They are our compass. If we fumble and our hearts go bad, then our behavior will follow suit, but if our heart is pure, then only positive behavior will follow. Learn how to recover a fumble and prevent a fumble.

Today, we are going to begin, the first part of a four part series, titled, “Full-Time Christianity.” Another way of saying it is Lifestyle-Worship. Imagine with me, you get your dream job. You start off with a high salary, full benefits, a retirement plan, and investment package. You get it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal