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An Eye For An Eye Makes The Whole World Blind

Contributed by Greg Colby on Aug 23, 2017

The scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil

Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22

The Miracle Of The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by Les Puryear on Apr 22, 2016

The burial of Jesus was a wonderful miracle wrought by God. Normally, victims of crucifixion were not buried. So how did Jesus escape the normal disposal of a crucified body? This sermon tells how God did it.

INTRODUCTION - ”JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA" 1. Easter has come and gone. 2. We have spent much time grieving over the cross and celebrating the resurrection of Christ. 3. Today, I’d like to tell you one more story about the resurrection. 4. If this part of the story of the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Mankind's Greatest Need

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 4, 2018

A message on the need for salvation.

Have you ever seen any of those “man on the street,” interviews? There is a fellow on Fox News named Jesse Watters who does these things and he introduces himself by saying, “Welcome to Watter’s world.” Some of the questions he asks get some very strange answers. For instance, Who won the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2014

Is Christ in a manger a decoration; or is He Lord of your life?

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Interrupts

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

God Interrupts the Mundane to Bring about the Magnificent

The January 13, 1992, issue of Fortune Magazine featured the "Biggest Business Goofs of 1991": In an act of corporate cooperation, AT&T reached an agreement with the power company in New York City, ConEd. The contract stated that whenever power demands exceeded the utility's grid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other

Stolen - Pt. 3 - Peace Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Have you ever experienced theft? Something that is rightfully yours taken? This year, during Christmas, it is time to get those things back!

Peace I. Introduction Porch Pirates! Thieves that capitalize on packages left unattended on the front porch. This category of thief has led to a booming business in video doorbells which enable us to record this activity. In fact, a startup video doorbell company was recently purchased by Amazon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:25-30, Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Clock Has Been Wound And Set...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 23, 2019

This is one of a series about the second coming of Jesus Christ. The clock has been wound and set. 1948 started the loud tick. Study Israel and Gaza. We need no fear, we just need to be ready.

THE CLOCK HAS BEEN WOUND AND SET… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COME WITH ME TO UNDERSTAND ZIONISM * ZIONISM: A MOVEMENT FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF A JEWISH NATION, ISRAEL. WE MUST ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE: * ANTI-ZIONISM: THE GREAT OPPOSITION TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:2, Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reversing Curses Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

Sermon deals with 2 types of curses people can find themselves in. One is a spiritual curse that comes as a result of iniquity. The other is basically when bad things happen to good people and they are suffering through no fault of their own.

REVERSING CURSES 2 Kings 8:1-6 * Have you ever felt that, because of your past mistakes, that you are living under a curse? * Or maybe you feel that you have suffered for many years for something that wasn’t your fault? Something that was totally out of your control. Life has hit you really ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God At The Market Place

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 7: 1-23. When a trivial matter becomes a big issue more than likely we are following the ‘traditions of men’. Our focus therefore is on the wrong thing because we have forgotten God and do not have God’s love in our hearts.

Mark 7: 1-23 God At The Market Place The closing of chapter 6 is also the introduction to chapter 7 and our Gospel text. In which Jesus and his disciples have crossed Lake Galilee to the land at Gennesaret on the north-western bank of the lake. Gennesaret was a small, but a very fertile plain rich ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 4 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, Satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us his word and Satan tries to produce a counterfeit. God gives revelation and Satan created false revelation. God gives, and Satan attempts to counterfeit. What is one thing we think about when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

More Comfort For Those Feeling Forsaken

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 28, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:16-18, Title: More Comfort For Those Feeling Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/26/13, AM A. Opening illustration: “When I go on a trip, I don’t tell my kids, “Daddy will be back soon…or maybe he won’t. Maybe I’m not really your daddy at all. Maybe my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 5, 2013

Focusing on the Biblical definition of Gospel and why Christian salvation is SO GREAT!!!

FUNDAMENTAL GOSPEL AND GREAT SALVATION At the outset, I praise my Heavenly Father for placing this message in my heart. Permit me to begin with a question. What is the Gospel? The word gospel derives from the Old English god-spell (rarely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: *other

Good & Best In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2013

In Prioritizing the Word of God, we must be : 1) Devoted to the Best (Luke 10:38-39), without settling for and being: 2) Distracted by the Good (Luke 10:40-42).

The word “priority” is a commonly used one today. Books and seminars purporting to teach people how get their lives in order by understanding and setting their priorities abound. As people’s lives become more frenetic, frantic, disjointed, and disconnected, they battle to stay focused on what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Other

Christmas Through Joseph’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

See what Christmas was intended to be as you see what Joseph saw and experienced.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through JOSEPH’S Eyes” Luke 2:4-5; Matthew 1:24-25 Introduction: What does Christmas mean to you? If you ask the average person it probably has something to do with presents, family, trees, etc. Stevie Wonder recorded a song entitled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: An Unsuspecting Hero Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 11, 2012

Joseph, the husband of Mary, seems to be a minor player in the life of Jesus. However, "upon further review," we find him to be a giant among the people in the bible. He was a man of obedience and humility as well as one of understanding.

1. Conquering Fear Stanley went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under ... you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!" "Just put yourself in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ