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I Have Come To Bring A Sword Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus said that He did not come to earth to bring peace but a sword! If that's true, how can He be the Prince of Peace we celebrate at Christmas time? Does He really intend to divide families or bring reconciliation?

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus came to bring life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Today we'll be taking a look at another of the statements Jesus made about why He came to earth. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ The Savior On Christmas. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

Is Jesus the Savior of the world? Has he really come on this Christmas Eve that we celebrate ?Was he sent of God? Was he the Messiah the world was looking for? This one line from Mathew. will reveal to us.today the truth.

CHRIST THE SAVIOR ON CHRISTMAS. Mt.1:1.The book of the generation of Jesus Christ the son of David the son of Abraham.’ Is Jesus the savior of the world? Has he come on this Christmas eve that we celebrate ?Was he sent of God? was he the Messiah the world was looking for? This one line from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21

Never Give Up: Keep Digging The Wells

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 27, 2017

Right at the moment that Isaac is about to celebrate his success by discovering water on the well, the Philistine snatched his rights and took over the same well by force. By the way, it is the third time that they deliberately did it. Will Isaac give up?

NEVER GIVE UP: KEEP DIGGING THE WELLS Genesis 26:12-32 Crab Mentality! What do these words mean? It is a way of thinking best described by the phrase, "if I can't have it, neither can you. The metaphor refers to a bucket of crabs. Individually, the crabs in the story could easily escape from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Sundays To Easter: He Loved Them To The Uttermost Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2021

Jesus and the 12 Disciples celebrated Passover in the "upper room" in Jerusalem. While they were there, the Lord showed these men just how much He really loved them. Other things happened there, too.

Introduction: The apostle John was an eyewitness to many of the events he recorded in his Gospel. One of the most touching, in my opinion, is this episode that took place just hours before the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. He knew exactly what the Lord meant, when John said the Lord loved them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 6, 2020

What is so good about "Good Friday"? Why do we celebrate it? What does it mean to us today? "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. ..." Mark 15:25

TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday) is a common saying, but there is one Friday a year that is known as "Good Friday". What’s so good about this particular Friday? Friday is the day that Jesus Christ died upon the cross, so this Friday is the only truly “Good Friday”. The Good Lord gave His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1-2, John 20:17, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God’s Dreams Come True

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 21, 2021

The psalmist clearly understood that it was by the Lord's permission Israel were led into captivity, so only by his power they were set free. When God’s Dreams Come True , People Should celebrate the Victory!

Subject: When God’s Dreams Come True Psalms 126:1-6 “When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Jeremiah 29:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

The word Pentecost comes from the Greek Πεντηκοστή (Pentēkostē) meaning ”fiftieth". It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the "Feast of Weeks" and the "Feast of 50 days".

The Day Of Pentecost What is Pentecost? The word Pentecost comes from the Greek ?e?t???st? (Pentekoste) meaning ”fiftieth". It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the "Feast of Weeks" and the "Feast of 50 days". If you go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2, Acts 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016

Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Upside Down Logic Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 28, 2023

Message 10 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth. This devotional is an abbreviated sermon preached on a Sunday in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

On what was probably a beautiful spring day in the first-century Roman providence of Judea, a large crowd had gathered on the Korazim Plateau, overlooking the southern slopes of Lake Tiberias. It was rumored that the increasingly popular teacher, Yeshua (yay-SHOO-a), would be addressing the crowd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaiting His Return - Prepare To Meet Thy God - Born Of Spirit

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 7, 2023

Pentecost is the celebration of the HOLY SPIRIT come upon mankind to all who believe in JESUS. We are saved by faith and sealed by the HOLY SPIRIT. What evidence do you have of HIS SPIRIT in you? Have you changed?

2023.05.05. Sermon Notes. Awaiting His Return. Prepare to meet thy GOD. Born of Spirit William Akehurst, HSWC Counting the Omer – Day 32 of 49 to Pentecost - Born of SPIRIT Counting the Omer is preparing, cleansing, purifying until receiving GOD’s Law, Torah. Law = Truth; Lawlessness = living the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Galatians 4:6, Matthew 24:44, Numbers 21:4-9, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17, Haggai 1:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1:13-14, Galatians 5:5, Titus 2:13, 1 John 3:1-3, Amos 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Reigns In Holiness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

Psalm 93 can be broken down as follows: The establishment of the reign of God as King of creation. Vs.1-2 The celebration of the stability of God as King of creation. Vs.3-4 The acknowledgement of the excellent nature of God. Vs.5.

God Reigns In Holiness Psalm 93:1-5NASB A group of scientists who got together one day and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell God that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest In Jesus

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Jun 5, 2024

Why is the Sabbath day celebrated on Sunday? Why are the Pharisees upset with Jesus about working on the Sabbath day? Why are the Pharisees upset with Jesus? Does the law make people well or does grace and mercy make people well?

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When you hear that you ought to keep the Sabbath Day holy, what does it mean to you? I know for many the first response is we ought to go to church. Sunday is the Lord’s Day so let that be a day dedicated to the Lord and go ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Wedding Day In Heaven Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 25, 2024

Psalm 45 is a magnificent song of praise, celebrating a royal wedding. Not just an earthly wedding; it’s pointing to a heavenly one. Let's learn what it means to love the One who first loved us.

Wedding Day in Heaven! Psalm 45 Introduction: Psalm 45 – is one of if not the most magnificent songs of praise and worship found in the 150 Psalms that made up the Hebrew Hymbook. Story Behind the Psalm: Don’t know who the human penman was that wrote Psalm 45… wants no glory for himself… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back

INTRODUCTION: Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back home and it is all about them. What does Jesus mean to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 3:23, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God