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Mother's Day

Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 11, 2025

Mother's Day Sermon

Good Morning and happy Mother’s Day to all of our mother’s gathered here and watching online this morning. I’ll begin by sharing a story I was reminded of last week in Sunday School when we were talking about the great Christian Radio show “Unshackled!” and it’s use of organ reverb. Nick! The show ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Prophecy In The Upper Room

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 19, 2022

Questions abound as to whether the Lord Jesus was referring to the Rapture in John 14:1-3 and later taught by the apostle Paul in his letters to the churches at Corinth and Thessalonia. It is an issue worth examining.

The Synoptic Gospels, the writings of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with their similarities in content and narrative all present the apocalyptic teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ as He met with His disciples across from the city of Jerusalem upon the Mount of Olives. Each Gospel tells of troubling ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Matthew 24:29-44, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Valentine's Day Through The Ages

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 28, 2025

Valentine's Day is more than candy and flowers.

Valentine’s Day Through the Ages We celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th each year. We exchange candy, flowers, cards, and gifts between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. As is often the case, we participate but don’t know why. Let’s consider this ancient Christian and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of The Woman And Beast Explained Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2018

The angel explains the meaning of the beast and the prostitute. The Antichrist empowered by Satan, controls human society, using his power to fight against the authority of God. His attacks on God’s people may die down for a period, but after he . . . .

Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/20/17 Lesson: IV.C.2: The Mystery of the Woman and Beast Explained Revelation 17:7-18 (KJV) 7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Judge Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus, the Judge.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the Judge – Jesus Snapshots 05; Date: 17 January 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Judge The church is always preaching Jesus Christ. The very first sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Confronting Unsound Doctrine-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 19, 2011

2 of 2. Paul charged Timothy to enforce Christian doctrine in the church at Ephesus. Christian leadership must confront unsound doctrine within the church. But Where is it to be confronted? Unsound Christian doctrine(in the Church) is confronted...

CONFRONTING UNSOUND DOCTRINE-II—1Timothy 1:3-11 Attention: A house built with cheap materials & poorly designed. OR..... An actual obituary from the Rome, GA paper Rome News-Tribune: Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth, age 78 of Charlton Street, Rome died Monday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

¿dónde Está El Amor? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2024

El mensaje examina el amor como el motivo de lo que hacemos. El contexto del capítulo sobre el amor es la operación de los dones del Espíritu (enumerados en 1 Corintios 12 y regulados en 1 Corintios 14).

Introducción El texto de hoy se encuentra en 1 Corintios 13. Después de abordar los nueve dones del Espíritu en la primera parte de 1 Corintios 12, Pablo introdujo una analogía del cuerpo humano para enseñarles a estos creyentes la importancia de valorarse y cuidarse unos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, 1 John 4:1-21, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, James 2:18, James 2:20, Jeremiah 45:5, John 3:16, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 6:5, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Pentecostal Preaching (2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus said, in Matt 18: 2, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. - and as the people at Solomon’s Porch were told by Peter we are called to repent. If you do no

INTRODUCTION John Newton said, "I am not what I was, I am not what I am going to be, I am not what I should be, but I am what I am by the grace of God." This is repentance. A deep an ongoing saving grace. One that is at the beginning of our conscious conversion. One that continues each day. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exploding Manhole Covers Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003

A series of exploding manhole covers in Washington is compared with the series of unexpected and disruptive events in Paul’s life. Surviving becomes a matter of one’s vision of where we have come from and where we are going.

It all started in Georgetown. On M Street, in broad daylight, a manhole cover suddenly exploded into the air, flying six feet straight up and landing with a heavy clatter. There were no injuries, but there were fiery flames, an acrid smell, cars dodging one another, pedestrians pumping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Finish Well

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 18, 2002

In order to finish well, we must have: 1. Humility, 2. Honesty, 3. Forgiveness

Some are calling him “Mighty Mouse.” He is a genetically designed mouse, who, according to CNN.com, is “capable of enduring rigorous exercise for extended periods of time.” He is a transgenic mouse, that is, a lab animal who has had his genes changed to produce special muscles which are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Defending The 10 Commandments

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 4, 2005

Sadly Christianity has lost ground over the last 40 years! Why? The main reason…the 10 commandments have been aggressively attacked in America and reduced this country to a moronic and miniscule mindset of morals!

“Defending The 10 Commandments” Exodus 20:1-17 Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. Notices that it says get “wisdom” and not “knowledge”. I believe that the application of knowledge by way of Biblical wisdom is paramount for the believer in today’s world! We live ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004

On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Ways America Is Under Attack - Supreme Court - Commandments - Pledge

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 29, 2005

Our courts are slowly banning the 10 Commandments. Do they know they are breaking the first one, and stomping on our Christian heritage? Link included to Formatted Text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

10 Ways America Is Under Attack Exodus 20:1-17 America was again attacked this week, and in grander scale than on 9/11. Our brave soldiers in the Middle East are attacked daily, and we need to hold them up in prayer, but this week, it happened again…on our own soil…and this time, it was not by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Esperanza Madura Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 11, 2006

Explica la buena obra de Dios en la vida Cristiana que le prepare por mas del amor de Dios.

ROMANOS 5:1-5 ESPERANZA MADURA (Filipenses 1:3-11) Por favor, llevántense para la lectura de la Sagrada Escritura y busquen el libro de Romanos, Capítulo cinco, versículo del 1 al 5. Leamos - Oremos. El Cristiano sabe que cuando aceptó a Jesucristo como Señor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially begin the last of the last days of this world as we know i

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1 5..........2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10