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Altared - Pt. 1 - Unaltared Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2013

Once prominent in churches. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

Altared - Pt. 1 - Unaltered! I. Introduction Prominent not only in the architectural design of the past but also in most of our memories. For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 3, 2018

Ministry is filled with interruptions. Unseen & unplanned events occur while we head towards what we think we are suppose to be doing. God presents opportunities to turn these interruptions into displays of His Grace and Love. Yes it is about the journey.

Who is this man? Mark Chapter 5 Team building is a very important element in leadership. The Team needs clear objectives and purpose. In our time that has translated into "Mission Statements". These are often too wordy or broad to capture the essence of just what the goals are. Jesus was the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anointing Of God Comes From The River Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 22, 2020

The daily Anointing of God flows from the River of Life directly from His Throne

I have always been amazed by the power of the ocean, the strength of a flowing river, and the majestic peace of a lake. I lived in Lake Tahoe, California, for many years. I consider it one of the wonders of the world. I always feel great peace and contentment each time I look out upon its vast ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1-2, Zechariah 14:8, Revelation 7:17, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 5:25-27, Isaiah 12:3, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 63:1-4, Ezekiel 47:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognise, He Is One Among Us!

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 9, 2020

The Third Sunday of Advent.

Recognise, He is One Among You! Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We are invited today to reflect on the text from the Gospel according to John (John 1:1-6 & John 1:19-28): “A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Illuminating Presence Of God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 23, 2020

There's nothing subpar about our God, and His presence flows through the Holy Spirit for all of mankind to grow thereby.

The Illuminating Presence of God. Revelation 22:1-5NKJV I really appreciate John Ortberg’s quote about God’s Presence: "Now let us bring God into the picture. The reality with God is that we are never speaking or acting in his absence. The psalmist said, 'Where can I go from your Spirit? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Psalm 56:8, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Paul took very seriously the exalting of love to the supreme place in the Christian life. In all of his letters it is the supreme goal, for to be filled with agape love is to be filled with Christ.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

The Throne Of David Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

In verse 30 we see David was writing about one whom he knew would come because God had promised that a Messiah would set on his throne.

A. M. Fairbairn said, “The task of reason is to make impossible all religion save the best.” This was the attitude of Peter and Paul the great evangelists of the early church. They were determined to use all the reason and logic at their disposal to persuade men to see that Jesus Christ was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Racism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter said it was unlawful and against his conscience to enter into fellowship with Gentiles, but God broke through the barriers of both law and conscience to show him that all men were to be accepted as equals in the church.

George W. Gradleck, a German psychiatrist, said that it is truer that our lives live us than that we live our lives. What he meant was that repression, early loyalties and prejudices can get such a grip on one’s life that they compel one to be what he is. Once the attitude of racism, for example, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:28

Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A First Responder

Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 14, 2021

Those who are suffering need to pray and the cheerful should sing psalms of praise to God. We need to be there for them

James 5:13-20 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac And The Dirty Wells

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 6, 2023

ISaac digs out the wells his father had dug and the Philistines had filled in

Genesis 26:17-23 - Jacob and dirty wells Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - the patriarchs of the Old Testament. Of the three very little is actually devoted to the life of Isaac. Chapter 26 is entirely devoted to a story about Isaac and if you have time to read the whole chapter you will see that Isaac ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sola Fide! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2023

Justifying grace in the Wesleyan tradition. We are saved by God's grace through faith.

GET WHAT YOU DESERVE! I HAVE HEARD THAT STATEMENT QUITE A FEW TIMES FOR “BENEFIT-RELATED” TV COMMERCIALS. I PERSONALLY DON’T WANT WHAT I DESERVE! ROMANS 6:23A, “FOR THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH….” ETERNAL DEATH IS THE “PAYCHECK” ONE RECEIVES WHEN THEY LIVE APART FROM GOD, IN THIS LIFE-TIME, AND STILL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12, John 3:16, Isaiah 43:25, Romans 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul urges them to make love the primary goal of their ministry. He then gives the three means necessary to arrive at this goal. They are a pure heart, a good conscience, and a genuine faith.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

The Last Days Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul is simply telling them that if they think evil is powerful now, just wait. It will be a great deal worse before history is ended. The last days have already begun, and the lawless one does have some power, but in the latter days of the last days he shall be revealed in great power.

In the magazine called the New Yorker there was a cartoon of two ministers conversing in a luxurious library. The older man says to the younger: “Drawing upon my not inconsiderable experience, Andrews, my advice to a young man ambitious of preferment in our calling is to steer clear of two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10

Why Transgender And Homosexuality Are Against God

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 23, 2025

SAVING THE LOST

Why transgender and homosexuality are against God Doing this sermon on transgender and homosexuality from a theological perspective requires careful consideration and a delicate approach. Different faith traditions and denominations hold a variety of views on these issues, and a single sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10