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Advent Candlelighting Liturgy

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

liturgy for lighting of each of the candles in the Advent wreath

As the season of Advent approaches, I am re-posting an Advent Candlelighting liturgy. . . Blessed Advent! Advent Candlelighting Liturgy First Sunday in Advent Leader: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, the hope of all peoples; he is the wisdom that teaches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16-18, Luke 1:46-49, Isaiah 9:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iv: Be Right And Do Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Most folks want to live in peace with God and others, so Jesus taught us that such a life can be had and enjoyed if we put into practice a desire to be right with God and do right toward others.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:6

05 - James 2:14-26 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 25, 2021

This is 5th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the fact that faith that is not followed up with a life of love and obedience is no faith at all. Connections are made with the faith of Abraham and that of Rahab as well.

James 2:14-17 “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Genesis 15:6, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah 41:8, Joshua 2:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Friend For Life

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 3, 2021

God, who has given himself to us wholeheartedly in the person of Jesus Christ, is the most faithful, gracious, loving friend and heart’s companion we could ever desire.

John 15:9-15 As with so many of the great hymns of our faith, there’s an inspirational backstory to the popular gospel song, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” The author of these verses was an Irishman named Joseph Scriven, who found God’s deep, faithful friendship in the midst of intense ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

An Ash Wednesday Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2021

If we were to summarize the advice the advice Jesus that gives to us in these verses, then we would have to conclude that Jesus wants us to remember that prayer is a matter of the heart. This sermon is about the need to rend our hearts.

AN ASH WEDNESDAY HEART Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Matthew 6:1-6, 16 - 21  "Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.  (2)  "So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Secret Ambition

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021

Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

The Details Of Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 2, 2020

Through the events starting in Bethphage through the questioning of who Jesus was, we can see that every minute detail proclaimed that Jesus was indeed King and Messiah!

AS A COUNTRY, WE HAVE RECORD OF 44 LEADERS WHO HAVE TAKEN THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BE INAUGURATED AS PRESIDENT. PALM SUNDAY IS SIMILAR! WE RECOGNIZE THAT CHRIST’S ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM IS LIKENED TO AN INAUGURATION, WHERE JESUS FULFILLS PROPHECY AND IS UNVEILED AS KING AND MESSIAH. JESUS ENTERS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keep Your Eye Onthe Road

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020

We are and have been chosen also as Gods chosen people, we can call on God and rise up like lions instead of lambs and overcome our circumstances! Why don’t we? Let’s Look to God, not the circumstances going on in the world!

Keep your eye on the road The reports on the news of the C V(corona virus) are somewhat disturbing and can grow to be debilitating if left to themselves. The 24 hour news cycle climate we’ve grown to live in and be accustom too, has created the endless political media battle as to not waste a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Luke 15:20-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 3:16, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Wants Your Mantle?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 25, 2020

You may want someone else's mantle, but who wants yours?

2 Kings 2:9  And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.  2 Kings 2:13  He took up also the mantle of Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith - Abel's Worship

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 18, 2020

Saving faith acknowledges there is only one way to God!

Title: Living by Faith – Part IV - The Worship of Abel Intro: Thus far we have seen that living by faith is established on the Word of God Hebrews 1:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021

Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28-41, Matthew 8:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Rescue In Progress Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 25, 2021

The Greatest Rescue Story of all Time is the story of Jesus AND WE ARE THE ONES BEING RESCUED!

LOST AND FOUND: RESCUE IN PROGRESS LUKE 23:32-47 Introduction Bobby Lemons, Kenny Moore and Cedrick Walton are Heroes who are also sanitation workers. Out on a route last week they witnessed a truck drive off a bridge on Winnfield Rd in W Monroe. It was submerged in a creek with the driver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 31, 2021

If the body of Jesus had decayed into dust within the borrowed tomb, we would not be singing the songs of Easter. They thought It was a tragic end to the “One” who had raised the dead. Tears told the sadness in their hearts. Resurrection shatters the grip of fear.

In Jesus Holy Name April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Redeemer Text: Mark 16:6,7a “Friday Tragedy? Easter Triumph!” He is risen! He is risen indeed! Philip Yancy wrote: “Christianity has two great symbols to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-8, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transfiguration, A Mountain Top Experience For Us All.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 11, 2018

Mountain top experiences are there for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be needed prior to a painful time. Also notice how many coincidences in this short passage and what that means for us.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th February 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Episcopal