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Stay Thirsty My Friends

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 21, 2014

Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The world understands this need this thirst. There is an Ad that features Jonathan Goldsmith as "The world's most interesting man" He ends the ad by saying -Stay thirsty my friends. Updated February 2020.

For those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the "Message" Today's appointed readings were: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; and John 4:5-42 A small boy ... was sent to bed by his father...... Five minutes later... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 42:1, John 7:37, John 4:5-15, Isaiah 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 13, 2014

REASONS TO REACH THE LOST

7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Summary: Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Three Point Sermon (Easter Season Message)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 16, 2014

I would like to share something really inspiring on this glorious Easter day. I am going to preach an old-fashioned 3-point sermon which is a very trinitarian model of preaching. So after great contemplation here are the 3 points. He is risen! He is risen! He is risen! (Updated April 2022)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's Easter Readings are: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2,14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12. Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 8:17, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Mindset Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 8, 2013

Humility, A Servant's Heart, Obedience

Philippians 2:5-8 (p. 819) November 10, 2013 Introduction: The challenge we ended with last week was “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When All Is Said, It's Done

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013

The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2013

When we look around at our nation and our culture it is easy to become discouraged and bummed out. But in these two psalms we see reasons for rejoicing no matter what life throws our way.

Psalm 33 is a “descriptive praise” psalm. These types of psalms have two main elements: a call to worship and a cause for worship. In this case, the psalmist’s cause to worship God is that He is the creator of the earth and is sovereign over it and all of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking Your Licks

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

How much does one have to give up in order to find his or her center? In the words of the wise old owl, "Let’s find out…" It just may turn out that the more we cut away the more we discover ourselves becoming who we really are.

Some of you are, perhaps, old enough to remember the old Tootsie Roll Pop commercial asking, "Just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?" The little boy goes from the cow to the fox, to the turtle, and finally to the wise old owl who says, "Let's find out...one, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

Etymology Of Life For The Church

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013

Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: *other

Glory In A Field Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory, through Jesus (God with us), is close and tangible and brings peace, not fear.

To avoid offending anybody, the school dropped religion altogether and started singing about the weather. At my son’s school, they now hold the winter program in February and sing increasingly nonmemorable songs such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Worry About? And What Worries You About What You Worry About? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

What do you worry about? and What worries you about what you worry about?

As always a question to begin: What do you worry about? and What worries you about what you worry about? We are human, we worry about many different things, we worry about the weather, we worry it will be too cold, we worry to will be too hot, we worry it will be wet, we worry it will be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story- Chapter 30 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 29, 2014

In the 30th chapter of The Story, we will see the end of the great ministry of Paul. He finished strong!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are closing in on the end of our series, “The Story,” I pray that we are starting to be aware that as we live in the lower story, a story at times filled with chaos, confusion, struggles, sickness, and injustice, there is an UPPER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Sight

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 5, 2010

Our sight is a wonderful gift from God. Yet there is a far greater tragedy than physical blindness.

Purpose: To understand the nature of spiritual blindness. Aim: I want the listener to trust and follow Christ. INTRODUCTION: Our sight is a wonderful gift from God. We marvel at the fiery colors of a sunset, the rich pastels of spring and the delicate beauty of a flower. How tragic it must be to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Prodigal Son' [part Six]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Did Jesus resort to using allegory as a clever ruse so as to keep things hidden? On the contrary! Jesus resorted to using parables so that the listener could better understand “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” [Matthew 13:11].

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, September 6, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11-32 [NET] The scriptures tell us that on one occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 16, 2016

Answers the question, "Who do men say that the Son of Man is?"

“Who IS Jesus?” Matthew 16:13-18 David P. Nolte Any honest historian or any objectively thinking person has to admit that Jesus was a real man who lived in Judea and was credited with many astounding acts and was crucified under Pilate’s reign. The question is not, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words

Contributed by Bill Walker on Nov 1, 2016

Gaining inspiration and courage from the words of Jesus on the cross. In our world of darkness, Jesus calls us to be light-bearers. It is through our trials and disappointments that we are enabled to step in among those who are struggling and hurting.

WORDS Luke 23:34 You are leaving the church building and walking to your car in the parking lot. Adults are visiting and children are laughing and playing as you and your family walk by. Then suddenly you hear shots ring out and you see three, four, and five … maybe six people drop to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ