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  • Wise Men Visits Series

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,526 views

    This Sermon is about the Wise Men visit to baby Jesus. It also at the end talks about moving into the new year.

    Matthew 2: 1-2; 7-15 Historians tell us that the wise men, also known as magi, were men belonging to the educated classes. They were of noble birth, educated, wealthy, and influential. They were philosophers, the counselors to rulers, learned in all the wisdom of the ancient East. The wise men who ...read more

  • Do Something: The Heart Of Jesus For Justice And Mercy

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    In the Bible we see revealed the heart of God the Father for justice and mercy, reflected in the face of Jesus the Son, and required in the hands of God – His Church.

    DO SOMETHING #1: THE HEART OF JESUS FOR JUSTICE AND MERCY NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the ...read more

  • Should Work For Food?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    We have seen the signs. "Will Work For Food". Would it be unreasonable to suggest "Must Work For Food"?

    Some have suggested that the able bodied poor should perform some sort of work or community service to receive benefits. Of course, others have opposed it. FDR created the CCC and WPA which were pretty much working welfare programs. Indeed, it was a fulltime job and not easy labor. Lev_19:10 ...read more

  • Breaking Habits Which Make Us Feel Safe Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    The Church must reach out in mission to those who are in need, whatever their stage of spiritual growth or seeking.

    Thursday of 2nd Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel Not everything in the Scriptures is easy for us in the 21st century to understand. That is particularly true in our passages from Isaiah and Matthew today. Isaiah is exaggerating for effect. At the coming of the Redeemer, he says, everything ...read more

  • Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
     | 3,764 views

    Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

    Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

  • Injustice

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,240 views

    Man, that’s unfair! So many times that is what we say! The truth is many things in this life is unfair, we look around and we see injustices all around us.

    Amos 5:2-But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. Proverbs 21:3-To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 28:5-Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all Isaiah 56:1-2-Thus says ...read more

  • Matthew 5 - Part 2 - What Do You Mean Bankruptsy Is Ok? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    Who are the "poor in spirit"? Are they rich people with a poverty mentality? Are they poor people who are discouraged? Are they people who don’t have the strength of mind to make it in the world and Jesus wants to take them out?

    Matthew 5 - Part 2 - So all of a sudden Bankruptsy is OK? When we lived in the Ukraine for a month, we witnessed incredible poverty. The beautifully ornate Churches over there have domes which are actually covered in gold leaf, but under them are the beggars. Such a contrast. I noticed at one ...read more

  • The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,037 views

    In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

    Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

  • The Spirit Of Neighborhood Laws Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 26, 2021
     | 1,082 views

    How would our neighborhoods look if the poor were helped and businesses operated in strict honesty? Let's look at the spirit of Old Testament neighborhood laws.

    How would our neighborhoods look if the poor were helped and businesses operated in strict honesty? Community responsibility to the poor is emphasized in both testaments. The popular political notion of being hard hearted towards them is not an option and generosity is commanded. If anyone is ...read more

  • Motive Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,269 views

    Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus.

    Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus. 1. Motive in Giving to the Poor Christians are to help the poor, but with what motive? This is a complementary passage to Jesus’ instructions to let our light (of good works) shine. We ...read more

  • Prosperity Gained Without Hard Work Will Dwindle Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017
     | 4,848 views

    Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat" (Prov. 13:7-8). "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it" (Prov. 13:11). We ...read more

  • What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 9,319 views

    God puts people in our path that need love, acceptance, healing, and salvation. They are often packaged in problems. How and what do we do with the people problems in our lives. This sermon also deals with the reality of heaven, hell, and angels.

    “What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

  • "Jesus' Mission Statement"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,778 views

    A sermon about following the REAL Jesus.

    "Jesus' Mission Statement" Luke 4:14-21 Before our passage for this morning Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. We talked about this two weeks ago. We are told that "heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit came down on [Jesus] in bodily form like a dove. And there ...read more

  • Forgive, Love And Pray For Our Foes Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2019
     | 2,266 views

    There is no other religion that is so bold as to require forgiveness of enemies, and even doing good for enemies.

    Tuesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 Ss Mark and Marcellian Those who would reduce the status of Jesus Christ to that of a “nice guy who did good things and said nice things” should read this part of St. Matthew’s Gospel several times. Those who would relegate the Church to the scrap heap of ...read more

  • Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2019
     | 4,927 views

    Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — 31C Year C

    Zacchaeus was a government contractor with the Roman Government in charge of all transported goods into Jericho, which gave him almost a license to extort money for big commissions. Luke 19:2 says he was a "chief toll collector" and that he was "wealthy," at his job at the toll ...read more

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