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  • Seize The Day, Twenty-Four Seven

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 48,120 views

    We are Christ followers. We are not, Christ fans. Fans sit on the sidelines followers get into are active on the field of play. It is time to get off the sideline. It is time to Seize the Day, Twenty-four Seven! Updated August 2018.

    A young soldier ....and his commanding officer... boarded a train. The only available seats.... were directly across from ... a very attractive young women .... who was traveling ...with her elderly ... grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, ...the soldier and the young woman ... ...read more

  • Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 50 ratings
     | 31,627 views

    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day. Updated June 2022.

    Do you remember as a child ... listen to ... or reading nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving ...read more

  • I Will Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2016
    based on 62 ratings
     | 54,194 views

    The theologian Adam Clarke notes that in the Greek there are no less than 5 five negatives in this short discourse. I will Never ... Never ... Never ... Never ... Never... leave you or forsake you.

    I recently read a story ... about a traveler who was having a conversation ... with a farmer ... from upstate New York. They both were discussing the weather, ... and the farmer assured the traveler ...that he could tell what the weather was going to be ... by watching the behavior ... of his ...read more

  • Alleluia Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,168 views

    The Sunday School teacher asked the class " What do you think were Jesus first words when he came out of the tomb?" A little girl shouted frantically I know!, I know!" Extending her arms into the air she said " TA DA!". Beloved "TA DA the Lord has risen!"

    It is Easter... The day that we celebrate the resurrection ... of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen...... (Pause) The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. There is a story that I love so well ... that ...read more

  • The Birth Of A Mother

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,107 views

    Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

    A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

  • Resurrection Eyes

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 61 ratings
     | 15,089 views

    As we wrestle with the question of resurrection and after life, we come to the point that life can be lived with a certain amount of hope, adventure,daring and confidence. See this world and this life through our Lord's eyes. Through resurrection eyes.

    If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four passages of Scripture that are read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Haggai 1:15 - 2:9; Psalm 14:1-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 and Luke 20:27-38. A Church Elder came by to visit the new pastor ... one Sunday ...read more

  • It Is Sacred, It Is Holy, It Is Pentecost

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2017
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    We must yield to the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Who abides within your very being. Yield to the Promise, Purity and Power that God has graciously given to his people. And when we do It is Sacred, It is Holy, It is Pentecost.

    This is Pentecost Sunday…... and the liturgical color is red …. The color representing …...the presence of the Holy Spirit. “Pentecost” … designates … the 50th day … after Passover Pentecost is a Jewish Feast Day……. known as …the Feast of Weeks … or the … Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, ...read more

  • You Are A Slave The Question Is To Whom

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,820 views

    The Scriptures are clear: We are either a slave to sin or we are a slave to righteousness. The opposite of rejecting God is not a freedom to be in charge of your own life. If you are not a slave to Righteousness you are a slave to SIN!

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures that are read before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for today are: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 89: 1-18; Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10: 40-42. I'm not sure ... who shared this story ... but it says a lot ... about ...read more

  • Choosing The Road Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,113 views

    This is the fifth message in a series on the life of Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God calls us to choose the road of obedience even when it is the most difficult way.

    Most of us will accept the idea that God has a plan for our lives. However, we often struggle with the notion that God could use us in a significant way to impact the Kingdom. Why do we have this struggle? Because we know what we are really like and we know our failures. Needless to say it takes a ...read more

  • Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 83 ratings
     | 30,232 views

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the room. "What is the rumpus all about

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating various possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. ...read more

  • The Advent Moments In Our Life

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,160 views

    What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

    The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

  • "if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 873 views

    When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

    “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

  • "The Goal Of Christianity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,605 views

    Salvation is not the goal of Christianity, not is Entire Sanctification. Both are critical steps to obtaining the goal. But the goal of Christ and Christianity is Christlikeness

    “The Goal of Christianity” April 22, 2012 Romans 8:28-30 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might ...read more

  • Integrity / A Christian Is Faithful, 100%.

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 225 ratings
     | 75,634 views

    In the our Gospel lesson Jesus Says: Let your Yes be Yes, and your No, be No. We must be Men and Women of Integrity. I meant what I said, I said what I meant. A Christian is faithful, 100%.

    A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His pastor came to visit and talked about Gods healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the pastor was done, the businessman said, "Preacher, if God heals me, I'l give the church a million dollars." Miraculously, the businessman got better ...read more

  • How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,933 views

    Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

    Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more