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  • St Anselm Patron Of American Bishops

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012
     | 2,254 views

    The Church is Incarnational, and must have both a sacred and secular existence, and yet must not become subservient to the state, whether kings or democratically elected tyrants who would make us do evil.

    St. Anselm Day April 21, 2011 If today’s lesson from Acts chapter 6 has any historical meaning at all, it is a confirmation that there have always been little fissures forming in the living stones that make up the Church. Early in our history, Greek-speaking converts to Judaism were ...read more

  • Meaningful Christmas

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,032 views

    It’s Christmas time, when we say the name itself there is joy in many of our faces. No doubt, it’s a time of joy, hope, and celebration on a large scale in many parts of the world. The question here is, were these celebrations in any way related to the true meaning of Christmas?

    As you gather with your family to give thanks, with a new dress, bright lights, and rich food, have you reminded yourself to give your clean life to the Lord? Let your brutality of disobedience for this far disappear leading up to beautiful worship of the everlasting King. In the commercial world, ...read more

  • Don't Mess With The Living God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,022 views

    The rules about good treatment of the neighbor get very specific.

    30th Sunday in Course 2023 In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues His long-running controversy with the Jewish leadership, in this case the masters of case law, the Pharisees. They are trying to pin the Lord down with a question that was placed before all the major rabbis, “what is the greatest ...read more

  • Don’t Deprive Yourself Freedom—but What If The Fullest Is The End Of You?

    Contributed by Mduduzi Msongelwa Ncube on Jun 25, 2025
     | 51 views

    "Enjoy your life while it lasts." It's a common refrain among friends, emphasizing the pursuit of happiness and freedom. However, this led me to ponder deeply: What if our definition of "living life to the fullest" is misguided?

    Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 11:9 "Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth... but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment." This verse acknowledges the joy of youth but also serves as a solemn reminder ...read more

  • Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    This outline forms the basis for "rightly dividing the Word of God.

    Truth Or Consequences I Timothy 1:1-11 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, ...read more

  • Tear Open The Roof

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    This is about getting people to Jesus anyway we can.

    Imagine if someone all of a sudden began banging on the roof. Then a hole opened up. We are being showered with sheetrock and debris. Then, slowly, a cot is let down through the hole in the roof with a man lying on it. Could you imagine someone so desperate to get to Church that they would open ...read more

  • God In The Hands Of Man

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,895 views

    Faith is the object by which man lays hold upon God. Faith is reaching into the unknown grasping that which is not and holding on until it becomes that which is. Reverend Walter Jacobson

    God In The Hands of Man Exodus 32:7-14 There seems to be no controversy of the fact that man is in the hands of God. My soul finds repose in the awesomeness of this fact. Then again, how my soul shutters at the thought that such a worm as I as in the hands of such a sovereign God. We are aware ...read more

  • Unmerciful And Unforgiven

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,382 views

    We must shew forth mercy if we hope to obtain mercy.

    Unmerciful and Unforgiven Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:9-15 During Christ's sermon on the mount a number of key character traits were addressed. He makes a point to deal with commitment, character, and conduct. Each are of dire importance as building blocks in the life of a ...read more

  • Have You Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2013
     | 5,732 views

    We need to have a definite encounter with Jesus to be able to live a life pleasing unto God, and to be a blessing to other people around us.

    Topic: Have You Seen Jesus? Bible Text: Luke 2: 22 - 38 Lesson Aim: Members will • Understand what it means to have seen Jesus. • Identify the requirements or prerequiste of seing Jesus. • Learn of Biblical examples of Men and Women who saw Jesus. Introduction: This topic today is ...read more

  • Innocent Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021
     | 1,650 views

    Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

    Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

  • Everyone's Welcome At God's Feast SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,024 views

    In Luke 14, Jesus portrays the Kingdom of God as a grand feast. This sermon explores who is invited to this table and the extent of its inclusivity.

    In this sermon, we will explore Luke 14, where Jesus describes the Kingdom of God as a great banquet table. We will examine who belongs at the table and how inclusive it is. Jesus often faced controversy due to his social interactions. He would eat with sinners and outcasts, which was frowned upon ...read more

  • They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024
     | 456 views

    He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

    Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

  • Grace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 489 views

    There are only 3 types of references to the “Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”

    There are only 3 types of references to the “Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Timothy 2:11, 1st grace is exclusive to salvation. 2nd is the source of grace. 3rd is being commended to the saints of God. 14 books in the N.T. close with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. It is an ...read more

  • Something To Stand For...

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    This is a message to encourage God’s people to vote according to biblical values

    The commercials come at us back to back. Vote for Bush. Vote for Kerry. Everybody wants your vote. Many of us are left thinking, “What should I do? I don’t like this about that party. I don’t like that about this party. I like that about this guy. I like this about that guy. Help. I’m ...read more

  • God’s Answer To Our Family Problems

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,976 views

    God wants to help us with our family problems, and here the Lord shows us 5 things to do.

    God’s Answer to Our Family Problems Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 20, 2009 *Let me start by saying that this Scripture gives a strong message against divorce. But don’t tune me out if you have gone through a divorce or you are struggling in your marriage ...read more