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  • The Curse Of Ham (Canaan) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,404 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the story of the Curse of Ham, understand its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants, and recognize that in Christ, we are all one, regardless of our ancestry or background.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood story from the Old Testament, the Curse of Ham. We’ll talk about its connection to God's judgment on Ham's descendants and the impact of that curse on the Cushites. I recently read a quote by A.W. Tozer ...read more

  • Basics For Dealing With People Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    This sermon shares some basic biblical principles for dealing with people.

    Intro to series: “Dealing with People.” Sometimes we say, “Life wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for all the people.” We have to deal with people. Next week: “Dealing with the Spouse” Controversial passage. Then: “Dealing with the Kids” Parent/child relationship is vital. Finally: “Dealing with ...read more

  • You Are Free Indeed Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    This sermon is about the response that came from the Jerusalem Council.

    The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice. They had been at the center of a great controversy concerning what they need to do to be saved. There were some who had set high requirements for these Gentile converts to Christ. However after much debate and prayer the ...read more

  • St Anselm Patron Of American Bishops

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012
     | 2,318 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
     | 3,103 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
     | 1,095 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
     | 164 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

  • Conflicts, Confessions, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 2 (Matthew 16:13-28)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 29, 2025
     | 105 views

    This is the chapter where Peter proclaims that Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and Son of God. This confession of faith is the catalyst that gave birth to the church, with Jesus being the Chief Cornerstone (1Peter 2:6-8).

    Jesus and His disciples entered the region of Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. This was the territory where Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, ruled as Tetrarch. It was here that the Lord asked the disciples, “Who do men say that I the Son of Man, am?” He was ...read more

  • Tear Open The Roof

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,485 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

  • Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,820 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

  • Have You Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2013
     | 5,875 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

  • God In The Hands Of Man

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 4,000 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
     | 3,432 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

  • Innocent Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021
     | 1,749 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

  • They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024
     | 514 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