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  • Be Careful What You Say On The Campaign Trail

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,013 views

    In the Epistle of James, we are called to a life of integrity, one that aligns our words with our actions and our faith with our deeds.

    Uncommon Wisdom: FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Title: Be Careful What You Say on the Campaign Trail Scripture: James 1:17-27 (NRSVue) “But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who ...read more

  • Generous And Grateful Spirits

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,537 views

    When the Holy Spirit prompts us to give, we should discern that spirit and when we are at peace with the decision, give responsibly.

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent 2019 Saint Matilda There are two ways to look at God, and they represent the contrasting approaches of religious men and women to the virtue we call “fear of the Lord.” The first way, which we associate with, interestingly enough, both pagans and Muslims, could ...read more

  • The Prodigal Son Revisted

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    Why the original version would have been so shocking

    The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

  • The Writer & Readers Of James Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,810 views

    An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

    JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...read more

  • New Testament Religions

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022
     | 1,162 views

    It would be an understatement to say that the religious world is in a state of confusion. With hundreds of denominations in this country and thousands of religions worldwide, it’s sufficient to say that many people simply don’t know what’s going on.

    Introduction. You likely know that sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). Therefore, in order to get back to God, we need religion. The word “religion” basically means to “tie or bind back to God again.” This fundamental belief in sin and redemption has fueled the development of many varied ...read more

  • The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    Christmas

    The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

  • Smell The Grace

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    World Communion Sunday sermon

    Smell the Grace Special occasions are often connected with food—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. I remember often those days whenever we have a special occasion at our house. No matter where I’m at in the house I can smell the turkey or ham baking, ...read more

  • Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,126 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

  • Lay, Ordained, And Orders Called To Follow Him

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023
     | 1,184 views

    no matter our position in the church, we are all called to follow Jesus

    Matthew 4:12-23 Many stories within the Bible are known as ‘call stories.’ A call story tells how God invites someone to become something new and unexpected. God calls this person to begin and not only begin but persist so that this new thing can occur. One day Andrew, Simon, James, and John ...read more

  • The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:1-9 - Message 6 – Paul Chastises The Galatians With Questions; And Righteous Abraham Justified By Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2023
     | 1,875 views

    It is as if a spell had been cast on the Galatians to cause them to turn to the Law to keep it. Faith preceded the Law and faith supersedes the Law. Paul asked a series of questions to confront them. Abraham, the believer, is given as the great example without the Law but by faith.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:1-9 - MESSAGE 6 – PAUL CHASTISES THE GALATIANS WITH QUESTIONS; AND RIGHTEOUS ABRAHAM JUSTIFIED BY FAITH PART 1. THE BEWITCHING OF THE GALATIANS {{Galatians 3:1 “You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed ...read more

  • Expressing Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

    Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

  • Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013
     | 6,087 views

    Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God.

    Prayer and Fasting June 9, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:6 -18 Supplemental Passage: "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other ...read more

  • The Faith That Changes Everything

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,409 views

    Sermon on faith preached in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

    The Faith that Changes Everything - Hebrews 11:1-10 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Originally preached September 11, 2005 *Everyone has faith in something. As John Bisagno once said, “Faith is the heart of life. You go to a doctor whose name you can’t ...read more

  • The Power Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

    “I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

  • Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,463 views

    In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

    "The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more